A commonly heard effect in music production is the melody reverse technique. It can often be heard subtly on long piano chords. The trick involves layering a reversed version of a melody over the original…
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In this insightful short, Jerry from the Mix with Jerry channel, shares a great tip for more controlled vocal compression. While most of us will apply a single compressor to handle a vocal track, Jerry…
In this tutorial from Point Blank Music School, Module Leader Dave Stone demonstrates creative ways to use a stem splitter tool. He takes a sample from Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It)” and integrates it into…
Virtual Riot has been busy creating loads of great resources and tutorials for producers recently, and the latest offering is a mammoth one. Today on his YouTube Channel he shared a full 2 hours and…
In this latest post by Cableguys, the subject of glueing mixes and sub-mixes together is covered. So what does glueing in relation to production refer to? It’s the process of taking multiple sound sources and…
When it comes to music production before you even press a button or twiddle a knob there is a binary decision to make. Do you start with the Drums or Melodic content? In this post…
When creating music in Ableton Live, the built-in metronome is an essential tool that helps keep your rhythm on track. However, the default metronome sounds may get annoying or not match your personal preference. Fortunately,…
Regardless of genre, the kick drum is usually the driving force behind a beat. It’s the thing you feel in your stomach when you enter a club. So making sure your kick hits right is…
In this recent short JamJooBeats shares some fantastic production tips that he wished he had known when starting out making beats. While these tips are directed towards Trap Music they will apply to most genres.…
Trap music is now a staple in almost every genre. But with so many producers using the same formulaic approach, how do you make your trap beats stand out from the pack? If you’re tired…
