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Making a beat in Ableton Live for the first time (free project file included)
Join us in a rapper's first production session to explore the fundamentals of making a beat in Ableton Live.
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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.
Your guide to busing and routing audio tracks like a pro
Master the audio bus with our in-depth guide on busing tracks—learn how busing and routing can take your mix to the next level.
The 3 levels of sound design (free presets included)
We walk through the three levels of sound design, the techniques that comprise them, and how to apply them to your own productions.
Kenny Beats reveals his workflow secrets (free templates included)
Kenny Beats (Vince Staples, Denzel Curry) sits down with us to walk through his approach to creating templates that accelerate his workflow.
5 game-changing production tips you should use in 2024
From re-examining the potential of percussion loops to using AutoTune to create melodies, here are five game-changing production tips you can use in 2023.
Kaelin Ellis creates a beat by sampling a water bottle
Kaelin Ellis sat down with us to explore the infinite possibilities of sampling by creating a track built around recordings he captured with a water bottle.
Granular synthesis: A guide to what it is and how to use it
Learn about what granular synthesis is and how you can use the technique to create immersive soundscapes out of deceptively simple one-shots.
How to make ‘type beat’ videos (free template included)
Learn how to make your own 'type beat' videos that will elevate your beat's impact and keep your viewer engaged with your music.
CoSo by Splice: Ableton Live Export is the quickest path from idea to DAW
Learn about how the latest update to CoSo allows you to use the full power of Ableton to bring your musical sketches to completion faster than ever.
How to make monster sounds (free Ableton and Serum presets included)
Let's create our own monster sounds from scratch via two different approaches: synthesis and recorded audio.
Gross Beat: How to use FL Studio’s signature plugin
We explore the unique history of Image-Line's Gross Beat, its cultural impact, how to use it in your music, and more.
8 free plugins for making better melodies (instruments and effects)
We showcase tips and techniques for making effective melodies, using free instruments and effects plugins to demonstrate.