Audio Hardware

Tutorial | Jul 10, 2018 by Joe Albano

Combining hardware and virtual worlds can give you the best of both - a live performance feel with total control over the drum sounds. Joe Albano is your guide to making it happen.

Tutorial | Jul 06, 2018 by Joe Albano

Capturing a sound isn't the only important part of a recording session - there's a lot of other things to consider. Here are 6 mistakes you must avoid to ensure the best results.

Tutorial | Jul 05, 2018 by Hollin Jones

NI's Maschine Jam makes live performance and recording easy. Here's a speedy guide to getting up and running with the arranger.

Tutorial | Jul 02, 2018 by Joe Albano

Compression is a staple of the production process, but why do compressors offer such a variety of controls? Joe Albano explains why sometimes less is more.

Tutorial | Jun 28, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Loopop is back with a supercharged video with 9 super synth tips with the Arturia MatrixBrute. It's a great collection of tips and tricks and perfect as a precursor to our MatrixBrute video courses.

Tutorial | Jun 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Understanding glissando and portamento will help your string orchestrations to stand out, whether you're recording live strings or using MIDI to program articulations. Here's how.

Tutorial | Jun 24, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Having a fast network is increasingly important for maintaining an efficient workflow when producing music. Here are 5 top tips to get blazing fast file transfer.

Editorial | Jun 23, 2018 by Jeanine Womack

Synth legends Depeche Mode have teamed up with Hublot to raise money for a very worthy cause - donating to charity:water, which helps bring clean water supplies to those most in need.

Tutorial | Jun 16, 2018 by Sara Simms

Learning the secrets of harmonic mixing can be the key to unlocking even better DJ performances. Sara Simms explains the concept, and how to use it in practice.

Tutorial | Jun 15, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Corrupted installs, orphaned plugins, renegade drivers, resource-hogging games - there are many things that could be slowing your system down. Here's how to streamline your work DAW.

Tutorial | Jun 15, 2018 by Hollin Jones

MIDI is a key part of most music systems, but how much do you know about its finer points? Joe Albano explains Channel Voice Messages in this short video.

Tutorial | Jun 12, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Mastering is a key production technique but one that's evolved over time. Joe Albano explains its history, and how it works in Logic Pro X.

Tutorial | Jun 07, 2018 by Hollin Jones

This powerful scripting language is a great way to take your control of Live sets to the next level. In this lecture, its creator Sam Hurley shows you exactly what it can do.

Tutorial | Jun 06, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

Live streaming brings a unique set of challenges, of which syncing audio and vide is one of the biggest. Matt Vanacoro shows you how to avoid sync pitfalls and keep everything running smoothly.

Tutorial | Jun 03, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Hard panning can have unintended and detrimental effects on your mix. Here, Joe Albano explains why you should stick to more moderate pan settings for better end results.