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.
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
The secret ingredient behind every successful EDM track, explained in detail.
How to Make Ambient Techno with Samples
Create immersive Ambient Techno soundscapes using sounds from Sample Focus.
The World's Most Influential Room Acoustics
The legendary spaces that shaped music history, and how to recreate their signature sound.
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.
The 30Hz Question: Why Producers Still Argue About Rolling Off the Ultra-Low End
Ultra-low-bass and the "ghost frequencies."
The Most Overused Samples (And What to Do Instead)
Make samples serve the music, not the other way around.