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    • Music Theory / April 7, 2023
      Music Theory

      The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide

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    • Music Theory / March 23, 2023
      Music Theory

      Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them

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    • Routines & Process / February 27, 2023
      Routines & Process

      5 benefits of embracing a DIY approach as a musician in 2023 5 benefits of embracing a DIY approach as a musician in 2023

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    • Tools / January 28, 2023
      Tools

      The best free plugins and tools you need for your music in 2023 The best free plugins and tools you need for your music in 2023

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    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.

    Music Theory / October 3, 2020
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    How to improve your melodies with rhythmic variations (free MIDI / samples included)

    From varying note length to applying syncopation, we highlight four versatile strategies for improving the rhythmic qualities of your melodies.

    Music Theory / August 27, 2020
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    Music theory tips for making melodies (free stems and MIDI files included)

    We give you a crash course in music theory, exploring some scales and techniques that’ll help you create original melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / July 9, 2020

    How to make a beat using only one sample (free stems and project file included)

    We take the age-old phrase “less is more” to new heights by demonstrating how you can create an entire beat using nothing but one sample.

    Tips & Tutorials / June 20, 2020
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    Making a beat at 20 BPM (free stems and MIDI files included)

    In this video, we explore how we might go about producing a track at a gentle (to say the least) 20 BPM.

    Tips & Tutorials / May 22, 2020
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    How to create guitar patterns (free MIDI files included)

    We walk through how to sequence MIDI rhythm and lead guitar patterns that are both exciting and convincing.

    Music Theory / April 25, 2020
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    4 tips for making melodies (free MIDI files included)

    From exploring syncopation to incorporating pitch bend and grace notes, we overview four useful tips and techniques for crafting melodies.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 1, 2020
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    How to make UK drill with a power drill (free stems and MIDI files included)

    Let’s apply processing to drill sounds to turn them into synth pads and percussion one-shots that reflect the aesthetic of UK drill.

    Music Theory / February 1, 2020
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    How to build chord progressions (50 free MIDI files included)

    In this tutorial, we go over the basics of constructing chord progressions for genres spanning pop, house, lo-fi, trap, and more.

    Tips & Tutorials / November 17, 2019
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    How to make basslines for disco, techno, house, and more (free MIDI and presets included)

    In this video tutorial, we show you how to design bass instruments and structure MIDI patterns for a wide variety of genres.

    Tips & Tutorials / October 13, 2019
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    How to make drum patterns: Rhythms every producer should know

    In this video tutorial, we go over how make drum patterns for different genres only using one-shots and MIDI.

    Tools / April 30, 2019
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    How to use aftertouch

    Let’s discuss aftertouch, a useful MIDI parameter that can help expand your musical expression.

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