I’ve written about using templates once before. I explained what pops up when I start Ableton Live each day, what effects or sounds are on each track and why I chose them. Now today’s tutorial is going to be similar but over the last little while my template has changed. It has evolved and developed [...]
Continue Reading...I wanted to post my thoughts on something a little less tangible but equally as important as technical knowledge, and that is how to capture your audience’s emotions through music.
I guess the techniques used will vary depending on the genre but I believe this concept is far more difficult to master than you might think. [...]
In response to Grant’s request for mastering tips, I’ve decided to put together a brief tutorial outlining some very important techniques that you should always remember.
Mastering is by no means straight forward, and in my opinion you’ll learn much quicker with hands on experience and the right guidance than reading straight out of a text [...]
Many audio tutorials on the net today are very general and never seem to leave you with an understanding that you can apply to your own music. Compressors are no exception, as discussions about what compression is and how to use it seem quite vague. Even some of the most professional electronic music artists I’ve met, still have trouble [...]
Continue Reading...Kick drums are a critical part of all dance music and if your just new to making your own music you might get a little frustrated trying to find a great kick. Clean fat kicks can seem like a mirage if your not adept in the delicate art of mastering.
“Like all sounds you hear on [...]
Continue Reading...Psychoacoustic sound has exploded into everyones minds as of late due to the arrival of Spectrasonic’s latest ground breaking synth “Omnisphere“. However it’s fair to say that not everybody knows exactly what psychoacoustics is all about. I believe understanding this concept better can assist music artists produce their music with greater focus and interest. Psychoacoustics [...]
Continue Reading...This post focuses on the topic of creating a sense of depth in mixes.
It’s not too hard to make things sound big. It’s not too hard to make things sound wide. But it is very hard to do both while also creating a sense of depth. There are a myriad of tools available to the [...]