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5 iconic Star Wars sounds demystified
In celebration of Star Wars Day, join us as we take a look at some iconic sounds from the series and demystify the unique production techniques behind them.
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What is dubstep music? History, artists, and subgenres
Learn about the history, pioneers, subgenres, and more of dubstep, one of the most misunderstood and sonically diverse genres in modern music.
What is a handpan? Exploring its unique history, anatomy, and sound
Learn about the history, anatomy, and sound of the handpan, a family of percussive instruments that share a unique, hypnotic timbre.
What is gospel music? Exploring the genre’s rich sound and history
The producers behind Sound Doctrine and leading musicians discuss the elements that define gospel music, its history, and powerful sound.
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.
Join us on a studio tour at the legendary Sound Factory
Join us on an intimate tour of Sound Factory, the legendary music studio where Linda Ronstadt, Marvin Gaye, and many others created some of their most iconic records.
What is house music? A guide to its history, artists, and subgenres
Dive into the origins of house music, learn about its characteristic elements, and explore its enduring cultural impact.
How Wendy Carlos pioneered the evolution of synths
Learn about how Wendy Carlos helped bring synthesizers into the mainstream and pioneered the evolution of the instrument.
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.
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.
How Memphis rap created phonk
Learn about what phonk music is, explore its origins in Memphis rap, and dive into recent variants such as drift phonk and phonk house.
How does the theremin work? The instrument you never touch
Let's take a look at how the theremin uses the power of electromagnetic interference to create haunting-yet-beautiful portamento melodies.