Tutorials

Tutorial | Jan 15, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Ableton Push was one of our top 10 MIDI Controllers of 2013, and with good reason! And, it's more than another step-sequencing rhythm controller. Matt Vanacoro explores the melodic side of Push here.

Tutorial | Jan 14, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Understanding how best to use lanes in Reason’s sequencer can open up a whole new world of creative possibilities, as Hollin Jones reveals…

Tutorial | Jan 13, 2014 by Sara Simms

Moving on from the basic use of chord progressions, Sara Simms is here to help inspire you on ways to build chord progressions in Pop Music.

Editorial | Jan 12, 2014 by Lynda Arnold

Continuing her exploration of using sound for healing, Lynda Arnold delves into the rhythmic side of music: drumming. Combining science and experience this article is a fascinating read.

Editorial | Jan 11, 2014 by Peter Schwartz

Have you ever struggled to set up effects like vocoding or side-chain compression or wanted to set up a headphone mix for a singer in Logic Pro X? Peter Schwartz explains how in his new video course.

Tutorial | Jan 10, 2014 by Toby Pitman

In this tutorial, Toby Pitman shows how to create a cool and rather enormous guitar tone that can be achieved in Logic Pro X thanks to a few new additions to the Pedalboard plugin.

Tutorial | Jan 09, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Uncovering Harmor in FL Studio means needing to get to grips with a very powerful and capable additive/subtractive synth. G. W. Childs walks you through the essentials in this tutorial.

Tutorial | Jan 08, 2014 by Noah Pred

So you want to be a DJ? Here's 5 excellent tips from producer, DJ and Ableton Live trainer, Noah Pred.

Tutorial | Jan 08, 2014 by Toby Pitman

The Korg iMS-20 (think Korg MS-20 and MS-20 mini) was one of the first serious synth iPad apps for musicians and is still going strong. Find out how to unleash the power behind its Patch Panel.

Tutorial | Jan 07, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

Ever wondered what a reverb or a phaser would look like on a photo you took on your iPhone? How about editing audio loops in a text editor? Enter the world of databending where everything is possible.

Tutorial | Jan 06, 2014 by Hollin Jones

So, you've recorded and arranged your Hip Hop track. Now it's time to mix and master it. Here's Hollin Jones with 7 tips to help make your track stand out from the crowd.

Tip | Jan 05, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

Rich Tozzoli returns with some practical tips on recording electric guitars using a room mic. Applying the principles behind these tips will help you capture the guitar sound you're looking for.

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2014 by Sara Simms

If you're starting out writing songs or writing your own tracks it's a great idea to become familiar with chord structures. Sara Simms is here to help in this easy to understand primer.

Tutorial | Jan 03, 2014 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

Quantizing MIDI doesn't need to make for a rigid, lifeless performance. Using the advanced MIDI tools in Cubase you can improve the timing and keep the groove swinging. Matt Loel T Hepworth shows how.

Tip | Jan 02, 2014 by Rich Tozzoli

If you're fortunate to have yourself a gorgeous UAD Apollo all-in-one recording audio interface (or are thinking/dreaming of one) this article is for you!