Alex Lavoie
Alex Lavoie is a drummer, music producer, songwriter and marketing professional living in Montreal, Quebec. He works as a staff writer at LANDR by day and writes indie post-punk tunes in his band UTILS while moonlighting as drummer for folk-rock outfit The Painters. Connect with Alex Lavoie on LANDR Network!
Audio Engineers: What Do They Do and How to Become One?
The Prophet 5: How to Re-Create the Classic Synth With Free VST Plugins
What is Swing? The Basics of Jazz Rhythm Explained
Drum Fills: 6 Inspiring Drum Fill Ideas Every Artist Needs to Know
10 Foley Sounds Sample Packs for Cinematic Effects
5 Clave Variations: How The Clave is Used in Afro-Cuban Music and Beyond
5 Laniakea Sounds Sample Packs You Absolutely Can’t Miss
Vocal Extractors: The 8 Best Tools for Extracting & Removing Vocals in 2026
The 7 Best Kick Drum Sample Packs on LANDR Samples
Backbeat: How to Find the Rhythmic Centre of Every Song
Beat in Music: How to Learn Rhythm Theory and Make Beats
The 10 Drum Beats Every Drummer Needs to Know
13 Free Music Sample Packs to Inspire Your Next Track
How to Make Huge 909 Drums in Your Tracks
Free MIDI Packs: Get Chords, Melodies, Drum Patterns and More
Mixing Beats: How to Mix Hip-Hop, Trap, Electronic and Beyond
Free SoundCloud Plays: 3 Ways to Promote Your Music on SoundCloud
Piano Roll: 9 Ways to Use the MIDI Piano in Your DAW
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Music Loops: How to Use Loops to Write Tracks [Get 5 Free Loop Packs]
The 13 Best Scary Sounds and Horror Sample Packs for Spooky Tracks
Making Vocal Samples: Marian and Sean of Revival Sounds Unpack Their Process
Online Mixing: 3 Ways to Mix and Master Your Music Online
Power Chords: How to Play and Use Music’s Easiest Chord
The LinnDrum: 7 Producers Who Still Use LinnDrum Samples
Why These 5 Mastering Hacks Won’t Result in a Good Master
Creating Unique Drum Samples With Ellie Goulding Drummer Joe Clegg
What is a Ghost Producer? (And How to Find One)
How to Get Started Making Rap Beats
