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“What you’re about to play should be influenced by what you just played”: Greg Koch's tips for better solos
He says: “The main things I work on are vibrato, bends and phrasing”
10 ways to create lo-fi sounds in your DAW
Sure-fire methods for adding some soothing space and vintage texture to your lo-fi tracks
The quick guide to reading music
We go back to basics and make a pitch for reading music. Here's the first part of a new series
How to easily make a unique lo-fi beat
Stop relying on samples and loops, and build it from scratch in your DAW
10 common electronic drum set issues and how to troubleshoot them
Don’t let annoying gremlins spoil your playing. From no sound to too much noise, most problems can be solved with some simple settings or affordable upgrades - here’s how
How to become a master of melodies
"It's what the overwhelming majority of us listen to first and foremost"
“Understand your genre and use some suitable references”: Cleaning up muddy recordings
The best methods to make those swamped, boxy recordings pristine
How to build a complete mastering chain in Ableton Live using only stock plugins
There's no need to draw for expensive third-party plugins when you're DIY mastering. Here's how to build a versatile mastering chain using Ableton's ample selection of processors
