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Classic effects and techniques brought bang up to date for the modern producer

This new plugin, free to Live 11 users, allows you to escape the boundaries of conventional tonality

Reaching for a preset shouldn't be taboo… Here are the tricks the professional use to proudly make presets all their own

How to power-up your sounds with a little LFO modulation magic

Make waves fast with our quick and easy guide to speedy synthesis

Let the arpeggiator take the creative strain out of your next track. Here's how to make the most of your synth's autopilot chord and melody buddy

They're not just there to 'pad' out the sound. A fulsome synth pad can convey chords, movement, tension and more. Here's how

In this tutorial we show you how to write a harmonically engaging four-chord cycle for use in ambient soundscapes

Take your tracks back in time with six simple methods for injecting the six sonic hallmarks of synth-pop

Build your own attention-grabbing risers, sweeps and soundscapes as we make pro sound effects with your own synths – no sound packs required