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Music Production and the Creative Process: OSCILLATR x Output

OSCILLATR shows off his favorite tips, tricks and creative hacks for starting, developing, and finishing tracks for producers of all levels.

August 18, 2023
Arcade
Artist Spotlight
Tutorials
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Samples as Inspiration: Pop Songwriting & Vocal Production

Watch how a single vocal chop inspires a full song, along with a variety of vocal production techniques to help achieve a big pop sound.

August 3, 2023
Arcade
Tutorials
Pop Vocal Production Header
Tape Loops & Reverse: Arcade’s New Retro-Inspired Features

Tape Loops and Reverse are new Arcade Instrument features based on throwback techniques. Learn more about their inspiration and functionality.

July 20, 2023
Arcade
Output News
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Delusional Records: A Vision for the Future of Electronic Dance Music

Delusional Records founders Maude Vôs and Marie Nyx discuss their mission to amplify LGBTQIA+ artists and their hopes for the future of electronic music.

June 21, 2023
Artist Spotlight
Delusional Records Founders
#MadeWithArcade Giveaway

Share the music you #MadeWithArcade for a chance to win 11 prizes, including $3,000 in cash and 10 Sweetwater gift cards each worth $199.

June 8, 2023
Arcade
Output News
#MadeWithArcade Giveaway
Mixing 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.

May 25, 2023
Tutorials
Mario Borgatta at Mixing Desk
Macros + Modulation Masterclass | Advanced Arcade

Learn how to design your own Macros using modulation to create moving, pulsating sounds.

April 7, 2023
Arcade
Tutorials
Ben Tillotson Advanced Arcade Series
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.

March 23, 2023
Output News
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.

March 16, 2023
Arcade
Artist Spotlight
Tutorials
Lisa Vazquez