October 8, 2019 | Blog, Music Synthesis
The structure is an often overlooked but significant aspect of EDM tracks. It can tell us whether a track is more likely to be featured in Clubs or on the radio. What’s more, depending on how the producer approaches it, the way a track is structured can be...
January 31, 2020 | Blog, Music Synthesis
The world of EDM seems to be spiraling into a vortex of growling basses and screechy leads. And, although you should look for ways to diversify and find your own voice, it’s helpful to understand how some of these popular sounds are created. In this article, I’ll be...
September 23, 2020 | Audio Processing, Blog
Few drum elements are more discussed when talking about modern electronic dance music than the snare. Snare sounds come in all shapes and colors, and many techniques are used to incorporate an otherwise isolated sample into a mix. In this tutorial, we will show you a...
November 1, 2018 | Blog, Music Composition
Massive by Native Instruments is a popular soft synth on the market. A lot of dubstep producers use it to make killer sounding drops. It is used frequently but it’s step sequencer is one thing that is under-utilized. In this tutorial, I will take you through the...
December 12, 2016 | Blog, Music Synthesis, Uncategorized
Hardstyle is a genre of electronic dance music that originated from Gabber in the early 2000’s. Although Hardstyle uses mostly recycled elements from this predecessor, it does not feature the violent themes and much more aggressive sound design that Hardcore Gabber...
