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Get started with making music in Ableton Live Lite
Your first track starts here – learn the tools, techniques, and music theory needed to create an original song from start to finish.
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Explore tutorials and guides that focus on the ins-and-outs of specific DAWs spanning Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and more.
How to make a ‘Dictionary.com type beat’
In this tutorial video, we take audio recordings of various words from Dictionary.com and flip them into drums, melodies, synths, and more.
How to use external hardware and analog synths with Logic Pro X
We walk through every step of how to connect, play, and record external hardware instruments with Logic Pro X.
How to improve your melodies with rhythmic variations (free MIDI / samples included)
From varying note length to applying syncopation, we highlight four versatile strategies for improving the rhythmic qualities of your melodies.
How to make a nu-disco track in 10 minutes
Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating nu-disco drum grooves, melodies, and basslines in Ableton.
FL Studio shortcuts and other tricks for advancing your workflow
Accelerate your workflow with these lesser-known but key FL Studio shortcuts, features, presets, and plugins.
How to use Logic Pro X’s Sampler to create your own instruments
In this tutorial video, we take a look at the workflow for creating a multi-sampled instrument via Logic Pro X's Sampler.
How to use the Drum Machine Designer in Logic Pro X
We demonstrate how you can drag and drop samples into Logic Pro X's Drum Machine Designer to create your own custom kit.
5 advanced sample manipulation techniques in Ableton Live
We explore five of the many ways you can use sample manipulation to transform and reimagine your sounds in Ableton Live.
How to make your own multi-sample instrument (free kalimba included)
In this tutorial, we walk though how anyone can make their own multi-sample instrument, using a kalimba to demonstrate.
Music theory tips for making melodies (free stems and MIDI files included)
We give you a crash course in music theory, exploring some scales and techniques that'll help you create original melodies.
The evolution of Studio One (2009 – 2020)
In this blog post, let's take a look at how PreSonus' Studio One has evolved over the past decade.