music production

A modern music producer can record, mix, master, and distribute their music without setting foot in a studio or signing a record deal. While technology has empowered artists and given us all the tools we need to succeed, it also requires us to master each aspect of the music-making process. Our music production section is our most comprehensive, with carefully crafted articles designed to help you improve your workflow, master new skills, and bring new ideas to life.

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Swing, Shuffle, and Humanization: How To Program Grooves Post feature image

Swing, Shuffle, and Humanization: How To Program Grooves

Nail your groove, better tracks follow.

Best Compressor Plugins of 2026 Post feature image

Best Compressor Plugins of 2026

Add punch and power to your tracks with the best compressors for mixing, mastering and sound design.

Using Space and Silence in Music Production Post feature image

Using Space and Silence in Music Production

The power of what's not there.

Best EQ Plugins of 2026 Post feature image

Best EQ Plugins of 2026

Tame your frequencies with the best EQ plugins available right now.

Chord Voicing in EDM Post feature image

Chord Voicing in EDM

Spice up your tracks with unique chords and progressions.

OTT Compression Guide: What It Is and How to Use Multiband Compression Post feature image

OTT Compression Guide: What It Is and How to Use Multiband Compression

What makes OTT multiband compression so popular, and how to use it without destroying your dynamics.

Do You Need a Subwoofer for Music Production? Post feature image

Do You Need a Subwoofer for Music Production?

Not as simple as it seems.

How the MPC Changed Music Production Forever Post feature image

How the MPC Changed Music Production Forever

Beats in the box.

Studio One vs. Reaper: Which DAW Is Better for EDM? Post feature image

Studio One vs. Reaper: Which DAW Is Better for EDM?

A head-to-head comparison between these two fantastic DAWs.

5 Effects That Make Your Samples Sound Like a Full Track Post feature image

5 Effects That Make Your Samples Sound Like a Full Track

Samples sounding disconnected? Read this.

How to Master Hip-Hop Beats Post feature image

How to Master Hip-Hop Beats

A step-by-step guide on how to bring to life the full power of your beats with professional mastering.

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Sample Layering 101

The art of making loop-based songs richer and more engaging.