Deadloops Editorial

Planning to sing Glimpse of Us by Joji with a piano karaoke track? Get tips on key changes, breath control, emotion and using licensed backing tracks.

Want to become a successful music producer? A realistic roadmap covering skills, finishing tracks, feedback, income and habits that keep you improving.

Want to learn from a hip-hop FL Studio project? See how .flp files work, how to open them safely and legally, and what to study to improve your own beats.

Looking for a studio toms sample pack? Learn what to look for, how to check licences, and how to tune, layer and mix tom samples for fuller drum tracks.

Spanish guitar loops add warmth to beats. Learn how to pick licensed loops, match key and tempo, layer and chop them, and mix them so they sit well.

Hornet Graffio was offered free for a limited time. See how to confirm if the deal is still live, and a mix-bus test routine for judging any new free effect.

Interested in a free Tambora Kontakt instrument? Learn how to check the source, load libraries in Kontakt Player, and program percussion patterns.

Looking at OneTrick Simian from Punk Labs? Learn how to verify the release, install a small free plugin safely and judge whether it belongs in your mix.

Odin 2 is a free, open-source synth plugin by TheWaveWarden. Learn who it suits, how to install it safely and how to program bass, pad and pluck sounds fast.

A free 10 dollar Cymatics gift card was promoted. Check if it is still available, avoid scams and learn how to get value from sample store credit.