Here’s a simple trick I use to write better chord progressions — even without deep theory knowledge. Go to hooktheory.com/trends, pick a song, then click the Key button and switch it to A minor or C major. This puts all the chords on white keys, making them easier to analyze and compare. 🎯 This helps […]

I recently rewatched the Justice masterclass on Mix With The Masters — and one detail really stood out. They used upward compression on their percussions in Neverender to bring up quiet transients and make the drums feel more alive. 🎧 I’ve actually used this trick in some of my own sample pack creations — especially […]

Here’s a full breakdown of the process — from raw synthesis to the final, ready-to-use sound. No recycled one-shots. No presets. Just custom-made sounds, crafted from scratch. Step 1: Full Drum Synthesis with Serum I design all of my drums — kicks, snares, hi-hats, percussions — using Xfer Serum 2. Synthesis gives me total control […]