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Recreating “Gasoline” by The Weeknd in under 60 seconds (free project and MIDI files included)
We break down how you can recreate each of the core elements that make up the defining sound of The Weeknd's "Gasoline."
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The top free music production plugins you need to try out in 2022 (VST / AU)
We go over our revamped list of the top free music production plugins that you need to try out in 2022.
5 easy ways to level up your music career in 2024
From time management tips for creatives to strategies for networking and collaboration, we explore 5 easy ways you can level up your music career in 2023.
Flipping Christmas songs into beats in FL Studio
In this beat making challenge, we flip two Christmas songs (The Emotions' "What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas?" and Issac Hayes' "The Mistletoe and Me") into smooth beats in FL Studio.
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.
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.