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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.
SUPERSAW: This is how you use it in Ableton Live
This sound can be heard in genres like Trance, Hyperpop and if you use it, it automatically makes your song epic!
Brazilian Phonk: Lo-Fi Hip Hop Meets Memphis Rap & Carioca Funk
Discover a blend of Memphis rap, lo-fi, and funk carioca, reflecting Brazil's vibrant street culture.
Making Presets Your Own: Hip Hop Beats & Vocal FX
Adjusting filter settings, envelope shapes, oscillator waveforms, and adding effects such as reverb, delay, and modulation.
Afrobeat-Fusion: Syncopated Beats & Polyrhythmic Patterns in African Music
Explore Afrobeat rhythms and polyrhythms. Learn about syncopated beats, Fela Kuti's influence, and Afro-fusion techniques.
Electronic bass & Deep house in real-time (Interactive Synth App)
An interactive app to give you a feel of how to get iconic electronic bass and deep house sounds via real-time experimentation.
How to choose samples that make you sound different
Select the right samples to maximize your experience on Sample Focus. Learn to define your sound and use our library in the best way possible.
FL Studio Phonk: Homixide Gang Drums x Ken Carson 808 (& more)
Learn to make Homixide Gang Drums x Ken Carson-style phonk beats in FL Studio. Step-by-step guide with Spinz 808 bass, cowbell tips and more.
Produce Electro/Ghettotech on Ableton Live 12 (and ANY other DAW)
Learn to make Electro/Ghettotech music with Ableton Live 12 - influenced by 80s pioneers to modern sounds & producers.
Ableton Live Gated Texture for Drums (using Random Samples)
Creative gating techniques for drums in Ableton Live. Learn sidechain gating, random sample processing, and innovative rhythmic effects.
The Best DAW for Collabs: Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Avid Pro Tools & Bitwig Studio
Find the perfect fit for your collab. Discover the strengths and weaknesses of Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, Avid Pro Tools, and Bitwig Studio.
The best FREE DAWs for beginners in 2024
Check out the best free DAWs for beginners in 2024 with key features and setup tips.
The Best Vocoder Extractors in 2024
Explore the top 6 vocoder extractors for beat makers, featuring key insights and user reviews.