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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.

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  • 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

  • Creating beats with Leap, modern loop engine

    Explore Leap, Kontakt 8’s new loop engine! Jam and make samples and loops in seconds, using a selection of curated…

    Beat making October 2, 2024
  • Watch Lex Luger build a cinematic trap beat with MASCHINE+

    The Juicy J producer builds a cinematic trap beat with MASCHINE+ at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles.

    Sketches August 8, 2022
  • Watch the ANMLS build a spooky ambient trap beat with KOMPLETE NOW

    The dynamic production duo behind The Weeknd, French Montana, and Belly build a spooky ambient trap beat from scratch…

    Sketches July 26, 2022
  • SZA collaborator DOT builds a soulful electronic beat with KOMPLETE NOW

    The SZA and Teri GenderBender producer builds a soulful electronic beat from scratch with KOMPLETE NOW.

    Sketches July 1, 2022
  • Kendrick Lamar producer DJ Dahi builds a bold Afrobeat inspired track with KOMPLETE NOW.

    The Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, and Vampire Weekend producer shows us how he uses KOMPLETE NOW to build a bold…

    Sketches June 10, 2022
  • Watch M1onTheBeat make a moody UK drill banger in 5 minutes

    One of London drill's favorite producers shows how he uses KONTAKT keys and strings to create cinematic rap magic.

    Sketches October 6, 2021
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