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    • Music Theory / April 7, 2023
      Music Theory

      The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide

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    • Music Theory / March 23, 2023
      Music Theory

      Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them

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    • Routines & Process / February 27, 2023
      Routines & Process

      5 benefits of embracing a DIY approach as a musician in 2023 5 benefits of embracing a DIY approach as a musician in 2023

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    • Tools / January 28, 2023
      Tools

      The best free plugins and tools you need for your music in 2023 The best free plugins and tools you need for your music in 2023

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    Features / June 5, 2023
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    Mike Shinoda on crafting Meteora, songwriting, and the art of vocal production

    We sat down with Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park, Fort Minor) to discuss the creative process behind Meteora, how it informs his trajectory for the music he’s releasing today, his advice for budding music creators, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 15, 2023
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    Producing a beat with the world’s most unexpected sounds

    In this production tutorial, we try to guess the sources of some of the world’s most innovative and unexpected samples, and then flip them into a beat.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 24, 2022
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    Turning Christmas samples into beats in FL Studio (free gifts included)

    Watch us turn more Christmas samples into beats in FL Studio, and download our free MIDI files and templates to use in your own creative process.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 5, 2022
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    Kaelin Ellis creates a beat by sampling a water bottle

    Kaelin Ellis sat down with us to explore the infinite possibilities of sampling by creating a track built around recordings he captured with a water bottle.

    Stories / March 21, 2022
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    J Melodic on how he produced Tierra Whack’s “Art Show” and “Stand Up”

    Veteran producer J Melodic breaks down how he crafted Tierra Whack’s “Art Show” (from the Pokémon 25 project) and “Stand Up.”

    Stories / March 5, 2022
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    How J Dilla changed sampling forever: The man and the machine

    In this video, we explore the immeasurable and everlasting impact that J Dilla (a.k.a. Jay Dee) made on sampling culture.

    Stories / February 26, 2022
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    The Samples Choir share their story and sounds

    The Samples Choir give us an intimate look into their performances and discuss what they hope musicians will get out of their sounds.

    Stories / February 12, 2022
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    jetsonmade reveals the stories behind his tag, rise to fame, and more

    In this video, jetsonmade, Reek Popii, and Juice sat down with us to discuss the young producer’s rise to fame and the full story behind his iconic tag.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 7, 2022
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    Breaking down hit tracks co-produced by jetsonmade (DaBaby, Jack Harlow)

    We examine tracks by DaBaby, Jack Harlow, and Queen Naija that jetsonmade had a hand in and break down how he applies different sides of his musicality to best serve each artist.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 18, 2021
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    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 10, 2021
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    Breaking down 3 hit tracks produced by OZ (Drake, G-Eazy)

    We examine tracks by G-Eazy, Drake, and Lil Baby that OZ had a hand in and break down how he applies different sides of his musicality to best serve each artist.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 25, 2021
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    Breaking down 3 contrasting tracks co-produced by Kenny Beats

    We examine tracks by Vince Staples, Joji, and Ed Sheeran that Kenny Beats had a hand in and break down how he applies different sides of his musicality to best serve each artist.

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