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What is trance music? History, artists, and subgenres
Learn about the history, key artists, and subgenres behind trance music, in addition to tips for how to make your own music in the genre.
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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.
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.
Synthesizer basics: ADSR, filters, best synths for beginners, and more
Dive into sound design and synthesizer basics, from oscillators and ADSR envelopes to the best synths for beginners and more.
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.
Alissia (Anderson .Paak, Mary J. Blige) gives an exclusive studio tour
Join Alissia (Anderson .Paak, Mary J. Blige) in an exclusive tour of her famous studio, The Spaceship.
Expert music producers react to Serum 2
Watch expert producers John Grand and Devon Johnson share their first look at the highly-anticipated Serum 2.
Get free LFO path presets for Serum 2 (designed by certified artists)
Add unique rhythms to your sounds by using our free LFO path presets for Serum 2, each meticulously designed by certified artists.
Serum 2 tutorial: Advanced features you need to know
Here's a tutorial for everything you need to know about Serum 2, from new synthesis and modulation features to quality-of-life improvements.
Audio cable types: A complete guide (with pictures)
Learn about common audio cable types spanning TS, TRS, XLR, MIDI, USB, and more, and how you can use them effectively when making music.
MASSIVE X: Key features, how it sounds, and a free preset pack
Explore the key features of Native Instrument's MASSIVE X, hear how it sounds in action, and learn how you can get a free preset pack.