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How to make it as a software developer
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How to make it as a pop band
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Kids On Bridges explain how to get your band out there

How to make it as an assistant engineer
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Matt Wiggins explains the essentials of studio work

How to make it as a DJ/producer with Grum
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Grum gives the lowdown on working the decks

How to make it as an electronic artist
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Sabre explains the day-to-day realities of working in music production

How to make it as a singer/songwriter
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Alex Cornish's tips for releasing your own music

How to make it as a remixer
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Alex Blanco reveals the tricks of the trade

How to create a hard stop/start edit
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Give your tracks a big moment of impact

The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 2
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The ultimate guide to GarageBand, part 1
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Round-up: 10 netbooks for music making
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Ultra-portable computers on test

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How to make a dirty house-style rave hoover sound
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Create a Juno-style patch that sounds like it sucks but doesn't

How to make a trance bass sound
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A step-by-step guide to a rolling low-end

18 dubstep tracks you must hear
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Recommended listening for aspiring producers

How to use a low-pass filter
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The basics explained using a free synth

The ultimate songwriting lesson
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Big congrats to CM Producer Masterclass guest artist King Charles, who has just scooped this year's Grand Prize in the prestigious International Songwriting Competition (ISC).

How to use a low-pass filter
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The basics explained using a free synth

How to use insert and auxiliary effects
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The key differences explained

How to make a dirty drum 'n' bass lead sound
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A video guide to creating a throbbing monster

How to make a swelling pad sound
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Make it happen with our video guide

How to make a Chicago house bass sound
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Download a free synth and follow our video tutorial

How to make the perfect loop
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Make your sounds cycle smoothly every time
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