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Boomcha Aims to Fix Stiff MIDI Drums With Real Groove Data

Sampleson’s Boomcha takes a direct approach to one of the most common problems in production. Programming drums that feel human still takes time, and most tools either give you static loops or overly rigid MIDI. Boomcha sits in the middle of that problem and solves it in a way that feels practical i

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Former UMG Nashville chief Cindy Mabe launches Joan of Arc Music, strikes distribution deal with Warner Records Nashville

Joan of Arc Music operates across artist management, label services, publishing, TV/film production and philanthropy, with a distribution deal plugging into WMG's global network. Source

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Recreating the "Take On Me" Synth Riff

After several attempts at creating the perfect pop production, Take On Me finally became the global hit that A-ha deserved. We build its classic lead sound in software

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Music Law Highlights: Live Nation, Diddy, and Swift Lawsuit

In this week's Legal Beat, Live Nation jury deliberations, Diddy's appellate arguments, a "Showgirl" trademark lawsuit and much more.

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House Producer Hammer's Production Tips

Watch the Bicep collaborator build a raw, analogue house track in the studio

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The Beatles' "Blackbird" and its Civil Rights Subtext

At the very heart of the White Album, this tender Beatles masterpiece pulled from the classical music tradition and empathised with the American civil rights movement

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Deconstructing the Infectious Synth Riff of a-ha's "Take On Me"

After several attempts at creating the perfect pop production, Take On Me finally became the global hit that A-ha deserved. We build its classic lead sound in software

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Live Nation Verdict Watch, Diddy Appeal, Taylor Swift Lawsuit & More Top Music Law News

In this week's Legal Beat, Live Nation jury deliberations, Diddy's appellate arguments, a "Showgirl" trademark lawsuit and much more.

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CASSIMM returns to Toolroom with Anything and Everything

Italian maestro CASSIMM lands back on Toolroom with ‘Anything And Everything’. In recent years, he’s established himself as one of House music’s most consistent and reliable producers with regular high-rankings on Beatport with records such as ‘Valerie’, ‘Over You’ and ‘Hear Me Out’ to name only a f

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House Producer Hammer's 5 Production Tips for Enhanced Creativity

Watch the Bicep collaborator build a raw, analogue house track in the studio

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The Beatles' "Blackbird": A Song of Hope and Civil Rights

At the very heart of the White Album, this tender Beatles masterpiece pulled from the classical music tradition and empathised with the American civil rights movement

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Take On Me: The Story Behind a-ha's Synth Masterpiece

After several attempts at creating the perfect pop production, Take On Me finally became the global hit that A-ha deserved. We build its classic lead sound in software

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The story and meaning behind The Beatles' "Blackbird"

At the very heart of the White Album, this tender Beatles masterpiece pulled from the classical music tradition and empathised with the American civil rights movement

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The making of A-ha's "Take On Me" synth riff

After several attempts at creating the perfect pop production, Take On Me finally became the global hit that A-ha deserved. We build its classic lead sound in software

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House Producer Hammer's Production Tips

Watch the Bicep collaborator build a raw, analogue house track in the studio

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The Beatles' "Blackbird": A Masterpiece of Empathy

At the very heart of the White Album, this tender Beatles masterpiece pulled from the classical music tradition and empathised with the American civil rights movement

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Deconstructing a-ha's "Take On Me" Synth Riff

After several attempts at creating the perfect pop production, Take On Me finally became the global hit that A-ha deserved. We build its classic lead sound in software

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Techno Production Secrets Compiled

We delve into our In The Studio archive to compile the techno secrets behind releases on esteemed labels including Drumcode, Cocoon, Dekmantel, Second State and more

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Hammer's Production Tips

Watch the Bicep collaborator build a raw, analogue house track in the studio

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The Beatles' "Blackbird": A Song of Hope and Civil Rights

At the very heart of the White Album, this tender Beatles masterpiece pulled from the classical music tradition and empathised with the American civil rights movement