Practical music theory: 6 chord tricks for songwriters and producers
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Recreate the sound that's beloved for its womp-womp and wallop
The ultimate producer's guide to reverb
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How to transform your tracks by automating unexpected plugin parameters
Take the node less travelled and your music might end up in a better place
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How one sound can provide the spark for a complete song
Music theory basics: how to understand musical modes and use them in your songwriting
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How to find melodic inspiration by using free classical music MIDI files
Got writer's block? Get your melodic mojo Bach by Chopin up some free MIDI files from the classical archives
Songwriting basics: how to write a chord progression to fit a melody - the music theory you need to know
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How to add width to mono sounds
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Fantastic (free) synths and how to use them: Surge XT
Our ongoing tutorial series takes on perhaps the greatest free synth of them all, the beastly Surge XT
The synth sounds of Michael Jackson's Thriller (and how to recreate them in your DAW)
In celebration of Thriller's 40th birthday, we take you on a guided tour of the album's classic synths and show you how to reproduce their sound with modern software
8 ways to work smarter and save money in the studio
With shopping sprees on hold, it’s time to beat the squeeze by looking within and maximising your current setup
Quick Tips: How to maximise your track and mix levels without distortion
Find out how to use Ableton Live's Limiter to make your mixes sound bigger, better, and more professional
