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Kick drum EQ essentials: how to create punch and presence
The definitive kick drum EQ cheat sheet, with everything you need to know about kick drum EQ, from basic methods…
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How to compose music: a beginner’s guide
Discover the basics of composition, including harmony, chords, developing musical ideas, and arrangement.
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5 tips to get the most from your drum sequencer plugins
Explore key features of drum sequencer plugins like pattern generation, randomization, and MIDI mapping to enhance your music production skills.
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What is beatmatching? Understanding the science of syncing beats
Become a better DJ by learning what beatmatching is, how to prepare your tracks and equipment to beatmatch, and how…
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How to make future house music with cutting-edge production techniques
What is future house and how do you make it? Learn how to make future house music from inspiration to…
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Understanding time signatures in music
Unlock creativity with time signatures in music. Learn what time signatures are, common examples of popular time signatures, and how…
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What is swing in music production?
Learn how to add groove, realism, and complexity to your beats with this comprehensive tutorial on swing and humanization techniques…
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Synth pads: how to create atmospheric textures in your music
Learn everything you need to know about synth pads, with a step-by-step guide to creating this crucial electronic sound to…
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Sub bass: how to add that deep tone to your tracks
What is sub bass? Learn how to make sub bass and how to use sub bass effectively in your productions.
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The 10 best drum breaks of all time (and how to recreate them)
What are drum breaks? Learn the history of breakbeats and their importance in modern music. Then, learn how to recreate…
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A guide to different types of chords in music
There are many different types of chords in music. You may wonder which ones to use and when. Read this…
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How to use tempo in music to create dynamics and shape emotions
Learn what tempo and BPM mean in music, how to calculate the BPM of your song, and how to use…
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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.