/* ========= Base ========= */
:root{
  --bg: #0f1115;          /* deep gray */
  --panel: #141820;       /* slightly lighter */
  --card: #171c25;
  --text: #e9edf4;        /* near-white */
  --muted: #a7b0c0;
  --line: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --accent: #22d3ee;      /* cyan accent */
  --accent2:#a78bfa;      /* soft purple */
  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0}
body{
  font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 20% 0%, rgba(34,211,238,.10), transparent 55%),
              radial-gradient(1000px 600px at 100% 20%, rgba(167,139,250,.10), transparent 55%),
              var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.sb-container{width:min(1100px,100%);margin:auto}
.sr-only{position:absolute;left:-9999px}

/* ========= Header ========= */
.sb-header{
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(15,17,21,.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sb-header__row{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

/* Left brand */
.sb-brand{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 180px;
  border-radius:10px;
}
.sb-brand__text{
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size:18px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
}

/* Center nav */
.sb-nav{
  display:flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.sb-nav a{
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}
.sb-nav a:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  color: var(--text);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.sb-nav a.is-blog{
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,.25);
  background: rgba(34,211,238,.08);
}

/* Right search */
.sb-search{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}
.sb-search__form{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: min(360px, 100%);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}
.sb-search__form input{
  flex:1;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 10px 10px;
}
.sb-search__form input::placeholder{color: rgba(233,237,244,.55)}
.sb-search__form button{
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001016;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}
.sb-search__form button:hover{transform: translateY(-1px); opacity: .95}

/* Burger */
.sb-burger{
  display:none;
  justify-self:end;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
}
.sb-burger span{
  display:block;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  margin: 6px 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: .9;
}

/* Mobile panel */
.sb-mobile{
  display:none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(15,17,21,.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.sb-mobile.is-open{display:block}
.sb-mobile__inner{padding: 14px 0 18px}
.sb-search__form--mobile{width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px}
.sb-mobile__nav{display:grid;gap:10px}
.sb-mobile__nav a{
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 750;
}
.sb-mobile__cta{
  border-color: rgba(34,211,238,.25);
  background: rgba(34,211,238,.10);
}

/* ========= Main ========= */
.sb-main{padding: 22px 0 44px}

/* ========= Responsive ========= */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .sb-header__row{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr auto;
  }
  .sb-nav{
    justify-content:flex-start;
    overflow-x:auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    box-shadow:none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .sb-header__row{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  }
  .sb-nav, .sb-search{display:none}
  .sb-burger{display:inline-block}
}



/* ========= HERO ========= */
.sb-hero{
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  min-height: 520px;
}

.sb-hero__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.05);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.sb-hero__overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 15% 10%, rgba(34,211,238,.20), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 90% 25%, rgba(167,139,250,.18), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,17,21,.55), rgba(15,17,21,.92));
}

.sb-hero__inner{
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 34px;
}

.sb-pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.sb-hero__title{
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
  font-size: 44px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}

.sb-hero__desc{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.80);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 60ch;
}

.sb-hero__actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sb-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 850;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease, background .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sb-btn--primary{
  border: 0;
  color: #001016;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
}
.sb-btn--ghost{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--text);
}
.sb-btn:hover{transform: translateY(-1px); opacity: .96}

.sb-hero__meta{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sb-meta-item{
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  min-width: 150px;
}
.sb-meta-item strong{
  display:block;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.sb-meta-item span{
  display:block;
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.70);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Right side cards */
.sb-hero__side{
  display:grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.sb-glass-card{
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(20,24,32,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.sb-glass-card h3{margin:0 0 6px; font-size: 16px}
.sb-link{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 850;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .sb-hero__inner{grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 26px}
  .sb-hero{min-height: auto}
  .sb-hero__title{font-size: 38px}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .sb-hero__inner{padding: 18px}
  .sb-hero__title{font-size: 30px}
  .sb-meta-item{min-width: 100%}
}



/* ========= SECTION (Audio Plugins) ========= */
.sb-section{
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 26px 0;
}

.sb-section__head{
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sb-section__title{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.sb-section__sub{
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.76);
  max-width: 70ch;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sb-plugin-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.sb-plugin-card{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(23,28,37,.55);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}
.sb-plugin-card:hover{transform: translateY(-2px); opacity: .98}

.sb-plugin-thumb{
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sb-plugin-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sb-badge{
  position:absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 850;
  color: #001016;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
}
.sb-badge--alt{
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.sb-plugin-body{padding: 14px 14px 16px}
.sb-plugin-body h3{margin:0 0 8px; font-size: 18px}
.sb-mini-list{
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.76);
  display:grid;
  gap: 6px;
}
.sb-section__foot{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .sb-plugin-grid{grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .sb-plugin-grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr}
  .sb-section{padding: 18px 0}
}



/* ========= Tutorials Grid ========= */
.sb-tutorial-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.sb-tutorial-card{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(23,28,37,.55);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}
.sb-tutorial-card:hover{transform: translateY(-2px); opacity: .98}

.sb-tutorial-thumb{
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sb-tutorial-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sb-tutorial-body{padding: 14px 14px 16px}
.sb-tutorial-body h3{margin:0 0 8px; font-size: 18px}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .sb-tutorial-grid{grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .sb-tutorial-grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr}
}



/* ========= Sound Design Grid ========= */
.sb-sd-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.sb-sd-card{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(23,28,37,.55);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}
.sb-sd-card:hover{transform: translateY(-2px); opacity: .98}

.sb-sd-thumb{
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sb-sd-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sb-sd-body{padding: 14px 14px 16px}
.sb-sd-body h3{margin:0 0 8px; font-size: 18px}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .sb-sd-grid{grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .sb-sd-grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr}
}



/* ========= DAW Guides Grid ========= */
.sb-daw-grid{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.sb-daw-card{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(23,28,37,.55);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
}
.sb-daw-card:hover{transform: translateY(-2px); opacity: .98}

.sb-daw-thumb{
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.sb-daw-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sb-daw-body{padding: 14px 14px 16px}
.sb-daw-body h3{margin:0 0 8px; font-size: 18px}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .sb-daw-grid{grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr)}
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .sb-daw-grid{grid-template-columns: 1fr}
}



/* ========= FAQ Accordion ========= */
.sb-faq{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sb-faq-item{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(23,28,37,.55);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.sb-faq-q{
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 16px 16px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  font-weight: 850;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.sb-faq-ico{
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 950;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.sb-faq-a{
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .22s ease;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

.sb-faq-a p{
  margin: 0;
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.78);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Open state */
.sb-faq-item.is-open .sb-faq-a{ max-height: 260px; }
.sb-faq-item.is-open .sb-faq-ico{ color:#001016; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2)); border:0; }
.sb-faq-item.is-open .sb-faq-ico::after{ content:""; }



/* ========= FOOTER (THEME COLORS) ========= */
.sb-footer{
  margin-top: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f1115, #0b0d11);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--text);
}

.sb-footer__top{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 42px 0 34px;
}

/* Headings */
.sb-footer__col h3{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text); /* THEME TEXT */
}

/* Paragraph text */
.sb-footer__col p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: var(--muted); /* THEME MUTED */
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 15px;
}

/* Links list */
.sb-footer__col ul{
  list-style:none;
  padding:0;
  margin:0;
  display:grid;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sb-footer__col ul li a{
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: color .15s ease, transform .15s ease;
}
.sb-footer__col ul li a:hover{
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Email */
.sb-footer__email a{
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Divider */
.sb-footer__divider{
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
}

/* Bottom */
.sb-footer__bottom{
  padding: 18px 0 26px;
  text-align:center;
}

.sb-footer__socials{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sb-footer__socials a{
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}

.sb-footer__socials a:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Copyright */
.sb-footer__copy{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .sb-footer__top{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px){
  .sb-footer__top{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 34px 0 28px;
  }
  .sb-footer__col h3{
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}


/* ========= BLOG SECTION (Theme Based) ========= */
.blog-section{
  padding: 26px 0;
}

.blog-section .section-header{
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-section .section-header h2{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  color: var(--text);
}

.blog-section .section-header p{
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  max-width: 70ch;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* If you want section strictly inside your site container */
.blog-section .blog-cards-container,
.blog-section .explore-more-container,
.blog-section .section-header{
  width: 100%;
}

/* Grid */
.blog-cards-container{
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Card */
.blog-card{
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(23,28,37,.55);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease, border-color .15s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover{
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  opacity: .98;
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}

/* Image */
.blog-card img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
}

/* Content */
.blog-card .card-content{
  padding: 14px 14px 16px;
}

.blog-card .card-content h3{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text);

  /* title clamp */
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card .card-content p{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.72);
  line-height: 1.65;

  /* excerpt clamp */
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Read button */
.read-article-btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #001016;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  border: 0;
  transition: transform .15s ease, opacity .15s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.read-article-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  opacity: .95;
}

/* Explore more */
.explore-more-container{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.explore-more-btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
}

.explore-more-btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .blog-cards-container{
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .blog-card img{height: 180px;}
}

@media (max-width: 560px){
  .blog-cards-container{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .blog-card img{height: 200px;}
}



/* ========= BASIC PAGES ========= */
.sb-page{padding: 26px 0}
.sb-page__head{margin-bottom: 14px}
.sb-page__head h1{margin:0 0 8px; font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: -0.3px}
.sb-prose{
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(23,28,37,.45);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.sb-prose h2{margin: 18px 0 10px; font-size: 20px}
.sb-prose p, .sb-prose li{
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.sb-prose ul{padding-left: 18px}
.sb-prose a{color: var(--accent); font-weight: 800}

/* Form card */
.sb-contact-card{
  margin-top: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px;
}
.sb-form{
  margin-top: 12px;
  display:grid;
  gap: 12px;
}
.sb-form label{
  display:grid;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 14px;
}
.sb-form input, .sb-form textarea{
  width:100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 12px 12px;
  outline: none;
}
.sb-form input::placeholder, .sb-form textarea::placeholder{
  color: rgba(233,237,244,.5);
}