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Looking to bring a fresh edge to your music production? Our pointblank Los Angeles instructor, Kyle Marshall (Meridian) has got you covered in our latest tutorial, showing you exactly how to create dynamic, generative melodies using Ableton Live 12. We go through this in-depth in our Music Production & Audio Engineering Diploma at pointblank Los Angeles, book a studio tour or visit an open house to find out more. Generative music is all about setting up creative systems within your DAW that produce unique, evolving melodies. It’s the perfect way to inject innovation into your tracks, whether you’re new to…

Cherry Audio has introduced its latest virtual synthesizer instrument, this time paying tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer.Perfectly replicating the Wasp’s distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, Yellowjacket incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities.These include elements of other EDP instruments, unison and 16-voice polyphony, emulation of the Wasp’s integrated speaker, an expanded multimode filter, and a new-to-Cherry advanced arpeggiator with probability and humanise controls.We’ve replicated the look of the notorious touch-capacitive yellow and black keyboard of the original, enhanced it with diatonic scales and transpose, and extended it with customizable pressure control with support…

In Episode 016 of Producer Notes with Francois PML, we asking “How to Ben Böhmer in Ableton” and we are analysing the Melodic House style of Ben Böhmer’s remix for Monolink “Father Ocean”. Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Deep House, Progressive House and Melodic House. The key lessons from this episode are: Main elements of this sound: Round kick (warm round kicks) Low toms Sustained pitched moog bass (Glides in leads ’n arps, bass – add lots of “feeling” to sounds) “Horn-style” pads Fast Mono plucks  Long dreamy, pitched glide lead synth (serum here, Ben often uses diva) CHORDS Often 2…

Imagine a blank canvas before you, filled with infinite possibilities. With every adjustment, twist of knob, the power is in you to sculpt your music. There are no rules you have to follow. It’s only, you.This is what it means to be mixing your music.Generally – mixing music is the process of blending individual audio tracks together to create a cohesive and balanced final audio mix. That’s the definition. You would put in elements like volume, panning, compression, EQ, and adding effects to achieve a polished and professional sound.Sure, mixing music means making sure they sound good on different playback…

You’ve got songs in your head, rhythms in your chest, and maybe a few voice memos stacked up on your phone. You’re ready to build your home studio and bring your music to life — but where do you start? Don’t worry. You don’t need racks of vintage gear or a closet full of cables. You just need a few key tools that work together to turn ideas into records. In this article, we’ll walk you through the essential home studio gear for musicians — no fluff, no filler, just the real tools you need to record, produce, and mix…

Ahhh, ghost production. Sounds mysterious, right? Well, that’s because it is. Behind-the-scenes producers cranking out huge hits while laying low — it’s the unseen side of this mad, crazy industry. Is it worth it? Is it unethical? While ghost production has never been my main squeeze, I’ve made tens of thousands of dollars doing this on the side, with minimal effort. At its core, ghost production is the result of increased demand for music. Professionals in the industry have trouble keeping up and as a result, a unique phenomenon emerged to fill this gap – the ghost producer. These elusive figures work their magic…

How to use two compressors on vocals.  Raw vocal recordings can be uneven, thin, or harsh — making it difficult to get them to sit in the mix. One of the most trusted techniques used by pro engineers and producers involves using two compressors in series. Both the UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection and the Teletronix® LA-2A Leveler Collection are a perfect combination to smooth things out. This method has been used for decades, thanks to its ability to preserve nuances while delivering punchy, professional sound. Let’s explore how this duo can transform your vocal recordings, and how you can use it…

Lizzo is opening up about the steps she took to feel lighter both physically and mentally, with the star sharing her weight-loss and anxiety-beating strategies on an TikTok livestream Tuesday (April 22).  Speaking to followers months after announcing on Instagram that she’d reached her “weight release” goal in January, Lizzo divulged which specific changes she’s made to have a healthier relationship with food. For one, the hitmaker no longer drinks “two to three” large Starbucks beverages each day, a switch she said she believes cut out 1,200 calories from her daily diet, according to People.   The “About Damn Time” singer…

Wiz Khalifa, who unfortunately recently revealed he’s fond of the scientifically disproven flat Earth conspiracy theory, is letting fans get a look behind the scenes at the finance-focused aspects of his art. In the same Joe Budden Podcast interview during which he flat-Earthed into headlines, Wiz also spoke about his going rate for features and live performances, resulting in some undeniably impressive figures.“They’re still the same,” Wiz told Budden and crew when asked about his rates during peak “See You Again” popularity. “250, 250. Oh, you talking about for a show or a verse?”From there, Wiz clarified that the $250,000…

Eugene “Big U” Henley apparently believes his ties to President Donald Trump could be the key to walking free as he sits in jail awaiting trial on sweeping RICO charges in Los Angeles. In March, the feds hit Big U with a RICO case as the alleged leader of the “Big U Enterprise” and he has pleaded not guilty to a wide-ranging federal indictment accusing him of running a violent criminal organization tied to the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips. Prosecutors say the group operated like the mafia, using threats, extortion and murder to maintain control. Federal authorities are pushing to…