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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.
3 tips to help you FINISH your songs in any DAW (Video Guide)
We share 3 ESSENTIAL tips to help you finish all of those abandoned songs that you have sitting around on your hard drive.
Make music like Lemon Demon
Vintage and modern synth-pop music making tips to help you get Lemon Demon type sounds.
Simple Drum Groove Hacks
Discover creative drum groove techniques: sample manipulation, unconventional time signatures, global rhythms, and digital chaos.
Create Percussive Movement on Ableton Live
Tweak your percussion on Ableton Live to get dynamic movement and make you sound different.
The best DAW to make Afrobeat in 2024?
The best DAWs to make Afrobeat. Learn what each has to offer - Ableton Live 12, FL Studio 21, Logic Pro X, Studio One 6, and Bitwig Studio 5. Find the right tools to make Afrobeat.
Create a Reese Bass on Ableton Live
Learn how to create a powerful Reese Bass in Ableton Live. This tutorial covers using oscillators, EQ adjustments, and adding distortion and reverb for a rich, dynamic bass sound.
Become a Pattern-Finding Machine
Learn to organize, manipulate, and disrupt these patterns for emotional effects. Explore pitch manipulation, advanced expressivity, punchy drums, and creative distortion to improve your tracks.
Make Lo-Fi tracks to refresh your musical perspective
This article explores the lo-fi music, urging a shift from traditional perfection in music production to embracing imperfections. It discusses the emotional resonance of lo-fi, and it's transformative impact on music creation.
Create a trance like synth effect
Give your music a professional touch with a hypnotic, trance-like movement.
Step Sequencers: Tips, Gear, VSTs & DAW Guides
Get creative with step sequencers. This guide covers Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, and more. Key features, advanced techniques, and popular VSTs to improve your workflow.
Advanced Transition Techniques for DJs (Step by Step Guide)
A guide on DJ transitions, focusing on techniques like wordplay, phrasing, and tempo adjustments to enhance the quality and engagement of your sets.
Why dynamic range is important to master your tracks
Learn to balance dynamic range to ensure your track sounds professional.