In this Synth Secrets, we don our lab coats and do some experiments with two IK Multimedia UNO Synth Pros, using internal feedback to generate transition effects.

In this article, we are using a bass hit one shot in Ableton Live and applying modulating filters plus bi…

We use compression, EQ, modulation and spatial widening to balance a disco mix and create focus.

We take a deep dive into the combination compressor and saturator and use it to add shine and presence to a house track.

Rhythmic effects can inject energy into synth lines. We use Baby Audio’s Spaced Out delay and reverb plugin to bring groove to a tightly quantized chord stab line.

There’s a difference between raw drum machine samples and production-ready ones. We show you how to get your percussion samples in shape.

Spectral processing is a popular music production technology and is currently all the rage but what is it exactly? We use Sonible’s smart:EQ 3 to help explain.

In this Synth Secrets, we’ll build a thick, dusty bass lifted from an undisputed classic, Boards of Canada’s…

We use Baby Audio’s Super VHS to add a faded lo-fi vibe to a house track.

In this Synth Secrets, we show you how to craft a bass sound that will both devastate dance floors and guide ships through a foggy harbour.

Artificial intelligence can help balance a track by working across mix groups. We use Sonible’s smart:EQ3 and smart:Comp to take a vocal house song over the finish line.

Know what the different kinds of reverb mean? If you can’t tell a hall from a chamber, this is the guide for you.

In this Beat Dissected, we make a beat heavily inspired by the 6/4 track “Coordinated Will” an Attack favourite…