How to make a MIDI guitar sound real (free MIDI files included)
Learn how to make your MIDI guitar sound real with our practical tips on chord structures, strumming patterns, and melodic lines.
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Get nostalgic synth plucks for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free synth plucks preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
DECAP on 8 hits built on Drums That Knock, his approach to sample design, and his new label
From Bad Bunny to Charli XCX, DECAP discusses eight of the countless tracks that the music producer community has identified his drum samples on.
Stereo imaging: How to create width, height, and depth in your mix
Learn how to elevate the stereo imaging of your mix with popular song examples, tips, and techniques for each of the three key sonic axes.
Madame Gandhi takes on our inaugural episode of Producer’s Choice
Watch Madame Gandhi as she produces a track out of her own beatboxing, field recordings, and more in our new beatmaking game series.
What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations
We take a look at what a DAW (digital audio workstation) is, explore their rich history, and discuss how to choose one that's right for you.
Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)
Learn how to turn musical ideas into full tracks with essential song structure tips, examples, and techniques.
Watch Yaeji go from a sewing machine sample to a full track in Ableton Live
Watch DJ, producer, and vocalist Yaeji take a sample of her sewing machine and expand it into a full track in Ableton Live.
Get lo-fi electric keys for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free lo-fi electric keys preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.
Logic Pro reverb plugins: 3 stock options and when to use them
Learn about when and how to use ChromaVerb, Space Designer, and Quantec Room Simulator, three of the most popular stock Logic Pro reverb plugins.
From studio to stage: KSHMR at University of Southern California
KSHMR shared insights from his journey as an artist with the next generation of producers at the University of Southern California (USC).
9 creative process insights from KSHMR’s Berklee College of Music masterclass
World-class producer, artist, and sample creator KSHMR shares nine creative process insights for the next generation of music creators.