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    • Tips & Tutorials / April 12, 2022
      Tips & Tutorials

      How to make beats for a song: Beat production 101 How to make beats for a song: Beat production 101

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    • Tools / April 9, 2022
      Tools

      The top 10 sound design plugins and VSTs you need in 2022 The top 10 sound design plugins and VSTs you need in 2022

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    • Routines & Process / March 29, 2022
      Routines & Process

      Self-care for musicians: Why it’s important and how to practice it Self-care for musicians: Why it’s important and how to practice it

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    • Tips & Tutorials / March 28, 2022
      Tips & Tutorials

      Cosmic country: What it is and why it will always be relevant Cosmic country: What it is and why it will always be relevant

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    Tips & Tutorials / May 19, 2022
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    The cello: Exploring its history, sound, and how it works

    We explore the history, anatomy, sound, and lasting influence of the cello, a versatile instrument that’s heard across everything from classical music to pop and jazz.

    Features / April 19, 2022
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    Beyond Afrobeats: Mystro, LeriQ, and Dunnie dive into the movement

    We spoke with Mystro, LeriQ, and Dunnie to explore the origins of Afrobeats, where the genre is at today, and where it’s headed next.

    Stories / April 6, 2022
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    Diving into the ancient sounds from Morocco

    Join us as we take an in-depth look at the history, instruments, and leaders behind the ancient sounds from Drâa Valley, Morocco.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 28, 2022
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    Cosmic country: What it is and why it will always be relevant

    Learn about what cosmic country is, the influential musicians who’ve shaped it, and why the genre will continue to be relevant for the foreseeable future.

    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 4, 2022
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    Exploring the rich sound and history of the handpan

    Hang, pantam, UFO drum—these names all belong to the handpan, a relatively new family of percussive instruments that share a unique, hypnotic sound.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 4, 2021
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    The 3 levels of sampling (beginner to pro)

    We go over a brief history of sampling and then dive straight into the three levels of complexity that exist within the process today.

    Features / November 17, 2021
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    Keeping the pedal steel guitar alive | 5 players on the instrument’s influence and evolution

    We invited five modern players for a roundtable discussion about their history, approach, and relationship with the pedal steel guitar.

    Features / November 1, 2021
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    The history of adaptive music in video games

    From Space Invaders to Super Mario Odyssey, let’s take a look at video games across history that feature soundtracks shaped by adaptive music techniques.

    Stories / October 10, 2021
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    Tainy, Taiko, and Kat Dahlia on the origins of reggaeton

    Tainy, Taiko, and Kat Dahlia dive even deeper into the origins of reggaeton, where it stands today, and where it’s headed tomorrow.

    Stories / August 6, 2021
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    The legacy of Parris Bowens

    Parris Bowens II was a pioneering producer and instrumentalist who inspired countless musicians, both within and far beyond the gospel community.

    Stories / May 27, 2021
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    How Seo Taiji combatted censorship and paved the way for K-pop

    Learn about how Korean musician, songwriter, and producer Seo Taiji combatted censorship and shaped the landscape of popular music.

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