Tutorials

Tutorial | Apr 03, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Every music and production studio needs cables. Matt Vanacoro gets plugged in to discover what makes a good cable.

Tutorial | Mar 31, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Remixing is easier than ever from a technical perspective, but artistic challenges remain ever-present. Hollin Jones gives you some pro tips…

Tutorial | Mar 28, 2021 by Joe Albano

Modular synthesis patching, whlie complex, can be satisfying on a creative level with the number of possibilities for those open to sound exploration as Joe Albano demonstrates.

Tutorial | Mar 24, 2021 by Noah Pred

The new Hybrid Reverb in Ableton Live 11 combines the best of convolution and algorithmic reverbs in one device. Noah Pred shares 6 fun tricks with it you probably don't know.

Tutorial | Mar 22, 2021 by Joe Albano

So, you want your samples and loops to bemore expressive and perhaps easier to play? Creating your own sample-based instruments could be the solution.

Tutorial | Mar 07, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Ever want to swap out the snare or hijack the hihats in your drum tracks? Here's four (well, five actually) drum replacement tools every producer should know about.

Tutorial | Mar 05, 2021 by Joe Albano

Comping—making a comp (composite) track from multiple takes—is an editing procedure that’s widely used in music production. Here’s a brief look at what’s involved.

Tutorial | Mar 04, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Lead sheets aren’t just for jazz players these days! Whatever type of music you might play or produce, the lead sheet is an extremely common way to notate a piece in a small amount of space.

Tutorial | Mar 03, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Cubase 11 expands its Sample Editor’s capabilities to include cool new live performance tools. Hollin Jones shows you how it works…

Tutorial | Mar 01, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

As iPhones and iPads become more powerful and the apps more capable here's the essential gear needed to turn your iOS device in the heart of a powerful music production studio.

Tutorial | Feb 24, 2021 by Joe Albano

Pro trainer and musician, Joe Albano, dives deep into the most common techniques used by top producers when mixing vocal tracks with fx and processing.

Tutorial | Feb 23, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Beyond synthesizers, audio interfaces, monitors, musical instruments and the like, the home music studio can benefit from a varied range of non-musical equipment. Here's five essentials to consider.

Tutorial | Feb 21, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Everyone is after a great bass sound for their tracks. Here, Hollin Jones shares 5 of his pro tips for making the bottom end nice and fat.

Tutorial | Feb 16, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Mastering can be expensive, but here are five ways you can improve your masters completely free.

Tutorial | Feb 15, 2021 by Joe Albano

Learn the ways to get the most of compressing recordded drums and beats in this in-depth tutorial by master trainer and producer, Joe Albano.