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Alex Moruz

Alex is a keen music aficionado who has written and published acclaimed opinion pieces on modern music genres such as techno, hip hop, rap and new age. He is a musician by training and has co-produced several records.

Audio Compressors Detailed And Explained (Part 1)

Good news if you’re having trouble understanding what exactly is a compressor and what does it do when it comes to producing music because all you need to do is pay attention to this video. To be specific we’re going to get into what dynamic processors are and the various functions found on a compressor […]

How To Sidechain A Frequency Range

If you did your homework on any dubstep beat maker or just a free beat maker found online, you probably heard the term “sidechain” mentioned along with the process of building up a new track. As a matter of fact this technique can also be introduced when mixing up your tune if you’re looking to […]

How To Make Complex Synths And Basslines In FL Studio

In this tutorial we’re going to expose a new production technique helping you elevate when making complex Synths and Basslines. This is just a starting point so if you’re capable to manage the technique you’ll be able to take things further and create more advanced sounds to finesse your tracks. If you’re lacking inspiration when […]

How To Make Electronic Music Drops Hit Harder

This tutorial is going to help you make your Electro drops hit harder just by using a different method when mixing your newly created sounds. In Electronic music the drop comes right after the rise up and it’s actually the most important part during a song so if you’re learning how to make music on […]

Funkagenda And Future Music Tutorial On NI Massive

Funkagenda teams up with Future Music Magazine for a in-depth tutorial on NI Massive plugin. As we all know the Native Instruments release is very popular but at some point guidance is require to understand its full potential and expand the sound area. Another fact known about this VST instrument is that Electro producers have […]

How To Match Vocals With The Rest Of Your Beat – The Remix Guide

I’ve seen that a lot of music producers are trying to enter remix contests lately but matching a set of vocals that were previously recorded with one of your instrumentals often turns out as a bit of a struggle. You have to cut the file and match the tempos but you also need to implement […]

Making The Beat – A Chillstep Buildup

The coverage for this sub-gender usually sticks to YouTube heat seakers building mixes but the uploads get a few million views! Let’s try and see what a Chillstep structure contains. 1. The Pads The most important thing here is the Pad(s). You need something to build a mellow atmosphere. Surf through your VST library and […]

Making A Progressive House Beat With FL 11

After learning the basics of house music your are free to take on a bigger challenge! We selected the Progressive House sub-gender up for debate because of its increasing popularity. The main difference between House music and Progressive House is the song length. House is something that receives massive club play and it’s perfect for […]

How To Make A Song Fade Out In FL Studio

In this tutorial we’re going to show you how to create a fade out effect your songs in Fruity Loops Studio. This should be a good ending for any type of song and all you need to do is pay some attention for this quick video. It’s basic stuff so let’s see how exactly do […]

Creating Epic Rise Up Effects When Making Beats

In this tutorial we’re going to talk about Rise up effects and how to create them by yourself when making beats in Fruity Loops Studio (or any other DAW). This feature is way too easy not to try it out so pay attention for the next video. The Rise up is essential in every Electronic […]