Tutorials

Tutorial | Mar 15, 2014 by Sara Simms

Despite its name, bed tracks have nothing to do with sleep. They do, however, have everything to do with music production. Sara Simms explains how to start creating your own bed tracks using loops.

Tutorial | Mar 14, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

In three simple steps you can sound like Beyonce... well, not like her, but a distinctive sawtooth synth sound from her recent song, 'Blue'. G. W. Childs shows you how using Logic Pro's ES2.

Tutorial | Mar 12, 2014 by Matthew Loel T. Hepworth

In part 1/2 in this guide to microphones, Matt Loel T Hepworth examines the ins and outs of dynamic microphones and what recording tasks they are best suited for.

Tutorial | Mar 11, 2014 by Hollin Jones

You've come up a beats & hooks, but arranging your track can make the difference between some catchy ideas and a fully formed production. Here's how Cubase can take your music to the next level.

Tutorial | Mar 10, 2014 by Darren Burgos

Once you finish recording and arranging your track in Logic Pro X, you may be thinking about mixing and/or remixing it. Here's how to get everything in order before sending to a mixing engineer.

Tip | Mar 07, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Make the most of FXpansion's versatile drum synth, Tremor in these essential tutorial-article. Hollin Jones shows you how to become a beat bad-boy (or girl) with these 7 top tips.

Tip | Mar 06, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Whether you work in music, television, or film, we all need '˜wooshes' & '˜swooshes'. Frustratingly, they can be difficult to obtain. Did you know you can use iZotope's Stutter Edit to make these?

Tip | Mar 05, 2014 by Hollin Jones

Becoming a pro producer in FL Studio need not be hard. Hollin Jones shares 8 expert programming tips for FL Studio that'll take a few minutes to read but give you tons of new ideas.

Tutorial | Mar 04, 2014 by G.W. Childs IV

Want to learn some neat tricks to help you make the most out of Reason's automation abilities? You've come to the right place. G. W. Childs shares automation tips and tricks great for producing EDM.

Tutorial | Mar 03, 2014 by Joe Albano

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Sherlock when it comes to re-connecting missing samples in Logic Pro X's EXS24? Well, take a break from the sleuthing and let Joe Albano show you an easier way!

Tip | Mar 02, 2014 by Hollin Jones

The more we mix digitally, the more we seem to wish for the warm, analogue sound of tape. Hollin Jones shows how the Vintage Open Deck plug-in can bring the two worlds together.

Tutorial | Feb 28, 2014 by Bill Burgess

When iZotope & BT get together you can expect something innovative & revolutionary! And BreakTweaker is no exception, it will literally transform your beats. Here's 5 essential tips to blow your mind.

Tutorial | Feb 27, 2014 by Timo Preece

Cables? Laptop? Check. So, you may have the gear, but have you planned the actual performance itself? Ableton Certified Trainer, Timo Preece, shares his brainstorming techniques to help your next gig.

Tutorial | Feb 26, 2014 by Gary Hiebner

If you want to make your grooves stand out from the crowd in Ableton Live 9, then the Instant Haus Max for Live device is a great tool to try out. Gary Hiebner shows how to work it into your tracks.

Tutorial | Feb 25, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Make the most out of your mixes in PreSonus Studio One with these 10 top tips from musician, trainer and producer, Matt Vanacoro.