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5 rock chord progressions to add energy to your songwriting
Master 5 essential rock chord progressions to elevate your songwriting. Learn the exact chord formulas used by Radiohead, Linkin Park,…
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5 ways to use iconic synth sounds in your music
Learn how to use iconic synth sounds in your music, including instructions on how to create bass lines, lead lines,…
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How to set cue points for better arrangements when DJing
Learn how to mix with DJ cue points during your sets to create smooth transitions, and how cue points are…
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What is bitcrushing? How to add grit and texture to your tracks
Learn what bitcrushing is, how it alters audio quality by reducing bit depth, and get practical tips on using it…
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Top 5 essential Massive tutorials to sculpt your perfect sound
Learn the fastest ways to master Massive, the iconic synth behind multiple electronic music genres.
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5 ways to breathe life into your music with realistic MIDI acoustic guitar
With the right techniques, MIDI acoustic guitar can rival professional session players. Discover acoustic guitar production tips to warm up…
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Piano scales: essentials for producers and songwriters
Discover important concepts with piano scales for producers and songwriters, including how to play major, minor, pentatonic, chromatic, blues and…
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The best songs featuring the iconic TR-909 drum machine
Discover the incredible tracks that were built with one of the world's most loved drum machines – plus, get iconic…
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5 free Kontakt libraries for ambient music
The best ambient sound libraries for Kontakt, including free ambient samples and loops for creating beautiful ambient music.
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5 must-know bass riffs: how to recreate their sound
Explore famous bass riffs, learn how to make bass riffs that work, and get great bass tone with Guitar Rig…
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Top five amp sim EQ tricks to sculpt your tone
Get great guitar tone with these handy tricks. Learn amp sim EQ techniques for enhancing definition, boosting width, and more…
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5 tips for working with hip hop vocal samples
Explore five essential tips for working with hip hop vocal samples using Glaze 2, an instrument that includes instant harmonies…
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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.