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How to use XLN Audio’s XO
Learn about the key features, workflows, and capabilities of XO, XLN Audio's one-of-a-kind drum programming plugin.
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The difference between “good” and “bad” distortion
Let's explore the different qualities and factors that go into determining whether distortion is helping or hurting your music.
The 3 levels of sampling (beginner to pro)
We go over a brief history of sampling and then dive straight into the three levels of complexity that exist within the process today.
Flipping anime OSTs into beats in FL Studio
We flip the music from Lupin the Third, Princess Minerva, and Blue Exorcist to demonstrate how anime OSTs can spark creativity and inspire us to create something new.
How to use Minimal Audio’s Rift
Learn about the key features, workflows, and capabilities of Rift, Minimal Audio's hybrid distortion plugin.
What is waveshaping? How to add color to the simplest of sounds
We explore two particularly popular waveshaping techniques that can be used to transform the timbre of your sounds.
How to make a pop beat in 10 minutes
Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging pop rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Logic Pro.
Flipping horror movie soundtracks into beats with FL Studio
In celebration of spooky season, we did some virtual crate digging to flip four unique horror movie soundtracks into hard-hitting beats.
How to recreate songs by Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using VocalSynth 2
We explore how to recreate the iconic vocal sounds of Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using iZotope's VocalSynth 2.
How to make your synth lead stand out (free preset included)
We explore the different elements that go into an effective synth lead sound by recreating the instrument in Bag Raiders' "Shooting Stars."
Bad Snacks and J3PO on how RC-20 Retro Color shapes their sounds
Producers / educators Bad Snacks and J3PO give us an inside look into how they use RC-20 in their own creative processes.
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.