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Creating an ambient techno groove can be far from a chilled affair, so we take you through the basics of generating a low-key pattern.
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The Dream Theater drummer gets put on the spot but emerges as brilliant as he is baffled
The music theory behind laying down the perfect groove explained
If you’ve ever wondered why your tracks don’t have that extra exuberance, it could just all be a matter of groove.
Fingerboard care basics: 6 things you need you need know about how to clean and condition your guitar fretboard
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
Use this classic free Computer Music synth to generate movement across your track
One of the magazine's most beloved freebies is the perfect tool for creating a sense of movement in your mixes
Proggy pentatonic! How to use the good ol’ pentatonic scale in cool new ways
“At certain points in music history it became fashionable to place accents on certain beats”: How to score a drum part
We explore the theory behind beats, and how we score kicks, snares, hats and percussion
