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How to make 8-bit video game sounds in your DAW with a free synth
It's relatively easy to brew some authentic Nintendo console-esque sounds with modern software. Here's how to rustle up some chiptune seasoning
How to create low-key ambient techno beats in your DAW
Creating an ambient techno groove can be far from a chilled affair, so we take you through the basics of generating a low-key pattern.
The music theory behind laying down the perfect groove explained
If you’ve ever wondered why your tracks don’t have that extra exuberance, it could just all be a matter of groove.
Fingerboard care basics: 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
Use this classic free Computer Music synth to generate movement across your track
One of the magazine's most beloved freebies is the perfect tool for creating a sense of movement in your mixes
“At certain points in music history it became fashionable to place accents on certain beats”: How to score a drum part
We explore the theory behind beats, and how we score kicks, snares, hats and percussion
“If you like someone’s work, the important thing is to be exposed to everything that person has been exposed to”: Understanding Bob Dylan's take on incorporating your inspirations
What can songwriters learn from Bob Dylan's view on absorbing influences?
Make your instrument sounds go further with this slick modulation hack
Sometimes the best way to make your track feel more kinetic is to eschew plugins and get creative with your instruments
