The best free plugins for music production in 2025
Let's explore 18 must-try free plugins for music production that can elevate your tracks without denting your budget.
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What is reverb? Definition, types, parameters, and best plugins
Reverb is one of the most fundamental and popular effects in music—in this in-depth guide, learn about its definition, common types, best plugins, and more.
How to make progressive house music (free project file included)
Acclaimed dance music producer John Grand sat down with us to showcase how to make progressive house music from scratch.
5 impactful sound design tips from Mad Keys
Veteran producer and instrumentalist Mad Keys shares five essential sound design tips that inspire his creativity.
How to make a lo-fi house track in 10 minutes
Get a firsthand look into the basics of arranging lo-fi house rhythms, chord progressions, and basslines in Ableton Live.
How to make jungle music for the first time (track breakdown)
Watch an expert hip hop producer make jungle music for the first time, and learn how you can get started with the genre yourself.
Parallel compression: What it is and how to use it
In this in-depth guide, learn about what parallel compression is, how it works, and how you can apply it effectively in your own music.
Dub music: A guide to the genre’s history, artists, and sound
We explore the history and lasting impact of dub music and break down how you can use its signature production techniques in your own tracks.
4 tips for making your own drum kits
From layering to labeling, here are four tips to keep in mind if you're interested in making your own drum kits from scratch.
Analog vs. digital drum sound design: The definitive guide
In this in-depth tutorial, we break down the unique workflows, benefits, and drawbacks of analog and digital drum sound design.
How to make lo-fi music: Tools, theory, and techniques
Learn how to make lo-fi music via our in-depth guide that explores the style's key characteristics, music theory, and production techniques.
Make music with Analog Lab Play for your chance to win an Arturia MatrixBrute Noir ($2299 value)
Make some music with Arturia's free Analog Lab Play for a chance to win the incredibly powerful MatrixBrute Noir Edition.
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