Synths & Sound Design

Tutorial | Jan 04, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Quickly and easily use your software synth to create a wobble lead patch from scratch in just a couple of minutes!

Tutorial | Dec 31, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're going for great-sounding realistic horns in your productions, Matt Vanacoro is here to share tips on how to turn humdrum horns into something more inspiring.

Tutorial | Dec 30, 2016 by Joshua Casper

Ableton Live's racks can be as simple and complex as you wish them to be. Don't be put off by perceived complexity though. There's lots of cool things you can do and Joshua Casper shows some here.

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

The analog monophonic synth from Vermona, Mono Lancet 15, has been carefully sampled in creating this special Ableton Live Drum Pack and project. And best of all it's FREE for you from AskAudio.

Tutorial | Dec 15, 2016 by Noah Pred

If you've got drum hardware machines, synths and sequencers in your studio, Ableton Live can be a great hub. But it can be complicated to get all MIDI and audio in sync, right? Noah Pred shows how.

Tutorial | Dec 14, 2016 by Hollin Jones

A gritty vocal sound is crucial to achieving the perfect Bass House feel. Find out how it’s done with this short video from Multiplier.

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2016 by Sara Simms

You say scratching, I say sktratching... In this article turntablists Sara Simms and deejay stutter share some exclusive scratching tips and tricks for DJs.

Tutorial | Dec 13, 2016 by Hollin Jones

You’re only as good as your source material, and in this video Todd Barton shows how this powerful synth module gives you complete control over the sound you generate.

Tutorial | Dec 12, 2016 by Darren Burgos

Want to create unique, effective EDM risers in Logic Pro X without the hassle of starting from scratch every time? Darren Burgos shows how you need not reinvent the wheel for every project.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Shhh. Don't tell the companies in the music industry who make new hardware and software to feed the appetite amongst musicians and producers. Could it be that older, cheaper gear is just as effective?

Tutorial | Dec 09, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Audio analysis isn’t just for scientists, it can really help you to better understand your mixes. Here are some of the best tools out there…

Tutorial | Dec 07, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Bass tones are a key component of techno music. In this short video, Multiplier gets down to the fine detail of how the different stages of a software synth can be set up to get a great bass sound.

Tutorial | Dec 05, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Ableton Live is a complex DAW. In his MasterClass Adam “Multiplier” Pollard shared 10 cross-genre EDM tips and tricks to help jump start your creativity. Here's one of the most impressive ones.

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!