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How to write a bassline for different genres (free MIDI and presets included)
Learn how to write a bassline across eight genres—from house and disco to trap and drum and bass—with free MIDI files and Serum presets included.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
10 musical patterns you need to know (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic)
From polyrhythms to tertiary harmony, we explore ten rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic musical patterns that every music creator should know.
How to make a MIDI guitar sound real (free MIDI files included)
Learn how to make your MIDI guitar sound real with our practical tips on chord structures, strumming patterns, and melodic lines.
Stereo imaging: How to create width, height, and depth in your mix
Learn how to elevate the stereo imaging of your mix with popular song examples, tips, and techniques for each of the three key sonic axes.
Madame Gandhi takes on our inaugural episode of Producer’s Choice
Watch Madame Gandhi as she produces a track out of her own beatboxing, field recordings, and more in our new beatmaking game series.
What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations
We take a look at what a DAW (digital audio workstation) is, explore their rich history, and discuss how to choose one that's right for you.
Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)
Learn how to turn musical ideas into full tracks with essential song structure tips, examples, and techniques.
Watch Yaeji go from a sewing machine sample to a full track in Ableton Live
Watch DJ, producer, and vocalist Yaeji take a sample of her sewing machine and expand it into a full track in Ableton Live.
Get lo-fi electric keys for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free lo-fi electric keys preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Logic Pro reverb plugins: 3 stock options and when to use them
Learn about when and how to use ChromaVerb, Space Designer, and Quantec Room Simulator, three of the most popular stock Logic Pro reverb plugins.
9 creative process insights from KSHMR’s Berklee College of Music masterclass
World-class producer, artist, and sample creator KSHMR shares nine creative process insights for the next generation of music creators.
How to make a sampler instrument: Setup and techniques
Expert film composer and educator Dave Kropf walks through how to make a sampler instrument from scratch that's both powerful and intuitive.