Tutorials

Tutorial | Apr 15, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

If you love the sound of this track, G.W Childs is here to show you how to recreate it in your own studio using Ableton Live and some creative vocoding.

Tutorial | Apr 14, 2017 by Joe Albano

You have probably seen the software versions, but how much do you know about the legendary hardware synths that inspired generations of music makers?

Tutorial | Apr 13, 2017 by Joe Albano

Blending real and virtual instruments, when done correctly, can help to ensure that your productions sound more live than they really are. Joe Albano explains why.

Tutorial | Apr 13, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Oscillators are at the heart of many kinds of synthesized sound. In this video you'll see how they can be tweaked to make better pads, or indeed many other types of patch.

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Harmor is an extremely powerful instrument that can create new sounds from audio that you import, but even do the same with images. How, you ask? Read on to find out...

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Compression is a core element of mixing, and in this short video, certified trainer Nah Pred shows you what compression does and how best to use it in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Apr 11, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

What better way to liven up your performances than with some patterns and movement? Here's how the volca FM's arpeggiator works, plus a few insider tricks...

Tutorial | Apr 11, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Some synths have a bigger learning curve than others, but with an expert to guide you through, life can be much easier! Rishabh Rajan is here to help.

Tutorial | Apr 10, 2017 by Darren Burgos

Modulation can be the key to making synths and even whole mixes sound more dynamic and interesting. Here's how to achieve it quickly and easily in Logic.

Tutorial | Apr 09, 2017 by Joe Albano

Interference in your mic recordings can come from a bewildering array of different places. Joe Albano explains the most common culprits, and how to avoid them.

Tutorial | Apr 08, 2017 by Jade Wii

Computers can seem like the default tool for making electronic music, but it doesn't have to be that way. What are the advantages of working entirely without a DAW? Find out with this article & video.

Tutorial | Apr 07, 2017 by Joe Albano

So you've fixed some of your solo producer bad behaviors... but there are more ways you could improve! In this new instalment, Joe Albano explains how.

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2017 by Hollin Jones

MIDI... you know all about it, right? Everyone does. Well here are a few things that you may not have known about this ubiquitous technology...

Tutorial | Apr 05, 2017 by Joe Albano

Ever wondered what exactly Logic's audio preferences do? Wonder no more, as Joe Albano demystifies them!

Tutorial | Apr 04, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Imagine if you could move sections of audio between clips without messing about with exports and imports? Well now in Bitwig Studio 2, you can!