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Tracey Brakes on 5 sound design tips with Serum 2
From wavetable tricks to workflow insights, Tracey Brakes shares five invaluable sound design tips that she learned over the years from using Xfer Record's Serum.
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Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
“Bara Bada Bastu”: The sample behind KAJ’s Eurovision sauna anthem
Learn about the source of the evocative accordion sample that's behind KAJ's Eurovision 2025 entry, "Bara Bada Bastu."
5 mix automation tips: Reverb, delay, and more
Expert producer and audio engineer Subphotic shares five mix automation tips that can bring movement, interest, and focus to your track.
5 sound design tips for vintage music gear from LAN Party
LAN Party shares a few of his favorite production techniques and devices for breathing new life into forgotten gear.
How to write a song: Make a song in 7 steps
Learn how to write a song in seven steps—from lyrics to arrangement, we cover the full songwriting process in this in-depth, beginner-friendly guide.
Galen Tipton and Holly Waxwing rescore classic video games (Super Mario, Pikmin, Animal Crossing)
Expert producers Galen Tipton and Holly Waxwing rescore moments from three iconic video games and break down their creative process.
5 iconic Star Wars sounds demystified
In celebration of Star Wars Day, join us as we take a look at some iconic sounds from the series and demystify the unique production techniques behind them.
What is dubstep music? History, artists, and subgenres
Learn about the history, pioneers, subgenres, and more of dubstep, one of the most misunderstood and sonically diverse genres in modern music.
Synthesizer basics: ADSR, filters, best synths for beginners, and more
Dive into sound design and synthesizer basics, from oscillators and ADSR envelopes to the best synths for beginners and more.
Sampling permafrost: The world’s quietest climate change threat
Musicians Charles Van Kirk and David Crowell traveled to Alaska to sonify permafrost, the world's quietest climate change threat.
What is a handpan? Exploring its unique history, anatomy, and sound
Learn about the history, anatomy, and sound of the handpan, a family of percussive instruments that share a unique, hypnotic timbre.
Behind the sample in Pokémon’s “Pikkaan!”: A conversation with Petal Supply
Petal Supply breaks down how her sample heard in Pokémon's ending theme "Pikkaan!" was made and shares her top tips for budding producers.