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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.
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
Making a Classic Jungle Track in Ableton Live (Or Your Favorite DAW)
Learn to make Jungle Music with Ableton (or any DAW) following this guide.
Cubase vs Ableton: A Tutorial For Beginners (2024 UPDATE)
Discover the origins of each DAW, interfaces and their capabilities for anyone starting off with making music.
Jungle Music Interactive Guide & Visual Cheat Sheet
Interactive guide & visual cheat sheet to make Jungle Music
Classic Deep House Bass on Ableton Live (Video & Cheat Sheet)
Create the perfect electronic bass sound with Ableton's Analog synth. Learn key settings and effects for the best results.
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.