Songwriting basics: how to turn a 4-bar loop into a complete track
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Songwriting basics: using music theory to help come up with a melody to fit your chords
How to find notes that will work in your top line
Remove harshness from a mix using EQ and de-essing
How to deploy EQ and de-essing to cut out that harshness
Get more from your drum machine: 9 key techniques
Make better beats now with these diverse concepts and techniques
GarageBand power tips: 20 hacks you need to know
Apple’s 'gateway DAW' is bursting with lesser-known features
How to vary your beats with MIDI probability in Ableton Live 11
Because programmed grooves don't have to be predictable
Ordered chaos: a guide to randomisation, probability and generative music
Randomisation and probability tools seem to be everywhere these days. But why, how and when should we use them?
18 pro tips and tricks for sound design
Boost the productivity of your sound design sessions with these proven techniques
