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Tips and tricks
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How to make future bass
Future bass is a synth-heavy genre inspired by a wide variety of musical influences including trap and dubstep. Learn how…
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What is sampling in music?
What is sampling in music? This comprehensive tutorial explains the techniques and history of sampling and shows you how to…
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How to compose horror music with Alexander Taylor
Learn tips and techniques on how to compose horror music from Alexander Taylor, one of the new wave of horror…
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Video game sound design 101
New to video game sound design? Learn about video game sound design, the skills it requires, and how to design…
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5 tips for using R&B chord progressions in your song
Looking to get the jazzy sound in R&B chord progressions? Learn how to use extended chords, borrowed chords, chord inversions,…
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7 drum patterns every producer should know
In this guide to basic drum patterns we’ll show you how to make the seven types of drum beats every…
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5 essential pop chord progressions and how to use them
Learn about the five top pop chord progressions and how to use them in your songwriting. With a focus on…
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What is a sequencer in music? How to use it in your productions
A sequencer is a tool that allows you to program and playback sequences of notes, rhythms, and effects over a…
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How to make a trap beat
Learn what trap music is and how to make a trap beat with all of its hallmark elements, including a…
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How to write a melody in 5 easy steps
New to writing melodies? This guide will introduce you to how melodies work, give examples of some famous melodies, and…
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Mute Records’ Daniel Miller on how to sign a record deal
With 45 years’ experience, there are few industry figures with more knowledge of signing a record deal than Daniel Miller,…
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Basics of mastering a beat
Looking to make your beat sound as wide and as loud as the best of them? Follow this step-by-step guide…