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    • Stories / August 11, 2023
      Stories

      Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop Celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop

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    • Features / August 1, 2023
      Features

      What does AI mean for music producers? What does AI mean for music producers?

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    • Music Theory / July 19, 2023
      Music Theory

      Music modes: What they are and how to use them Music modes: What they are and how to use them

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    • Tips & Tutorials / July 11, 2023
      Tips & Tutorials

      10 music production techniques you need to try in FL Studio and Ableton Live 10 music production techniques you need to try in FL Studio and Ableton Live

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    Tips & Tutorials / March 30, 2021
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    3 simple ways to use randomization in your music

    We take a look at three simple but effective ways to start adding some musical randomization to your productions.

    Music Theory / March 21, 2021
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    How to use reharmonization in your remixes

    In this tutorial video, we demonstrate how you can use reharmonization to add a whole new flavor to your remixes’ chord progressions.

    Tips & Tutorials / February 5, 2021
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    How to create drum patterns across genres (lo-fi hip hop, metal, and more)

    Learn about how to create original drum patterns in genres spanning lo-fi hip hop to metal, and download our free MIDI files to dive even deeper.

    Music Theory / January 10, 2021
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    How to add color to your music with chord extensions

    In this tutorial video, we walk through how you can add nuance and interest to your music with the help of chord extensions.

    Recording / January 6, 2021
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    Microphone polar patterns explained

    Let’s explore some of the most common microphone polar patterns, and how they can make a difference when used with intention.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 18, 2020
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    The difference between subtractive, additive, FM, and wavetable synthesis

    Learn about four of the most common (but often confused) types of synthesis, and how they’re applied to modern productions.

    Tips & Tutorials / December 3, 2020
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    How to humanize your drums: 3 ways to breathe life into your MIDI

    From manipulating velocity to adding ghost notes, learn about three key techniques that will help you humanize your MIDI drums.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 28, 2020
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    Tips for humanizing your grooves and rhythms

    Humanizing your rhythms can help breathe life into them and achieve that enigmatic feeling we refer to as ‘groove.’

    Mastering / December 26, 2019
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    Mastering 101: Limiting

    Explore how limiting and clipping can be used intelligently to create a commercially competitive master.

    Mixing / September 21, 2019

    4 techniques for widening your sound

    Learn four techniques for widening your track that can help create a mix where each element has space and stands out.

    Mixing / January 8, 2018
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    The top-down mixing technique

    Top-down mixing is getting increasingly popular. In this blogpost, PALA explains his techniques and offer insight on why stem mixing can be effective.

    Music Theory / October 27, 2017
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    How Undertale helps us write spooky game music

    In this blog post, we’ll be looking at a piece from the indie sensation “Undertale” and the compositional techniques that elevate the fear factor of the game.

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