How to make a remote music performance video
As quarantine has proven, you don’t need to be in the same room to make a ‘live’ recording - here’s how to record and assemble a remote band playthrough
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How to program MIDI drums that sound like they were played by a real drummer
You might not be a drummer, but that needn’t prevent you from programming your own totally convincing ‘live’ drum tracks...
Guitar skills: how to solo over a 12-bar blues chord progression
A guitar lesson with essential tips for a blues jam – complete with backing track
10 things you need to know about recording drums
Essential information for anyone who wants to capture a kit
How to make a bootleg remix: 6 tricks to try in your DAW
Get a ’leg up on the competition with our top tips
Learn John Mayer three-note chords in this quick guitar lesson
"I think that’s sort of my signature," says Mayer
The easy guide to recording drums: kit tips, mic placement and setting up your DAW
Inject some feel into your tracks by recording a real human drummer (no jokes, please) playing actual drums!
How to create the perfect snare drum
Let's take a closer look at the kick drum’s constant companion, the snare
How to create the perfect kick drum
A good drum track starts with the bass drum – find out here how to make sure yours kicks ass
A beginner's guide to the drum kit
Before you start your digital drumming journey, let’s take a tour of the instrument it’s all about…
Guitar lesson: 5 easy ways to liven up your guitar chords
Take your playing beyond the basics with this tab and audio-equipped tutorial
Guitar lesson: learn to play chords across the fretboard – quickly and easily
Use the CAGED system to unlock the neck