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How to augment chords for dramatic effect
By Roland Schmidt published
If you take a triad and stretch it, what happens? We take a closer look at how augmentation works, but in reality.

How to get started making ambient techno in 10 steps
By Roland Schmidt published
Keep it chilled, with our 10-step guide to creating the perfect starting point for ambient techno.

How varying your chord voicings can make your music sound more expansive
By Roland Schmidt published
Now you’ve composed the chords for your song, it’s time to find your inner voicing!

How to harness the chorus effect to give your tracks more life!
By Roland Schmidt published
"Chorus is a beautiful effect when used nicely, but it can also sound horrible if over-applied - unless that’s what you want"

Fantastic (free) plugins and how to use them: Vital
By Jon Musgrave published
Wavetable takes on spectral warping features and more in a wonderfully contemporary synthesizer

3 ways to supercharge your lead guitar playing like Rory Gallagher
By Leigh Fuge published
Improve your blues with this lesson on the Irish rocker's style

How to make supersized hyperpop vocals
By Jon Musgrave published
How to get that hyperpop chipmunk vocal effect whilst keeping your tempo in check - and artefacts to a minimum.

How to use tried and tested chord progressions when crafting your song
By Roland Schmidt published
Lets draw some harmonic inspiration and top-tips from the past-masters.
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