Ghosted Snares are quite common in drumming, and although you can't quite hear them clearly in a complete mix, they add a lot to the feel of the song....

Get your hats sounding like a “ticka ticka” action sequence. We’ll do this by varying the volume of hits. This is particularly useful for Drum N Bass and...

If you use synth plugins, you’ve heard Bryan “Xenos” Lee’s patches. His long list of clients includes Cakewalk, Rob Papen, Image-Line, FXpansion, and Camel...

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the sample pack industry? Tony Rapacioli is the owner of a sample pack company and a prolific sound designer. In this...

This tutorial will tackle one of the most frequently asked questions about FL Studio and show you how to enable the Mod Wheel for all virtual instruments,...

Do you feel like you are required to hit your MIDI controller too hard to get loud notes? Or maybe you have a different situation. In this Quick Tip, I'll...

In the first example, we'll use volume automation to make a flexible sidechain effect, and in the second example, I'll show you how to use creative volume...

Quantizing is often used to adjust the timing of notes in a MIDI performance, but in this tutorial we'll be looking at how to use quantizing to adjust the...

If you're looking for some tips on ways to speed up your music production, this article covers six effective techniques that will make finding sounds,...

This article is about a quick and effective technique for capturing inspiration in a practical way that quickly translates into an actual song. This is one...

Performers who play orchestral instruments often use multiple playing styles throughout a piece of music. Therefore, knowing when to switch articulations is...

Using reverse drum hits is a great way to enhance a drum pattern or mix things up in an arrangement because it reuses the existing sounds, creates tension,...