Ableton Live 8 - Step Sequencer

This is a new feature from the boys over at Ableton - and this should make your life allot easier when putting in multiple sequences into your remixes, productions a…

Ableton Live 8 - Corpeus Drums

This tutorial concentrates on a new efffects device called 'Corpus' which is an effects device version of teh Collision Instument. You can buy these instruments from…

Ableton Live 8 - Three New Devices

Ableton Live 8 is here, and it has some new devices that should come in handy when the inspiration takes you. First up is the new Overdrive Unit, then Frequency Shif…

Ableton Live 8 - Groove Functionality

One thing that Ableton Live was missing prior to Live 8 was Shuffle, or at least, shuffle that really sounded like shuffle! And now it's here! Ableton have announced…

Overview of Garageband Effects

What are FX, How can we make them, and what can I add to my sounds to make them sound even cooler? You're about to find out! This basic overview of Garagebands effec…

Using Automation in Garageband

Ok, just when you thought Garageband was a very simple programme, and there was nothing left to learn, complex automation comes along and steals the show! What is au…

Getting to grips with Garageband

Garageband is a very powerful music-making package from Apple, and can be used to make, edit and remix many styles. Here we show you the Garageband interface, and ho…

Using Apple Loops in Garageband

Garageband is great! And is perfect for mixing and adding effects to your songs quickly. One way to create strong tracks easily is using loops. Apple Loops (.aiff fi…

A Concise Guide to the Limiter

What is limiting? A technique often overlooked and misunderstood, we take a more in depth look at this simple, yet very effective solution to volume control and othe…

A Concise Guide to the Gate

The gate can be used for a number of things including removing unwanted noises, creating cool stuttering effects, and lots more! This tutorial is perfect for beginne…

A Concise Guide to the EQ

This EQ Tutorial is great for beginners, or those looking to brush up on their EQ techniques. We go back to basics with the fundamental EQ Techniques needed to shape…

A Concise Guide to Compression

Compression...probably one of the most essential techniques for music producers. In this tutorial we show you how the compressor works, and what compression can do. …

A Concise Guide to The Filter

Filtering is great! Its used time and time again, and to great effect. This tutorial shows you how to use the filter, and takes you on a step-by-step guide on the di…

A Concise Guide to Reverb

Here is an extremely useful reverb tutorial video which details the reverb parameters such as Dry/Wet, Diffusion, and also Reverb EQ'ing options. This tutorial is gr…

Beatbox Effects Madness [1]

This is the first of 2 unique FL Studio Tutorials in which we entertain the idea of music production and automation with Beatbox Samples! Using human drum and effect…

Beatbox Effects Madness [2]

This is the 2nd part of our crazy Beatbox production FL Studio Tutorial in which we produce with Beatbox Samples! Using human drum and effects from our best-selling …

Using Audio to change Effects Parameters [1]

This is a more advance tutorial for FL Studio which explores assigning and automating effects. FL Studio is a poweful platform, and with the right techniques, endles…

Using Audio to change Effects Parameters [2]

This is the 2nd of our 'Using Audio to change Effects Parameters' FL Studio tutorials, in this one we continue, and add some more advanced tweaks, including reverb l…

Making a Hip Hop Beat [1]

In this FL Studio Tutorial we make a simple hip hop beat using attack and delay tips & tricks to sculpt the sounds to your taste. This tutorial is great for those lo…

Using EQ and Compression on Your Beat [2]

In this FL Studio Tutorial we follow on from our previous tutorial where we learn how compression works and add some EQ to suit. This tutorial will be useful for all…

Using Effects Automation on Your Beat [3]

In this useful Tutorial for FL Studio we carry on from our previous tutorials and go through basic automation, adding it to the drum beat we made in the first FL Stu…

Slicing - Dirty South Hip Hop Style!

If you make Dirty South, Hip Hop, or Urban music, this FL Studio Tutorial should give you some useful tips & tricks to take your samples further. Here we take a loop…

Reverb Bass Effects

In this Free Reason Tutorial video we go through some cool ways to add more to a your bass sounds suitable for Dubstep, Electro, House, Tech, Bassline and other musi…

Electro, Breaks & Tech Bass Distortion Techniques Vol 1

In this Reason Free Tutorial video we show you some useful production styles suited to Electro, Tech, Breaks, House and other Club music. This includes some Bass Dis…

Spider Tech House Drum Loops

In this new Reason Tutorial we customize our own effects using the Spider Audio Merger & Splitter! We have used Drum Loops from our 'Tech House Drum Loops' Sound Sui…

Combinator Autofilter Effects

Here we show you how to achieve more sophisticated changes by utilizing the macroknobs on the Combinator in Reason and automating them with multiple inputs with some…

Dubstep Production Techniques Volume 1

In this Reason Tutorial we go through some cool ways to create dubstep synth rhythms. The dubstep sound is tearing up the clubs, and here are some basic beat techni…

Making Dirty South Beats with Loops

In this Reason 4 Tutorial we use a loop from our Dirty South Synth Loops Refill and load it into the Dr. Rex and add some basic Synths to build a simple Dirty South…

Creating Atmospherics Using the Arpeggiator

In this Free tutorial for Ableton we show you how to create useful arpeggiated effects using the Arpeggiator, adding reverb tails and gives agreat atmospheric effect…

Sidechain Autofilter Effects

To follow on from our previous Sidechain Compression Tutorial, here's a neat technique heard in many current Electro, House, Tech, Minimal, and other Dance music gen…

Automating Clip Playback

Here we go through some neat ways to automate clip playback in sequences. This is great for Live performances, DJ'ing, Mixing using Ableton Live or recording tracks …

Basic Use of Panning

Drum panning is essential in modern music production and is often overlooked. In this Ableton Live Tutorial we take it back to basics and show you a great technique,…

An Intro to Clip Envelope Modulation

In this Ableton Live Tutorial we show you some pretty cool techniques on how to maximize your use of the clip envelope feature, adding effects and automation along t…

Exploring Arrange & Session Views

In this one we are looking at the arrange and session views in Ableton Live, and how to navigate between the two. This is a simple yet informative tutorial great for…

Reverse Vocal Effect

In this Ableton tutorial we show you how pull of a neat vocal technique used in the msuci industry time and time again - and it sounds great! This can heard in many …

Using Sends & Returns

The sends and returns in Ableton Live are often overlooked, they are very simple to use, and can save you CPU power, plus give you more control over a bunch of chann…

Basic Sidechain Compression

We are frequently asked to do a Sidechain video on this, so yes; we went ahead and did it! For those of you who don't know, Sidechaining (Sidechain Compression) is a…

Using the Audio Effect Rack

Using the Audio effects Rack to enhance your workflow can make all the difference when applying multiple effects. Here's some great ways to assign macro knobs to par…

Using the Gate

This is a cool effect, here I have a drum loops and a synth sample, I've used the Sidechain on the Gate to create some cool effects! Check it out!…

Mapping MIDI Controllers

This Tutorial is perfect for beginners new to MIDI Mapping. In this Tutorial we go through the basics - showing the process of mapping MIDI to controllers to Logic p…

Modulation Effects

In this Logic Studio tutorial, you will learn how to create some great effects by using Modulation. This includes Chorus, Flanger, & Phaser Tips & Tricks! If you enj…

Frequency Spectrum Analyzer (Part 1)

This Logic Studio Tutorial covers the basics of how to use the Frequency Spectrum Analyzer in Sound Track Pro, which can be used, among other things, as an aid to yo…

Frequency Spectrum Analyzer (Part 2)

We continue from our First Frequency Spectrum Analyzer for Logic Studio and Soundtrack Pro, in this one we continue to clean up unwanted audio frequences from an int…

The Hyper Editor

In this Logic Tutorial Installment, we go through the use of the Hyper Editor and put it to use. This Tutorial is great for beginners looking to polish of their skil…

The EXS24 Sampler (Part 1)

In this EXS24 Tutorial, we are shown an overview of the EXS24, and what this powerful sampler can achieve. If you are looking for info on how to use the EXS24, this …

The EXS24 Sampler (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this EXS24 Tutorial overview, you are shown some basic techniques and tips on how to manipulate samples with the EXS24. The Filter, Portamento, and othe…