Autor: Producer Gang

The bass guitar is the backbone of many styles of music. While inherently deep, its sound is significantly influenced by the type of pickups used. Each pickup type has unique qualities, from the punchy midrange of split coils to the clear treble of single coils. In this guide, we’ll help you navigate the world of bass guitar pickups. This article will highlight the characteristics of bass guitar pickups and help you choose the perfect ones. Bass Guitar Pickups: Types & Use Cases Bass guitar pickups are designed to accentuate the instrument’s deep, resonant tones. The main types include split coil,…

pointblank Music School represented by CEO, Rob Cowan, experienced a monumental night of rock history as The Who took to the stage for their latest London performance in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. The evening became even more extraordinary when pointblank had the opportunity to meet legendary band members Roger Daltrey (vocals) and Pete Townshend (guitar), as well as renowned film composer Hans Zimmer. The unforgettable concert showcased The Who performing their greatest hits, with Daltrey’s powerful vocals and Townshend’s iconic windmill guitar technique thrilling fans across generations. The band delivered electrifying performances of classics like “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t…

Sample Logic has introduced a new audio plugin designed to elevate your music productions with granular synthesis. GrainScaper allows users to manipulate audio at a microscopic level, breaking it into “grains” to create unique textures, evolving soundscapes, and intricate sonic worlds.With precise control over pitch, timing, density, and more, you can craft shimmering atmospheres, rhythmic patterns, and otherworldly effects like never before.Perfect for electronic music, soundscapes, film scores, and experimental genres, our plug-in empowers you to push the limits of sound design and redefine what’s possible in your productions.GrainScaper features240 Granular Presets.4 independent grain modules with dedicated cloud mixing.Drag &…

This is session 26 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called “Producer Notes”. In Episode 026 we’re analysing the Melodic Techno style of artist “Cassian” and labels like Afterlife Recordings. We’re looking to reverse engineer the style of Cassian’s remix for John Summit “Shiver” only using Ableton stock effects and instruments, plus Xfer Serum. Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Melodic Techno and Trance. The key lessons from this episode are: Drums: Clean and Simple, short kick (almost like trance) Bass: Purposeful collection of separated rolling bass layers (notice: this is reverse engineered). Bass: Smooth Low Stabs for deep feel…

The PA system, short for Public Address system – is the backbone of any live performance or event.Whether you’re a musician, sound engineer, or venue owner, choosing the right PA system is critical.Tell us if you’ve probably experienced this before. You attend a music event. You’re excited that your favorite band is playing. But as soon as they start, something feels off. The music doesn’t sound powerful. You left feeling slightly disappointed.Blame that on a bad PA system.Contrast this with attending a 30,000-person big concert with huge sound systems. Every time the drummer does a bass kick, you feel that…

You tweak the faders, turn up the master, throw on a limiter, and yet somehow… your mix still sounds flat, small, or quiet next to everything else. You’re not alone. Dane’s been there. Ashley too. Garrett? He’s thinking maybe he needs better speakers. Here’s the truth no one told you: Your mix doesn’t sound quiet because it isn’t loud enough. It sounds quiet because it isn’t clear enough. In this post, we’ll show you how to fix that — using nothing more than the tools already in your DAW: Subtractive EQ, High-Pass Filters, Dynamic EQ, Saturation, and a Limiter. No…

Every now and then, an artist seems to emerge from obscurity, skyrocketing to superstardom seemingly overnight. In 2011, Skrillex appeared out of nowhere, and in 2015, a new mysterious producer named Marshmello dominated the scene. Who is the most recent artist to seemingly come out of nowhere? An artist that all of a sudden, they are everywhere. This year, that artist is John Summit. Within just four years, John Summit has transformed from a local DJ and accountant in Chicago to one of the most sought-after house artists globally. His music is everywhere, his performances are numerous, and his social…

Bringing authentic UAD sound from studio to stage. Introducing the Apollo E Series, two new peripherals for the Apollo x16D that allow you to take UAD DSP plug-ins directly from studio to stage using Dante audio networking. The Apollo E Series includes the Apollo e1x Remote-controlled Unison™ Preamp and the Apollo e2m Stereo Headphone Amp and Line Interface, both of which feature Dante connections and mic stand mounts for live, broadcast, and networked studio use. The Apollo e1x gives you the sound of Unison mic preamp emulations from API, Avalon, Manley, Neve, SSL, and more using an Apollo x16D audio…

Jay-Z’s rape accuser wants a federal judge to dismiss his defamation lawsuit against her, arguing she cannot be sued over allegations she made in court – and that a headline-grabbing NBC News interview is protected under the same legal logic. In a court motion filed Tuesday, attorneys for the Jane Doe accuser and her attorney, Tony Buzbee, argued that her shocking accusations against the rapper were covered by the “fair report privilege” – a legal doctrine that largely bars defamation cases over allegations made during legal proceedings. Jay-Z’s lawsuit – filed in March after Doe dropped her case against him…

Tina Knowles is sharing details about her private breast cancer journey for the first time.Ahead of the release of her new memoir, Matriarch, the 71-year-old mother of Beyoncé and Solange explained to several outlets that she missed a mammogram appointment at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and forgot to reschedule it until last year.That’s when Ms. Tina’s doctors discovered two tumors—one benign, the other with Stage 1 cancer.“I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my left breast,” Tina told Gayle King in a CBS Mornings interview recorded last month in Los Angeles. “I’ve always tried to take care of…