The Lydian Mode: A Secret Scale For More Colourful Music
Ever heard of the Lydian mode? Or the Lydian scale? 🤔 Chances are if you’re here, you may have. But you’re not sure how to
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Ever heard of the Lydian mode? Or the Lydian scale? 🤔 Chances are if you’re here, you may have. But you’re not sure how to
Whether you are into house or jazz, chances are you’ve heard of the terms drum breaks or breakbeat. A drum break is a short instrumental
Producing a track is hard. But you know what’s harder? Writing a song. That’s right – something with vocals and/or a catchy melody. Whether you’re
Want to master melody and chord progression writing? Check out Songwriting For Producers. The success of your music depends on your ability to write strong, unique,
In the beginning, there was house. House music is the foundation of a lot of the music we call ‘EDM’ today, with artists like Frankie
Genres have come and gone over the years, but drum and bass has always held its ground. And there’s a reason – it’s distinctive and
Everyone has seen a project file that has so many channels, automation lanes, edits and much more. Take the below examples – one is neat,
Bass lines are fundamental in electronic and dance music. Yet, most producers woefully underuse this powerful element in their music. They end up with boring
The piano roll is where all the magic happens in Ableton Live. Melodies are crafted, chords are forged and basslines are written. But there’s a
Ever listened to a song and thought: How did they do that!? Every producer’s dream is to make the quality of music that their idols
Recently, Sam posed this question in our EDMProd Facebook group: Sound familiar? You can create a great verse or chorus, but struggle with where to
It’s easy to make loops, but it’s hard to make full structured EDM songs. A scenario: You’ve opened your DAW. You’ve found a sample that
Welcome to the eleventh installment of my article series, Track Breakdowns. In this series, I look at the theory and arrangement behind popular songs, ultimately
Want to master the theory, chord progression and arrangement framework behind unique and memorable electronic music? Check out Songwriting For Producers. Chord progressions are the
Ableton Live’s Drum Rack is an incredibly powerful tool, giving you precise control over drums, percussion, and instruments. Learning this device in depth can seriously
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