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	ravenspiral free theory PDF ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) TOREN	21-03-2018 05:45 PM by Lord Skorponius	73	18,678

	Psychological effect when listening to your own tracks ( 1 2) pkreegi	19-04-2018 01:37 PM by hotwatermusic	38	1,150
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	How do you start your creative workflow? ( 1 2 3) Wulfsok	18-04-2018 03:42 PM by mnkvolcno	42	2,390
	Musical Key Characteristics Scales - Mood backtotape	17-04-2018 10:15 PM by Bergnermd	4	703
	Going beyond music theory into pure expression? Emmanuel G.	17-04-2018 09:57 PM by Bergnermd	15	874
	The definitive tutorial on Berghain style Techno liquid_air	26-03-2018 11:51 AM by localspace	1	517
	Wonderful and inspiring lecture Everything is everything envelope3	15-03-2018 01:48 PM by pkreegi	1	389
	Chord progression and layering tracks ( 1 2) Cs18	13-02-2018 09:10 PM by relic	25	787
	Major Key Chord Progressions Chart A.M	10-02-2018 02:25 PM by Cs18	11	1,380
	General Idea On What Instrument To Start EDM Tracks? Daff Vibes	06-02-2018 01:19 PM by pkreegi	13	754
	What inspire you to create music? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) mick00	19-01-2018 07:41 PM by emessiah	425	24,917
	Need some help in IDM drum programming huye	19-01-2018 07:35 PM by emessiah	13	1,139
	Some reccomendations for making a good composition. emblade	19-12-2017 08:04 PM by Daff Vibes	4	685
	Extreme jazz fusion reharmonisation (applicable and useful to almost any genre!) SaneTBP	10-11-2017 06:44 PM by SaneTBP	0	538
	VST to Chop Chords? heydavid714	05-11-2017 10:40 PM by tristcarmichael	8	648
	Help finding a few chords in song FoDriZZlE	04-11-2017 01:44 PM by Cirush	4	824
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	After the drop... how do you compose the verse? heydavid714	04-11-2017 12:57 PM by Cirush	3	575
	Trouble with getting back to "writing mood" ( 1 2) mikemath7	11-10-2017 03:16 AM by A.M	22	990
	experimentation. ( 1 2) mute machine	20-09-2017 02:08 AM by Vault O)))	32	3,081
	The actively making music and being excited about it thread ( 1 2 3) FunkMasterBrown	19-09-2017 05:49 PM by Iyashi Sound	40	3,280
	How do YOU start a track? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) JamesJulius	14-09-2017 02:23 PM by Daggit	82	6,330
	Forcing a track ( 1 2 3) aLiner	29-08-2017 12:16 AM by Ardacris	52	3,152
	Why music is getting boring? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) babybrown	26-08-2017 03:20 AM by Daggit	224	12,864
	How to search resource ? qantuum	16-08-2017 01:15 PM by qantuum	5	619
	Strange scales and tunings, how? ( 1 2) jmaust	15-08-2017 08:54 AM by Kollectiv Vizio	24	1,573
	when does changing vocal style from verse to chorus become too drastic? oDDgOD	04-08-2017 01:10 AM by destinationsoun	5	689
	Acoustic drums & electronic music mikemath7	28-07-2017 08:43 AM by mikemath7	5	614
	Sources of Inspiration ( 1 2) phenomenal67	19-07-2017 08:46 AM by -Agu-	39	1,799
	Aug, dim, 6, 7, ... Sortilege	17-07-2017 08:41 AM by -Agu-	3	579
	where do I learn better synthesis? ( 1 2) mute machine	14-07-2017 08:03 AM by Sortilege	25	2,809
	Composer Music For Film Novaspire	07-07-2017 12:40 AM by Deadly Rhythm	1	715
	Popular music scales/modes for Acid Techno? rstark	14-06-2017 02:45 PM by brb	10	1,157
	Where do you find free and legal samples? Rvrsal	07-06-2017 06:31 PM by A.M	11	1,077
	How to overcome a "block"? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) pineapplefunn	07-06-2017 03:52 PM by conjureclub	60	3,631
	Do you make music you're not familiar with? ( 1 2) Kyrpto	06-06-2017 03:38 AM by liquid_air	20	1,663
	strange ambient guitar free loop envelope3	27-05-2017 05:23 PM by A.M	2	616
	Music theory for dance music producers... WillDarling	19-05-2017 08:48 PM by TheStumps	19	1,302
	music theory help ( 1 2) Benwaa	17-05-2017 06:47 PM by michellabruyere	21	2,571
	Free ;Music Making Course by Ableton professurreal	09-05-2017 12:10 PM by professurreal	0	594
	Intro's Muse-ic	13-04-2017 05:17 PM by joem	14	1,093
	explanation on effects? mute machine	12-04-2017 07:22 PM by relic	5	1,489
	Paradiddles and rhythm patterns Lug	21-02-2017 08:29 PM by Chozo Tull	10	2,189
	can someone please come up with some notes for this? mute machine	08-02-2017 10:46 AM by D42K732202	17	1,857
	[rant] Composition Arrangement Tools - The Blind Spot of the Virtual Music World ( 1 2) TheStumps	03-02-2017 08:09 AM by TheStumps	21	1,506
	MetaEDM - chiasmus - My Next BIG Project TheStumps	01-02-2017 11:41 AM by TheStumps	2	916
	"This Changes Everything" Video (minor iv) Nystagmus	31-01-2017 08:22 PM by White Noise	3	982
	Mixes vs Tracks AetherSound	30-01-2017 04:55 PM by chasedobson	12	1,118
	HARMONY COURSE: Propagation Waves Hello! TheStumps	22-01-2017 12:02 AM by TheStumps	2	969
	SCALES COURSE: Let's Get Interval! Hold on to your butts. TheStumps	21-01-2017 01:05 AM by TheStumps	10	1,280
	Perfectionism ( 1 2) AetherSound	18-01-2017 01:01 PM by Matech	30	1,591
	How do I arrange the tune? TheStumps	15-01-2017 01:30 AM by TheStumps	8	1,296
	Length of music and tracks ( 1 2) U-235	08-01-2017 05:58 AM by AetherSound	33	2,658
	What is repetitive in a good way? ( 1 2 3) Tactical Otter	08-01-2017 02:42 AM by -endjamin-	46	3,941
	Too much stuff going on? ( 1 2) liquid_air	05-01-2017 01:14 PM by Matech	32	3,249
	For Everyone Who Asks for Help With Theory TheStumps	05-01-2017 03:17 AM by TheStumps	5	1,103
	Is this composition in B minor? DjRapitops	04-01-2017 11:40 AM by TheStumps	1	1,221
	How do you handle transitions? ( 1 2) Stonelands	04-01-2017 01:10 AM by TheStumps	34	3,417
	Give me a key! Sobia6464	03-01-2017 12:56 AM by TheStumps	15	1,878
	Harmony and melody masan671	03-01-2017 12:44 AM by TheStumps	13	2,587
	Can't come up with new melodies ( 1 2) RaymondLeggs	03-01-2017 12:33 AM by TheStumps	24	2,585
	key affects feel of the scale, truth or myth ? ( 1 2) D42K732202	02-01-2017 10:18 PM by Bergnermd	30	1,482
	Tips on how to deal with "No BPM" Tracks when using step sequencer? relic	02-01-2017 09:04 AM by TheStumps	9	1,344
	Noise Unit - Bill Leeb side project from Front Line Assembly Stich	16-12-2016 04:04 AM by Stich	0	985
	Composing under herbal influence? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Ceretops	15-12-2016 02:48 PM by Emmanuel G.	327	20,643
	Sound structure is dragging me back D42K732202	10-12-2016 01:40 PM by Chimorph	10	1,406
	Need a guitar solo? envelope3	10-12-2016 08:31 AM by envelope3	0	972
	getting more rhythmic emotional chords mute machine	01-11-2016 02:07 PM by jimmusician	13	2,238
	Composers talking about (their) music ( 1 2) Lug	22-10-2016 07:33 PM by A.M	23	3,324
	How to get breakbeat/djent/other metal percussion midi patterns? jimmusician	02-10-2016 07:27 AM by jimmusician	11	2,031
	Making a melody with only sharps and flats. RaymondLeggs	05-09-2016 03:22 AM by jimmusician	17	1,942
	How to come up with complex and interesting chords? ( 1 2) mute machine	03-09-2016 11:47 AM by Renthebathroom	27	2,569
	FINISH HIM ( 1 2) NChil10	02-09-2016 12:08 PM by bIOtAPEstry	24	3,211
	Unfinished projects ( 1 2) djfablebr	01-09-2016 10:11 PM by YoSoyPincho	23	1,905
	Producing in early morning vs late night ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) pbolle	01-09-2016 05:10 PM by SadSandwich	218	17,809
	How to electronic music...[ODESI] ( 1 2) chasedobson	24-08-2016 12:58 AM by bIOtAPEstry	38	3,287
	How do you usually start a song? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Kyrpto	23-08-2016 03:11 PM by papo	66	4,670
	Do you get stuck on a song often and how many unfinished tracks do you have? ( 1 2 3) Kyrpto	16-08-2016 01:28 AM by Kyrpto	46	3,248
	Basics of a Trap song? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Partynader	28-07-2016 12:23 AM by mute machine	72	4,124
	Microtuning beginner White Noise	23-07-2016 07:10 AM by candlesayshi	3	1,547
	Good resources for learning music theory? uptick	22-07-2016 07:15 PM by Scandra	9	1,791
	Building an audio portfolio Orray	18-07-2016 02:10 AM by Jaded	3	1,252
	Chill VSTs ( 1 2) mute machine	17-06-2016 08:19 PM by Rakka Nova	28	2,238
	Which approach to music theory? Dhji	16-06-2016 01:27 PM by Lug	9	1,952
	Do you HAVE to use a prechorus? oDDgOD	09-06-2016 12:05 PM by mute machine	14	1,430
	Interesting read on forms in music - narrative and psychological rather than harmony TL072	02-06-2016 02:07 AM by Son of Akira	6	1,454
	Does anyone use ODESI by Mixed in Key? aktiveight	30-05-2016 07:05 PM by RFJ	1	1,162
	how to even use velocity? mute machine	23-05-2016 07:11 PM by lolirl	3	1,139
	Creating music for movies (like Hans Zimmer but in my own style) ( 1 2) submish	22-05-2016 06:53 PM by octic	29	3,172
	"Mills, Hood and FM Synthesis as a Metaphor" - article on what makes techno techno TL072	21-05-2016 11:26 AM by TL072	0	1,161
	Good frequency/key for bassline? Narukami Music	19-05-2016 03:30 AM by Narukami Music	4	1,174
	Midi Chord Generator Sacarious	16-05-2016 01:05 AM by 1BadMouse81	6	2,020
	List of chords by emotion plx ( 1 2) XanderBlake	13-05-2016 11:57 AM by DJyamusic	23	2,416
	What is your favoite key/scale for a song? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Devin Millar	13-05-2016 11:39 AM by DJyamusic	78	5,909
	What Hardware or what Technique is this KICK!? Godsmind	12-05-2016 07:12 PM by Godsmind	4	1,175
	Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales for Keyboard? cole minor	07-05-2016 04:13 PM by Kyrpto	9	2,250
	Short loops that doesn't sound repetitive displace	07-05-2016 08:07 AM by envelope3	15	2,818
	Vocal Key and Key of track macaulley	07-05-2016 07:47 AM by envelope3	6	1,331
	Cross fade carterholsten97	04-05-2016 06:32 AM by Evelon	1	999
	Mixing (horror)punk and electronics? oDDgOD	04-05-2016 02:01 AM by mute machine	9	2,460
	new styles? new ways to do things? mute machine	24-04-2016 07:54 PM by mute machine	13	2,178
	live or written? mute machine	08-04-2016 04:44 AM by candlesayshi	4	1,577