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Producer tags: What they are, their history, and best tags
Expert producer Isaac Duarte discusses the history of producer tags, some famous tags that shaped music, and their enduring legacy.
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.
Win $1,000, a high-profile cypher placement, and a trip to Paris via our beat battle with SNIPES Soundbooth
We're partnering with SNIPES to find the soundtrack for the next 'Exchange' cypher.
Zaytoven on his studio sessions with Migos, Future, and others
Zaytoven discusses his beginnings and his most memorable studio sessions that shaped his career as well as the music landscape at large.
Zaytoven (Future, Migos) gives an exclusive tour of his studio
Zaytoven gave us an exclusive tour of his studio, sharing stories behind his favorite records, breaking down his go-to tools, and more.
How Zaytoven turns melodies into beats in minutes
Zaytoven (Gucci Mane, Usher) sat down with us to showcase how he makes beats using Create as a source for inspiration.
Your NBA Finals listening party: 10 pro basketball players who also make music
Here are ten current and former pro basketball players who navigate both the court and the studio.
UNIIQU3 on the art of sampling and the sonic identity of Jersey club
UNIIQU3 and fellow New Jersey icons Just Blaze and Rah Digga dive deep into the evolution of Jersey club, the art of sampling, and more.
7 API innovators who changed music forever
We cover a few of the countless API innovators who have made landmark contributions to music that you should know about.
5 hip hop sampling techniques that lasted for decades
Here are five timeless hip hop sampling techniques from the '90s and early '00s that you can use in your own productions.
5 mixing tips for modern rap vocals
From applying compression to cleaning up ad-lib tracks, here are five essential mixing tips for modern rap vocals.