6 VST plugins that will make your tracks sound louder without destroying punch
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How to destroy a drum break with Serum's distortion and delay
Indulge your appetite for rhythmic destruction in Xfer Records' synth
These two simple guitar chord changes will improve your muscle memory
Start developing speed around the fretboard with an accessible lesson
Guitar lesson: Improve your vibrato in 20 minutes with our easy workout
Learn how to develop an essential and emotional part of guitar playing with our tab and audio tutorials
Guitar lesson: 5 ways to break out of the minor pentatonic scale
Simple tips for moving beyond staple guitar shapes
Control and sequence: how to combine software and hardware in your studio
Changing the way you interact with your gear might help you to make better music
Easy guitar theory: 3 steps to learn the major scale
An essential scale and a key building block
Guitar lesson: Bored of barre chords? Try these 5 great slash chords to learn
Partial shape chords that are great for rock
How to write a hit, part 2: structure - ABABCBB and beyond
It's time to consider your song's arrangement
How to banish writer's block in your DAW: creative hacks to kickstart your creativity
Smash through that brick wall and instantly spark fresh ideas with these creative tips
How to widen or lengthen a kick drum using virtual ambience
Create virtual ambience with these six tricks
Guitar lesson: How to start playing classical in 10 minutes
A beginner guitar lesson in one of the oldest playing styles
How to program a classic electro drum track
Step back in time as we recreate hip-hop’s formative beat
A quick guide to Xfer Records Serum's effects
Let’s take a closer look at the ten awesome effects stuffed into Serum’s rack
Guitar lesson: 5 funk rock chords all guitarists should learn
Get the essentials and then use them in our funk rock riff
How to break the rules and work with stereo bass
Bass should always be in mono, right? Wrong! Soup up your low end with our tips for spatialising basslines