Madame Gandhi takes on our inaugural episode of Producer’s Choice
Watch Madame Gandhi as she produces a track out of her own beatboxing, field recordings, and more in our new beatmaking game series.

Tod Machover receives George Peabody Medal for contributions to music and technologyTod Machover, the Muriel R. Cooper Professor of Music and Media, faculty director of the MIT Media Lab, and director of the Opera of the Future research group, will receive the George Peabody Medal for Outstanding Contributions to Music and Dance in America — the highest honor bestowed by the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. As a composer and music tech pioneer, Machover has helped expand music’s possibilities for artists and audiences alike through his work in participatory opera, artificial intelligence, and creative technologies. He joins a roster of previous George Peabody Medal recipients that includes Stevie Wonder, Misty Copeland, Herbie Hancock, Renée Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, Ella Fitzgerald, and Leonard Bernstein.In the citation for the Peabody Medal, Peabody Institute Dean Fred Bronstein writes: “The breadth and depth of Tod Machover’s career — his work in participatory opera, as an educator and faculty director of the MIT Media Lab, his genuinely groundbreaking and prescient work at the intersection of music and technology, along with an overall and broad impact on the American music scene — make him an ideal recipient for the Peabody Medal … Machover continues to provide inspiration especially in the fast-evolving relationship between AI and the creative process. We are honored to welcome to campus a true pioneer and thought leader.”Hailed as a “musical visionary” and “America’s most wired composer,” Machover is recognized as one of the most innovative composers active today. He is praised for creating music that breaks traditional artistic and cultural boundaries and for developing technologies that expand music’s potential for everyone. Machover was the first director of musical research at Pierre Boulez's IRCAM in Paris and was inducted as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2024. His work has been recognized by organizations including the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the French Culture Ministry.The Peabody Institute, the first music conservatory in the United States, advances a dynamic model of the performing arts, empowering musicians and dancers from diverse backgrounds to create and perform at the highest level. As division of Johns Hopkins University, Peabody provides opportunities for interdisciplinary studies and is a leading voice at the intersection of art and education.

Has SoundCloud Cracked Superfandom and AI Music?This week, Ari is joined by Eliah Seton, CEO of SoundCloud, to discuss AI, streaming economics, fan monetization, and the future of music platforms.

What is a DAW? A guide to digital audio workstations
We take a look at what a DAW (digital audio workstation) is, explore their rich history, and discuss how to choose one that's right for you.

Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)
Learn how to turn musical ideas into full tracks with essential song structure tips, examples, and techniques.

Watch Yaeji go from a sewing machine sample to a full track in Ableton Live
Watch DJ, producer, and vocalist Yaeji take a sample of her sewing machine and expand it into a full track in Ableton Live.

Breaking Hard Rock and Metal Bands with Sumerian RecordsThis week, Ari is joined by Ash Avildsen, founder of Sumerian Records, to discuss breaking artists, music videos, touring, and the future of rock music.

Get free lo-fi electric keys for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free lo-fi electric keys preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.

Logic Pro reverb plugins: 3 stock options and when to use them
Learn about when and how to use ChromaVerb, Space Designer, and Quantec Room Simulator, three of the most popular stock Logic Pro reverb plugins.

From studio to stage: KSHMR at University of Southern California
KSHMR shared insights from his journey as an artist with the next generation of producers at the University of Southern California (USC).

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How to make a sampler instrument: Setup and techniques
Expert film composer and educator Dave Kropf walks through how to make a sampler instrument from scratch that's both powerful and intuitive.

Going Viral In The Right Way Allowed Him To Turn Down Record Deals and Sell Out Venues Around The WorldThis week, Ari is joined by Red Leather, the anonymous artist who turned viral TikTok videos into sold-out tours.

Get a free gong texture for Splice INSTRUMENT
Download our free gong texture preset for Splice INSTRUMENT—grab these presets during the drop window and they’re yours to keep forever.

Logic Pro user tries Ableton Live for the first time
Watch expert producer and vocalist Julie Schatz challenge herself as she makes a complete track in Ableton Live for the first time.