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Sampling

How video games inspire popular music

We take a look at a few ways video games can and have inspired popular music, examining tracks from Drake, BTS, Skrillex, and more.

Tips & Tutorials

4 tips for making your own drum kits

From layering to labeling, here are four tips to keep in mind if you're interested in making your own drum kits from scratch.

Sound Design

Analog vs. digital drum sound design: The definitive guide

In this in-depth tutorial, we break down the unique workflows, benefits, and drawbacks of analog and digital drum sound design.

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Recording

Tips on making samples from the Soul Surplus team

Soul Surplus share some tips on sample pack creation from their recent studio takeover at Drexel University.

Tools

5 beat making apps for iOS

Let's take a look at five useful iOS apps for creators who are looking to dive deeper into the mobile beat making world.

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Music Theory

11 sad chord progressions you need to know (free MIDI files included)

We analyze 11 sad chord progressions and some songs they're used in to identify what makes them so effective at tugging at our heartstrings.

+ Free MIDI files

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Sound Design

How to make lo-fi music: Tools, theory, and techniques

Learn how to make lo-fi music via our in-depth guide that explores the style's key characteristics, music theory, and production techniques.

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News

Make music with Analog Lab Play for your chance to win an Arturia MatrixBrute Noir ($2299 value)

Make some music with Arturia's free Analog Lab Play for a chance to win the incredibly powerful MatrixBrute Noir Edition.

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Tools

The best mobile music production apps and gear (2024)

We showcase the top mobile apps and portable electronic instruments that will help you bring your best ideas to life in 2024—even when you're not in the studio.

DAW

How to choose a DAW as a beginner

In this in-depth guide, we break down how to choose a DAW as a beginner that's best for you, covering everything from budget to unique features and more.