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
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The latest music tech tutorials from the experts at MusicRadar, including keyboards and synths, software and gadgets
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
10 ways to optimise your laptop for music-making
From decluttering your hard drive to switching off the Wi-Fi, these simple tips will help your music machine run like a dream
Songwriting basics: How to program the perfect bassline in your DAW
Use music theory and programming tricks to take your low-end up a notch
The 40 greatest synth sounds of all time, No 10: Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
Here's how to make this deceptively complex bass patch
8 tips to improve your mastering
An octet of bite-sized tips to help you get that perfect final master
Songwriting basics: how to produce an authentic ‘80s-style synth track in your DAW
Composing and programming tricks revealed
