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  • 7 quick tips for ambient, atmospheric music

    Got the basics down? Here's how to make ambient music that offers a little something extra.

    Tips and tricks April 9, 2022
  • Telefon Tel Aviv: Sound design, sine waves, and why ‘wrong’ is often right

    We sit down with Josh Eustis to dissect the sounds and techniques behind Dreams Are Not Enough…

    Interviews February 10, 2020
  • Using TRAKTOR in the studio: How the DJ tool is used to make beats

    Discovering the creative powers of TRAKTOR for music production with Huerco S., Konx-om-Pax, and exael.

    Traktor July 18, 2019
  • Eomac and Kyoka are Lena Andersson

    Learn about the collaborative project between Irish producer Eomac and the Japanese artist Kyoka.

    Interviews June 20, 2019
  • Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity

    PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software.

    Features February 21, 2019
  • Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music

    Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.

    Komplete November 21, 2018
  • Richard Devine: A history of making music

    Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more.

    Komplete April 4, 2018
  • Robert Dudzic: How to be the best at sound design

    Acclaimed sound designer Robert Dudzic divulges his secrets on recording, effects, and how to break into the industry.

    Interviews July 17, 2017

  • 5 free sci-fi sound libraries

    The best five free Kontakt libraries for sci-fi sound design

    Explore five free Kontakt libraries for horror/sci-fi scoring and production that are perfect for dark textures, ambient tension, and dystopian…

    Free stuff July 23, 2025
  • uner featured

    Why UNER built CONTICINIUM using Reaktor as an emotional mirror

    UNER breaks down how Reaktor helped shape the emotional DNA of his album CONTICINIUM – blending modular chaos, live automation,…

    Interviews July 23, 2025
  • Rezident featured

    The Kontakt libraries Rezident used to bring guitars and bass into his mix

    Rezident breaks down how Kontakt helped shape Feeling Fades, his debut album on Anjunadeep, by focusing on a tight toolkit…

    Interviews July 22, 2025
  • syml featured

    Why SYML records like a minimalist and thinks like a producer

    SYML breaks down the process behind ‘Nobody Lives Here,’ a self-produced album shaped by restraint, intention, and years of quiet…

    Interviews July 22, 2025
  • modestep featured

    Modestep’s advice for building big synths that don’t bury the mix

    Modestep break down how Massive shaped the sound of their new single 'Shutting Down' and why it’s still central to…

    Interviews July 21, 2025
  • David Castellani featured

    How David Castellani uses Guitar Rig to push distortion and clarity in techno

    Learn how techno producer David Castellani sculpts his signature sound using Guitar Rig. Discover his techniques for pushing distortion, enhancing…

    Interviews July 18, 2025
  • blancah featured

    BLANCAh on mixing long-form melodic techno on Traktor

    BLANCAh shares how she uses Traktor to build patient, harmoniously rich sets and balance long-form transitions, remix decks, and her…

    Interviews July 17, 2025
  • Avision featured

    From the club to the studio: Avision’s Battery workflow

    Avision shares how he uses Battery for drum layering, pitch edits, and groove shaping to build club-ready tracks with movement…

    Production July 16, 2025
  • IDM music featured

    What is intelligent dance music? How to make IDM with futuristic, emotional soundscapes

    Curious about IDM music? Discover the sounds of intelligent dance music and get practical tips on how to produce IDM,…

    Production July 15, 2025
  • ways to use compression 360

    5 ways compression can give you a rich, harmonically-driven sound

    Discover compression techniques to add a harmonic-rich sound to your tracks using tools from the NI 360 Essentials subscription.

    360 July 15, 2025
  • lum featured

    How LUM translates field recordings into club-ready patterns with Maschine

    LUM explains how Maschine helps him turn field recordings into raw, rhythmic patterns without losing their texture, tone, or cultural…

    Interviews July 14, 2025
  • Alignment featured

    Why Alignment turns to Kontakt and Noire to inject emotion into high-impact club tracks

    Alignment explains how he uses Noire and Kontakt to bring emotion into high-impact techno, shaping melody without losing energy on…

    Interviews July 10, 2025
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