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    Music Theory

    How to improve your melodies with rhythmic variations (free MIDI / samples included)

    From varying note length to applying syncopation, we highlight four versatile strategies for improving the rhythmic qualities of your melodies.

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    5 free music theory resources for producers

    We’ve collected five of the best free music theory resources out there that can help you take your skills to the next level.

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    How to make your own multi-sample instrument (free kalimba included)

    In this tutorial, we walk though how anyone can make their own multi-sample instrument, using a kalimba to demonstrate.

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    Music theory tips for making melodies (free stems and MIDI files included)

    We give you a crash course in music theory, exploring some scales and techniques that'll help you create original melodies.

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    How to make a beat using only one sample (free stems and project file included)

    We take the age-old phrase "less is more" to new heights by demonstrating how you can create an entire beat using nothing but one sample.

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    Making a beat at 20 BPM (free stems and MIDI files included)

    In this video, we explore how we might go about producing a track at a gentle (to say the least) 20 BPM.

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    How to create samples using household sounds (free one-shots included)

    Let's explore how you can design original samples using nothing but the sounds that are immediately around you.

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    Comparing 3 different piano plugins (stock, free, and paid)

    In this video tutorial, we compare three different piano plugins at three different price points.

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    The 12 best free VST / AU effects plugins of 2020

    Spanning spectrum analyzers to multi-band compressors, these 11 high-quality free effects plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.

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    How to create guitar patterns (free MIDI files included)

    We walk through how to sequence MIDI rhythm and lead guitar patterns that are both exciting and convincing.

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    Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: Maximizer

    We use the Maximizer module in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to bring our track up to commercial loudness.

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    Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: Imager

    In this article, we use the Imager module in iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to enhance the stereo image of our masters.

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