In this tutorial, we take a look at 10 different ways to create tension with snare rolls.

In this tutorial, we show you how to produce and process a layered rolling techno bassline, with a focus on useful low-end mixing tricks.

We show you some strategies for breaking out of the dreaded loop of despair and turning your idea into a full song.

We show you how to create your own bespoke clap using white noise and analogue synthesis.

We show you how to recreate the sound of an old VHS tape using standard effects plugins.

If you’re looking to release your music, it’s important to consider how music distribution services can benefit you…

Parallel processing is a handy mixing technique for adding interest and character without overwhelming the mix.

We show you had to add flanging to techno drums.

We show you how tape stop effects can bring movement and interest to your beats, pads, and breakdowns.

How to clear a sample? Do I need to clear a sample? What about one-shots? In this article we breakdown the most common sampling queries.

We show you how to apply multiband distortion to Berghain-style kicks.

We show you how to choose the correct compressor for the job.

Waves’ new OVox Vocal ReSynthesis plugin is a powerful vocal processor that can do everything from robotic vocoder effects to…

There are numerous approaches to reverb from echo chambers to mechanical devices through to analogue circuits and on, of course…

Diva is fairly complex in its modular architecture. In this tutorial we show you how to get the most out…

For many of us, distortion conjures up sonic images of guitar heroes from Tony Iommie to Dimebag Darrell. But what…