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Tech tuition
The latest music tech tutorials from the experts at MusicRadar, including keyboards and synths, software and gadgets
Songwriting basics: using a sample as the inspiration for a new track when you’ve run out of ideas
How one sound can provide the spark for a complete song
Automating unexpected parameters can transform your music - here's how
Sometimes it’s the parameters you least expect which can add hidden depth to your mixes…
Songwriting basics: how to use diminished 7ths to spice up your chord progressions
You’d be dim not to...
10 deliciously dirty but creative distortion tips
There's no limit to the ways in which you can distort your signals. Here are ten of our favourites
Creative drum programming using Novation Circuit Tracks groovebox
Rhythmic fun with this high-value synth/drum machine
Novation Circuit Tracks' synth engines explained
Exploring the synth engines of Novation Circuit Tracks
