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5 impactful sound design tips from Mad Keys
Veteran producer and instrumentalist Mad Keys shares five essential sound design tips that inspire his creativity.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
What is a spectrogram?
Learn about what a spectrogram is, how to read one, and the unique findings it can uncover about your audio.
5 sample processing techniques you need to try
We explore a few innovative sample processing techniques that can help take your production chops to the next level.
How to find samples for your music
We explore some resources and strategies that can help you discover and create unique samples for your next project.
How Zaytoven turns melodies into beats in minutes
Zaytoven (Gucci Mane, Usher) sat down with us to showcase how he makes beats using Stacks as a source for inspiration.
Win $1,000 and a one-of-a-kind opportunity to collaborate with Oliver
Create your own sample pack and produce a track with it and Oliver's sounds for the chance to win $1,000 and a one-of-a-kind collaborative opportunity.
How to make future house music in 15 minutes
Learn how to make future house music via this tutorial where we explore the key tools, music theory, and production techniques of the genre.
The diminished chord: What it is and how to use them
Learn about what a diminished chord is and how to use half-diminished seventh chords, diminished seventh chords, and triads in your music.
15 ways to overcome writer’s block as a musician
We share 15 actions you can take to overcome writer's block and start creating great music again.
40 resources for aspiring musicians
Explore these resources for aspiring musicians that can help you unlock inspiration, finish your productions, and share them with the world.
How to make a lo-fi house track in 10 minutes
Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging lo-fi house rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Ableton Live.
How to make jungle music for the first time (track breakdown)
Watch an expert hip hop producer make jungle music for the first time, and learn how you can get started with the genre yourself.