New Tutorial: How to create a warm "Analog" Melodic Techno Bass In the tutorial above, Francois is sound designing a typical warm Melodic Techno Bass with an analog feel in the Arturia Mini VST. You will learn how to create the sound and which effects are crucial for this genre. Artists like Victor Ruiz, Stephan Bodzin or the whole Afterlife crew use them regularly and it is easy to do. If you want to have this or similar sounds for your own productions, check our powerful Presets - now 3 Days Weekend Sale! Struggling with the basics? If you'd like...

Writing Melodic Deep in Style of Caribou, Clawz SG, Anjunadeep (G# Minor) In the tutorial above, Francios is writing chords and melodies for melodic deep, deep house, melodic techno in the style of artists like Caribou, Clawz SG and labels like Anjunadeep. Tutorial Table of Contents: 00:18 Start Tutorial 02:12 Writing the chords 19:08 Writing the melody 31:53 Full playback of final result Feel free to check out our additional ressources for writing better melodies and chord progressions: Struggling with the basics? If you'd like to learn the basics of writing melodies and beautiful chord progressions, as well as advanced...

Video Quick Tip: How to create a Default MIDI Track in Ableton This is very helpful and saves you loads of time. You probably got some settings you are using on almost every MIDI or Audio track that you are using - load the effects you need and simply set them as default. It will cost you time once, but it will save you endless hours of configuring the same channel over and over. The Video is a Snippet from our Start to Finish MIXING COURSE:     Also check the official Trailer to our Course on Harmony and Chord...

Video: How to make Future Bass like a Pro We are sitting down and show you the secrets of producing Future Bass like a pro. From arranging a drop, to Sound Design in Serum and mixing and mastering in Ableton - all important steps to make your composition sound loud and sonic are covered. All the files, samples and techniques he uses are a good starting point, to produce sonic sounding tracks. If you want some inspiration or a short cut to a faster result:    

New Video Tutorial: Chord Progression in A-Dorian with Post Malone Melody In this tutorial Alex is showing you how to write a Chord Progression in A-Dorian, after he does a quick analysis of Posts Malone´s "Better Now". Postey´s Melody gets new Chords! You will see a recap of the Dorian mode, with some practical infos on how to come up with your own cool chords. Feel free to check out our additional ressources for writing better melodies and chord progressions: Struggling with the basics? If you'd like to learn the basics of writing melodies and beautiful chord progressions, as well...

Video: Write Chords like Lorde, Coldplay & Radiohead with the Mixolydian Mode In the tutorial above, Tom sits down to show you how to use the mixolydian mode to come up with super cool Chord Progressions and Melodies. So many different artists use this mode, that has a lot of tension, but also the sweet relief of the major third. Tutorial Table of Contents: 00:50 Lorde example 03:23 Mixolydian mode 07:10 Starting to write a chord progression in Mixolydian 15:33 Playing the chord progression 15:43 Writing a short and simple melody Feel free to check out our additional ressources for...

Video: How to make your Snare Drums punchy Guido, our mix and mastering wizzard, guides you through some easy to use techniques, to make your snare fat and snappy. It is not only compression. You will learn all basics and some secrets. You want to test it on some high quality samples? Check out our collection!        

Video: How to make Tropical Pop Borys will show you everything you need to know, to writeand produce a tropical summer hit. From the whistling flute lead sound design, to plucky chords and all details about layering and mixing the drums. A quick master is done - so enjoy!

Video: How to programm Berlin Melodic Techno Drums Francois is guiding you through the stages of programming drums for a deep melodic Techno Track. The video covers techniques like low reverbed kicks, all low end ingredients like the subs, but also tonal percussive elements. All the files, samples and techniques he uses are a good starting point, to produce sonic sounding tracks. If you want some inspiration or a short cut to a faster result:      

Video: How to write Chords and Melody for Future Bass from Scratch Tom sits down and writes a San Holo / Flume / Chainsmokers type Future Bass Track - completely from scratch! To follow along easily, the arrangement will be in C Major and he will cover all major questions, to start your own track. All the files, samples and techniques he uses are a good starting point, to produce sonic sounding tracks in this genre. If you want some inspiration or a short cut to a faster result: