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How to re-create Drake’s smooth Burning Bridges sound using plugins
He’s one of hip-hop’s biggest stars, but his globally successful sound is easily replicable with the right software - and the right know-how…
How to replicate the sample-based sonics of a gnarly Prodigy classic
Dissecting one of the big beat heavyweights’ most iconic bangers, and learning how to recreate its sound ourselves
How to replicate Charli XCX’s sonic characteristics
Having a Brat summer so far? Join us as we take a look at the core components that make up the most effective Charli XCX tracks
I’ve been a professional producer for decades, and these are the plugins I always call-up when working on a project
There’s so many plugins out there that can handle the same tasks slightly differently, but in the eyes of production expert Jon Musgrave, you really only need a small stable of selected favourites. Here’s his…
Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage reveals “80%” of Hysteria’s jangle guitars were him all along
“I used a Telecaster for that thin, bright sound”
Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics
Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts
