Tutorials

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Shhh. Don't tell the companies in the music industry who make new hardware and software to feed the appetite amongst musicians and producers. Could it be that older, cheaper gear is just as effective?

Tutorial | Dec 09, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Audio analysis isn’t just for scientists, it can really help you to better understand your mixes. Here are some of the best tools out there…

Tutorial | Dec 08, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

MIDI over Bluetooth is a technology that is still in its infancy. The concept of connecting MIDI devices wirelessly is appealing of course (look Ma, no wires). But how do you set it up for Mac & iOS?

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Bass tones are a key component of techno music. In this short video, Multiplier gets down to the fine detail of how the different stages of a software synth can be set up to get a great bass sound.

Tutorial | Dec 05, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Ableton Live is a complex DAW. In his MasterClass Adam “Multiplier” Pollard shared 10 cross-genre EDM tips and tricks to help jump start your creativity. Here's one of the most impressive ones.

Tutorial | Dec 04, 2016 by Jay Asher

If your goal is to make your MIDI-based orchestration compositions stand out you may not want them to sound more realistic. Jay Asher shows how to make them sound great rather than authentic.

Tutorial | Dec 02, 2016 by Hollin Jones

When projects start to grow in Cubase, you need to know how to keep on top of them. These expert tips will stop things getting out of control!

Tutorial | Dec 01, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Everyone loves vocoding, but how great would it be if you could do it for free? Well you can, with this quick and easy guide to vocoding in your DAW!

Tutorial | Nov 30, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Ever wondered how to get that warm, intense finish for your House tracks? With this hands-on demo from ATFC you’ll find out exactly how it’s done!

Tutorial | Nov 29, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Drum tracks can often benefit from being processed, sometimes in extreme ways! This short video explains how the free plugin Hysteresis can be used to get great-sounding results.

Tutorial | Nov 28, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're stuck in a cycle of major and minor when composing this music theory tutorial to help you break out and explore four types of lesser used chords that can transform your songwriting skills.

Tutorial | Nov 25, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Ableton certified trainer and seasoned live performer, Timo Preece, walks us through key concepts for building and maintaining a successful live performance setup in this video tutorial.

Tutorial | Nov 23, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Even without a big budget for soundproofing, it’s still vital to set up your studio space as sympathetically as possible. Joe Albano shows you how it’s done!

Tutorial | Nov 22, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Getting a solid and accurate bottom end is a key part of any good mix. Here are some top producer’s tips for getting the best possible results! 

Tutorial | Nov 22, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Take simple MIDI input and quickly create anything from acid basslines to complex arpeggiated sequences with this easy-to-use module in Propellerhead Reason.