Ableton Live is a first choice DAW for producers of hip-hop and electronic music. With the easy MIDI editing and loop-based workflow in...

There are few synths as iconic as the original Sequential Prophet 5. So many legendary artists have used it on chart-topping tunes, it...

A new year, a new crop of free instrument plugins to look forward to. In 2022 VST instrument plugins have never sounded better. They...

Have you ever heard a track that instantly inspired you? Maybe the vocal hook stood out and now you’re wondering how to extract an...

2021 was a great year for free VST plugins. The proud tradition of giving away great software for music production shows no sign of...

The kick drum is one of the most basic things you need to get right in your tracks. Your track won’t bump and bounce if you don’t get the...

Wondering how to release a cover song? It’s not as complicated as you might think. Recording is the fun and easy part. But to get it out...

Music samples are so important for music creators—whether you’re just getting started or if you’re a studio veteran. No matter what,...

Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer in 2021. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible...

Happy shopping season! It’s the time of year when audio plugin deals are on every producer’s radar. If you’re making music on a budget,...

The 909 is easily one of the most iconic drum sounds in the world. Next to the 808, no drum machine is more heavily used in popular music...

Distortion is a term that gets used a lot in music production. It can refer to an effect type, a mixing technique and a quality of...

There are so many best audio recording computer articles out there. Whether you’re looking for a music production computer, a laptop to...

Ableton Live is one of the most popular DAWs for producing music. It’s a favorite among producers of hip-hop and electronic music for its...

Orchestral VSTs have never been more accessible to producers. Soaring strings, fluttering woodwinds, and deep brass will bring an epic...

Free plugins are one of the best things about being a producer in 2021. Quality music production tools have never been more accessible...

The drum machine changed music. There’s no getting around it. Every DAW software these days comes with some sort of sampler or drum...

Granular synthesis is one of the most interesting ways to create new sonic textures. It’s an experimental synthesis type that relies on a...

The LinnDrum is probably the most famous drum machine you’ve never heard of. Despite its use in so many classic pop, hip hop and indie...

Getting to the mastering stage is always a milestone. You’ve worked hard to harness your creativity, turn it into recorded work and now...