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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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    Music Theory / September 5, 2023
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    10 musical patterns you need to know (rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic)

    From polyrhythms to tertiary harmony, we explore ten rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic musical patterns that every music creator should know.

    Music Theory / April 15, 2023
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    The Dorian mode: A comprehensive guide

    Let’s discuss what the Dorian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

    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 / August 8, 2022
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    The 8 levels of 808s (free sounds and MIDI files included)

    We explore the 8 levels of 808s, spanning everything from basic sustains and glides to uncharted realms of 808 enlightenment.

    Music Theory / January 1, 2022
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    Unlock music theory in 15 minutes (free MIDI files included)

    Knowing even just a little bit of music theory can go a long way in improving your productions—in this video, we unlock the fundamentals of theory in just 15 minutes.

    Tips & Tutorials / September 23, 2021
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    How to make an entire track using only Serum (free presets and MIDI included)

    In order to put its versatility to the test, we challenged ourselves to try making a full track using nothing but Xfer Record’s Serum.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 17, 2021
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    Recreating Cardi B, The Weeknd, and SZA’s beats (free MIDI files included)

    In this installment of In the Loop, we walk through how to recreate the grooves in The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” SZA’s “Good Days,” and Cardi B’s “Up.”

    Tips & Tutorials / June 22, 2021
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    5 advanced MIDI velocity techniques

    Velocity doesn’t have to be exclusively married to volume—in this article, we explore five alternate ways you can use the parameter to add interest to your music.

    Tools / March 16, 2021
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    The 4 most important MIDI controllers

    We highlight four particularly impactful MIDI controllers that have made their mark across bedroom and studio setups alike.

    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.

    Tips & Tutorials / January 27, 2021
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    How to make a synthwave track in 10 minutes (free MIDI files included)

    Get a firsthand look into the basics of creating synthwave melodies, chord progressions, and drum grooves in Ableton.

    Tools / January 25, 2021
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    5 things you didn’t know about MIDI

    Explore five lesser-known facts about MIDI, a protocol that most of us can’t live without when producing and performing music.

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