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How to set up a new audio interface
From plugging in to wigging out, here’s a step-by-step guide to getting started with your new audio interface - for both Windows and Mac OS
Practical music theory: how to build a simple hook in 3 easy steps
Get the knowledge you need to start programming your next melodic masterpiece
His musical career has taken him from blues to pop, reggae, country and back again as we hone in 4 key chords from the career of old Slowhand himself to help you mine some inspiration for yourself
D major triad of your love
How to connect studio monitors to your audio interface
Here's our step-by-step guide to making your speakers and interface work in perfect harmony
How to design a patch using a synth's built-in sequencer
Looking for a synth patch that does all of the rhythmic heavy lifting? BazilleCM has got your back…
How to make country-style EDM like Avicii
Time to buckle up and get on your horse as we look at some methods of making country-style EDM
Make a modern soft synth sound like a dusty old ’70s vintage synth… for free!
Get those vintage vibes without the price tag…
How to get away with using synth presets
Reaching for a preset shouldn't be taboo… Here are the tricks the professional use to proudly make presets all their own
How to design an ambient drone with your Eurorack modular synth
We show you how to build a mutating and evolving drone sound, adding some modulation and pitched elements to keep it engaging
20 super-speedy synth and synthesis tips
Make waves fast with our quick and easy guide to speedy synthesis
Getting better: 5 ways the Beatles can help improve your guitar playing
The school of George, John and Paul is in session
Learn 4 Bruce Springsteen guitar chords and inspire your own guitar glory days
A lesson from the Boss
"The Beatles were never afraid to experiment with their chord choices inside songs": here are 4 to inspire your guitar playing
While my Am7/G gently weeps
Quick Tips: Fire up your inspiration with Live 12’s Generative Tools
Ableton Live 12 offers some powerful new ways to generate both rhythmic and melodic ideas
How to synthesize drums using noise
Create your own snares and hi-hats using white noise with Arturia's Pigments synth
6 ways to get more from Waves Tune
Waves Tune is the fast way to tune your vocals naturally or get that hard-tuned, robotic effect - here’s how to become a power user
Here's why you should start mid-side EQing
Enhance the stereo imaging on your dance music project and hear it shine!
"Bruno Mars's funk-inspired pop is full of fantastic chords and interesting voicings": learn 4 of them here
This pop maverick has serious chord chops in his songwriting
