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The most important production techniques of the 2010s
We explore the production techniques that dominated the 2010s, from pitched vocal chops to sidechained chords and genre crossovers.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
Mastering 101: Preparation
Explore preparation techniques for delivering masters on platforms and stores such as Spotify, iTunes, and more.
Mastering 101: Limiting
Explore how limiting and clipping can be used intelligently to create a commercially competitive master.
Mastering 101: Compression
Learn helpful compression techniques and guidelines that are unique to the context of mastering.
Mastering 101: EQ basics
Learn EQ techniques that will help you balance the frequency spectrum and add clarity to your masters.
Mastering 101: Signal flow & metering
Learn about how signal flow and metering are essential components of mastering that help set up your master for success.
Mastering 101: What is mastering?
Let’s kick off our introductory guide to mastering by asking ourselves the obvious (but important) question: What is mastering?
How do noise-cancelling headphones work? | The science behind active noise cancellation
Learn how noise-cancelling headphones block out everything from the hum of an AC unit to the roar of jet engines.
How to create a silver bell sound using FM synthesis and Serum
Learn how to use Serum and FM synthesis to create a convincing emulation of the silver bell, everyone’s favorite tonal percussion instrument.
Exploring sampling techniques and granular synthesis with Arturia’s Pigments
In this tutorial video, we demonstrate how powerful Pigments' new sampling engine is by making a full beat using nothing but the synth.
Beyond the mp3: Exploring mp3s and lossy compression
The mp3 may be one of the most recognizable file types in music, but is it still as important today as it once was?
How to make a house beat in 10 minutes in Ableton Live
Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating house drum patterns, basslines, and chord progressions.