5 impactful sound design tips from Mad Keys
Veteran producer and instrumentalist Mad Keys shares five essential sound design tips that inspire his creativity.
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How to make a lo-fi house track in 10 minutes
Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging lo-fi house rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Ableton Live.
Parallel compression: What it is and how to use it
In this in-depth guide, learn about what parallel compression is, how it works, and how you can apply it effectively in your own music.
Dub music: A guide to the genre’s history, artists, and sound
We explore the history and lasting impact of dub music and break down how you can use its signature production techniques in your own tracks.
How to make sample chops like Daft Punk and Justice
Veteran music producer and DJ Devon Johnson walks through how to arrange chopped samples in the distinctive style of Daft Punk and Justice.
What is EQ? A comprehensive guide
In this comprehensive guide, learn about what EQ (equalization) is, its common types, and how to use it in your music.
How tape machines shape the lo-fi sound
Learn about the origins of the lo-fi sound, including saturation, wow, flutter, and tape delay—and how the quirks of analog tape machines have translated to the digital domain.
What’s new in Arturia’s FX Collection 4?
From cutting-edge distortion tools to a lush reverb unit, here are the four newest plugins added to Arturia's FX Collection 4.
Recording live bands: 5 fundamental tips for getting a great sound
From mic placement to acoustic treatment, we showcase five production techniques that are fundamental for recording live bands.
Elohim on 5 tips for having effective studio sessions
Singer, songwriter, and producer Elohim sat down with us to share her five tips on how to make the best music that you possibly can in the studio.
Flipping Christmas songs into beats in FL Studio
In this beat making challenge, we flip two Christmas songs (The Emotions' "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?" and Issac Hayes' "The Mistletoe and Me") into smooth beats in FL Studio.
Flipping anime OSTs into beats in FL Studio
We flip the music from Lupin the Third, Princess Minerva, and Blue Exorcist to demonstrate how anime OSTs can spark creativity and inspire us to create something new.
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