Building a Beat with Sample Packs in Ableton Live

A common question I hear from aspiring music producers is, “How can I use a sample pack to quickly build a beat?”

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Berklee Online Partners with Avid

We are very proud to announce our partnership with Avid as we utilize Pro Tools as the foundational software for our online bachelor of professional studies degree in music production.

Neil Codling (Suede) on Recording and Tracking

Musician Neil Codling, known for his work with Suede and the Penguin Cafe, offers tips for recording and tracking drums, bass, guitar, and backing vocals.

From Demo, to Mix, to Master

Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins discusses how a song evolves from demo to mix to master.

Producer Fraser T. Smith Finds Success with Berklee Online

Though Fraser has found great success as a producer working with the likes of Adele and Sam Smith, he studies with Berklee Online filling in the gaps in his musical education.

Tour of EastWest Studios

If you ever have the opportunity to visit a major recording studio, someplace where the history of recording was written, such as Abbey Road Studios in London

EDM Production Tricks for Your Toolbox

A couple of electronic dance music (EDM) production tricks that can come in handy for all types of beat driven, electronic music styles

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Remix Song Structure Explained

Do remixes have a defined song structure? Yes they do, and for good reason. The object of a dance music remix is to get the song that’s been remixed played in the clubs.

A music producer remixing music in a sound studio.

How to Remix Music

Learn how to remix with Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins who discusses the history and renaissance of remixing.

Simple Sound Design Techniques in Reason

Berklee Online instructor Erik Hawkins shares techniques for easy sound design in Reason and ways to help to develop your voice as a music producer.