Tutorials

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.

Tutorial | Mar 24, 2016 by Joe Albano

In this tutorial Joe Albano explores 5 new features in Pro Tools 12, with an emphasis on the 3 new rendering features, Commit, Bounce Track, and Freeze (+ Trans. Clips & Batch Fades).

Tutorial | Mar 23, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

The Korg volca sample is capable of processing samples, rhythms and melodies in fun very interesting ways... and in some ways you might not have thought of. G.W. Childs demonstrate what it can do.

Tutorial | Mar 22, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Learn how to squeeze every last drop of performance from your audio or video production computer in this essential guide by Matt Vanacoro.

Tutorial | Mar 21, 2016 by Darren Burgos

It's time to stop your programmed MIDI parts sounding flat. Darren Burgos shows how to bring them kicking and screaming to life in Logic Pro X in this uplifting tutorial.