Tips and tricks
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How to make breakbeat music
Learn what breakbeat music is, its detailed history, and how to make breakbeat-based music with samples from Native Instruments.
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What is additive synthesis?
What is additive synthesis? Find out how it works, hear examples of additive synthesis, and learn how to make your…
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What is a DAW in music? Digital audio workstations explained
Explore an entry-level guide for producers and musicians researching what a DAW is and which DAW is best for beginners.
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Sound design 101: How to make sounds
Sound design is the art of shaping audio towards a desired goal. Learn how to make sounds from scratch, what…
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Sound synthesis 101
Learn what a synthesizer is, discover the different kinds of synthesizers available, and how you can use synths to generate…
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How to master a song with iZotope Ozone
New to audio mastering? Learn what mastering is and how to master a song from start to finish using iZotope…
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Hip hop sampling 101
What is sampling in hip hop, and how can you use it in your own tracks?…
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How to make a type beat
Take the guesswork out of making type beats with Tim Cant’s guide to analysing your favourite tracks.
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Watch DannyBoyStyles build a soulful RnB banger with MASCHINE+
The Weeknd producer builds a beat from scratch at Light Sonic Division Studios in Los Angeles.
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How (and why) to use a limiter on your DJ sets
Control dynamics and make sure your sets come through loud and clear with TRAKTOR PRO Plus’s new Ozone Maximizer…
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Watch Lex Luger build a cinematic trap beat with MASCHINE+
The Juicy J producer builds a cinematic trap beat with MASCHINE+ at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles.
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9 beginner mistakes to avoid when producing music
We've all made these simple missteps at one time or another, but are you still making them?…