Modulation effects are a core part of electronic music sound design. They are responsible for movement, width, shimmer, and subtle (or extreme) motion inside a…
The Most Common Chord Progressions in Electronic Music
Chord progressions are one of the core building blocks of musical emotion. In electronic music, they are often the hidden engine behind uplifting drops, melancholic…
How to Build Energy and Tension Before the Drop
In electronic music, the moment before the drop is one of the most important parts of the entire track. It’s where anticipation peaks, where listeners…
Creating Atmosphere: Pads, Textures, and Ambience Explained
Atmosphere is what turns a technically correct track into an emotionally engaging piece of music. In electronic music, drums and bass provide structure, but it…
How Arpeggiators Work and Why Producers Love Them
Arpeggiators are one of the most instantly recognizable tools in electronic music production. They take simple musical ideas and transform them into fast-moving, rhythmic patterns…
What Is a DAW? Choosing the Right Music Software
If you want to produce electronic music, one of the first things you will need is a DAW. The term stands for Digital Audio Workstation,…
The Beginner’s Guide to Sampling in Electronic Music
Sampling is one of the foundations of modern electronic music. From underground house and techno to hip-hop, drum & bass, and cinematic electronica, sampling has…
How to Layer Drums for Bigger, Punchier Beats
Drum layering is one of the fastest ways to make electronic music sound more professional. A single kick or snare sample can sound good on…
What Makes a Synth Sound “Analog”?
The term “analog sound” appears constantly in electronic music discussions, but many beginners are not entirely sure what it actually means. Producers often describe synthesizers…
Understanding Song Structure in House, Techno, and Trance
Song structure is one of the hidden foundations of electronic music production. While melodies and sound design often get most of the attention, arrangement is…
Movement in Electronic Music
Sidechain compression is one of the most important techniques in modern electronic music production. Even people who have never opened a DAW have heard its…
On to Vocals, where to start?
When it comes to working with vocals in music production, there are several key areas to focus on to ensure high-quality results. Here are some…
20 products for creating music with hardware
1. Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer 2. Moog Subsequent 37 Analog Synthesizer 3. Korg Minilogue XD Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 4. Arturia DrumBrute Impact Analog Drum Machine…
20 products for creating music with software
1. Ableton Live 2. Logic Pro X 3. FL Studio 4. Pro Tools 5. GarageBand 6. Cubase 7. Reason 8. Studio One 9. Reaper 10.…
How do you mix tracks by adjusting levels?
Mixing tracks by adjusting levels is a fundamental aspect of music production that plays a crucial role in balancing the elements of a song and…