Holiday Offer 2026
From now through December 8th, students who enroll in a multi-course program or our Building Blocks course will receive a curated bundle of gear and software.
Staff Picks: Arturia V Collection
Take a closer look with us through the various classic synthesizers that make up Arturia's iconic V Collection.
Sidechain Like a Pro
Dive deeper into one of the most "frequently mentioned" music production techniques that forever changed electronic music.
Three Pro Tips for Making Disco Edits
Here are a few quick ways that music producers transform classic disco tracks into "new and improved" dance hits.
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The Best Black Friday Plugin Deals Right Now
These are some of the hottest deals on the market right now for plugins.
Chord Secrets for House Music Production in Ableton
Find new ways to take your chord progressions and sound design to the next level using just your Ableton Live.
Creative Sidechain Techniques for More Transparent Mixing
Dig deeper into the production technique that forever revolutionized electronic dance music and learn how your favorite music producers use it to elevate your own tracks.
Producing and Mixing Better Drums for Dance Music
Here are a few techniques that professional music producers use to make their drums bounce better and hit harder.
Stuck in Major/Minor Scales?
Learn some ways to use your music theory knowledge to break away from basic major/minor melodies.
Ableton Tutorial: How to Use Racks
Get familiar with one of Ableton's best features for music production and sound design: the rack.
Ableton Tutorial: How to Share Your Projects
The music industry thrives on collaboration! Get more familiar with various topics on sharing your projects with fellow collaborators using this Ableton tutorial.
Mixing and Mastering: Advanced EQ Techniques
Get the most out of your EQ plugin with some in-depth mixing and mastering techniques.