Music tuition

We use Universal Audio's superb plugin emulations of this classin compressor to lift up a mix in seconds

Riding the faders can be a vital way to control a mix. Here’s when and why your levels should react with super-fast dexterity

We recreate the sound of this classic tape machine with Waves' J37 plugin

We use IK Multimedia's Black 76 plugin to recreate a classic effect from one of the most revered processors in recording history

Learning how to play lead guitar can seem like a mountain to climb – but it doesn’t have to be!

Waves' Abbey Road Plates plugin emulates four different physical plate reverbs from the iconic London studio

Get the sound of the most revered preamp and EQ circuit ever designed with this faithful software emulation

This classic trick, recreated with an emulation of the vintage hardware, delivers a tight and characterful low-end

30 key chords to master from blues chords to open chords, alternate tunings, and more

Blues, 50s, pop-punk, jazz and the cycle of 5ths are great for songwriting inspiration or looping your own backing tracks

From understanding simple triads to deploying extended and diminished chords, this is how it works

Unleash the beast and unlock your guitar neck with this well-established system

We show you how to use a retro sound in an über-contemporary setting as synth strings get the Gorillaz treatment

Distortion can be great for adding energy to your mix, and in this tutorial, we’re focusing on applying it to specific sounds

Fingerpicking fundamentals

Ever wondered how you can make your short and snappy synth sounds even more interesting? It’s all about the stereo

We spin the wheel and come up with creative gold

12 steps to harmonising in your DAW

Pride (In The Name Of Badd4)

Go beyond the basics with this epic lesson resource