Synths & Sound Design

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 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 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 15, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Vocal pitch editing has come to Reason and it’s both simple to use and powerful in helping you to fix any vocal recordings!

Tutorial | Nov 14, 2016 by Peter Schwartz

In part 3 out our essentials of subtractive / analog synthesis, Peter Schwartz takes us on a journey in sound programming using the envelope generator.

Tutorial | Nov 08, 2016 by Darren Burgos

The Speed and Tempophone modes are two of the more esoteric Flex modes in Logic Pro X that won't be used much for traditional vocal and beat correction. But, for EDM beats they are incredibly useful.

Tutorial | Nov 07, 2016 by Peter Schwartz

Learn the essentials of subtractive / analog synthesis in this excellent four-part series with Peter Schwartz. Part two delves into the sound creation components of the analog synthesizer.

Tutorial | Nov 04, 2016 by Hollin Jones

One of the defining characteristics of many types of EDM is vocals that have been pitch shiften up or down. See how it’s done with this easy-to-follow video from Multiplier!

Tutorial | Oct 31, 2016 by Peter Schwartz

Learn the essentials of subtractive / analog synthesis in this excellent four-part series with Peter Schwartz. Part one explores the four properties of sound.

Tutorial | Oct 30, 2016 by Sara Simms

Changing and modifying drum loops and samples can help your music stand apart from others that might be using the same sound packs. Here's 5 ways to make yours sound unique.

Tutorial | Oct 29, 2016 by Hollin Jones

A fat sound is highly prized, but not all synths can really do the business. Synth expert Marc Doty reveals the secrets behind the Minimoog’s unique and much-loved sound.

Tutorial | Oct 28, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Logic expert Joe Albano shares his expertise on the science of modulation and shows you how Logic’s effects can be used to add movement and interest to any sound. 

Tutorial | Oct 27, 2016 by Joe Albano

If you're looking to understand reverb, the various types and their ideal uses in your mixes, then you're in the right place. Joe Albano is here to explain all this and more.