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Breathe life and personality into your beats with these 7 tips for humanising your electronic music

It's a genre that leans heavy on nostalgia, melding melody, harmony and lo-fi sounds

Inspiration for every skill level

"The next time a musician says to you 'shall we try this a little more allegro?' you will know exactly what they mean"

The triad is one of the cornerstones of music theory, and vital for creating harmony. We examine the three points of the chord.

If you are involved with commercial music, you’ll be familiar with the term ‘four-to-the-floor’. But why is four suddenly the magic number? We explore the myth of time signatures.

If you are still unsure about the best way to approach modulation and movement, check out our top tips for complete success.

Go large, as we explore the varied capabilities of ValhallaDSP's must-have delay-and-reverb plugin

How to create that vintage Jarre sound, created from a single synth, that conjures a huge sound-stage.

If you woke up this morning, feeling a little blue, you’re going to need to use some 7ths in your music. Let us help you get over your gloominess and show you how they work.