The best free effects plugins you need in 2021 (VST / AU)
Spanning lush reverbs to gritty distortion units, these high-quality free effects plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.
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Master industry-leading plugins and tools for music production with these helpful tutorials and guides.
How to use Splice’s new Beatmaker
Learn how you can use Beatmaker to quickly get up-and-running with rhythm and produce some of your best grooves yet.
How to use Splice’s new Astra synthesizer
Let's explore the key features, workflows, and capabilities of Astra, Splice's all-new software synthesizer.
How to use Arturia’s Pigments 3
We overview some of the essential components you’ll want to be aware of to get the most out of Arturia's Pigments 3.
The 4 most important MIDI controllers
We highlight four particularly impactful MIDI controllers that have made their mark across bedroom and studio setups alike.
5 free instrument plugins every music producer should have in 2021 (VST / AU)
Spanning grand pianos to wavetable synths, these five high-quality free instrument plugins are must-haves for any music producer.
How does an electric piano work? The anatomy of an electric piano
Learn about how the components of an electric piano work together to produce and amplify sound, the differences between the most popular instruments, and more.
How does a piano work? The anatomy of a piano
Learn about how the various components of a piano work together to produce sound, the differences between grand and upright pianos, and more.
How do analog emulation plugins work?
Let’s talk about the primary ways analog emulation plugins are created, the areas they excel in, and how they differ from the gear they strive to recreate.
5 things you didn’t know about MIDI
Explore five lesser-known facts about MIDI, a protocol that most of us can't live without when producing and performing music.
Celebrating the history of the Oberheim OB-Xa with Arturia
Learn about the history of the Oberheim OB-Xa and how you can incorporate its classic sound into your productions today.
Celebrating the history of the Juno-6 with Arturia
Learn about the history of the Juno-6 and how you can incorporate its classic sound into your productions today.
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