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How to make beats: An in-depth guide to beat production
Learn how to make beats for a song with this in-depth guide, where we cover everything from the tools you'll need to how to sequence your own rhythms.
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Drum and bass production tips with HLZ (in-depth track breakdown)
Renowned producer HLZ sat down with us to discuss his top tips for producing a drum and bass track.
5 hip hop sampling techniques that lasted for decades
Here are five timeless hip hop sampling techniques from the '90s and early '00s that you can use in your own productions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The best mobile music production apps and gear (2026)
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.
A music production roundtable with SEIDS, Alina Smith, BAER, and Kate Wild
Expert vocal producers SEIDS, Alina Smith, BAER, and Kate Wild came together to share their unique perspectives on music production.
4 versatile songwriting tips from L’FREAQ
In celebration of her new sample pack, L’FREAQ sat down with us to share five versatile tips around songwriting.