Tips and tricks
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Why it works: Recreating the production tricks that got Jakatta – “American Dream” to the top of the organic house charts
Replicate the lasting success of PROFF’s “American Dream” remix with production techniques like panning, automation, and tools like Battery 4…
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How to manage your Traktor track library
Master Traktor Pro 4 library management with advanced Traktor collection tips, and a smooth Traktor MX2 workflow for DJ music…
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6 reverb tricks for punchy organic house
Master six essential reverb tricks to create punchy, atmospheric tracks in organic house using powerful reverb plugins.
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What is italo disco music? Everything you need to know to make it
Learn about the iconic style of Italo disco music, including Italo disco listening recommendations, and a guide on how to…
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How to make electronica music: a guide for producers
Discover the art of creating electronica music, including tips, techniques, and key electronica elements to include in your sound.
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7 production moves chart-topping organic house producers are using
Learn essential production techniques for organic house, from warm kicks to atmospheric depth, using tools like Battery 4 and Replica…
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Using Guitar Rig for an analog sound: How Hyperbits gets warm results completely in the box
Discover how Hyperbits gets warm and “expensive-sounding” mixes and productions entirely in the box by leaning heavily into the modules…
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5 ways to use MIDI generators in music production
MIDI generators aren’t just for quick melodies – learn how to use them for textures, glitches, and ear candy that…
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Why layering is the secret to making VST strings sound human
Learn how to transform mechanical VST strings into lifelike, emotional layers using layering, automation, and ADSR tweaks. Perfect your string…
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Going beyond reverb and delay for making better ambient atmospheres
Learn essential production techniques for creating pro-level space and texture and make better ambient atmospheres in your next track.
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How to program your first sounds with Massive X
Get started making your first sound with Massive X. Discover this simple guide to creating a patch and understand how…
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Mastering club-ready dance music with Ozone: Nihil Young’s advice on in-the-box mastering for a massive sound
Learn mastering tips from Nihil Young to craft warm, punchy, and bright tracks using Ozone 11. Achieve pro-level sound for…