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How Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) makes his signature drum loops
Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) opens up his Ableton Live session to give us an exclusive inside look into how he makes his signature drum loops.
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Behind the sample in Pokémon’s “Pikkaan!”: A conversation with Petal Supply
Petal Supply breaks down how her sample heard in Pokémon's ending theme "Pikkaan!" was made and shares her top tips for budding producers.
Oliver (Kim Petras, Chromeo) gives an exclusive studio tour
In celebration of the release of his new sample pack, Oliver invited us to his studio to share the insights and anecdotes behind his go-to gear.
The Pocket Queen on drum production, social media, and collaboration
The Pocket Queen (Beyoncé, Doja Cat) sat down with us to discuss drum production, finding long-term success on social media, and more.
Krysta Youngs (BTS, TXT, TAEYEON) on songwriting for K-pop artists
Krysta Youngs (BTS, TXT, TAEYEON) shares her tips and perspectives on the world of songwriting for K-pop groups and artists.
How to make pop music: 3 artist-led tips
Artist, singer-songwriter, and producer Esthy showcases how to make pop music, going from a simple chord progression to a full arrangement.
How drum and bass inspires artists from across genres
From PinkPantheress and Bring Me The Horizon to NewJeans and BTS, hear how artists across genres find inspiration in drum and bass.
What is house music? A guide to its history, artists, and subgenres
Dive into the origins of house music, learn about its characteristic elements, and explore its enduring cultural impact.
How to make Afrobeat music: Iss 814’s step-by-step walkthrough
Expert producer and veteran sample pack creator Iss 814 demonstrates how to make an Afrobeat track from scratch.
7 API innovators who changed music forever
We cover a few of the countless API innovators who have made landmark contributions to music that you should know about.
How video games inspire popular music
We take a look at a few ways video games can and have inspired popular music, examining tracks from Drake, BTS, Skrillex, and more.
11 sad chord progressions you need to know (free MIDI files included)
We analyze 11 sad chord progressions and some songs they're used in to identify what makes them so effective at tugging at our heartstrings.