Epic Drum Sequencing with QL Stormdrum
2 PostsProbably most of you have played computer games or have watched movies, where the music is made with large percussion hits and really low ethnic drums. I remember watching the Warcraft 3 introduction video, where the attack of the orcs was accompanied by smashing drums. I always wanted to capture that sound and in this quick tip I’ll try to explain you some of the techniques I’ve come across in my experience.View Learning Guide...
Side Chain Compression in Ableton Live 8
2 PostsUp to Ableton Live version 6, the software didn’t include a compressor device with side chain input. Ableton Live 7 onwards introduced the new side chain enabled native compressor. The resulting effect is also called "ducking" and in this two-part tutorial we are going to explore it’s uses and demonstrate how his method can assist and enhance your mixing experience.View Learning Guide...
Additive Synthesis in Propellerhead Reason
2 PostsAdditive synthesis is one of the less common forms of synthesis in use today, but it can be used to create some great sounds. This series will show you how you can create an additive synthesizer using a combinator in Reason. Furthermore, it will improve your understanding of some of the fundamental principles of sound and synthesis in general.View Learning Guide...
The Art Of Music Production (Premium)
6 PostsBobby Owsinski starts a new Premium series on music production inspired by his new book “The Music Producer’s Handbook” and his decades of experience in the industry.View Learning Guide...
Using Guitar Amp Simulators 101
3 PostsWe're kicking off a new series of expanded, in-depth Basix tutorials, designed to guide you step-by-step through the process of setting up and using guitar amp simulation in your recordings. Beginning with the fundamentals, we’ll work through some simple scenarios and work our way up to advanced tweaks and tricks.View Learning Guide...
Essential Synthesis
3 PostsIf you are reasonably new to synthesis or find yourself relying on presets too often then it’s always a good idea to get some solid synthesis technique nailed down.View Learning Guide...
