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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.
How Video Game Sound Design Shapes Virtual Worlds (and You Can Too)
Learn how to use layering, dynamic audio, and spatial techniques to create immersive gaming experiences
Make a Trap beat with FL Studio (Cheat sheet & Beginners guide)
Learn to make trap beats using FL Studio's step sequencer, rhythmic patterns and creative techniques
Remake Charli XCX's "Brat" with only presets & samples (any DAW)
Recreate "Brat" using nothing more than your favorite DAWs presets and audio samples.
Ableton "Move": a tool for sample-based producers and beginners
A portable tool for sample manipulation & real-time beat making to create quick ideas on the go.
Produce a Pluggnb beat using samples only
The samples and tips you need to make a full Pluggnb track.
FL Studio: Pro tips to creating Afrobeat grooves
Get the ideal Afrobeat sound with these techniques using FL Studio
5 things you can learn from Four Tet right now (Ableton Live)
A breakdown of Four Tet's techniques that any beginner can learn
Cubase vs Ableton: Producing Afrobeats with the 808 Bass
The strengths of each DAW for Afrobeats, with a look at 808 bass production and mixing techniques.
Make a Brazilian Phonk beat in FL Studio
Expert tips, tricks & techniques to get that signature sound using FL Studio
808 Bass: Sound Design, Beat Making, Mixing Tips & Impact
Explore 808 basslines and their impact on modern music.
K-Pop Sampling: Classical Music Revival & Cultural Impact
K-pop artists sample classical music to create cultural fusion and resonate globally