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What is trance music? History, artists, and subgenres
Learn about the history, key artists, and subgenres behind trance music, in addition to tips for how to make your own music in the genre.
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Sound Design
Explore synthesis, audio effects, and other topics that pertain to the world of sound design.
How Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) makes his signature drum loops
Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) opens up his Ableton Live session to give us an exclusive inside look into how he makes his signature drum loops.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Expert music producers react to Serum 2
Watch expert producers John Grand and Devon Johnson share their first look at the highly-anticipated Serum 2.
Serum 2 tutorial: Advanced features you need to know
Here's a tutorial for everything you need to know about Serum 2, from new synthesis and modulation features to quality-of-life improvements.
Colors of noise: White noise, brown noise, pink noise (and more)
From white noise and pink noise to more obscure variants, learn about the various colors of noise, their use cases, and their differences.
Layering synths for a larger sound (free Ableton Effect Rack included)
Expert producer John Grand showcases how you can experiment with layering synths to achieve a larger sound.