Tutorials

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.

Tutorial | Nov 21, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

When applying automation or MIDI draw in Logic Pro X you might want to control multiple parameters and therefore see them all simultaneously. Logic X gives you three ways to do this. Here they are.

Tutorial | Nov 20, 2016 by Peter Schwartz

In this final article in our mini series on the essentials of subtractive / analog synthesis, Peter Schwartz explores the principles of modulation.

Tutorial | Nov 18, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Melodyne from Celemony Software is one of the most popular audio pitch correction tools. And Melodyne can manipulate pitch in order to create interesting effects, like the chorus we show you below.

Tutorial | Nov 18, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Free synths are always cool but what’s even better is a guide to how best to use them! Join G.W Childs as he gives you a tour of Synth1.

Tutorial | Nov 17, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Take a trip into Trap with Atlanta producer Booker Edwards as he breaks down how to create melodies and sequences that embody the very essence of this hip hop style.