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What is shoegaze? History, bands, and key characteristics
Learn about the origins, key characteristics, and iconic bands of shoegaze music, in addition to how you can make your own music in the genre.
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What is jazz music? Characteristics, history, and instruments
Learn about the deep history of jazz music, its subgenres, key characteristics, signature instruments, and more.
How to chop samples like a pro
Expert producer vvundertone breaks down the art of sample chopping, covering everything from sound design to the joys of using analog hardware.
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.
Tracey Brakes on 5 sound design tips with Serum 2
From wavetable tricks to workflow insights, Tracey Brakes shares five invaluable sound design tips that she learned over the years from using Xfer Record's Serum.
“Bara Bada Bastu”: The sample behind KAJ’s Eurovision sauna anthem
Learn about the source of the evocative accordion sample that's behind KAJ's Eurovision 2025 entry, "Bara Bada Bastu."
5 sound design tips for vintage music gear from LAN Party
LAN Party shares a few of his favorite production techniques and devices for breathing new life into forgotten gear.
Galen Tipton and Holly Waxwing rescore classic video games (Super Mario, Pikmin, Animal Crossing)
Expert producers Galen Tipton and Holly Waxwing rescore moments from three iconic video games and break down their creative process.
Sampling permafrost: The world’s quietest climate change threat
Musicians Charles Van Kirk and David Crowell traveled to Alaska to sonify permafrost, the world's quietest climate change threat.
What is a handpan? Exploring its unique history, anatomy, and sound
Learn about the history, anatomy, and sound of the handpan, a family of percussive instruments that share a unique, hypnotic timbre.
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.