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How to replicate the trailblazing pulse of I Feel Love
By Roland Schmidt published
I Feel Love’s innovative electronic rhythm section set the stage for pretty much everything that followed, and here’s how you can recreate its bewitching energy in your DAW

Improve the impact of your basslines by quickly learning the basics of bass compression
By Roland Schmidt published
Creating the perfect foundation for your track begins just the right amount of compression for your bass - here’s how to not overdo it!

How Harry Styles brought the sounds of minimal techno to the world of pop with new single, Aperture
By Tim Cant published
The former One Direction star’s latest effort is a far cry from his previous output

How close listening to Chic can teach us about the integral relationship between the kick and bass
By Roland Schmidt published
If you want to add more punch to your production, start at the foundation of your track, with the kick and bass

How to emulate the sound of Gary Numan’s synth-pop classic Cars
By Roland Schmidt published
We lift the bonnet on a foundational piece of synth genius, and demonstrate how you can achieve its distinctive sound yourself in your DAW

How unquantizing your tracks can make them stand out from the AI-dominated crowd
By Roland Schmidt published
If your music is sounding a little mechanical, maybe it deserves a sprinkle of organic nurturing. We invite you to un-click the quantize!

Stuck for ideas? Here's how to create fresh basslines and melodies with Ableton Live 12’s MIDI tools
By Si Truss published
In our latest video tutorial, we explore how to use Live generative MIDI tools and hardware-inspired sequencers to create riffs and patterns

7 great house and techno tips from Don’t Be Afraid label boss Semtek (aka DJ Persuasion)
By Si Truss published
The producer, DJ and founder of one of the UK's most respected underground labels revisits a 2012 release to explore what he's learned in 15 years of releasing house and techno
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