Tutorials

Tutorial | May 05, 2017 by Hollin Jones

The best way to understand different skratch techniques is to see them broken down into their constituent parts - and that's exactly what Sara Simms has done!

Tutorial | May 04, 2017 by Hollin Jones

RX6 isn't just for post processing, it has many more musical uses, such as fixing the dreaded squeaky kick drum pedal that can blight recordings. Here's how.

Tutorial | May 03, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

FL Studio comes bundled with a great video player. If you're wanting to sync your music and audio to video, then you going to want to know how to import videos into FL Studio.

Tutorial | May 02, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Mixing is equal parts art and science, but years of experience can teach you a lot. Luckily we've saved you time with these great tips!

Tutorial | May 02, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Take your Elektron Octatrack skills to the next level with a greater understanding of Track Machine types, and how to set them up for your specific needs.

Tutorial | May 01, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Some people spend a fortune on music gear and while that's a nice option to have, not everyone can flash quite so much cash. Here are some tips for building a system without breaking the bank.

Tutorial | May 01, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Sometimes paid less attention than other parts of a synth, the noise section is actually a powerful tool when designing sounds. Multiplier explains why.

Tutorial | Apr 30, 2017 by Joe Albano

Software lets us create vocal harmonies even after the singer has left the studio, but there's an art to making the results sound believable, as Joe Albano explains.

Tutorial | Apr 28, 2017 by Sara Simms

The gear that iconic bands use is just as big a part of their identity as the music they make or the place they come from. So what were Nirvana using when they made Nevermind?

Tutorial | Apr 27, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

The harp may not be the first instrument you think of when arranging but here are some ways you can use it to your advantage that you may not have known about.

Tutorial | Apr 27, 2017 by Hollin Jones

iZotope's RX6 suite has some powerful tools for restoring and repairing audio of all kinds. Joe Albano shows you a practical example of rescuing a noisy vocal take.

Tutorial | Apr 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Beams are a standard way of simplifying certain elements of a musical score. Gregg Fine explains why you should be using them.

Tutorial | Apr 24, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Get to the heart of the deepest bass and kick tones by learning about the way volca kick generates and shapes its sounds.

Tutorial | Apr 23, 2017 by Paul Bissell

Understanding the different ways that gain is represented on different devices can be confusing. Luckily Paul Bissell is here to explain everything loud and clear!

Tutorial | Apr 22, 2017 by Scott Riesterer

You might be a champion synth tweaker, but do you know what the different types of oscillators on your instrument actually do? Our guide will explain all...