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How to choose the right headphones: 7 factors to consider
Let's go through some of the most important features that distinguish headphones from each other to help you find the perfect pair.
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How to make a future bass beat in 10 minutes in Ableton Live
Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating future bass chord progressions, drum patterns, and basslines in Ableton.
How to create a budget microphone setup and effect chain (starting under $200)
We show you how to create a budget microphone setup that includes everything from the mic itself to the in-the-box effect chain.
Sheet music cheat codes: 3 tricks for reading key signatures, identifying pitches, and more
Explore tips, tricks, and mnemonic devices that will allow you to quickly identify some key aspects of a piece of sheet music.
Mastering 101: Compression
Learn helpful compression techniques and guidelines that are unique to the context of mastering.
Mastering 101: EQ basics
Learn EQ techniques that will help you balance the frequency spectrum and add clarity to your masters.
Mastering 101: Signal flow & metering
Learn about how signal flow and metering are essential components of mastering that help set up your master for success.
Mastering 101: What is mastering?
Let’s kick off our introductory guide to mastering by asking ourselves the obvious (but important) question: What is mastering?
Beyond the mp3: Exploring mp3s and lossy compression
The mp3 may be one of the most recognizable file types in music, but is it still as important today as it once was?
How to make a house beat in 10 minutes in Ableton Live
Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating house drum patterns, basslines, and chord progressions.
How to make basslines for disco, techno, house, and more (free MIDI and presets included)
In this video tutorial, we show you how to design bass instruments and structure MIDI patterns for a wide variety of genres.
How to make drum patterns: Rhythms every producer should know
In this video tutorial, we go over how make drum patterns for different genres only using one-shots and MIDI.