Tutorials

Tutorial | Mar 31, 2017 by Sara Simms

Traktor's effects can be tailored to suit many kinds of music performance. Here, Sara Simms shares her secrets for great-sounding techno FX with audio examples.

Tutorial | Mar 30, 2017 by Hollin Jones

You’ve spent lots of time writing, recording, arranging and mixing your track. When the time comes to export it from Cubase, here are some pro tips to help you do it correctly.

Tutorial | Mar 29, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Wireless is definitely the wave of the future. It's quick, easy and usually painless! G.W Childs shows you some creative ways to use these devices that you might not have though of.

Tutorial | Mar 28, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Don't be daunted by this powerful synthesizer. Thavius Beck is here to show you how to work with kits quickly and easily - plus a whole lot more!

Tutorial | Mar 26, 2017 by Shane Berry

You can take opportunities every single day to train your ears to help your production skills. Shane Berry explains how everyday life can be the perfect training ground.

Tutorial | Mar 25, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Android hasn’t always been the go-to platform for music makers, but things are changing. Here’s a guide to some of the best audio tools available for Android users.

Tutorial | Mar 24, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Sytrus is great for all kinds of synth sounds but it's especially good for bass. Gary Hiebner walks you through creating a heavy bass patch.

Tutorial | Mar 23, 2017 by Hollin Jones

A good pair of cans is essential for almost every music setup. But how can you choose the ones that are right for you?

Tutorial | Mar 22, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Reason’s Player devices take simple MIDI input and turn it into chords, scales and arpeggios. Here’s how to get great results from the arpeggiator with minimal effort!

Tutorial | Mar 22, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Korg's volca FM is a cool hardware synth that packs the synth engine of a real DX7 into a much smaller box. G.W Childs shows you what this means for your music making.

Tutorial | Mar 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Going from the studio to the stage with Ableton Live can be a great experience, provided you get all your gear set up correctly. DJ Kiva is here to show you how it's done.

Tutorial | Mar 20, 2017 by Jay Asher

Stock plugin chains on instruments might provide immediate "wow factor", but they're rarely suitable for building a whole mix. Here's why.

Tutorial | Mar 19, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Matt Vanacoro shares his many years of musical experience to offer an insight into how going beyond 7th chords can add a new layer to your playing.

Tutorial | Mar 17, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Large projects can mean lots of zooming and scrolling, but there's a feature in Cubase 9 you may not have known about that can save you a bunch of time and effort...

Tutorial | Mar 17, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Moving from Apple's free GarageBand to the much more advanced Logic Pro can be easy if you know the tricks of the trade. Booker Edwards Jr. explains how it works.