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	Sticky: ravenspiral free theory PDF ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) TOREN	22-05-2017 06:06 PM by DRR	72	16,499

	affordable synths and/or other instruments ( 1 2) mute machine	27-02-2016 11:31 PM by mute machine	34	2,008
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	sampling vocals mute machine	27-02-2016 07:23 AM by relic	3	1,110
	EDX - Breathin' Chords easterflow	27-02-2016 02:59 AM by easterflow	0	961
	[EDM] Chords? Birtan Tankir	24-02-2016 12:02 PM by Bergnermd	15	2,825
	Counterpoint ( 1 2) masan671	17-02-2016 05:17 PM by JMagee	23	2,198
	Not being able to reach the point you want in a track ( 1 2) tood	16-02-2016 12:44 AM by eesn	26	2,460
	Some tips to keep your percussion varied/avoid repetition ( 1 2) AlexBridgez	14-02-2016 03:19 AM by FunkMasterBrown	24	2,103
	Frustration with rhythm that made me quit making music. Any advice? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Shin_A	10-02-2016 09:54 PM by Lug	174	5,327
	converting songs to sheet music mute machine	10-02-2016 12:23 PM by Chozo Tull	4	993
	Bending and chip tune leads Crude_beats	08-02-2016 12:41 PM by Crude_beats	2	1,071
	What key is this song in? FoDriZZlE	07-02-2016 10:55 PM by HighSpace	2	919
	Getting over writer's block? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Zigg	05-02-2016 06:08 PM by Nystagmus	60	4,398
	Mixing Kick and Bass in Trap music? AsherPostman	05-02-2016 04:30 AM by AsherPostman	5	1,245
	help with a song mute machine	28-01-2016 10:16 PM by oDDgOD	15	1,604
	Other chords than 5ths Garet	19-01-2016 01:07 AM by Garet	14	1,538
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	Is it worth learning the piano? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) Bo Rumba	18-01-2016 06:55 PM by Thetagram	71	5,205
	Need help with chords + harmonizing melodies XyloMorphix	18-01-2016 06:00 PM by saneliv	4	1,034
	good sound? mute machine	17-01-2016 08:16 PM by Muse-ic	18	1,554
	effects? mute machine	17-01-2016 06:18 PM by Crude_beats	14	1,291
	Why do you make music? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) lowlif3	12-01-2016 02:27 AM by zjohnson17	69	3,779
	One Of The Most Important Reaper Videos Nystagmus	27-12-2015 04:12 AM by vashima	4	1,220
	Best books on chord progressions for guitar? mayahari	23-12-2015 12:33 AM by Creepr	10	1,601
	How do the pros make better songs? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) JayMSay	20-12-2015 10:23 PM by masan671	112	4,455
	Intermediate Ear Training Advice zjohnson17	17-12-2015 03:01 AM by shmills	9	1,270
	Making verses? tokian	12-12-2015 10:52 AM by oly	6	1,843
	Off The Grid ( 1 2 3) MothSound	07-12-2015 03:20 PM by f r	44	2,539
	Ugly transients are actually not always bad Bluesh1ft	06-12-2015 06:17 AM by Mctoast	9	1,486
	Workflow making complextroish Crude_beats	02-12-2015 09:59 PM by Sacarious	12	1,508
	Polyrhythm ideas IbnTulaar	02-12-2015 12:39 AM by Praxisaxis	9	1,257
	Using common tones to create cooler chord progressions ( 1 2) Verbee	01-12-2015 11:23 AM by PAUL PATRICK	23	2,485
	Rediscovering old work ( 1 2) thepilot	26-11-2015 07:32 AM by GomesR	25	2,133
	Pure Data Extended mark01	09-11-2015 01:44 PM by mark01	0	1,004
	Best resources for learning music theory Vescor	28-10-2015 10:16 PM by Bergnermd	18	2,586
	video tutorials on theory masan671	28-10-2015 09:29 PM by timbob3k	12	1,526
	Jazz Music Theory ( 1 2) Reon	10-10-2015 09:09 PM by Crude_beats	30	3,414
	Totally uninspired at the moment ... ( 1 2 3) Indican Sound	08-10-2015 03:31 PM by violetmasks	58	4,178
	What's this chord progression please? Benwaa	30-09-2015 07:11 AM by cedarbread	6	1,076
	Piano scales: in which order to learn? ( 1 2) Automageddon	22-09-2015 03:03 AM by aos_crowley	37	2,758
	composition 101 on a single powerpoint slide saneliv	09-09-2015 10:24 AM by Nyul	10	1,324
	changing tempo live tips and tricks Kneedless	19-08-2015 10:48 PM by Amoonatics	9	1,341
	What if any variation is going on in Inner City's Big Fun stabs? kes	14-08-2015 11:26 AM by kes	7	1,110
	Music theory, idm and DJing; A must?! ( 1 2 3) Dhji	08-08-2015 02:55 PM by thepilot	47	5,169
	2bus edits and glitching outdated? relic	05-08-2015 05:43 PM by relic	8	1,136
	what is going on with my music?!?! ( 1 2) cylock	16-07-2015 12:17 PM by fidelium	33	2,749
	Keeping "faith" in a track ILikeHorses	11-07-2015 09:55 AM by professurreal	10	1,228
	Strategy for composition ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) JMagee	26-06-2015 03:01 PM by ILikeHorses	75	4,741
	'Anyone heard Mys T?' RandBFan1	26-06-2015 12:01 PM by Orray	2	808
	Polyrhythms ( 1 2 3) Ṣalim	24-06-2015 12:52 PM by MonoReaction	41	2,866
	General Advice. ultragoat	19-06-2015 04:33 PM by Crude_beats	15	1,446
	Sleep on it? caliwig	14-06-2015 01:54 PM by AlphaOmega90	14	1,327
	Bossa Nova cloudspell	01-06-2015 04:46 AM by jamison	4	957
	Quickly composing chord changes ( 1 2) NaturalDissolve	01-06-2015 12:44 AM by Lepstok	22	1,876
	Incorporating improvisation in IDM NChil10	24-05-2015 09:31 PM by JMagee	17	1,391
	Rhythm and melody Crude_beats	21-05-2015 09:03 AM by Crude_beats	11	1,483
	Making chord progressions using a reference track andy999	26-04-2015 02:22 PM by andre lanine	18	1,509
	What do you strive for in music? ( 1 2 3) FunkMasterBrown	14-04-2015 06:30 PM by Hygro	42	2,385
	Factsinating! Yzarc	31-03-2015 10:26 PM by -Agu-	13	1,557
	regarding music theory ultragoat	31-03-2015 05:07 PM by mnkvolcno	10	1,244
	how was this 1992 track made?? FunkMasterBrown	30-03-2015 12:00 PM by Tsachi	15	1,439
	Augmented & Diminished intervals Yzarc	25-03-2015 11:23 AM by TheWizar	15	1,337
	Synaesthesia and Electronic Music ( 1 2 3) Slipstreamer	17-03-2015 12:43 PM by Crude_beats	56	5,946
	beginning piano with jazz IbnTulaar	10-03-2015 11:07 PM by lebeux	3	1,002
	B-Flat Minor (Dark Ambient Theory) ( 1 2 3) Smile_Price	27-02-2015 08:14 PM by gecKohead	50	2,599
	So I suck at making dance music ( 1 2 3) JMagee	26-02-2015 10:06 PM by suspension	42	3,438
	Straying away from 4/4 ( 1 2 3) alphx	26-02-2015 07:19 PM by alphx	41	2,429
	Cheating scales by tuning synth ( 1 2) Automageddon	24-02-2015 11:09 PM by PhantomSignal	29	2,282
	Intermediate/advanced chord voicing ideas. SpinVector	20-02-2015 08:43 AM by nametag	7	1,663
	Incorporating Acoustic Instruments floydianslip	11-02-2015 11:20 AM by Son of Akira	12	1,518
	Poll: How many tracks do you make per week/month/year? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) 5th Spear	10-02-2015 11:17 AM by lebeux	95	5,498
	Free scoring software Muse-ic	10-02-2015 07:22 AM by jamison	7	1,436
	Accidentally copying melodies ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) JayMSay	31-01-2015 11:40 AM by Justindai	60	4,225
	A few basic questions ultragoat	25-01-2015 05:38 AM by Jaded	4	1,042
	Monolake interview - some intriguing ideas about sound, visuals, and music TL072	20-01-2015 01:25 PM by Nyul	5	1,183
	Frequencies and Different Speeds 5995	19-01-2015 05:30 AM by Jaded	4	1,088
	I see a lot of people struggling with theory.. mnkvolcno	16-01-2015 06:40 PM by nth	14	1,776
	Bridging verses and choruses nqcowboy87	13-01-2015 03:11 PM by Crude_beats	3	1,297
	The Drums. RaymondLeggs	09-01-2015 11:54 AM by Crude_beats	10	1,554
	Music genres and creativity? RaymondLeggs	07-01-2015 07:23 PM by RaymondLeggs	14	1,627
	Seven ways to break through writers block and finish your tracks ( 1 2) Zenchamusic	05-01-2015 01:41 AM by EggplantPurple	31	3,586
	Music theory is a bit confusing.. ( 1 2) ultragoat	28-12-2014 04:30 PM by -Agu-	23	1,888
	Really stupid question ( 1 2) Chaotix	23-12-2014 03:21 AM by TheWizar	21	1,625
	Great interview with Trent Reznor about transition into film score Stereo Surgeon	22-12-2014 12:49 PM by Stereo Surgeon	0	1,044
	How do you name your tracks? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) mongrawl	13-12-2014 01:04 AM by floydianslip	161	6,675
	Specializing in a solid genre vs. making all kind of music? ( 1 2) WillyZi	03-12-2014 01:47 AM by Ametrine	27	2,409
	Keys and Chords from Samples LateNightSwagg	19-11-2014 12:06 PM by Lug	5	1,072
	Melody strategy ( 1 2) tokian	18-11-2014 02:07 AM by cirric	37	2,848
	Things i should read (or watch) to get a better understanding of scales and melodies weirdmagic	17-11-2014 11:33 PM by Fareed	10	1,406
	Really (!) great tracks are ingeniously simple - true or not? ( 1 2 3) Abfahrt Yeah!	12-11-2014 12:41 AM by paul-slacknoise	56	3,552
	New Project or load an already started project? Dhji	09-11-2014 03:31 AM by SquareTheCircle	12	1,556
	Diablo Style Music (Game) ChillGamerJay	05-11-2014 11:33 PM by e-SeeR	3	1,063
	composing procedure question ( 1 2) 046oh	04-11-2014 01:08 AM by SquareTheCircle	21	2,663
	Composition Question ( 1 2) justin ely	29-10-2014 05:09 PM by justin ely	20	1,517
	when is it OK to quantize? ( 1 2) MobileOak	28-10-2014 05:21 AM by Muse-ic	29	2,569
	Making music sound heavy? ( 1 2) Zigg	24-10-2014 10:25 AM by Son of Akira	31	2,599
	Not sure about what kind of music I want to make right now. ( 1 2 3) flauridia	20-10-2014 08:11 PM by Almen	43	3,537
	Structure of '4 to the floor' - extra bars n such edium	08-10-2014 02:28 PM by bass&moddedFreq	8	1,324
	Should I stop trying? ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page) RaymondLeggs	05-10-2014 08:46 AM by bbb	101	3,995
	Question about Porter Robinson's Parallel Fitfths usage clagagag	04-10-2014 02:54 AM by frajen	6	982
	what's the name of these chords progression ? essenthy	29-09-2014 10:22 PM by michellabruyere	15	1,541
	Production Style Consistency ( 1 2) staticvision	29-09-2014 02:24 PM by VultureEye	24	3,541