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Recording

Watch Lyncs make an indie pop hit with an assortment of mystery sounds

Expert producer, instrumentalist, and vocalist Lyncs makes an indie pop demo out of nothing but the objects and prompts within our box.

Tips & Tutorials

Phoenix James and Abner Dennis break down how “Hold On” was made

Watch Phoenix James and Abner Dennis break down their Ableton Live session for James' lead single "Hold On."

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Recording

The 13 best vocal microphones of 2026

Whether you’re singing, rapping, or podcasting, these are 13 of the best vocal microphones to consider in 2026.

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Tips & Tutorials

How to make drum patterns for different genres (free MIDI files included)

Learn how to make drum patterns for different genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.

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Sampling

How Oliver and dwilly make their sounds in Ableton Live

Watch acclaimed producers Oliver (BLACKPINK, Megan Thee Stallion) and dwilly (KATSEYE, bbno$) as they craft samples and beats from scratch in Ableton Live.

FL Studio

How to make a trap beat in FL Studio: An introductory guide

Expert producer and beat maker Isaac Duarte showcases how to make a trap beat from scratch in FL Studio.

Logic Pro

How to use Drum Machine Designer in Logic Pro: A step-by-step tutorial

Learn how to add and edit samples in Logic Pro's Drum Machine Designer to create your own custom kit.

Telepathic Instruments Orchid Review: Tame Impala's Unique Synth

Tools

Reviewing Telepathic Instruments’ Orchid: The synth from the mind of Tame Impala

Expert producer and DJ Devon Johnson unboxes Telepathic Instruments' Orchid and demos its various creative use cases and unique chord generation technology.