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Faith Monaco (OsamaSon, Playboi Carti) shares Serum sound design tips

Faith Monaco (OsamaSon, Playboi Carti) dives deep into sound design in Serum

Faith Monaco (OsamaSon, Playboi Carti) shares her top Serum sound design tips and makes a track in FL Studio with her new sample pack.

Recording

Watch Lyncs make an indie pop hit with an assortment of mystery sounds

Expert producer, instrumentalist, and vocalist Lyncs makes an indie pop demo out of nothing but the objects and prompts within our box.

Tips & Tutorials

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.

Recording

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.

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DAW

What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations

We take a look at what a DAW (digital audio workstation) is, explore their rich history, and discuss how to choose one that's right for you.

Ableton Live

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.

Sound Design

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.

Tips & Tutorials

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.