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Mastering basics with iZotope’s Ozone 9 Elements: EQ
In this article, we use iZotope's Ozone 9 Elements to demonstrate how to use EQ effectively to achieve a tonally-balanced master.
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4 tips for making melodies (free MIDI files included)
From exploring syncopation to incorporating pitch bend and grace notes, we overview four useful tips and techniques for crafting melodies.
How to make a synth pad using your own voice (free preset included)
Even if you're not a vocalist, your voice can still be used as a powerful sampler instrument.
How to make UK drill with a power drill (free stems and MIDI files included)
Let's apply processing to drill sounds to turn them into synth pads and percussion one-shots that reflect the aesthetic of UK drill.
The 5 best free VST / AU instrument plugins of 2020
Spanning synths to strings, these five high-quality free instrument plugins will help you take your productions to the next level.
How to build chord progressions (50 free MIDI files included)
In this tutorial, we go over the basics of constructing chord progressions for genres spanning pop, house, lo-fi, trap, and more.
10 free Max for Live devices (MIDI instruments, video effects, and more)
Spanning playful synthesized claps to vibrant video effects, these 10 free Max for Live devices are sure to add interest to your productions.
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.
Recreating Missy Elliott’s “Throw It Back”
In this video tutorial, take a listen to our recreation of Missy Elliott's iconic "Throw It Back" and learn how we created it step-by-step.
How to create a lo-fi piano in Ableton
Learn how to transform Ableton's stock Grand Piano into a lo-fi piano using nothing but stock plugins native to the DAW.
How to create a signature drum sound with KJ Sawka
Learn how to create your own signature drum sound with tips and video tutorials from KJ Sawka of Impossible Records.