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    Music Theory

    The Phrygian mode: A comprehensive guide

    From Lil Nas X hits to Pokémon themes, the Phrygian mode has been used in an incredibly wide range of musical contexts—let's discuss what the mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

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    Music Theory

    The Dorian mode: A comprehensive guide

    Let’s discuss what the Dorian mode is, some popular songs that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

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    Music Theory

    The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide

    Let's discuss what the Lydian mode is, some popular compositions that make use of it, and how to apply it to your own music.

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    Music Theory

    The music theory behind Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

    In celebration of the five-year anniversary of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, explore the music theory elements behind its main theme that make your virtual campsite such a pleasant place.

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    Sound Design

    Exploring the world of sound in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

    Let's explore how and why the sounds of Pokémon Legends: Arceus stand uniquely apart from the series' previous installments.

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    Tips & Tutorials

    Making beats with iconic video game sound effects

    We sample ten iconic video game sound effects and flip them into tracks in FL Studio, Bitwig, and Ableton Live.

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    Features

    The history of adaptive music in video games

    From Space Invaders to Super Mario Odyssey, let's take a look at video games across history that feature soundtracks shaped by adaptive music techniques.

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    Sound Design

    How to design a weapon sound for video games

    Let's explore the steps, techniques, and considerations that go into designing a high-quality weapon sound for video games.

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    Stories

    How Yoko Shimomura became one of the most iconic composers in video game music

    Learn about how Yoko Shimomura went from tackling her first projects to crafting the timeless soundtracks of the Kingdom Hearts series.

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    Sound Design

    How procedural audio brings sounds to life in video games

    We examine a few popular video games that make use of procedural audio, and discuss the benefits and tradeoffs involved with each use case.

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    Sound Design

    What makes the audio of Mario Kart 8 so fantastic?

    Let's discuss all of the different elements that constitute the audio design of Mario Kart 8, and what makes each one so effective.

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    Artist Interviews

    Konrad OldMoney on breaking into the world of video game music

    Award-winning composer Konrad OldMoney (EA Sports, Skrillex) shares his perspective on breaking into the world of video game music, building a network of clients, and more.

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