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3 tips on crafting a unique sonic identity from Nick Ward
Songwriter, vocalist, and producer Nick Ward tells us about his creative process and three ways producers can craft their own sonic identity.
How to choose sounds and timbres that fit your track
We explore why sound selection is important, and what considerations you should keep in mind when choosing timbres for your music.
Creative sampling techniques for making thematic film scores
Tom Smith of Soundsmiths walks through how he transformed the sounds of various birds into unique textures and instruments for a film score.
Breaking down the beat in Chris Brown and Young Thug’s “Go Crazy”
Producers KanielTheOne and Murphy Kid give us an inside look into how Chris Brown and Young Thug's viral "Go Crazy" came together.
How to use Arturia’s Pigments 3
We overview some of the essential components you’ll want to be aware of to get the most out of Arturia's Pigments 3.
4 music production tips from krs.
Veteran producer and beat maker krs. discusses some of the most important music production tips he has picked up across his career.
Terrace Martin (Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg) talks his favorite synths and makes a beat
Terrace Martin shows us how he uses Arturia's V Collection 8 to make music for some of the world's biggest artists.
5 techniques for improving your drums
From adding flavor to hi-hat rolls to making use of foley in creative ways, we explore five music production techniques for improving our drums.
Behind the beat in Ariana Grande’s “34+35”
Up-and-coming producer Xavi gives us an inside look into how he produced the beat for Ariana Grande's chart-topping single, "34+35."
Phil Greiss (J Balvin, Jason Derulo) on the stories behind “Mi Gente,” “Savage Love,” and more
Veteran producer and composer Phil Greiss tells us about the stories behind three particularly notable releases he has worked on across his career.
Tayla Parx (Ariana Grande, Panic! At The Disco) on writing anthems and collaboration
GRAMMY-winning vocalist and songwriter Tayla Parx (Ariana Grande, Panic! At The Disco) discusses her journey, her approach to collaboration, and more.
How to beat the algorithm and grow your social following as an artist
Use the algorithm to your advantage and get your music in front of a larger audience than ever with these social media tips and techniques.