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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

  • How to use Expansions with Leap

    How to use Expansions with Leap to create your best music yet

    Learn how to get more out of Expansions with Leap, Kontakt’s intuitive live looper. Build beats fast, tweak samples with…

    Kontakt April 9, 2025
  • 5 ways to use Leap in Kontakt

    5 ways to supercharge your music production workflow with Leap in Kontakt

    Boost your creativity and productivity with a loop-based workflow. Learn how to use Leap, Kontakt’s live sampler, for creating beats,…

    Kontakt April 8, 2025
  • UAOK featured

    Tips for making MIDI piano sound real: UOAK shares advice for producers

    Learn how to make VST pianos sound human with expert tips from UOAK, covering MIDI tweaks, layering, and the best…

    Interviews April 7, 2025
  • Traktor effects

    5 Traktor effects every DJ should use to make sets stand out

    Elevate your DJ sets with these five Traktor effects tips. Discover how to use delay, reverb, modulation, and more for…

    DJing April 4, 2025
  • Saab Ayub

    Sound design in Massive: Saad Ayub’s essential techniques

    Learn how Saad Ayub transforms presets in Massive into unique sounds with layering, modulation, and processing tricks to speed up…

    Interviews April 3, 2025
  • Iconic samples in music

    Iconic samples in music and where they came from

    Learn about 10 iconic samples in music, their origins, and how they were used in famous tracks. Explore the best…

    Sampling April 1, 2025
  • Saraga featured

    Drum programming in house music with Maschine: Saraga shares advice on next-level grooves

    House producer Saraga breaks down his drum programming techniques in Maschine, sharing how he creates energetic, humanized grooves that drive…

    Interviews March 31, 2025
  • Modulation in music production

    What is modulation in music production? How to use it to bring life to your track

    Create movement in your tracks with modulation in music. Explore synth modulation, frequency modulation, and modulation effects.

    Effects March 28, 2025
  • How Black V Neck uses Ozone to keep their mixes loud without killing dynamics

    Black V Neck breaks down mastering topics like dynamics processing, compressors, limiters, and maximizers in Ozone, plus insights on their…

    Interviews March 27, 2025
  • St. Lucia

    Timeless sound in production: lessons from St. Lucia on blending past and present

    Explore how St. Lucia blends vintage tones and modern techniques in music production, using Kontakt to craft a timeless, authentic…

    Interviews March 26, 2025
  • What is the phaser effect

    What is the phaser effect? How to use phasers in music production

    In this guide to phaser effects we’ll look at how they work, and how they can be used creatively and…

    Effects March 25, 2025
  • what is pluggnb music

    What is pluggnb music? How to make your own pluggnb tracks

    Learn what pluggnb music is and how to create an atmospheric, hazy pluggnb track from scratch in this step-by-step guide.

    Production March 24, 2025
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