Tutorials

Tutorial | Apr 08, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Just how addictive is remixing live loops and effects in GarageBand for iPad and iPhone? Simple answer. VERY! Matt Vanacoro shows you how powerful Apple's remixing platform has become.

Tutorial | Apr 07, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Starting every musical phrase on the "one" can get boring quickly. But don't fret! Matt Vanacoro is here to help you elevate your melodies to the next level with rhythmic displacement.

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

This video from the complete course on the Moog Mother 32 is perfect for those new to the this semi-modular, analog synth or even the world of  Eurorack. Watch this free video tutorial below.

Tutorial | Apr 05, 2016 by Hollin Jones

The Channel Strip is a powerful part of Cubase’s MixConsole that brings the power and workflow of real mixing desks to your computer. 

Tutorial | Apr 04, 2016 by Joe Albano

Beat mapping in Logic recently got a quiet (hush, hush) update in the recent Logic Pro X 10.2.1 update. The beat mapping algorithm appears to be better than ever. Joe Albano explores all the options.

Tutorial | Apr 03, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

If you think it’s impossible to do a good mastering job at home due to a less than ideal room, think again. Joe Albano explains what to avoid and how to make it work in this video tutorial.

Tutorial | Apr 01, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

If the the song you are mixing is going round and round your head and ruining your mix session there's help to be found. G.W. Childs shares his advice to stop the repetition. stop the repetition.

Editorial | Mar 31, 2016 by Martin Sitter

Op Ed: Martin Sitter, Founder of NonLinear Educating Inc.—and the CEO of Ask.Audio—expresses strong opinions about what it means to be a DJ, and why you are probably not one ...

Tutorial | Mar 30, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Though the title might not seem sexy, when you start to unlock the power of Apple’s Music Memos iOS app you’ll be impressed, especially with the built-in beat detection and drum editing available.

Tutorial | Mar 30, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Despite having so many creative possibilities a lot of producers think of the vocoder as the 'robot voice' effect. G.W. Childs shows how Ableton Live's vocoder can phase up/bliss out your tracks.

Tutorial | Mar 29, 2016 by Joe Albano

At all stages of audio production it's important to ensure audio signals are at their optimum levels. Joe Albano explains 5 common gain staging mistakes many producers make and how to avoid them.

Tutorial | Mar 28, 2016 by Sara Simms

There are certain tips and skills DJs pick up through trial and error to help them get the dance floor heaving to their mixes. Save yourself the time and pain with these seven tips from Sara Simms.

Tutorial | Mar 27, 2016 by Joe Albano

It's common these days for the same person to mix and master the same track. There are plenty of potential problems for engineers to take this approach though. Joe Albano explains one pitfall here.

Tutorial | Mar 26, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

iOS musicians stand up. So you want to get audio from one iOS app to another? Audiobus is the app you should have already installed. Here's a quick getting started guide for setting up Audiobus.

Tutorial | Mar 25, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

If you want some free refills for Reason of carefully crafted processed drum machine samples courtesy of a Korg volca beats, then today is your lucky day! Simply login or sign-up for a free account.