Beat making
How to make electro swing music that blends retro vibes with modern production
Learn about the unique characteristics of electro swing music, its history, as well as how to make electro swing music of your own in a step-by-step tutorial.
How to make future funk music
Explore what makes future funk unique and get expert guidance on crafting your own tracks, covering beats, basslines, synths, and more.
How to make MIDI drums sound realistic in your music
Learn how to create authentic and lifelike MIDI drum sounds with expert production tips, techniques, and tools, including the new Session Percussionist instrument.
How to make a Jersey club track
Interested in creating Jersey club music? Discover the world of Jersey club music and learn how to produce it, from crafting beats to mastering bass and synths.
Everything you need to know about UK garage music and how to make it
Discover the essence of UK garage music production in our comprehensive guide. Uncover rhythmic intricacies, harness influences, and create infectious grooves. Perfect for producers at any level.
What are 808 beats? How to create their iconic sound in your music
Learn about iconic 808 beats, including their history, how they’ve been used in modern productions, and how to create your own 808 beats in your music.
Drum programming 101: How to program your drums
Learn the basics of drum programming, including how to add groove and variation to your drum patterns, how to quantize or humanize your drums, and how to add musical fills...
What is quantization in music?
Learn what quantization is in music production including how quantizing works, how to quantize musically, and how to quantize music in your DAW.
House music 101: Everything you need to know to create your own tracks
Discover the fundamentals of creating your own house music. Learn about the origins of house music and master the art of making house beats, writing uplifting chord progressions, and arranging...
What is reggaeton? How to make reggaeton beats that move you
Discover the rhythms and beats of reggaeton music with our comprehensive guide on how to create it. Learn about the history of the reggaeton genre and explore essential tips for...
How to get better at producing music: 12 essential tips
Discover proven tips and techniques for how to get better at producing music. Learn how to elevate your sound, master new software and tools, and achieve a professional-level production with...
How to make techno
Learn more about the expansive techno genre and follow this step-by-step guide showing you how to make techno music, exploring key characteristics, sounds, and techniques.
How to make a trap beat
Learn what trap music is and how to make a trap beat with all of its hallmark elements, including a half-time drum pattern, a deep 808 bass, a triplet flow,...
Hip hop drums 101: How to write drum patterns
Analyze the fundamental elements of classic hip hop beats and learn how to make hip hop drum beats, rap drum patterns, and trap drum patterns in your DAW that can...
Beat-making 101: How to make a beat
Learn everything you need to produce your first beat, and download free plug-ins to get you started.
Get groovy with 5 free percussion libraries for KONTAKT
Vintage drum machines, lovingly recorded hand percussion, and all the taikos you’ll ever need.
5 essential – and free – electric piano libraries for KONTAKT
We enlist the help of London-based producer Eun to prove that soulful keys needn’t come at a cost.
6 iconic sounds of the 90s (and 6 easy ways to recreate them today)
We begin our look back at the sonic inspirations behind three different decades of NI.
7 free ways to make music – right here in your browser
These online production tools are the perfect way to capture inspiration fast, wherever it strikes.
4 free KONTAKT libraries to lend your trap beats a unique, moody vibe
808s and trap hats are a given – but how about textural drones, evolving pads, and baritone ukuleles?
4 free Kontakt drum libraries you need for your production toolkit
We scoured the web for some unique free drum VSTs and percussion sounds that’ll fit right into your next track. Most of it, anyway.
7 ways to improve your kick drums
Get some quick tips for harder-hitting kicks
