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House vs. techno: Key differences explained (and where tech house fits in)
Explore the similarities and key differences between house, techno, and tech house music.
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What is cool jazz? Artists, history, and characteristics
Learn about the rich history of cool jazz, its key characteristics, artists, landmark records, signature instruments, and more.
Martyn Bootyspoon on Dance Mania, ghettotech, and sound design
Martyn Bootyspoon discusses the sound of ghettotech, the enduring influence of Dance Mania, and more.
NEST Acoustics on sound design in Serum, the meaning of making music, and more
Expert producer and content creator NEST Acoustics shares insights into his sound design approach in Serum, perspectives on artistry, and more.
Brazilian funk, phonk, and globalization’s grip: A battle for ownership and recognition
We dive into the state of Brazilian funk, phonk, and Brazilian phonk, featuring insights from leading artists and producers including d.silvestre, BADSISTA, and others.
Hyperpop guitar sound design techniques (with Junior Astronaut)
Nathan Tipton (a.k.a. Junior Astronaut) shares four unique sound design techniques that are often heard in hyperpop and glitch pop guitar arrangements.
Southside on his come-up, working with Future, and going on a duck hunt
Southside sat down with us to discuss his come-up, how hunting helps his mental health, working with Future, and much, much more.
Sampling in hip hop: 4 key eras
Explore four key eras and their defining sample touchpoints that have shaped the culture of sampling in hip hop.
The 6 best reverb plugins for vocals with SIRMA (free presets included)
Expert artist, songwriter, and music producer SIRMA showcases six reverb plugins for vocals that have become staples in her toolkit.
Southside (808 Mafia) roasts beats from Discord
Southside sat down with us to rate and react to beats submitted by producers via Discord—and he's not holding back.
Suzy Shinn (Weezer, Fall Out Boy) makes an indie pop song in Pro Tools
Suzy Shinn sat down with us at Sound Factory, where she reacted to the new Splice x Pro Tools integration and made an indie pop track with it.
Southside (Future, Lil Durk) cooks up a beat and shares his sounds
GRAMMY-nominated producer and rapper Southside (Future, Lil Durk) shares his new sample pack and showcases his beatmaking process.