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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.
Produce a Hit Afrobeat Track for Free (Tools & Tips)
Free DAWs, Afrobeat samples, plugins, and VSTs to make a track from start to finish
Ambient Music Textures & Samples Changed This Track
Tips for using ambient textures and samples to improve your beats.
Brown Noise vs. White Noise: Sound Design & Sampling
Get practical tips and frequency settings to use brown noise and white noise in your beats
Cubase vs Reaper for Brazilian Phonk: Which DAW should you pick?
DAW comparison to make Brazilian Phonk blending funk samples with deep 808s and atmospheric grooves
Learn to Make Dark Pop Music Like Billie Eilish (VIDEO)
We show you how to create dark pop tracks in the style of Billie Eilish using Ableton Live and free samples from Sample Focus
Techno Music in Ableton Live (Video Tutorial for Beginners)
Beginner's Guide & Video Tutorial to Techno Music Production in Ableton Live
Indian Pop Production in Ableton Live: Sampling & Beat Making
Learn to produce Indian Pop with Ableton Live, blending traditional and modern sounds.
Cubase vs Ableton: Make Classic Chicago House Tracks
DAW comparison for producing classic Chicago House Music covering workflow, drum programming, basslines, chords, and sampling.
Audacity’s Audacity: Free Audio Editor With Longevity (25 Years)
Why this free audio editor, recorder and music mixing software is still a top choice among professionals for almost 25 years.
Pro Tools for Beginners: Make Your First Techno Track (Samples Only)
Make your first techno beat in Pro Tools using only samples. You don't need to know it all.
Make Amapiano From Scratch: Jazz Fusion & Deep House Music
Learn to produce this genre of South African beats that combine deep house, jazz and lounge music.
7 Steps to Make House Music Like Disclosure
Make a Disclosure-inspired house track using your favorite DAW.