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How to add width to mono sounds
Are you battling a mix that includes too many mono sounds? Maybe they just need a bit of added width. Welcome to Jon Musgrave’s new Mix Masterclass…
Fantastic (free) synths and how to use them: Surge XT
Our ongoing tutorial series takes on perhaps the greatest free synth of them all, the beastly Surge XT
The synth sounds of Michael Jackson's Thriller (and how to recreate them in your DAW)
In celebration of Thriller's 40th birthday, we take you on a guided tour of the album's classic synths and show you how to reproduce their sound with modern software
Quick Tips: How to maximise your track and mix levels without distortion
Find out how to use Ableton Live's Limiter to make your mixes sound bigger, better, and more professional
How to build a studio career: Real World tips
What are the best ways to get your foot in the door, and what are the top studios looking for?
Your first session recording in a studio: 6 essential tips for success
Nothing can really prepare you for the thrill of recording a piece of music for the first time in the studio… except this!
Boost your guitar-playing confidence with our 5 top tips
Jamming, improvisation and live playing with your guitar don't have to be a worry - get to grips with these basics and make it fun
Music theory basics: master cadences to develop your chord progressions
The wonderful world of musical punctuation offers near-endless possibilities. Get to grips with them today...
How to start mixing your music in spatial audio with Dolby Atmos in Logic Pro 10.7
Get your immersive groove on in Apple’s DAW
5 of the best free music theory resources for producers
These online resources cover everything from middle C to the Mixolydian mode. Learn music theory for free today
Black Francis reveals Pixies’ tasty song-building methodology: “It’s how you stack the sandwich”
"We’ve got onion on this sandwich"
Songwriting basics: how to turn a 4-bar loop into a complete track
Sick of being stuck in the same old cycle? Here’s how to break out of it...
3 top guitar pedal makers on the secrets of truly great gain tone
We asked the experts to share their guitar tone tips - and some common pitfalls to avoid
How to produce cinematic beats worthy of a Hollywood epic
Enormous drum and percussion sounds are the order of the day as we turn our attention to producing blockbuster beats suitable for a Hollywood epic
Songwriting basics: how diminished 7ths can spice up chord progressions
They're not as scary as they sound, and are an incredibly useful writing tool
Beat Building: how to make an old school electro beat
In our Beat Building series, we teach you how to craft drum patterns in a variety of genres and styles. Next up, it's electro
Beat Building: how to make a reggaeton beat
We're showing you how to program convincing drum patterns in a broad range of genres. Today we're looking at reggaeton
