Tutorials

Tutorial | Jan 14, 2017 by Sara Simms

An opening DJ set is an art form and considered one of the most challenging DJ sets to play. Opening DJs need to set the mood, warm up an empty venue and gradually coax people onto the dance floor.

Tutorial | Jan 13, 2017 by Jason Turbin

Tutorial | Jan 13, 2017 by Rounik Sethi

Project setup is crucial in any DAW and in this video, Hollin Jones shows you how to nail things down quickly and easily in Cubasis for iPad.

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Bounce in place might not sound like a sexy feature for a DAW. But G.W Childs shows how much this feature can improve and influence your production workflow in Propellerhead Reason.

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Free doesn't have to mean basic, and this quick video shows you how to make a cool synth bass pattern in just a couple of minutes.

Tutorial | Jan 11, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Before you retreat, this tutorial requires NO soldering or coding skills! With an Arduino Uno, Ableton Live 9, Max for Live and select tools you can make your own analog controller for Ableton Live!

Tutorial | Jan 10, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

FL Studio is a deep and potentially complex DAW which is also easy to use. If you've been scratching the surface you may want to dive deeper to discover more it can do. Here's 10 handy tips to help.

Tutorial | Jan 09, 2017 by Joshua Casper

Befaco is synonymous with professional DIY musical hardware.  In this Eurorack Masterclass we get a good look at their newest gear and a good listen to a couple freestyle modular sessions!

Tutorial | Jan 08, 2017 by Joe Albano

There's no doubting the joy of using a real hardware synthesizer. The tactile controls are difficult to beat. But when it comes to sound these 7 virtual synths more than hold their own.

Tutorial | Jan 07, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Here's some song archetypes for live musicians and performance.

Tutorial | Jan 06, 2017 by Joe Albano

iZotope Neutron brings intelligent analysis and automatic mixing functions to the mixing process. Here we look at the Masking Meter in this new plugin which solves frequency masking issues.

Tutorial | Jan 05, 2017 by Darren Burgos

A sprawling Logic project with a billion tracks and regions and a mixer that takes 2 minutes to scroll through might look cool. There's easier ways to make compelling EDM grooves in a single region.

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Quickly and easily use your software synth to create a wobble lead patch from scratch in just a couple of minutes!

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Taking tracks between projects in Cubase is easier than you might think. Gary Hiebner shows how track import works and explores ways to speed up workflow with customised presets.

Tutorial | Jan 03, 2017 by Hollin Jones

ReWire is a powerful, invisible protocol for streaming audio and MIDI between compatible apps. Here are some ways it can make your life easier.