How to make macro assignments that matter
A common feature on many soft synths of the last few years, these versatile controls can really open up your patches to live performance
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The best DAWs 2018: the best music production software for PC and Mac
Featuring Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase and many more...
How to program a classic cinematic synth lead sound
Many of the most memorable sounds in movie soundtrack history are based in analogue synthesis - these days, we can emulate them in software…
How to create an ambient synth pad from scratch
Pads are a staple of ambient music, and we can show you how to create one that's all your own...
10 steps to scorching '70s synth sounds
From soaring solos to sweeps, effects and vintage warmth
10 classic synth FX... and how to create them
From risers and sweeps to soundscapes and all-out weirdness, build pro sound effects with your synths with our ten top techniques
How to strip back a synth preset to make it more usable
Stripping a preset of the elements it doesn’t need will often lead to a better (and more individual) version of it
9 cutting-edge synth tricks to try
Make better electronic sounds today with these tips and techniques
10 ways to create monstrous big room synth sounds
Tips and tricks for designing attention-seeking hooks that slice through the mix
