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Artist Spotlight on Stellet: The Creative Process
This week, the spotlight goes to a talented artist from Brazil, Danilo Stellet, DJ/Producer that's helped shape the electronic music scene in Brazil for over 15 years. Through his own words, we uncover the essence of his musical journey and tap into his creative process.
Can You Make IDM Using Samples Only?
Discover the secrets to creating IDM using samples alone, from granular synthesis to creative manipulation and glitchy beats. Learn to transform samples into IDM tracks.
Microsampling in Music: How to Transform Your Beat Making
Learn to use microsampling for beat making. This post shows you what microsampling is, its impact on electronic music, and practical tips for integrating beat tracking and detection into your production process.
Learn To Manipulate Vocal Samples: Techniques & Tools
Step-by-step instructions on manipulating vocal samples using pitch correction, harmonization, and layering techniques to improve your music production.
Finding Reliable Music Samples: Quality & Legal Clarity Guide
Learn to verify which music samples are safe to use. For producers, the integrity of a sample not only influences the quality of their work but also affects legal and ethical considerations.
How to Stop Overthinking and Finally Finish Your Track
Actionable tips for music producers battling with overthinking, providing strategies to set clear goals, embrace imperfections, limit choices, and more, aimed at helping you finish and release your music.
Acid Breaks: Reviving '90s Grooves in Modern Tracks
Explore the revival of Acid Breaks, blending '90s rave culture with contemporary music production. Learn advanced sample manipulation techniques and get tips for creating your own Acid Break tracks. This blog post covers everything from the basics of Acid Breaks to advanced production strategies.
The Secret Synth Settings Behind Top 40 Hits
This article explores the specific synthesizer techniques and production strategies used in some of the most popular Top 40 hits, offering a detailed look at the presets, modulation, and layering methods that have defined contemporary music.
Overcoming Gear Envy: Making Music with Limited Resources
We tackle the challenge faced by many beginner music producers: creating high-quality music without expensive gear. Inspiring stories of producers who've achieved success with minimal setups and practical tips show how to maximize limited resources to produce great music.
3 Reasons Why Your Mix Isn't Working (Beginners Guide)
This blog post explores three critical reasons why your mix might not be working— EQ, layering, and the "less is more" principle — with practical solutions and examples to help beginners improve their mixing skills.
The Enduring Legacy of French House Music
This blog post examines the rise of French House music in the mid-1990s, exploring its key characteristics, influential pioneers, and enduring legacy in reshaping the electronic dance music landscape.
How to make a Hip-Hop beat using only 5 samples
Create a rich hip-hop beat with minimalism at its core, using only five samples from Sample Focus. Applying technical expertise and creative strategies, we explore how to select and manipulate samples with a streamlined approach to achieve professional-grade music production.