Tips and tricks
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5 of the best vocal plugins for modern music production
Unlock the power of the human voice. Explore five distinct vocal plugins designed to bring emotion and character to every…
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Speed, melody, and instinct: Will Bates on composing for streaming with Kontakt
Will Bates explains how Noire and Kontakt helped him score 'The Better Sister' with speed, emotion, and precision for Prime…
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Best drum synths for electronic music
Discover the best drum synth VST plugins for electronic music. From professional sound design in Massive X to creative layering…
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Richie Hawtin: deconstructing the dancefloor with Traktor
Go behind the scenes with Richie Hawtin to see how he uses Traktor, analog mixing, and live sequencing to create…
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How Nova Wolf finds humanity in loudness with Ozone
Nova Wolf explains how iZotope Ozone helped him master Nomad Tapes: Africa with warmth, emotion, and cohesion, balancing intensity with…
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How DJ T-1000 keeps Detroit hands-on with Maschine
DJ T-1000 explains how Maschine fuels his Detroit-driven workflow, bringing focus, rhythm, and hardware energy to his new EP Ghosthack.
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DNKLE turns emotion into energy with Pharlight
DNKLE details how Pharlight helped him turn raw intensity into controlled soundscaping on his latest single, “Pressure,” from GITA Recordings.
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Marco Polo on crafting the ultimate boom bap drum instrument
Legendary producer Marco Polo discusses the creation of his new Play Series instrument, translating three decades of hip hop into…
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How to write moving, emotional melodies in 5 steps
Learn to write moving melodies in 5 steps. From motifs to sound design with NI 360 Essentials, master evocative songwriting…
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How Massive helped Johnny Gorillas shape two creative worlds
Johnny Gorillas shares how mastering Native Instruments Massive shaped his solo work and his work with mono sky, creating consistency…
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The best DJ effects: a complete list for beginners and pros
Discover the best DJ effects for every mix, from essential filters and delays to creative tools like the Beatmasher. Learn…
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Weird by design: HAAi on the limitless potential of Absynth 6
Discover how the Australian artist HAAi uses the new engine in Absynth 6 to create layered atmospheres and immersive soundscapes…