Explore the stories behind the sounds
Get the deets behind the beats.
What do Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Cardi B and Lil' Wayne all have in common?... Wesley Theory
Drums
Sometimes you gotta give the drummer some. This collection of stories does just that. Here's a closer look into the making of some incredible drum packs.
Start Your Great Ideas with Stanley Randolph (Stevie Wonder)
'Good Looking Breaks' with Ian Maciak (ianhitsdrums)
Get to know Sean Hutchinson
Following that Philly groove from the 1970s to today with Corey Fonville
Luke Holland offers you exclusive beats
From Poco de Caldas to Los Angeles: A Deep Dive in Brazilian Percussion w/ Ana Barreiro
Nate Werth encourages curiosity
Baile Funk: The History Behind Brazilian Funk and 3 Foundational Elements
"Everything's a remix!" — How DJ dBridge Creates His Unique Sound
HLZ shows how to use samples to make a whole Drum & Bass track
Featured Artists
Some of the biggest names behind today's music give you some of their best advice.
Scott Storch (50 Cent, Dr. Dre) shows what you need to make a hit
What do Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Cardi B and Lil' Wayne all have in common?... Wesley Theory
Producing Drake’s “Mob Ties” with GRAMMY winner Boi-1da
A Closer Look at Replicants: Dark Synthwave with Tori Letzler
The Samples Choir - Sunday Sounds
Jack Patterson (Clean Bandit) talks the key to recording strings and collaboration
Oliver breaks down what Doja Cat's "Say So" & Dua Lipa's "Don't Start Now" have in common
Cory Wong's story
Hitmaker Jason Evigan (Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, Maroon 5) gets inspiration from his alpacas
Whole Lotta Red producer Richie Souf talks collaborating with Playboi Carti, Future, & Young Thug
Sounds from around the world
From South Asia to the Caribbean... and everywhere in between — these stories explore ancient instruments and modern techniques from all across the Earth.
Mexico City's Historic River & The Encroaching Sounds of the Bustling Cityscape
Preserving Latin tradition in the sounds of the counterculture
Corazón De Mexico
Japan Editions - Nagoya & Osaka Ambient
Exploring the connection between the Dembow riddim and the African Diaspora
5 Key Elements From One of Sampling's Most Charming and Charismatic Genres
Celebrating traditional Arabic instrumentation in modern culture
Origins of Reggaeton w/ Tainy, Taiko and Kat Dahlia
Soul
What's from the heart reaches the heart — and soul music's roots go deep for these creators.
Philip Cornish injects soul into your productions
The Making of Soul Survival with Soul Surplus
A brief overview of modal jazz
A brief history of chipmunk soul
Unpacking Jazz Sounds Through Flute-isms with Melanie Charles
The rise of vocalist Amanda Barise (featuring Kate Wild)
Pop
Indie, bubblegum, Hyper, K... Pop. These stories dive deeper into the world of dynamic one-shots and memorable hooks.
Milk and Blika Share How Tender Friendship and Shared Vision Sparked a Powerful Collaboration
LYRE! How Growth As Producers Fueled Their Latest Pack Release
JR Rotem on his synth collection | Studio Essentials
