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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Why Comparing Your Mix Might Be Making It Worse Post feature image

Why Comparing Your Mix Might Be Making It Worse

Let's discuss the reference track trap.

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How to Make Glitch Hop Music

Glitch hop production tips, sound design tricks, and sample-based techniques for producers of all levels.

What Is Sidechain Compression and How to Use It Post feature image

What Is Sidechain Compression and How to Use It

The secret ingredient behind every successful EDM track, explained in detail.

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How to Make Ambient Techno with Samples

Create immersive Ambient Techno soundscapes using sounds from Sample Focus.

The World's Most Influential Room Acoustics Post feature image

The World's Most Influential Room Acoustics

The legendary spaces that shaped music history, and how to recreate their signature sound.

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How to Mix Sample-Based Music

Mixing a sample-heavy track comes with its own set of challenges. Here are seven tips to simplify your workflow.

7 Ways to Write Better Melodies Post feature image

7 Ways to Write Better Melodies

Melody writing tips to make your songs unforgettable!

The Death of Solos in Electronic Music Post feature image

The Death of Solos in Electronic Music

(And the Artists Fighting to Resurrect Them)

The 30Hz Question: Why Producers Still Argue About Rolling Off the Ultra-Low End Post feature image

The 30Hz Question: Why Producers Still Argue About Rolling Off the Ultra-Low End

Ultra-low-bass and the "ghost frequencies."

Modes and Tonal Colors Explained Post feature image

Modes and Tonal Colors Explained

The easiest way to create a unique sound signature.

Community Playlists Are Here! Post feature image

Community Playlists Are Here!

A new way to organize your favorite samples.

The Most Overused Samples (And What to Do Instead) Post feature image

The Most Overused Samples (And What to Do Instead)

Make samples serve the music, not the other way around.