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How to make a Leap kit with Kontakt
Unleash your creativity in real time with Kontakt 8’s Leap feature. This guide will walk you through importing your own…
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How to create face-melting synths with Guitar Rig 7
Take your sounds to exciting new sonic places with Guitar Rig 7. This guide will show you how to get…
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Create a soundscape with Scene: Saffron
Compose evocative, cinematic soundscapes with Scene: Saffron. This guide shows you how to layer sounds and automate macros to create…
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How to DJ with the Traktor Z1 MK2
In this blog, you’ll learn how to DJ with the Traktor Z1 MK2, and use the Traktor Z1 MK2 in…
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5 common hip hop chord progressions for beatmakers
Elevate your beats with 5 essential hip hop chord progressions. Learn the exact formulas behind hits by Future, Drake, and…
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What is a bridge in a song?
What is a bridge in a song, and when should you use one? Learn how to shake things up in…
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What makes a good song?
Explore the fundamental elements that make a good song, including melody, emotional impact, lyrics, rhythm, production, and arrangement.
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How to start DJing
This beginner’s guide for new DJs will help you get started with the first steps you’ll need to take to…
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10 most popular chord progressions of all time
Unlock the secrets behind hit songwriting. Master 10 popular chord progressions to evoke the perfect mood, beat writer's block, and…
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How to make 5 scary sound effects for scoring horror films
Create horror sound effects like a Hollywood pro. Jump-scare into this guide to making spooky sounds for film scores, from…
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Introducing Traktor Z1 MK2 – here’s what’s new
What’s new with Traktor’s Z1 DJ mixer? Find out all about this compact and powerful controller for DJs of all…
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Sound in film: how to create 6 unique sound effects
Learn how to create sound effects in this detailed breakdown of iconic sound in film, from impacts and risers to…
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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.