Audio Software

Tutorial | Apr 15, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

If you love the sound of this track, G.W Childs is here to show you how to recreate it in your own studio using Ableton Live and some creative vocoding.

Tutorial | Apr 13, 2017 by Joe Albano

Blending real and virtual instruments, when done correctly, can help to ensure that your productions sound more live than they really are. Joe Albano explains why.

Tutorial | Apr 12, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Compression is a core element of mixing, and in this short video, certified trainer Nah Pred shows you what compression does and how best to use it in Ableton Live.

Tutorial | Apr 10, 2017 by Darren Burgos

Modulation can be the key to making synths and even whole mixes sound more dynamic and interesting. Here's how to achieve it quickly and easily in Logic.

Tutorial | Apr 07, 2017 by Joe Albano

So you've fixed some of your solo producer bad behaviors... but there are more ways you could improve! In this new instalment, Joe Albano explains how.

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2017 by Hollin Jones

MIDI... you know all about it, right? Everyone does. Well here are a few things that you may not have known about this ubiquitous technology...

Tutorial | Apr 03, 2017 by Rich Tozzoli

Reverb is a staple of music production, but how much do you really know about the different types? This handy guide will help you sort your chambers from your plates...

Tutorial | Mar 31, 2017 by Sara Simms

Traktor's effects can be tailored to suit many kinds of music performance. Here, Sara Simms shares her secrets for great-sounding techno FX with audio examples.

Tutorial | Mar 25, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Android hasn't always been the go-to platform for music makers, but things are changing. Here's a guide to some of the best audio tools available for Android users.

Tutorial | Mar 24, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

Sytrus is great for all kinds of synth sounds but it's especially good for bass. Gary Hiebner walks you through creating a heavy bass patch.

Tutorial | Mar 22, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Reason's Player devices take simple MIDI input and turn it into chords, scales and arpeggios. Here's how to get great results from the arpeggiator with minimal effort!

Tutorial | Mar 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Going from the studio to the stage with Ableton Live can be a great experience, provided you get all your gear set up correctly. DJ Kiva is here to show you how it's done.

Tutorial | Mar 17, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Moving from Apple's free GarageBand to the much more advanced Logic Pro can be easy if you know the tricks of the trade. Booker Edwards Jr. explains how it works.

Tutorial | Mar 14, 2017 by Darren Burgos

Incorporating external hardware synths like Korg's Minilogue into Logic has never been easier, but there's still a technique to know. Darren Burgos shows you how it's done.

Tutorial | Mar 10, 2017 by Gary Hiebner

There's an art to getting mixes sounding good on every device, and smaller ones present a unique challenge. Here's how you can compensate for small speakers and fix your mixes.