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A music professor breaks down the theory behind Black Sabbath's Iron Man
By Ethan Hein published
Following Ozzy's passing, we put one of Sabbath's best-loved tracks under the musical microscope

"The TR-808's bass drum is undoubtedly the most recognisable electronic kick sound of all time": How to get the perfect 808s
By Si Truss published
In celebration of 808 Day, join us as we deliver 8 essential tips for perfecting your production with the 808's beloved kick drum

The surprising origins and intricate musical theory behind an iconic Police masterpiece
By Roland Schmidt published
We take one giant leap toward a song with one of the most recognisable bass lines of all time

“Found some cassettes in the attic!”: Lisa Coleman just discovered her own ‘vault’ of Prince recordings
By Ben Rogerson published
Will anyone ever get to hear them, though?

6 ways to bring your tracks to life with Ableton Live’s revamped Auto Filter
By Si Truss published
Let’s explore some sound design tricks and tips using the highlight of Live 12.2 update

“Where words fail, music speaks”: Why storytelling through music exceeds other art forms
By Andy Price published
Narrative in music isn’t always about just what’s being said within a song’s lyrics - it’s what the music triggers in the core of the listener

"Turn a few seconds into a four minute, finished piece of music”: 8 producers show how they finish tracks
By Daniel Griffiths published
Watch Danny Byrd, Eats Everything, DJ Boring, Ploy, Mr Mitch, Breaka, Lawrence Hart and Richard Fearless of Death In Vegas at work in their studios

“A collection of half-assed songs”: Billy Joel doesn’t think much of The Beatles' White Album
By Daniel Griffiths published
He also says that there was "a lot of filler" on The Who's Tommy
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