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6. October – 13. October 2026
Master bass clarity through mid-range harmonic stacking and volume balance before reaching for EQ, then refine vocals with gentle broad-band adjustments rather than narrow cuts. Explore pitch-tracking EQ technology for dynamic frequency control that adapts to note changes in real-time.
5. October – 12. October 2026
Master EDM production fundamentals and arrangement techniques through step-by-step breakdowns of drum programming, chord progressions, and bassline design, while learning advanced harmonic tricks like chord substitution and dynamic hi-hat creation with Ableton Live's Drift instrument.
2. October – 9. October 2026
Master Bitwig's dynamic modulation intensity control and envelope modulation techniques to add organic movement and variation to trance sounds through layered modulation sources and randomized LFO parameters.
1. October – 8. October 2026
This issue covers breaking free from rigid arrangement structures with non-linear composition, mastering indie dance production through organic percussion layering, and using the Scepter analysis plugin to diagnose and fix bass problems. Learn how to build complex polychords without music theory and develop meaningful second drops for more flowing track structures.
30. September – 7. October 2026
This issue explores sound design across genres: recreate Aphex Twin's ambient aesthetic using Reason and hardware emulation, master melodic house production through Serum bass synthesis and drum layering, and harness Ableton's Multiband Dynamics expander techniques for professional mix enhancement.
29. September – 6. October 2026
This issue covers essential mixing and mastering techniques including VCA compression and EQ for professional polish, plus practical solutions like multiband dynamics expansion and headphone mixing compensation strategies to achieve clarity across any monitoring setup.
28. September – 5. October 2026
This issue covers finishing incomplete tracks using the RAPID framework for DAW organization, analyzing Notre Dame's production techniques with disco drums and synth bass, and mastering Ableton's Multiband Dynamics for surgical frequency control. Additional highlights include water color chords for harmonic texture and REELS, a tape emulation plugin for authentic analog warmth.
25. September – 2. October 2026
This issue covers frequency balance solutions for muddy bass mixes and explores Bitwig's innovative granular synthesis capabilities for creating evolving textures. Learn how high-frequency adjustments fix perceived bass problems and master advanced sampler techniques for harmonic transposition in granular sound design.
24. September – 1. October 2026
This issue explores how obsessive sound design delays track completion, coining the "Noisia effect" to describe producers trapped perfecting custom sounds instead of finishing tracks. The solution: balance custom synths with presets and samples for better productivity.
23. September – 30. September 2026
This issue covers essential bass and low-end production techniques, from sidechain compression and groove-based bassline patterns to specialized tools like AEGIS for kick synthesis and Eurorack modulation. Vocal processing gets detailed coverage via Auto-Tune Advanced, while sequencing innovations through Shoal and FUM enable polyrhythmic and modulated sound design.
22. September – 29. September 2026
This issue covers advanced mixing techniques including parallel compression, headphone calibration with the Harman curve, and creative sound design using vocoders and multiband compression to add movement and depth to drums and bass. Key topics range from translating mixes across playback systems to spatial mixing strategies beyond reverb and dynamic processing workflows for acid bass sounds.
21. September – 28. September 2026
Master bass design with 17 genre-spanning patterns using sidechain compression and octave variation, plus learn to transform loops into full arrangements through vectors of musical contrast. Discover how two-note basslines and strategic reference track usage can streamline your production workflow.
18. September – 25. September 2026
Learn professional acid bass sound design through layered EQ, delay, and compression techniques, plus master Bitwig 6.1's revolutionary non-destructive sampler with real-time onset detection. Discover Serum 2's advanced modulation matrix for creating evolving trance sounds through creative oscillator-to-filter routing.
17. September – 24. September 2026
Master Afro/Melodic House production through Serum synth design and bass layering techniques, then elevate your mixes using spatial effects chains with BBD delay and strategic arrangement principles based on voice leading and rhythmic contrast. Learn professional polish through drum layering, filter optimization, and single-oscillator square wave bass design for groovy, expensive-sounding house tracks.
16. September – 23. September 2026
This issue explores melodic house production workflows in Ableton Live with 808 layering and Serum bass design, plus mixing techniques like multiband compression and dynamic EQ for vocal clarity. Brunello's groove formula and a framework for intelligent sound arrangement round out essential strategies for building cohesive, dancefloor-ready tracks.
15. September – 22. September 2026
Learn vocal mixing efficiency with template-based workflows across pop, rock, and country genres, plus master Cubase shortcuts and EQ techniques like iZotope's resonance reduction for presence without fader pushing. Discover pro drum layering secrets across frequency, space, and dynamics, plus workflow fixes for polished productions.
14. September – 21. September 2026
KVNDRA breaks down melodic house production using Ableton Live performance templates, covering 808 processing and Operator synth design for subbase creation. BRUNELLO's formula and altered chords techniques reveal how groove construction through bass design and upper-register voicings maximize dancefloor energy and harmonic interest.
11. September – 18. September 2026
This issue covers cutting-edge formant shifting with zplane Timbre, FilterTables in Serum 2 for dynamic pad design, and essential trance production fundamentals including 21 bass patterns, drop arrangement structure, and kick/sub frequency management techniques. Learn how spectral filtering and manual EQ automation prevent low-end conflicts while building professional trance tracks.
10. September – 17. September 2026
This issue covers essential house music production fundamentals: drum enhancement through kick layering and compression, sidechain compression techniques for mixing clarity, sub-bass design in Ableton Live, and bassline composition strategies that mirror chord progressions for groove cohesion.
9. September – 16. September 2026
Learn professional drum layering across frequency, spatiality, and dynamics dimensions, plus master Serum synthesis for realistic bass guitar tones using oscillator stacking and envelope shaping. Discover essential mixing techniques including sidechain compression and spectral separation strategies that transform weak productions into professional-sounding tracks.
8. September – 15. September 2026
This issue covers essential mixing foundations including fader leveling for balance, spectral separation techniques for clarity, and fixing stereo imaging problems with visualization tools. Learn drum enhancement through kick layering and proper plugin gain staging to unlock saturation and harmonic character.
7. September – 14. September 2026
Master fader leveling and LFO/envelope automation to transform static sounds into dynamic mixes—this issue covers essential mixing foundations, pad animation techniques, and professional compression and EQ workflows in Ableton Live. Learn rhythmic pad design, vocal processing, and complete track production using Sasha's customized Ableton environment.
4. September – 11. September 2026
Learn to craft a morphic Goa Trance lead in Serum 2 through advanced sound design using sawtooth waves, envelope shaping, and voice control modulation for dynamic timbral movement. The tutorial covers essential techniques like key tracking, velocity sensitivity, and resonance stacking to achieve the signature plucky, evolving lead character.
3. September – 10. September 2026
This issue covers melodic house production fundamentals including chord progressions, bass design, and groove techniques, plus essential mixing myths like kick-bass interaction that prioritize envelope relationships over timing separation. Key takeaways include using MIDI velocity automation for bouncy basslines and layering percussion to reinforce groove cohesion.
2. September – 9. September 2026
This issue explores emotional chord progressions and advanced sound design techniques, covering chord inversions for conveying different moods and Serum 2 modulation methods for impactful techno drops. Key takeaways include using glide and pitch deviation for organic basslines and layering multiple elements strategically in Ableton Live arrangement.
1. September – 8. September 2026
Learn the RAPID mixing system for professional results using fundamental techniques like routing and referencing, then master vocal processing with a minimal four-step chain of de-esser, compressor, saturation, and reverb. Avoid common mistakes: remember mastering can't fix mixing errors, and build drum and guitar skills through creative phases rather than copying professional workflows.
31. August – 7. September 2026
Master Ableton Live's mixing fundamentals with a six-step rapid workflow system and explore advanced sound design using Simpler for vocal chops and Convolution Reverb for professional spatial effects. Learn creative drum sampling techniques and emotional chord progressions to elevate your production from arrangement to final mix.
28. August – 4. September 2026
This issue covers recreating classic Serum 2 lead sounds using retro synthesis principles, three distinct track-building workflows, and essential psytrance arrangement techniques like layering rhythmic grids with atmospheric elements. Learn scale selection by ear and strategic frequency placement during production to minimize mixing headaches.
27. August – 3. September 2026
This issue covers essential house and techno production techniques including vocal processing with Tether, drum layering for texture, and arrangement context principles that transform loops into complete tracks. Learn tension-building methods like sidechain pumping and strategic kick removal, plus how professional producers use bass voicing and percussion contrast to create emotionally resonant deep house and hypnotic techno.
26. August – 2. September 2026
Learn multi-layered guitar panning and plugin chains for wall-of-sound clarity, plus master Afro tech drum programming through strategic tom placement and polyrhythmic layering. Discover how Serum 2 saturation stacking and R&B drum humanization techniques create emotional impact and groove-heavy productions.
25. August – 1. September 2026
Learn professional guitar mixing layering with distortion and plugin emulations from Mike Pepe's masterclass, plus master R&B drum sequencing in Ableton Live using velocity and multi-band compression for radio-ready tracks anywhere you record.
24. August – 31. August 2026
This issue covers practical drum production across multiple genres, featuring drum synthesis with Ableton's Operator synth and polyrhythmic layering techniques for creating groove, plus a breakdown of melodic house bass design using layered sub and saw bass with sidechain compression. Also included is a complete six-step remixing workflow showing stem separation and genre transformation to drum and bass.
21. August – 28. August 2026
This issue covers Serum 2 sound design for classic 1990s leads, intuitive scale selection for psytrance, and modern sub-bass techniques using pitch-bending, plus essential psytrance arrangement principles for professional-sounding productions.
20. August – 27. August 2026
This issue covers reviving unfinished tracks through structured arrangement, mastering tech house drums via reference-based sample selection, and streamlining vocal processing with a focused four-plugin chain. Learn groove techno production fundamentals including swing timing and filter movement in Ableton Live, plus a comparison of AI mastering versus traditional mixing techniques.
19. August – 26. August 2026
This issue covers advanced sound design techniques for indie dance and techno production using Serum, plus creative field recording with unconventional equipment and sampling workflows. Key highlights include FM synthesis and phase modulation for modern leads, pre-drop effects for harder drops, and automated sampling tools for hardware synths.
18. August – 25. August 2026
Learn why EQ in context matters more than solo processing to avoid over-correction and maintain mix balance. Discover remote recording techniques from Walk off the Earth on capturing professional audio in unconventional spaces like tour buses.
17. August – 24. August 2026
Philip Meyer explores creative rhythm-building in Ableton Live by using selective note subdivision to craft irregular, evolving patterns across multiple instruments like kick and hi-hat. The technique applies custom grids with velocity filtering to generate cohesive, syncopated arrangements.
14. August – 21. August 2026
This issue covers two essential production foundations: strategic frequency placement during sound design to eliminate mixing issues, and melodic harmony techniques that keep arrangements dynamic by synchronizing bass and lead movements. Learn how deliberate decisions at the arrangement stage reduce costly corrections later.
13. August – 20. August 2026
Learn to craft emotionally resonant deep house tracks by layering processed vocals with harmonic voicing techniques and Reason Rack synthesis, complete with dynamic processing for that signature pumping effect.
12. August – 19. August 2026
This issue covers FM modulation and modal synthesis breakthroughs, from creating expressive melodic house plucks in Diva to exploring the Morphor Echon6's Karplus-Strong oscillators, plus practical techniques for indie dance leads and aggressive bass design. Learn sound design fundamentals through preset reverse-engineering and hands-on synth demonstrations across vintage and modern instruments.
11. August – 18. August 2026
This issue covers essential mixing techniques including VariAudio vocal comping in Cubase, preventing mix bloat with loudness metering, and fitting distorted guitars into dense arrangements. Plus, two plugin deep-dives: Lacuna for analog-modeled saturation and MixVault for simplified, preset-based EQing.
10. August – 17. August 2026
Learn drum synthesis in Ableton Live using Operator to create melodic, harmonic kick drums instead of relying on samples, and master Afro tech house groove construction through layered drum processing with Beat Repeat and Delay effects for rhythmic variation.
7. August – 14. August 2026
This issue covers essential trance production fundamentals: fixing energy drops through arrangement strategies, crafting psytrance leads in Vital using portamento and LFO modulation, and quickly building pluck sounds with supersaw oscillators and ping-pong delay.
6. August – 13. August 2026
Learn essential track-finishing strategies by prioritizing hook-driven melodies over drums, and master layered piano and bass processing techniques to avoid muddy, chorus-like sounds in Ableton Live. Discover how subtle arrangement and texture layering create hypnotic minimal techno energy while maintaining production consistency across different pitch contexts.
5. August – 12. August 2026
This issue explores cutting-edge synthesizer design and pad sound design through reviews of the Pittsburgh Modular SV-2 and Waldorf Econ 6, plus a DIVA tutorial demonstrating LFO modulation techniques for melodic techno. Beatport chart analysis breaks down contemporary dance production's sonic elements, offering producers reference material for modern sound design.
4. August – 11. August 2026
This issue covers MixVault EQ, a plugin featuring fixed-band architecture for phase-stable mixing with smart preset generation based on audio source and genre. The 3D room visual metaphor enables intuitive tone shaping through gain adjustments while maintaining transparent, phase-artifact-free filtering.
3. August – 10. August 2026
Learn how to transform a simple loop into a full song using arrangement techniques like section organization and dynamic layer management in Ableton Live. Master professional vocal recording workflows including pitch correction, effects monitoring, and harmony layering for polished vocal tracks.
31. July – 7. August 2026
Learn to craft iconic Man with No Name bass sounds using Wavetable oscillator layering and filter automation in Ableton, plus discover why modern trance tracks need longer, narrative-driven structures beyond generic six-minute formats.
30. July – 6. August 2026
This issue covers streamlining arrangement workflows by building structure alongside loops, simplifying compressor interfaces with target loudness controls, and fixing production fatigue through ear calibration and strategic reference track checks. Additional productivity hacks using session planning and time-blocking techniques help producers finish tracks more consistently.
29. July – 5. August 2026
This issue covers hybrid control surfaces like the Reliq for seamless DAW integration, new VCV Rack modules for sequencing and FM synthesis, and indie dance production techniques featuring filter automation and mono bass design. Also featured: the Fabrik plugin's innovative node-based architecture for experimental sound design and Sonarworks virtual monitoring for accurate headphone translation.
28. July – 4. August 2026
This issue compares analog compressors like the SSL 4K and 1176 on drum buses while covering Cubase's Snap to Zero Crossing feature to eliminate editing clicks and demonstrating drum bus routing with saturation and layering techniques.
27. July – 3. August 2026
This issue covers EDM production fundamentals across five tutorials, progressing from basic drum patterns and MIDI chord progressions to advanced techniques like vocoder effects for robotic vocals and bassline creation. Learn practical workflows from Ableton Live's beginner series and professional production methods proven to achieve major label placements.
24. July – 31. July 2026
Master FM synthesis in Vital using MIDI parameters like pressure and mod wheel to generate limitless lead variations beyond native MP constraints. Build distinctive psytrance tracks by establishing a central 'soul' element and reinforcing it through cohesive sound design rather than relying on generic production formulas.
23. July – 30. July 2026
Learn minimal techno production through a Rene Wise-inspired breakdown covering FM synthesis and layer-stacking techniques. The tutorial covers essential tools like sidechain compression and automation for creating hypnotic, evolving soundscapes.
21. July – 28. July 2026
This issue emphasizes reclaiming musicianship fundamentals over tool obsession, while covering practical drum mixing techniques including gating and subkick layering, plus building effective reference track libraries for targeted mixing decisions.
20. July – 27. July 2026
Learn a top-down mixing workflow using bus organization and sidechain ducking for professional results, plus master AfroTech sound design with wavetable synthesis and Phrygian scales. This issue also covers Max 4 Live sequencer creation and innovative features like Paste Bounce Audio that preserve MIDI variations.
17. July – 24. July 2026
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16. July – 23. July 2026
Learn to craft aggressive UK dubstep bass sounds using Ableton Operator's FM synthesis, oscillator configuration, and multi-band compression techniques. The tutorial covers envelope shaping, modulation, and effects processing for textured, professional-quality low-end design.
14. July – 21. July 2026
This issue emphasizes that mastering critical listening skills and developing perceptual awareness are more fundamental to great mixing than technical knowledge, while covering practical techniques like 70s drum production with API preamps and phase manipulation, plus the Audiority Spatial D320 chorus plugin for adding depth to mixes.
13. July – 20. July 2026
This issue covers acid techno production fundamentals including saw wave sound design and hard-hitting kicks, plus Ableton Live 12.4's new tempo follower feature that syncs music to live performer input via microphone. Learn practical layering techniques for aggressive techno while discovering real-time tempo detection capabilities for dynamic live performance.
10. July – 17. July 2026
This issue covers CVilization's new Quad VCO firmware mode for advanced oscillator control, Karplus-Strong synthesis techniques in Ableton Live for creating synth sounds from delay, and Scintillate, a free spectral reverb ideal for ambient production.
9. July – 16. July 2026
Learn how to layer basslines over fixed chord samples using different scale degrees, and discover Django, a free plugin offering advanced envelope shaping and sidechain capabilities. The issue also covers the essential dance production formula: prioritize groove elements like swing and offbeat accents over complex sound design.
7. July – 14. July 2026
This issue covers mastering loudness without compression using gain automation and introduces Boz Digital Labs' Automator plugin for efficient EQ automation. Additional highlights include live jazz recording techniques for ensemble capture and the Mesanovic M97 preamp's tonal characteristics when driven harder.
6. July – 13. July 2026
This issue covers essential production techniques including a real-time 60-minute disco house remix challenge demonstrating the RAPID template workflow, and an in-depth breakdown of Beatport's #1 Afro house/melodic techno track analyzing groove creation through layering and syncopation. Additional tutorials focus on advanced mixing strategies for kick-bass balance, new Push 12.4 features like LFO modulation, and beginner drum pattern generation using Ableton's MIDI tools.
3. July – 10. July 2026
This issue covers creating signature psytrance Reese basses in Serum using unison detuning, flangers, and distortion for wide, aggressive tones. The tutorial details synthesizer techniques like saw wave configuration and harmonic filtering to craft distinctive bass drones and break elements.
2. July – 9. July 2026
This issue covers three essential bass production fixes: replacing plucky envelopes with sustained ones on sub bass, layering sub with separate top-end frequencies, and using saturation and compression to glue layers together for a cohesive sound.
1. July – 8. July 2026
Au5 demonstrates zero-latency spectral dynamics using MDynamicEQ's harmonics feature with band shelf filters as a budget alternative to Soothe 3, with practical applications for vocal de-essing and live sound processing. The technique employs specific Q, slope, and semitone spacing settings to achieve dynamic spectral compression across the full frequency range.
30. June – 7. July 2026
Joe Chiccarelli's Resonant Reverb plugin transforms reverb into a sculptable sound design instrument using filtering and distortion, while Renaud Letang's mixing insights emphasize establishing groove and emotion before technical adjustments. Abbey Road's Big Nessie sampler demonstrates unconventional sound design by capturing sewing machines and fabrics as playable instruments.
29. June – 6. July 2026
Learn Ben Böhmer's harmonic layering secrets using chord inversions and pad textures for emotional depth, plus master advanced DJ scratches like the crab and flare technique. Discover how to replicate expensive hardware reverb workflows by printing reverb to audio tracks for creative editing and manipulation.
26. June – 3. July 2026
This issue debunks harmful mixing myths like indiscriminate EQ cutting and explores additive synthesis through the Sine Machine plugin, while demonstrating efficient FM lead generation workflows in Serum 2 using randomization and MPE control.
25. June – 2. July 2026
This issue covers metric modulation for seamless house-to-drum & bass transitions using common rhythmic patterns between 128-170 BPM, plus frequency masking solutions via sidechain compression to prevent instrumental-vocal clashes without traditional ducking.
23. June – 30. June 2026
This issue covers critical mixing fundamentals: proper gain staging for capturing preamp character and the importance of level matching when evaluating processing. It also includes practical workflows like context-aware sample selection with Reference 3 and insights into capturing authentic performances, from Tony Iommi's microtonal guitar technique to hybrid loop-based recording approaches.
22. June – 29. June 2026
This issue covers five tech house production essentials from Mau P's "MERTHER" including kick design and sidechain bass techniques, plus creative sound design using Spectral Resonator to transform foley into melodic elements through scale-aware quantization. It also explores hexagonal MIDI controller layouts and their ergonomic advantages over traditional rectangular grids for faster, more consistent playing.
19. June – 26. June 2026
This issue covers essential Serum synthesis techniques for trance producers: the one-note orchestra constraint method for breakthrough sound design, and practical tutorials on crafting percussive leads and evolving sample-and-hold bleeps through LFO modulation and wavetable manipulation.
18. June – 25. June 2026
This issue covers frequency masking solutions using Dagan's sidechain and smart mode features to intelligently duck resonant frequencies between instruments like plucks and pads, replacing traditional EQ and ducking methods. The approach emphasizes establishing a mixing hierarchy while preserving tonal consistency across your mix.
16. June – 23. June 2026
Dan Malsch compares 1176 compressor units across hardware and plugins, demonstrating aggressive compression techniques on vocals, bass, and drums. David reveals an unconventional Smart Gate plugin trick for isolating overhead drum mics and reducing room reflections while preserving snare detail.
15. June – 22. June 2026
This issue covers melodic house production fundamentals including chord theory with borrowed chords and harmonic layering, plus drum tightening techniques using multiband dynamics in Ableton. Additional highlights include five essential melodic house techniques and beginner mistakes like excessive reverb usage.
12. June – 19. June 2026
This issue covers LFO-based drum design in Serum 2, creating organic patterns with Max for Live's MDD Snake, building thick psytrance acid 303s with high-pass filtering, and AI-powered kick extraction via RareDSP Drum Clone. Also featured is The Him's Ninja AB referencing plugin for real-time multi-track mix comparison.
11. June – 18. June 2026
This issue covers improving rolling bass subs by reducing note length to eliminate monotonous drones and maintain groove definition in house production. Learn how shorter sub notes create space and rhythmic clarity compared to continuous rolling basslines.
10. June – 17. June 2026
This issue takes a first look at UVI Rumble, a new bass synthesizer plugin.
9. June – 16. June 2026
This issue features the JZ Mic MU-1, the first hybrid microphone combining ribbon and condenser elements for versatile recording, plus SSG Audio's Loudness Pro mastering limiter that uses variable-knee clipping for transparent loudness. Dan Malsch also breaks down five essential plugins for modern rock mixing with real session examples.
8. June – 15. June 2026
This issue covers hard techno kick design and sidechain compression techniques, melodic techno vocal layering and stereo width strategies, plus a TB-303 acid sound recreation tutorial. Additional content includes four producers' creative sample interpretations and live A&R feedback on mixing and arrangement fundamentals.
5. June – 12. June 2026
This issue covers PAM sampler's advanced sound design capabilities, finishing track production through emotional narrative structure, and three practical saturation techniques for tone shaping. Additional content includes kick drum synthesis in Serum 2 using dual LFO modulation for professional results.
4. June – 11. June 2026
Learn seven bridge arrangement techniques including kick doubling, high-pass filtering, and reverb sends to create smooth transitions between song sections. The video breaks down percussive preparation and resampling methods that professional producers use to prevent track repetitiveness.
3. June – 10. June 2026
This issue covers creating phase distortion in Serum 2 by modulating delay time with a noise oscillator instead of traditional phase shifters, with techniques applicable to sub-bass, chords, and vocals. A free FX preset is available on Patreon demonstrating both mono and stereo implementations using curve editing.
2. June – 9. June 2026
This issue covers the McDSP DC-2 dual-stage compressor plugin with serial/parallel architecture and integrated tools, plus optimal mastering plugin chain sequencing to ensure proper signal flow. Rock guitar mixing techniques featuring frequency shaping around 6-7kHz and multi-amp layering are also detailed alongside headphone calibration solutions for accurate reference monitoring.
1. June – 8. June 2026
This issue covers drum production techniques from beginner to advanced, including sidechain compression and swing quantization, plus practical mixing tricks like New York compression for drum impact. You'll also learn extension development for Ableton Live 12 and how to recreate classic 90s bass sounds using harmonic layering.
29. May – 5. June 2026
This issue covers kick drum sound design using envelope shaping in Serum to replicate acoustic behavior, and introduces reverse-engineering presets as a learning method. Also featured is TugPhonon, a free tape delay plugin with modular routing for creative effects processing.
28. May – 4. June 2026
This issue explores alternatives to the Textures plugin for adding grit and analog character, demonstrating free and paid options like Tumult, Pentamento, and Origin. The core message: prioritize interesting, imperfect sounds over polished production in modern music.
26. May – 2. June 2026
This issue covers advanced mixing techniques across classic and modern productions, including SSL/Harrison console chains on Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain," hardware emulation accuracy in Softube's Fairchild 670 plugin, and unconventional recording approaches like quad tracking for heavy guitar tones. Key insights include Tchad Blake's philosophy on console coloration choices and physical modeling techniques that capture authentic hardware character in plugins.
25. May – 1. June 2026
Learn Weval's hybrid hardware-Ableton setup that synchronizes synthesizers and drum machines via MIDI, plus master a 10-step melody ladder system for structured EDM composition. Also discover kick drum synthesis in Serum 2 using envelope-shaped components and smart clipping techniques for transparent audio mastering.
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