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Avoiding the comparison trap: Being an artist on one’s own terms
Learn why comparing yourself to others can be absurd, and why looking inward is more important than looking outward when it comes to being an artist.
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Club Zanzibar: The place where the Jersey sound and voguing flourished
Join us on our exploration of Club Zanzibar, Newark's historical music venue where the Jersey sound and voguing flourished.
How to create beats with Elektron’s Model:Samples
Watch our video to learn how to craft beats with Model:Samples, a compact instrument that delivers massive sounds using Elektron's classic sample manipulation technology.
Paradise Garage: The exclusive NYC club where “garage” got its name
Learn about how the Paradise Garage was home to one of the greatest DJs of all time and a sound that would define a genre and a generation.
Write a song featuring three note melodies | Songwriting Club
Songwriting Club is an open community that brings you bi-weekly prompts to get your creative juices flowing – participate in this week’s writing prompt and receive feedback from your peers.
YoungKio on “Old Town Road,” sampling Nine Inch Nails, and the importance of being unique
YoungKio gives us the inside scoop on how he connected with Lil Nas X over "Old Town Road," and how they teamed up to create the viral story of the year.
Ryan Hemsworth on sound design, sampling, representation, and more
Producer and sound designer Ryan Hemsworth sat down with us to discuss his creative process, new sample pack, and more.
Meet the Creator Class of 2019
We’re excited to introduce you to the twelve promising sound creators that constitute the inaugural Creator Class of 2019.
BT on creating custom presets with Softube’s Parallels
Trance / IDM pioneer and veteran film composer BT shares three tips for creating custom presets with Softube's Parallels.
The Warehouse: The gay club where house music got its name
Our Pride Month celebration continues with an exploration of the Warehouse, a club in Chicago that birthed house music.
What are Euclidean rhythms?
Euclidean rhythms are fascinating grooves that lie at the intersection of math and music. In this article, let's define what constitutes a Euclidean rhythm and hear them in action.
The Continental Baths: The gay bathhouse that birthed electronic music legends
In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, we’re exploring a handful of renowned venues that impacted electronic music, starting with the Continental Baths.