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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.
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Sound Design
Explore synthesis, audio effects, and other topics that pertain to the world of sound design.
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.
How to make horror game music and sound effects
From Dead Space to Silent Hill, we break down the auditory elements of several iconic video games to gain insights into how to make our own horror game music and sound effects.
5 impactful sound design tips from Mad Keys
Veteran producer and instrumentalist Mad Keys shares five essential sound design tips that inspire his creativity.
The 8 levels of 808s (free sounds and MIDI files included)
We explore the 8 levels of 808s, spanning everything from basic sustains and glides to uncharted realms of 808 enlightenment.
5 sample processing techniques you need to try
We explore a few innovative sample processing techniques that can help take your production chops to the next level.
How to make future house music in 15 minutes
Learn how to make future house music via this tutorial where we explore the key tools, music theory, and production techniques of the genre.
Sampling the sound of climate action with Madame Gandhi
Madame Gandhi discusses the process of creating samples using field recordings from Antartica, as well as the intersection between music and environmentalism.
4 tips for making your own drum kits
From layering to labeling, here are four tips to keep in mind if you're interested in making your own drum kits from scratch.