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When you’re building a sound, do you plan your modulation from the start, or does it happen naturally as you tweak? Often, the creative process is quite organic. I usually start with a basic patch and leave room for exploration and experimentation, which allows me to discover modulation settings I hadn’t planned from the outset. This spontaneous approach often leads to unique and unexpected results. However, there are times when I have a clear vision of the final sound. In those cases, I plan the modulation from the very beginning, mapping out specific routes that enhance the intended character. This…

It’s no secret that the music industry is saturated with aspiring artists and musicians. Standing out from the crowd with your recordings can be difficult, but there are a few key things you can do to make your music production and recordings sound more professional.In this blog post, we’ll take a look at seven common music production mistakes that can make your songs sound amateurish. By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll be on your way to sounding like a pro.Let’s begin!#1 Overusing PluginsMost Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) come stock with tons of plugins. The temptation when mixing is to insert way…

A common misconception about music theory is that it is there to tell musicians what they can and cannot do: that it is prescriptive. In reality, music always leads the way, with music theory scurrying behind to describe what music is doing. That being said, there is nothing wrong with learning a bit of obscure music theory for the purpose of developing some new compositional ideas. Whether the following brief introduction to Neo-Riemannian Theory describes music you are already making or inspires you to make your music a little differently, there is no wrong way to add tools to your…

We’re excited to announce a brand new partnership between pointblank Music School and OLLO Audio, an industry-leading name in precision-calibrated headphones. This collaboration unites our TEF Gold teaching and world-class music production training with OLLO’s no-compromise approach to sound quality. Want to learn music production using the same professional tools as the industry’s best? Explore our music degrees and take the first step towards your future in music. What This Means for Our Students At pointblank, we’re all about delivering a real-world education that matches the pace and demands of today’s music industry. From day one, students on our degree…

Musio has announced the availability of a new feature for its Musio instrument platform.A built-in mixer allowing users to control levels and compare different sound sources, including bespoke mixes and various microphone positions. Musio states that the feature utilizes recordings made with real microphones in studios worldwide, such as Neumann M50 tube mics on a Decca Tree array, rather than digital simulations. Mixes were handled by engineers including Dennis Sands.In addition to implementing the feature for the CineSymphony series, the Musio team recorded sounds in Reykjavík, Iceland, and Cape Town, South Africa, aiming to capture the authentic sound of each…

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For the past 8 or so years, I’ve written on this site, made videos on YouTube, and then sort of went off the grid for 3 years.All while I was pondering the question: What’s the point of making music?You see, when someone creates music, it’s usually for themselves – it feels important, valuable, and meaningful.But what does it do for others? How are you contributing to the community?Having not found an answer, I became demotivated to produce music or create videos. I felt like I wasn’t providing any value, so I stopped doing it. I know I sound like a…

So, you want to make music — not just hum ideas into your phone or drop bars over YouTube beats — but actually record, produce, and mix your own tracks. Maybe you’re a singer-songwriter, a beatmaker, or just someone with a fire in your chest and no idea where to start. Good news: You don’t need a fancy studio, expensive gear, or years of training to begin. You just need the right mindset, a few tools, and a simple roadmap. In this article, we’ll break down exactly how to get started in music production, recording, and mixing — all from…

Ready to learn how to write melodies? We’re going to be talking about those unforgettable hooks that make your listeners stop in their tracks and feel every note. If you’ve ever wondered how to write melodies that evoke genuine emotion and leave a lasting impression, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re going to dive headfirst into the world of writing melodies. We’ll unlock the secrets that make them so captivating, the tricks that make them stick in our heads, and the techniques that give them that undeniable depth. It’s time to explore the importance of melodies…

Explore how UA’s award-winning interface became the standard in the audio industry. In the tradition of UA founder and audio pioneer Bill Putnam Sr., Apollo audio interfaces are as ubiquitous in professional studios around the world as the Teletronix LA-2A or 1176 compressors. Released in 2012, Apollo audio interfaces quickly became the centerpiece of professional studios and mobile rigs, as well as earning numerous industry awards from Sound on Sound, Future Music, and Electronic Musician — as well as the prestigious NAMM TEC Award for computer audio hardware five years running. From Kendrick Lamar to Green Day, Ariana Grande to…