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More stuffMixing for Producers | 5 Ways to Improve Your Mix
Mixing for Producers is a video series that covers how to use a mix bus, drum bus, mulitband compression, clean up muddiness, and polish the lead vocal.

Macros + Modulation Masterclass | Advanced Arcade
Learn how to design your own Macros using modulation to create moving, pulsating sounds.

12 Helpful Career Resources for Women in Music
The music industry has historically been dominated by men, but these networking groups are changing the future by providing spaces of connection for women and non-binary professionals.

Lisa Vazquez: Finding the Rhythm in Every Sound
We spoke with artist and producer Lisa Vazquez about making music with the MPC, the sounds that inspire her, and how to stay creative.

Hank Shocklee: From Samples to Sonic Worlds
We spoke with visionary producer Hank Shocklee (Public Enemy) about the history of sampling, creating music through the lens of sound design, and finding your own unique voice.

What Makes a Great Love Song, and Why Do We Keep Writing Them?
From ancient ballads to modern hits, love dominates the musical conversation. We explore why, along with creative ideas to inspire your own love song.

Terry Hunter: House Music Will Be Here Forever
We spoke with house legend Terry Hunter about coming up in Chicago, remixing Beyoncé, and where music is headed.

The Creative Catalyst: Keepitinside Produces a Song Using Arcade’s Future Perfect Line
Producer and multi-instrumentalist Keepitinside builds a hyperpop track from scratch using samples from Arcade’s Future Perfect Line.

Staying in the Creative Flow with Ricky Tinez: Resample, Track, Flip, Repeat
Producer Ricky Tinez demonstrates how he uses Arcade to stay in the creative flow via a streamlined workflow for resampling and reimagining sounds.
