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Hits decoded: 3 things that give “That’s What I Like” a distinct groove
The 7th number #1 of Bruno Mars’ career is familiarly Bruno with some interesting flourishes. Here are 3 things that made "That's What I Like" so groovy.
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Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
Hits decoded: 3 techniques that show off 6LACK’s vocal performance on “Prblms”
The catchiness of "Prblms" lies in the track's emphasis on the vocal performance. Let's take a look at 3 techniques that make 6LACK's vocals Grammy-worthy.
Hits decoded: 3 elements in Khalid’s “Location” that grab your attention
What made “Location” such a compelling song to so many listeners? Let’s explore three musical techniques Khalid uses that grab the listener’s attention.
Hits decoded: 3 key characteristics of “Line of Sight (feat. WYNNE & Mansionair)” by ODESZA
ODESZA's “Line of Sight” is nominated for a Grammy for “Best Dance Recording.” Here are three characteristics that make the track an instant hit.
How and why you should use a reference track during mixing
We highlight the importance of being able to describe the sound world of a recording and how to use a reference to gauge the effectiveness of your mix.
Create custom wavetables in Serum
Despite Serum's wealth of functionalities, there’s one powerful feature that often gets overlooked by many - let's explore how to manually draw wavetables.
Optimizing Serum for better CPU efficiency
Does Serum give you high CPU usage on your computer? You might not be using it efficiently. We take a look at how to optimize Serum for your productions.
The top-down mixing technique
Top-down mixing is getting increasingly popular. In this blogpost, PALA explains his techniques and offer insight on why stem mixing can be effective.
Get Better, Faster
Songwriter and producer PALA shares a few tools and practices that he uses in order to get better, faster.
Learning your craft – a Masterclass with KSHMR
Read up on what KSHMR had to say, his production tips and tricks, in his masterclass to a select few in New York City this past November.
3 reasons why Circle2 is a great synth for beginners
Circle2 is easy to use, great sounding, and affordable. In this blog post, we take a look at why this synth is great for beginner producers.
Creating a drum kit with Circle2
Learn how to build a simple synthesized drum kit using only Circle2, with a free preset bank included as a starting point for your experimentation.