Posts with tag edm

Tutorial | May 16, 2016 by Darren Burgos

Imagine if you could switch between different samples in real-time in Logic Pro X's EXS24 sampler... you guessed it... you can! Darren Burgos shows how to create eclectic EDM leads using this trick.

Interview | May 05, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

What do Nine Inch Nails, Saw Movie & Wayward Pines soundtracks have in common? Charlie Clouser of course. This prolific musician, composer and synthesist reveals his creative & studio workflows.

News | Mar 17, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Liine (the creators of the super popular Lemur app) are back with Skram, a highly-accessible, intuitive, and addictive app for making electronic music on iPad. Music making experience not required.

News | Mar 16, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

With a focus on layering and EQ, Tom Swoon, popular producer explains and demonstrates how he creates his trademark clean and fresh EDM sounds.

Tutorial | Mar 12, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Taking tips from the Jazz greats like Monk, Coltrane and Corea can help you sound more like electronic producers like Thavius Beck, BT, and Richard Devine. Check out these 4 music theory tips.

Tutorial | Mar 11, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Reason comes with some great kits but creating your own is the way to get a truly unique sound for your productions. We show you how in 10 simple steps'¦

Tutorial | Feb 28, 2016 by Sara Simms

When it comes to creating melodic parts for electronic dance music productions don't be left scratching your head, or feeling uninspired. Here's 5 essential tips to help you create better melodies.

Tutorial | Feb 17, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Whatever music you make, theory is crucial. Also for all electronic styles. Some of the biggest electronic producers are theory masters. Matt Vanacoro shares 5 ways music theory can help your tracks.

Editorial | Jan 23, 2016 by Sara Simms

The rave and dance scene has exploded into mainstream culture over the past few years. Sara Simms explores the possibilities for the future of the scene now that it is back in fashion.

News | Jan 21, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Here's something really interesting from Zoom: a wireless circular controller with pressure sensitive pads. It's a sequencer, a looper and a synthesizer!! The Zoom ARQ is a performance tool as well.

Tutorial | Dec 04, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

In this video tutorial dance music mixing and mastering engineer, Daniel Wyatt, shows how to compress a standard EDM kick, the settings to start with, and reasons behind them.

Tutorial | Dec 03, 2015 by Sara Simms

So you want to produce Dutch-style House music? Here's some tips from DJ and producer Sara Simms to get your big room sounds jumping.

Tutorial | Nov 08, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

In this short video tutorial, dance music legend Olav Basoski deconstructs the arrangement of a typical house music track in Ableton Live. The knowledge here can be applied to any DAW.

Tutorial | Jun 29, 2015 by Darren Burgos

Darren Burgos reveals how to easily program electronic-style chord progressions in Logic Pro X which you can then trigger with single keys. Great for producers and performers.

Tutorial | Jun 17, 2015 by Sara Simms

Want to make big, fat layered lead synth sounds? Sara Simms takes you through the process using Sylenth in the DAW of your choice. Perfect for beginners and more intermediate producers and musicians.