In the studio, and especially in hip-hop circles, it’s not uncommon to see multiple producers working behind the scenes to help give an...

Audio effects are one of the most inspiring ways to manipulate sound. From basic mixing tools to creative effects, there’s so much you...

In the old days, you needed an analog mixer or studio console to mix music. But even though almost every music producer now works in a...

Sound recording is an essential skill for every modern musician, producer or beatmaker. It’s a key part of nearly all styles of music...

Each degree of the scale plays a distinct role in a musical composition. While there are some you probably know already from basic music...

Rap beats have evolved immensely ever since rap beat makers started crafting unique sounds with drum machines and turntables in the late...

TikTok’s greatest thrill is the feeling of finding the perfect backing track for your video. Whether it’s a group dance, a funky guitar...

Youtube is one of the best resources for learning music. The platform has plenty of great creators who share their knowledge for free to...

If you make trap beats, you probably find yourself mixing trap samples on the regular. But any time you add samples to your track, you’re...

Rap hooks are so important in modern hip-hop and trap music. It’s the part of the song that everyone wants to sing along to—it’s what...

Auto-Tune is easily one of the most iconic voice effects ever created. It spawned new genres and even became controversial in the 2000s...

Your ears are your most valuable mixing tools. But sometimes you need visual feedback to help you make the right choices in tough...

Headphones are an essential piece of gear for every producer. From recording to mixing and mastering, you’ll need a solid pair to help...

Collecting gear is one of the funnest parts of building a home studio. But the more musical equipment you amass, the tougher it is to...

Everyone’s making beats these days. It’s no surprise—beat making is an incredibly fun and rewarding pastime that, with practice, can even...

Most home studios contain an arsenal of carefully chosen gear. From synths and grooveboxes to guitars and drums, the tools in your studio...

The piano has a special place among traditional musical instruments. It’s considered a standard tool for learning, writing and performing...

Digital audio files are the raw material of music production. From streaming platforms to sample packs, all the audio you work with has...

Everyone knows the feeling of having a song stuck in your head. Once it starts it can be hard to make it go away. But the ultra-catchy...

As a drummer, I can tell you that the most fun part of writing a new track is that moment when you get to work programming the drumbeat....