Production

It's all too easy to make "perfect-sounding" dance music. In today's article, we take a look at a few ways to add imperfect, human-sounding organic character to tracks when producing in Ableton Live.

Cloud based production services are becoming a dominant new set of tools for producers. Read our comparative review of three such services - Noiiz, Splice Sounds, and Loopcloud.

Ableton has just launched a new online app geared towards teaching people the fundamental music theory behind production. The goal is clear - they want to help everyone learn the basics of making music. The new site, Learning Music, is…

Making music is all about getting in the flow so your creative ideas get translated directly to songs without getting caught up in the computer. Many serious producers buy expensive mixing desks with flying faders and LED tracked encoders…

At any experience level, it's easy to get stuck in the creative process and not know what to do next. Ableton has launched a brand new video series showcasing quick tips from 13 different successful producers, each sharing one single tip…

Last September, Native Instruments introduced the Maschine Jam, a complementary step sequencing, mixing, and arranging controller to the Maschine software. We asked Mad Zach to take a deep exploration of the new control surface and share…

When ill.Gates waxes poetic on music production processes, it's clear that he's spent uncountable hours in the studio. In today's video, he shares some of his most valuable tips for anyone taking on the creative process of producing. Learn…

Native Instruments' music production line has taken a huge step with the introduction of their Maschine Jam controller. The Jam unlocks rapid song arrangement, step sequencing, unique instrument modes and much more. In today's hands-on…