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5 advanced MIDI velocity techniques
Velocity doesn't have to be exclusively married to volume—in this article, we explore five alternate ways you can use the parameter to add interest to your music.
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How to design a weapon sound for video games
Let's explore the steps, techniques, and considerations that go into designing a high-quality weapon sound for video games.
Making generative music in Ableton Live (free project file included)
Learn how to create a generative music system in Ableton Live that composes original ambient music at the click of a button.
How procedural audio brings sounds to life in video games
We examine a few popular video games that make use of procedural audio, and discuss the benefits and tradeoffs involved with each use case.
How to design a dynamic game audio mix
Learn about the various techniques game audio designers use to create dynamic, cohesive, and immersive sonic experiences.
Let’s walk through the bassline in Super Mario Odyssey’s “Jump Up, Super Star!”
Let's celebrate the three-year anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey with an analysis of the walking bassline in its theme, "Jump Up, Super Star!"
FL Studio shortcuts and other tricks for advancing your workflow
Accelerate your workflow with these lesser-known but key FL Studio shortcuts, features, presets, and plugins.
5 advanced sample manipulation techniques in Ableton Live
We explore five of the many ways you can use sample manipulation to transform and reimagine your sounds in Ableton Live.
How to build an interactive music system for video games
Learn about game engines, audio middleware, dynamic music states, and more in this detailed guide for building interactive music systems for video games.
How the overworld theme of The Legend of Zelda takes us on a harmonic adventure
Let’s explore how Koji Kondo’s timeless overworld theme for The Legend of Zelda uses harmony to convey the wide array of emotions associated with adventure.
Understanding multi-channel audio and the stereo image
Let's explore the various stereo and multi-channel spatial audio techniques used by audio professionals to trick our brains into “locating” sounds.
How to build your own DIY binaural dummy head
Building your own DIY binaural dummy head might sound intimidating, but it actually isn't all that hard to do.