Studio Advice From 3 Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Producers

Get production advice and studio tips from three Grammy-winning hip-hop producers: Larrance Dopson, Om’Mas Keith, and Hit-Boy.

March 13, 2021
Valerie June Is Country Music’s Spiritual Guide: Interview

Valerie June talks about blending country, folk, soul, blues, and jazz on her third album, “The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers.”

March 10, 2021
Demuir Is the DJ and Producer Re-Politicizing Dance Music: Interview

House artist Demuir is candid about the state of diversity in dance music. Read how he’s changing the industry with his labels and art.

March 2, 2021
How Nathalie Joachim Is Bringing Haiti To Classical Music: Interview

Haitian-American composer Nathalie Joachim is breaking down monolithic ideas about classical music through what she knows best: herself.

February 24, 2021
Interview: KennyHoopla Is Redefining Alt-Rock Nostalgia

KennyHoopla is one of alt-rock’s brightest, most singular voices. See how he’s redefining alt rock on his own terms, from Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

February 17, 2021
Celebrate the Year of the Ox With Output

Happy Lunar New Year! To mark the year of the ox, meet four creators of east Asian descent who have carved a path through their own ox-like traits.

February 12, 2021
Analog Strings Artist Additions

Watch Output Artists use the Analog Strings expansion packs to blend retrofuturistic synths and hybrid sounds into their productions. Neon…

January 20, 2020
In the Studio with Anthony Baldino

Composer and sound designer Anthony Baldino takes us into his studio and gives a glimpse into some of the work…

December 12, 2019
Watch HEALTH’s John Famiglietti Make Sounds From Scratch

John Famiglietti is a core member of the experimental rock and electronics trio HEALTH. With 15 years in the band…

October 10, 2019
Why Hit-Boy Is One of Hip-Hop’s Most in-Demand Producers

Hit-Boy is the not-so-secret weapon who has recorded with Travis Scott, Nas, and Beyoncé.

September 10, 2019
How Producer TrapMoneyBenny Uses ARCADE To Make Hit Tracks

Meet the producer behind Drake’s chart-topping single “In My Feelings” and learn more about making beats with Hooked in ARCADE.

September 1, 2019
How Ryan Elder Composed the “Rick and Morty” Theme Song

The composer behind Rick and Morty discusses his approach to scoring and shows us how he builds fantastical music worlds with Output instruments.

August 1, 2019
Output and Atrium Artists: The Gloaming Hour With Niia

We hosted an evening at our HQ with Atrium Artists and a small gathering of producers, composers, and songwriters for a meditation session, sound bath, and collaborative music making lead by Producer and Singer, Niia.

July 26, 2019
How to Make a Two-Times Platinum Song With Scribz Riley

Scribz Riley explains what it took to create “Ring,” the hit song from Cardi B’s debut album and how he used ARCADE to make it happen.

July 15, 2019
In The Studio With Tony Hoffer

The Producer and Mixing Engineer behind M83, Beck, Chromeo and more goes over some of the gear that helped him…

June 3, 2019
Explore Mitch Dane’s Vintage Gear Collection at Sputnik Sound

Grammy-winning producer and engineer Mitch Dane is also the founder of Sptunik Sound, where he’s amassed a large collection of vintage gear.

May 23, 2019
Madame Gandhi: On Feminism, Percussion, and Breaking Rules

Musician and producer Madame Gandhi takes us inside her studio and talks about playing with M.I.A, Thievery Corporation, feminism, and love.

May 20, 2019
Engineer Vance Powell Shares His Studio Secrets

Meet 6-time Grammy Award-winner Vance Powell in his studio and discover more about his recording and production process.

May 2, 2019
Watch Platinum Hit-Maker !llmind Make a Track From Scratch

Ramon “!llmind” Ibanga Jr. is a multi-platinum hit-maker who’s worked with Kanye West, Future, and Beyoncé. Watch him at work in the studio.

April 25, 2019
M.B. Gordy: The Famous Percussionist Behind Hit Movie Scores

Tour the studio of M.B. Gordy, the famous percussionist behind scores including “Transformers,” “Spider-Man,” and “X-Men.”

April 23, 2019
At Home With Michael Stein and Alexandra Kacha

Get an intimate look at where composer and producer Michael Stein from S U R V I V E scores for Netflix’s “Stranger Things.”

April 19, 2019
In the Studio with Larrance Dopson

Watch the grammy winning producer behind Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Ella Mai, Usher and many more make a beat. Get a…

March 13, 2019
Discover & Meet Mothersbaugh

Step inside the weird and wonderful world of legendary composer, Mark Mothersbaugh. Check out his insane instrument archive on the…

December 24, 2018
Customizing Loops With Nathan Barr

Inspiration can come from the most unusual places. Composer Nathan Barr opens up new possibilities by sampling his rare collection…

December 19, 2018