Tutorials

Tutorial | Mar 20, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Creating effective sound design for film or TV doesn't require you to have the most expensive instrument libraries. In fact, Propellerheads Reason has more than enough for your atmospheric needs.

Editorial | Mar 19, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Apple's new Force Touch trackpad features force sensors so you can click anywhere and receive haptic feedback wherever your finger is on the surface. So how could this be useful for music making?

Tutorial | Mar 18, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Making big, flowing arp synth lines need not make you sweat. Image Line's Sawer does the job, nice & easy... and best of all the demo of Sawer is included with the FL Studio installer. So get arping!

Tutorial | Mar 17, 2015 by Tadhg Leonard

Got Push? Got Ableton Live? Got a glitch-hop beat in your head that needs to come out? Don't want to touch that mouse or trackpad? Perfect! Read this!! If only Push could control web browsers too...

Tutorial | Mar 16, 2015 by Darren Burgos

Probably the best way to get the most out of using Logic Pro is with a control surface. And, if you have an iPad, Apple's free Logic Remote app is an extremely versatile surface and controller in one.

Tutorial | Mar 15, 2015 by Joe Albano

This mini-series sees Joe Albano demystifing the science of studio acoustics. In Part 2 we look at low-frequency standing waves which can get in the way of getting a well balanced mix.

Tutorial | Mar 14, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

Learn from the pros: Olav Basoski, veteran legend of the dance music scene, shows how he produced the iconic bass line in his hit remix, "Duende". Check out the video.

Tutorial | Mar 13, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Everyone loves their Korg Volca Beats (who wouldn't love this analog drum machine?) G. W. Childs shows how to sync it with Ableton Live and pan the drum sounds for a fuller, more professional mix.

Tutorial | Mar 12, 2015 by Sara Simms

With an insight into the gear used to create his signature guitar sounds, Sara Simms delves deeper to demonstrate how you can re-create tones inspired by the one and only Jimi Hendrix.

Tutorial | Mar 11, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Looking to make a great sounding lead guitar from a synth? Bring on Reason, and more to the point, bring on Parsec. G. W. Childs shows how to twist this synth's sounds into convincing lead guitar.

Tutorial | Mar 10, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Cubase has always been one of the most powerful DAWs when it comes to MIDI programming, but did you know you don't even need a keyboard to create beats and melodies? Read on to find out how it works'¦

Tutorial | Mar 09, 2015 by Jay Asher

If you've ever felt shy about opening up Logic Pro's Event List, it's time to take some courage. In fact, it's not a scary place and can be incredibly useful as Jay Asher explains here.

Tutorial | Mar 08, 2015 by Joe Albano

In this new mini-series, Joe Albano demystifies the science of studio acoustics. Part 1 deals with common room issues and applies to all of us who have home or pro recording and mixing studio spaces.

Tutorial | Mar 06, 2015 by Gary Hiebner

Find out what multitimbral instruments are, why you should consider using them and how to set them up in PreSonus Studio One in this revealing tutorial by Gary Hiebner.

Tutorial | Mar 05, 2015 by Rich Tozzoli

Enter the world of creative guitar effects, from distortion and overdrive to outright fuzz. Rich Tozzoli explores how to use these tools to give your guitar tracks a real kick in the right direction.