Songwriting basics: how to use diminished 7ths to spice up your chord progressions
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Creative drum programming using Novation Circuit Tracks groovebox
Rhythmic fun with this high-value synth/drum machine
6 tips for buying your first PA system
From bands to buskers, take your music to the masses with this guide to choosing a great first PA system
Novation Circuit Tracks' synth engines explained
Exploring the synth engines of Novation Circuit Tracks
5 tips for field recording excellence
Because there's nothing like finding your own sounds in the great outdoors
Songwriting basics: The music theory you need to write a chord progression to fit a melody
Learn these golden rules and you’ll be all set to start harmonising in your DAW
6 beat programming tricks to make your arrangements sizzle
Half a dozen ideas to help you take your listeners off the beat’n track
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 8: a-ha - Take On Me
It's not just the video that made this one memorable
