Tutorials

Tutorial | Feb 26, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Ableton Live's Drum racks are simple to set up and an easy way to quickly assemble drum sounds. Gary Hiebner shows how to go one step further and build drum racks with layered samples.

Tutorial | Feb 25, 2013 by Mo Volans

Have you tried adding an edge to your tracks with distortion? It's easy to go over the top... Mo Volans shows how to get an aggressive sound while keeping your mix balanced using Logic Pro.

Tutorial | Feb 22, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

The power of Reaper shouldn't be underestimated! Despite being priced lower than most DAWs and with a smaller fan base, it has a host of powerful features such as ripple editing - worth checking out!

Tutorial | Feb 20, 2013 by Darren Burgos

So, you want to remix a track? Darren Burgos invites you into his studio of tricks in this article as he reinvigorates vocal stems using Logic Pro. He's also kindly included the Logic project, too!

Tutorial | Feb 18, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Warning! This tutorial is not for the faint of heart. Still reading? Prepare to release your inner evil using Ableton Live's effects to transform your voice into something from an evil place.

Tip | Feb 16, 2013 by Mo Volans

Is your bass a bit muddy? Spreading over the left and right channels in an unwanted way? Mo Volans comes to your rescue in this tip on how to reduce the stereo width of that untamed bass in your mixes

Tutorial | Feb 15, 2013 by Toby Pitman

Jump straight in to this tutorial by Toby Pitman on using Eventide's H3000 to create lush filtered delay effects on guitars and other sounds.

Tutorial | Feb 12, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Is lo-fi the new hi-fi? Whatever your opinion there's something about downgraded, bit-reduced sounds that can really help your tracks stand out. Gary Hiebner explores bit crushing in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Feb 11, 2013 by Gary Hiebner

Reduce the bits and squeeze the hi-fidelity out of your synth sounds in Apple's Logic Pro. Gary Hiebner, reductionist and expert, shows you how.

Tutorial | Feb 10, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Part 2 of this feature guide on how to build your own MIDI Controller using Livid Builder. G. W. Childs explores how aesthetics are as vital as functionality.

Tutorial | Feb 09, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Despite the number of MIDI devices available, you may still wish to mod what's available, or create a MIDI controller all by yourself. G. W. Childs finds it to be easier than you might think!

Tip | Feb 08, 2013 by Hollin Jones

There's a myriad of ways to set up Traktor to do just about anything you want. These eight tips will help you tame Traktor and stay in control, so you can concentrate on DJing like a pro.

Tutorial | Feb 07, 2013 by Jay Asher

Hello. Speak English? No... Speak Spanish? oh... Speak Logic Pro? Excellent! Jay Asher takes you on a crash course to help you fully grasp the language of Apple's flagship DAW.

Tutorial | Feb 05, 2013 by Tadhg Leonard

Keith McMillen's QuNEO has really taken off since its launch. I saw it being performed with across NAMM 2013. In this tutorial Tadhg Leonard shows how to use it for Momentary Effects in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Feb 04, 2013 by Toby Pitman

If you want to get the most out of your Native Instruments Session Horns Library... then this article deserves your attention! Toby Pitman shares his real-world experience on performance mode and more