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Reboot And The Endless Pursuit Of Play
Prolific DJ and producer Reboot breaks down his studio setup, live set and production philosophies. When you’re a travelling DJ, musician...
Mar 10, 20179 min read


Caleb Groh: Why Life Is Too Short for Just One Genre
Meet Caleb Groh, the Spotify-charting Nashville songwriter and creator of worlds. Caleb Groh started as a 9 year old with a blue guitar,...
Mar 3, 20174 min read


8 Emerging Technologies That Are Redefining How DJs Play Live
What will define the next era of DJing? DJ technology has come a long way. The heart and soul of DJing is selecting. And it always will...
Jan 31, 20177 min read


Everything We Learned About Making Music in 2016
Feel the learn baby! We did a lot of learning in 2016. And we did our best to share it all with you. All our guides, lists, tips, and...
Dec 24, 20164 min read


5 Production Strategies That Will Help You Beat Creative Blocks
Nothing is better than a productive studio session. Learning a new technique, having a breakthrough or finishing a track gives you hope,...
Nov 30, 20166 min read


The 5 Most ‘Black Friday’ Albums of All Time
Which album should be the soundtrack to North America’s most notorious shopping day? Here’s a Theory. It’s Black Friday. That...
Nov 25, 20165 min read


15 Studio Tour Videos That Will Inspire You
Your home recording studio is your creative oasis. Everything in your studio—from your DAW to each synth—has a story. It tells the story...
Nov 24, 20161 min read


20 Productivity Tips That Will Help You Finish Tracks Faster
Nothing beats it. That feeling of satisfaction when you finally get to the mastering step. But there are always creative blocks and...
Nov 10, 20165 min read


5 Ableton Loop Events You Absolutely Can’t Miss
All new music starts with ideas, discussions, education and knowledge. Where do new ideas about music emerge from? Well, a good place to...
Nov 4, 20164 min read


10 Bizarre Musical Instruments that Prove Workflow is Everything
What’s the definition of ‘instrument?’ Well, in music everyone has their own definition. That’s why the sounds we hear and make are so...
Oct 19, 20165 min read


Detroit Legend</br> DJ T-1000 Talks Cutting Tape and Airtight Studio Setups
You can recognize a true techno head if their eyes light up when someone says ‘DJ T-1000.’ Alan Oldham’s (aka DJ T-1000) career stretches...
Oct 12, 20166 min read


Moments in Music: 10 Artists that Changed How We Think about Vocals
The history of vocal effects is a surprising one. When you open your DAW and throw an effect on a vocal track, you might not suspect the...
Sep 24, 20167 min read


What Every Producer Should Learn From Dead Horse Beats
Being from ‘nowhere’ means nothing when it comes to good music. I first met Patrick Wade, A.K.A. Dead Horse Beats, after we both moved to...
Sep 22, 20165 min read


The 10 Best Music Production Videos For Expanding Your Creativity
When I listen to my favourite music I’m often left wondering ‘how’d they do it?’ How do you get that special access to see behind all...
Sep 14, 20164 min read


1000 Amazing Tracks Later The ‘MixedByAli’ Contest Finalists Are Here
Drumroll please! The finalists for the MixedByAli contest have been selected! First off, it was a REALLY tough decision. We received so...
Sep 6, 20161 min read


ISC 2016: Get Heard By Lorde, Tom Waits, Chris Cornell and More
It’s time to enter the 2016 International Songwriting Competition. It’s time to enter the 2016 International Songwriting Competition....
Sep 5, 20161 min read


Moments in Music: the Lost Art of Music Manifestos
There was a time when bands made as many manifestos as they made records. A manifesto is a statement of your artistic vision. It spells...
Aug 29, 20167 min read


On Creativity, Music and Artificial Intelligence: Meet Eduardo R. Miranda
Lots of people get on their high horse when talking about artificial intelligence in the arts… It’s the end of creativity! It’s killing...
Aug 18, 20166 min read


6 Questions Every Musician Should Ask Before Releasing New Music
The time between finishing a project and releasing it is crucial for success. Stress and releasing new music don’t mix. Releasing...
Aug 17, 20165 min read


Win A Mixing Session With Grammy-Award-Winning Engineer ‘MixedByAli’
Get your track mixed by Derek ‘MixedByAli’ Ali. Ever wondered what your track would sound like if a mega-star mix engineer mixed it? Well...
Aug 15, 20161 min read
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