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Sampling the sound of climate action with Madame Gandhi

Madame Gandhi discusses the process of creating samples using field recordings from Antartica, as well as the intersection between music and environmentalism.

Tips & Tutorials

4 tips for making your own drum kits

From layering to labeling, here are four tips to keep in mind if you're interested in making your own drum kits from scratch.

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Recording

Tips on making samples from the Soul Surplus team

Soul Surplus share some tips on sample pack creation from their recent studio takeover at Drexel University.

Tools

5 beat making apps for iOS

Let's take a look at five useful iOS apps for creators who are looking to dive deeper into the mobile beat making world.

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Music Theory

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.

+ Free MIDI files

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Sound Design

How to make lo-fi music: Tools, theory, and techniques

Learn how to make lo-fi music via our in-depth guide that explores the style's key characteristics, music theory, and production techniques.

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Tools

The best mobile music production apps and gear (2024)

We showcase the top mobile apps and portable electronic instruments that will help you bring your best ideas to life in 2024—even when you're not in the studio.