Synths & Sound Design

Tutorial | Apr 21, 2021 by Hollin Jones

How can you make cool rave-style patterns and computer FX in Cubase without using a MIDI keyboard? By using these tips!

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Following on from part 1, master musician Matt Vanacoro takes us deeper into Auto-Tune covering advanced views, analysis and graph modes and more.

Tutorial | Mar 28, 2021 by Joe Albano

Modular synthesis patching, whlie complex, can be satisfying on a creative level with the number of possibilities for those open to sound exploration as Joe Albano demonstrates.

Tutorial | Mar 24, 2021 by Noah Pred

The new Hybrid Reverb in Ableton Live 11 combines the best of convolution and algorithmic reverbs in one device. Noah Pred shares 6 fun tricks with it you probably don't know.

Tutorial | Mar 22, 2021 by Joe Albano

So, you want your samples and loops to bemore expressive and perhaps easier to play? Creating your own sample-based instruments could be the solution.

Tutorial | Mar 07, 2021 by Matt Vanacoro

Ever want to swap out the snare or hijack the hihats in your drum tracks? Here's four (well, five actually) drum replacement tools every producer should know about.

Tutorial | Feb 21, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Everyone is after a great bass sound for their tracks. Here, Hollin Jones shares 5 of his pro tips for making the bottom end nice and fat.

Tutorial | Feb 09, 2021 by Joe Albano

If you've not been using distortion to give your mixes a bit more bite, get the guitars growling or even adding warmth to the vocals then perhaps you've been missing a trick. Joe Albano shows how.

Tutorial | Feb 01, 2021 by Joe Albano

Not sure on the difference between a sampled instrument and a modeled one? Don't know what the benefits of modeling offer software instruments in your DAW? Joe Albano reveals all this and more.

Tutorial | Jan 12, 2021 by Hollin Jones

Arranging on a laptop can present unique challenges. Hollin Jones shares 5 of his top tips for making laptop life easier.

Tutorial | Dec 15, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Getting a great string sound doesn’t mean spending a fortune. Hollin Jones shows you some pro tips for processing and mixing strings in Cubase.

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2020 by Rishabh Rajan

Providing incredible sequencing features for keyboard players the KeyStep Pro does a great job on many levels. In this video we outline 10 of our favorite KeyStep Pro features.

Tutorial | Dec 09, 2020 by Joe Albano

Most DAW nowadays incorporate time-shifting features, but not all include pitch-shifting capabilities. Logic does, with several tools for manipulating pitch for both corrective and creative purposes.

Tutorial | Nov 06, 2020 by Joe Albano

Whether you're a music producer or sound designer learning subtractive synthesis can take you a long way using many hardware and software synthesizers.

Tutorial | Nov 03, 2020 by Noah Pred

Whether you’re looking to subtly enhance dull sounds, add convincing analog grit or extreme distortion, or even drastically mangle your sounds beyond comprehension, Live’s Saturator has you covered.