Sound design breakdowns, production techniques and honest studio advice from the team behind 97+ packs — written for producers who finish tracks.
A practical guide to audio compression: what each knob does, starting settings for vocals, drums, bass and 808s, and how to use sidechain, parallel and multiband compression without killing your mix.
The circle of fifths shows you which chords belong in your key, how to transpose and how to change key smoothly. Here's how I actually use it when writing.
The small set of music theory ideas that make tracks memorable: rhythm, harmony, melody and hooks, explained the way producers actually use them.
A plain-English music mastering guide: the full chain step by step, 2026 loudness targets for every platform, and the tools that actually matter.
An honest 2026 rundown of DJ mixing software for laptops: the free programs worth learning on, the pro tools clubs actually run, and tips for cleaner mixes.
Famous rule-breaking moments in music, from Bowie to Bohemian Rhapsody, plus concrete tricks and Serum 2 experiments you can run in your own sessions tonight.
An honest comparison of the ten best beat making apps in 2026, plus the exact swing, velocity and hi-hat settings I use to make grooves that actually move.
The full path from a rough idea to a released track: lyrics, melody, tools, recording, mixing and mastering, explained in plain practical steps.
Ten free DAWs that are actually worth installing in 2026 — honest pros, cons and who each one is for, plus a full $0 production setup to go with them.
Everything you need to start producing music from scratch: minimal gear, just enough theory, presets and samples, and the habits that get your first track finished.
A step-by-step guide to making beats in 2026: choosing a DAW, programming drums, tuning 808s, adding melodies, mixing, mastering and selling your work.
A practical guide to mixing music: the order of operations, real starting settings, the six mistakes that ruin mixes, and where mastering fits in.