Evolution of Sequencing: TR-808 Patterns, Songs, and Modern DAW Workflows
This article delves into the foundational concepts of patterns and songs introduced by the iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine, tracing their evolution and significant influence...
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Chords and Popular Progressions: Unlocking the Secrets to Hit Songs
When I first started writing music, I quickly realized that understanding chords is crucial to creating compelling and memorable songs. Whether you're a beginner or...
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Discovering Musical Modes: A Gateway to Creative Songwriting
When you first start writing music, you probably explore the major and minor scales. While these scales are foundational, there are other musical modes that...
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AMP Formuliacs: Unlocking the Secrets of Major and Minor Scales
When I first started writing songs using the computer, I relied heavily on musical formulas to guide me. Over time, I compiled a system called...
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Discovering the Piano: Exploring the 12 Notes of the Octave
When I first started writing songs on the piano, I’d get vertigo every time I looked at the keys. It all seemed so confusing and...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Music Theory for Music Production
When I first started in music production, I was making beats on an MPC 2000. I could create some cool 4-measure loops, but they quickly...
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How Professional Music is Created and You Achieve It
In our Professional Music Production Pipeline, a song undergoes a transformative journey through five key stages before it's ready for commercial release. This structured process...
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Exploring Mixing Approaches: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up
Overview of Dynamic Range and Dynamics Processing
Exploring Mixing Approaches: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up
Launch of AMP Education Foundation
Big News: AMP Music Lab now at The Lab Palm Beach