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3 tips on crafting a unique sonic identity from Nick Ward
Songwriter, vocalist, and producer Nick Ward tells us about his creative process and three ways producers can craft their own sonic identity.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
How to choose sounds and timbres that fit your track
We explore why sound selection is important, and what considerations you should keep in mind when choosing timbres for your music.
What’s an EPK? How to put an electronic press kit together
Learn about what an EPK (electronic press kit) is, why you need one, and the essential components you should always include.
Flipping sounds from outer space in Ableton Live
Explore how you can take otherworldly sounds captured by NASA and incorporate them into your own productions.
Creative sampling techniques for making thematic film scores
Tom Smith of Soundsmiths walks through how he transformed the sounds of various birds into unique textures and instruments for a film score.
Microphones you didn’t know existed: Parabolic mics, hydrophones, and more
From parabolic and fiber optic micropones to hydrophones and binaural heads, we explore an array of niche microphones and recording setups.
3 tips on finding your own sound from awfultune
Vocalist, songwriter, and producer awfultune tells us about the evolution of her creative process and her insights for musicians around finding their sound.
Finding an audience for your music when it’s genreless, niche, or cross-over
We explore how to navigate music categorization and increase the discoverability of your tracks, regardless of what niche spaces you operate within.
How to use Arturia’s Pigments 3
We overview some of the essential components you’ll want to be aware of to get the most out of Arturia's Pigments 3.
The history, ingredients, and techniques behind jazz hop
Learn about where jazz hop originated, its key characteristics, and how you can approach creating your own tracks in the genre.
What is music copyright? Hollis breaking down the music biz
Learn about music copyright, the two key concepts that constitute it, and why understanding how it works is pivotal to your career as a musician.
What makes the audio of Mario Kart 8 so fantastic?
Let's discuss all of the different elements that constitute the audio design of Mario Kart 8, and what makes each one so effective.