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Why contrast matters in sound design: longstoryshort’s approach with Kontakt
Learn how layering contrasting sounds in music production can create impactful tracks. Explore longstoryshort’s techniques with Kontakt for basslines, melodies,…
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5 tips for organizing your sound library
Organize your sound library for a better workflow and faster results using these five straightforward tips.
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What are pads in music production? A guide to creating lush soundscapes
Unlock the secrets of creating synth pads. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to design, layer, and sequence pads in…
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Glitch effects in music production: free download and DIY tutorial
How do you make a glitch sound effect? This guide will take you through everything you need to know and…
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Layering synths for a modern sound: How Syence layers Kontakt for massive results
Learn layering tips to achieve a massive, modern sound using tools like Kontakt 8, Replika, and Ozone from Syence.
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5 scoring tips using Cremona Quartet Ensemble
Take your string arrangement to the next level with this step-by-step guide, featuring Cremona Quartet Ensemble.
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Sound design in organic house: Sinca shares the creative magic of Massive
Learn how Sinca, one of the dance-music industry’s fastest-rising names, designs sounds for her warm and punchy organic house tracks…
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5 underrated parameters in Massive X for sound design
Unlock Massive X’s hidden potential with these five underrated parameters to add dynamic movement, subtle textures, and creative depth to…
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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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Drum processing in melodic techno with Hannes Bieger: Club-ready percussion made fast and easy
Learn how top-level producers like Hannes Bieger use samplers like Battery 4 to make tight, punchy melodic techno that gets…
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How to use seventh chords in modern music
What is a seventh chord? This tutorial explains seventh chords, including minor, dominant, flat, and diminished 7 chords, with practical…
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The 110 best free Kontakt instruments in 2026
Explore the 110 best free Kontakt instruments and libraries, curated by our team. Find top free Kontakt Player synths, pianos,…
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Music production 101: How to start producing music
Learn how to start producing music and all about the basics of music production, including home setup, audio recording, sound…
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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…
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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.
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Secrets of electronic interfaces: Modularity
PUSH TURN MOVE and PATCH & TWEAK author Kim Bjørn explores methods for interfacing with music through hardware and software.
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Thomas Ragsdale on atmospheric, commercial music
Having scored countless advertisements, the UK producer breaks down his studio tools, workflow and tricks.
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Richard Devine: A history of making music
Electronic music pioneer discusses his love for REAKTOR BLOCKS, THRILL, and more.
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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.