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Alina Smith (ITZY, Fall Out Boy) makes a beat with the weirdest samples
Watch expert producer, songwriter, and vocalist Alina Smith (ITZY, Fall Out Boy) make a beat with unexpected sounds in our new music production challenge.
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Home music studio setup: An essential equipment guide
From non-negotiables to powerful add-ons, learn about all the equipment you'll want to consider for your home music studio setup.
How to make a MIDI guitar sound real (free MIDI files included)
Learn how to make your MIDI guitar sound real with our practical tips on chord structures, strumming patterns, and melodic lines.
Watch Yaeji go from a sewing machine sample to a full track in Ableton Live
Watch DJ, producer, and vocalist Yaeji take a sample of her sewing machine and expand it into a full track in Ableton Live.
Logic Pro reverb plugins: 3 stock options and when to use them
Learn about when and how to use ChromaVerb, Space Designer, and Quantec Room Simulator, three of the most popular stock Logic Pro reverb plugins.
How to make indie pop music: A production walkthrough with Lyncs
Expert producer, instrumentalist, and vocalist Lyncs walks through how to make an indie pop track from scratch.
How to make ambient music: Tools and techniques
Learn how to make ambient music that's immersive, expressive, and ever-evolving via our in-depth guide.
What are harmonics? Exploring the fabric of music
Explore what harmonics and overtones are, how they constitute the very fabric of music, and how you can apply an understanding of them to your tracks.
What is a de-esser (and how do I use it for vocals)?
Learn about the basics of de-essing and how you can use a de-esser plugin to attenuate sibilance and take your vocals to new heights.
Distortion vs. saturation: The differences and when to use each
Learn about the similarities and differences between distortion and saturation, as well as when to use each.
What is modulation in music?
Learn about the two different definitions and various creative use cases of modulation in music.
Gavin Brivik on scoring Faces of Death, sound design techniques, and collaboration
In this interview, award-winning composer Gavin Brivik discusses his creative process behind composing the score for Faces of Death.