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How to make lo-fi chord progressions: A beginner’s guide
Learn how to craft memorable lo-fi chord progressions that blend jazzy color, softness, and emotional nuance.
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How to make drum patterns for different genres (free MIDI files included)
Learn how to make drum patterns for different genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.
Explore the cinematic world of Spitfire Audio’s Originals Arcade game
Play Spitfire Audio's Originals Arcade, a web-based game where an adaptive soundtrack responds to your every move as you traverse an 8-bit world.
How to write a guitar solo: Music theory, genre-based tips, and techniques
Learn how to write a memorable and effective guitar solo with our in-depth guide covering music theory tips and genre-based techniques.
How to write a dramedy cue for TV: A step-by-step guide
Expert media composer Dave Kropf breaks down how to write a dramedy cue for reality TV, covering sound selection, arrangement, and more.
MIDI editing tips for producing better tracks
From quantization to automation, level up your music with these key MIDI editing tips.
10 musical patterns you need to know (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic)
From polyrhythms to tertiary harmony, we explore ten rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic musical patterns that every music creator should know.
Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)
Learn how to turn musical ideas into full tracks with essential song structure tips, examples, and techniques.
Creating tension, suspense, and release: Tips from a pro film composer
Learn how expert film composer Dave Kropf (Chopped, The Bachelor) uses cinematic effects to create tension, suspense, and release in his cues.
Kris Bowers on finding honesty in music and the art of film scoring
In this exclusive interview, award-winning composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, The Wild Robot) shares his insights on writing character themes, finding inspiration in honesty, and more.
Gavin Brivik on scoring Faces of Death, sound design techniques, and collaboration
In this interview, award-winning composer Gavin Brivik discusses his creative process behind composing the score for Faces of Death.
How to create vocal harmonies: A step-by-step guide
Explore the qualities that make a vocal harmony effective and learn how to write your own harmonies from scratch.