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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.
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Breaking down 3 contrasting tracks co-produced by Kenny Beats
We examine tracks by Vince Staples, Joji, and Ed Sheeran that Kenny Beats had a hand in and break down how he applies different sides of his musicality to best serve each artist.
4 lessons on sound design from Wave Racer
Melbourne-based producer Wave Racer shares four key lessons around sound design and creativity.
End of the World on preserving their music’s message while reimagining their sound
The members of End of the World dive into their beginnings, how they reinvented their creative process from their work as SEKAI NO OWARI, future aspirations, and more.
Recreating Cardi B, The Weeknd, and SZA’s beats (free MIDI files included)
In this installment of In the Loop, we walk through how to recreate the grooves in The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights," SZA's "Good Days," and Cardi B's "Up."
Oliver on his most iconic loops, new sounds, and Doja Cat’s “Say So”
Oliver sat down with us to discuss how he constructs loops, his latest sample pack, the drums in Doja Cat's "Say So," and more.
Recreating the bassline from Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now”
We recreate the iconic bassline from Dua Lipa's "Don't Start Now" using nothing but Astra, Splice's new synthesizer.
Sleep Deez (BTS, Eric Bellinger) on the importance of connecting with fans and giving back
GRAMMY-nominated producer Sleep Deez (BTS, Eric Bellinger) reflects on his musical journey and discusses the importance of connecting with fans.
Breaking down the beat in Chris Brown and Young Thug’s “Go Crazy”
Producers KanielTheOne and Murphy Kid give us an inside look into how Chris Brown and Young Thug's viral "Go Crazy" came together.
Behind the beat in Ariana Grande’s “34+35”
Up-and-coming producer Xavi gives us an inside look into how he produced the beat for Ariana Grande's chart-topping single, "34+35."
Phil Greiss (J Balvin, Jason Derulo) on the stories behind “Mi Gente,” “Savage Love,” and more
Veteran producer and composer Phil Greiss tells us about the stories behind three particularly notable releases he has worked on across his career.
A look at hyperpop production with Angelus, Blackwinterwells, and Alice Gas
Three producers tell us about how they became involved with the world of hyperpop, how they craft their sounds, the future of the genre, and more.