Tutorials

Tutorial | Nov 16, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Learning more about the business side of music can help you earn money and raise your profile. Here's some tips for how to become a promoter and have fun doing it!

Tutorial | Nov 15, 2017 by Joe Albano

Effects most commonly associated with the 60s and 70s, flanging and phasing are still very much in use in modern production. Joe Albano explains exactly how they work .

Tutorial | Nov 14, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

So you've captured a great performance off the cuff, but didn't record to a click. All is not lost however, as Ableton's Warp feature can be used to correct timing mistakes even over a long time.

Tutorial | Nov 14, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

You can always benefit from refreshing your core DAW skills and these three short videos will help you with some of Reason's fundamental tools and workflows.

Editorial | Nov 13, 2017 by Jade Wii

Software is great but there are many reasons why some people still prefer - and will pay a hefty premium for - real hardware drum machines, particularly vintage ones. Here's why.

Tutorial | Nov 13, 2017 by Joe Albano

Don't let Logic's large sample libraries eat up all your hard drive space. Joe Albano shows you how to store them more effectively while still retaining easy access to all your sounds.

Tutorial | Nov 12, 2017 by Scott Riesterer

So you may have a basic idea of what a VCA is and what it does, but wouldn't it be great to be able to really get the most out of them? Here's Scott Riesterer with some lesser know uses for them.

Tutorial | Nov 12, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Adobe's clever Dynamic Link feature means no tedious exporting and importing. Just harness the power of both apps to get much more detailed control over your sound than Premiere normally allows.

Tutorial | Nov 11, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

In the decade since its invention, iOS has gone from simple to supercharged. For musicians, that has meant a change from a novelty to a serious production platform. Matt Vanacoro recaps...

Tutorial | Nov 11, 2017 by Hollin Jones

How can you get the perfect take if your performer doesn't always get it right? The answer is comping, and Joe Albano explains what it's all about in this bite sized video.

Tutorial | Nov 10, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced DJ, using hardware or software, there's always something new to learn. Sharpen up your skills with these two videos on Live and scratch techniques.

Tutorial | Nov 09, 2017 by Joe Albano

Cue mixing is sometimes a bit of an afterthought in the recording process but it's actually vitally important to getting the best out of your performers. Joe Albano explains why.

Tutorial | Nov 07, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Here are 10 things you might not have known about the workflow and features in Ozone 8's brand new EQ module - and these are just the tip of the iceberg.

Tutorial | Nov 07, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The kinds of tempo-synced live video effects you see in pro music videos are easier to create than you think. Here's Thavius Beck with a short video to explain how it is done.

Tutorial | Nov 06, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Getting the kinds of effects used by top flight Hollywood composers like Hans Zimmer doesn't always have to be as hard as you might think. Here's how to replicate the Shepard Tone Effect.