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How to build chord progressions (50 free MIDI files included)
In this tutorial, we go over the basics of constructing chord progressions for genres spanning pop, house, lo-fi, trap, and more.
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10 free Max for Live devices (MIDI instruments, video effects, and more)
Spanning playful synthesized claps to vibrant video effects, these 10 free Max for Live devices are sure to add interest to your productions.
How to make basslines for disco, techno, house, and more (free MIDI and presets included)
In this video tutorial, we show you how to design bass instruments and structure MIDI patterns for a wide variety of genres.
How to make drum patterns: Rhythms every producer should know
In this video tutorial, we go over how make drum patterns for different genres only using one-shots and MIDI.
Recreating Missy Elliott’s “Throw It Back”
In this video tutorial, take a listen to our recreation of Missy Elliott's iconic "Throw It Back" and learn how we created it step-by-step.
How to create a lo-fi piano in Ableton
Learn how to transform Ableton's stock Grand Piano into a lo-fi piano using nothing but stock plugins native to the DAW.
Recreating Cardi B & Bruno Mars’ “Please Me”
In this blog post, we've recreated the instrumental of Bruno Mars and Cardi B's massive hit, "Please Me."
Ozone Imager, a new free plugin from iZotope
Our friends at iZotope have just released a new free plugin. Download the Ozone Imager to widen, stereorize and narrow your mixes.
The 5 best free VST / AU reverb plugins (with free presets)
In this article, we introduce five of the best free reverb VST / AU plugins out there and provide accompanying free presets.
The 5 best free VST / AU synths of 2017 (with free presets)
Synth VSTs come in all shapes and sizes. We bring 5 of the best free VST synth plugins of 2016 featuring subtractive, addictive, and wacky synths!
3 Music Apps To Overcome Writers Block: Suggester, Splice Sounds, and Cthulhu
Learn how music apps and tools like Suggester, Splice Sounds, and Xfer Records' Cthulhu can help your music production workflow and creativity.
5 Must-Have Free Plugins from Xfer Records – Download Now
We've compiled the top 5 free Xfer Records plugins and created a demonstration project to showcase some of their uses and capabilities.