Synths & Sound Design

Tutorial | Aug 02, 2016 by Darren Burgos

When it comes to remixing, Darren Burgos has a life time of experiences with a wide array of artists and musicians. Here's 9 top tips he's sharing to help you make your remixes stand tall.

Tutorial | Aug 01, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In this video tutorial by Matt Vanacoro, we learn how to combine programs to create impressive layered sounds on Korg's flagship synthesizer, The Kronos.

Tutorial | Jul 28, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

We all know that Circuit is a powerful Groovebox, but did you know you can use it as a MIDI controller too? Thavius Beck shows how the velocity sensitive pads make it an ideal choice.

Tutorial | Jul 25, 2016 by Rich Tozzoli

The advice from most is to not have any effects on your master channel when mixing. However, Rich Tozzoli breaks away from convention to explore how a mastering chain can help your mixes.

Tutorial | Jul 24, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

With so many quality plug-ins available in the UAD ecosystem, don't get stuck choosing the right reverb. Matt Vanacoro suggest his top 7 reverb processors for specific production tasks.

Tutorial | Jul 21, 2016 by Joshua Casper

If your Live session is making your computer grunt & groan under the workload, then this article from Joshua Casper is for you. Here's a multitude of ways to cut back on the CPU load in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Jul 18, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In this fab 5-minute video tutorial by Multiplier, from his complete course Dance Music Styles 108: Techno, we learn how to create a classic techno reverb kick, 909 style.

Tutorial | Jul 15, 2016 by Sara Simms

The AIRA range of hardware music machines are inspiring to get hands on with. In this tutorial, Sara Simms shows how easy and satisfying it is to create techno tracks using the TR-8, TB-3 & MX-1.

Tutorial | Jul 12, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

One big new feature in Propellerhead Reason 9 is the convert Audio to MIDI feature. In this tutorial, GW Childs demonstrates some interesting ways to make it part of your production workflow.

Tutorial | Jul 10, 2016 by Liam Lacey

Liam Lacey, winner of the Element14 Open Source Music Tech Design Challenge, for his hardware polyphonic digital synthesizer shares 5 pieces of advice for every aspiring DIY hardware synth maker.

Tutorial | Jul 07, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

In this video tutorial, audio expert Joe Albano, explores the Vintage Opto emulation mode in Logic Pro X's Compressor, including explaining the original Teletronix LA-2A with tips. Well worth a watch!

Tutorial | Jul 06, 2016 by Joe Albano

With all the attention lavished on both the technical and creative uses for compression in the studio, we sometimes forget about the other kind of dynamics processor'"the Gate/Expander. Here's 4 tips.

Tutorial | Jul 02, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

What factors do you think about when choosing between the wide variety of virtual pianos out there? Matt Vanacoro recommends taking into account these 4 factors to help choose the right piano for you.

Tutorial | Jul 02, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Novation Circuit is a standalone, groove-based beat box that'll inspire and delight your electronic musical muse! This video tutorial by awesome Thavius Beck shows how to work with patterns.

Tutorial | Jun 28, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

You don't need to empty your bank account to make good music. With some clever gear choices you can kit out your studio on a budget and still have what you need. Here's how.