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10 types of melodies you should know about
In this tutorial video, we take a look at ten types of melodies that you should be familiar with as a musician.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
The secret chord for adding a gospel flair to your music
Use this one simple but colorful chord to achieve sounds that are unmistakably a part of gospel music's sonic palette.
Less grinding, more flowing: How to work well without the hustle
Consider incorporating these five practices into your daily routine to reduce burnout and maximize productivity (without feeling like you're always hustling).
How procedural audio brings sounds to life in video games
We examine a few popular video games that make use of procedural audio, and discuss the benefits and tradeoffs involved with each use case.
3 ways to fix an unfinished or ‘boring’ beat
We walk through three ways you can revisit uninspiring or uncompleted projects and transform them into something exciting.
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.
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.