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7 essential transition techniques explained
Merge seamlessly from section to section of a track with these key techniques
10 of the best things about Ableton Push 2
Get to grips with Push 2's new features and functions and learn a few creative tips along the way…
Anatomy of a hit: Chemical Brothers - Go
This recent cut from the Chems strikes the perfect blend of EDM stylings and mainstream song arrangement
Chromatic show you how to create a synthesized DnB hoover stab
Vacuum-packed sound design action abounds as this colourful pair show us how to put together a hoover stab
Keeno shows you how to create an emotional orchestral DnB sequence
Set emotions to stunned as the Med School protege programs a lush orchestral DnB passage
Lynx shows you how to create distorted DnB 808 bass
The Hospital star shows us how to make a beefy bass sound, and it turns out 'the Lynx effect' is FabFilter Saturn
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Behringer Neutron Synthesizer review
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