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How to connect your audio interface to your iPhone or iPad
By James Grimshaw published
My expert guide to hooking up a mobile music-making rig using an iPhone or iPad

“Let's go back to the mid-'80s where dance music began”: Your guide to creating a classic house track from scratch
By Andy Jones published
Produce an authentic-sounding house track with a dose of acid in 10 easy steps

How to make 8-bit video game sounds in your DAW with a free synth
By Jon Musgrave published
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
By Roland Schmidt published
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
By Roland Schmidt published
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
By Rob Laing published
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
By Roland Schmidt published
One of the magazine's most beloved freebies is the perfect tool for creating a sense of movement in your mixes

“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
By Andy Price published
What can songwriters learn from Bob Dylan's view on absorbing influences?
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