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15 great music making apps (free and paid, iOS and Android)
Learn about 15 great music making apps, from free workflow additions to mobile DAWs and instruments for iOS and Android.
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Circle of fifths explained: What it is and how to use it
Learn about what the circle of fifths is, why it's important, and two interesting ways you can use it in your own music.
5 perfect plugins for making lo-fi music (free and paid)
We showcase five lo-fi music plugins (free and paid) that can help you achieve that vintage sound that's in your head.
4 free software instruments to add to your plugin collection (VST / AU)
In this YouTube Shorts video, we showcase four free software instruments that you can incorporate into your productions today.
How to create DAW templates for your music (free files included)
Learn why DAW templates can be a valuable asset for your music production workflow, and how you can create three of the most common template types.
Ovy On The Drums creates a track from scratch (free project file included)
Reggaeton hitmaker Ovy On The Drums (Bad Bunny, KAROL G) sat down with us to discuss his beginnings, new sample pack, and creative process.
Recreating “Gasoline” by The Weeknd in under 60 seconds (free project and MIDI files included)
We break down how you can recreate each of the core elements that make up the defining sound of The Weeknd's "Gasoline."
The top free music production plugins you need to try out in 2022 (VST / AU)
We go over our revamped list of the top free music production plugins that you need to try out in 2022.
Unlock music theory in 15 minutes (free MIDI files included)
Knowing even just a little bit of music theory can go a long way in improving your productions—in this video, we unlock the fundamentals of theory in just 15 minutes.
How to make an entire track using only Serum (free presets and MIDI included)
In order to put its versatility to the test, we challenged ourselves to try making a full track using nothing but Xfer Record's Serum.
The best free effects plugins you need in 2021 (VST / AU)
Spanning lush reverbs to gritty distortion units, these high-quality free effects plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.
Recreating Cardi B, The Weeknd, and SZA’s beats (free MIDI files included)
In this installment of In the Loop, we walk through how to recreate the grooves in The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights," SZA's "Good Days," and Cardi B's "Up."