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Week 40 · 2026 · Sound Design · Issue 13
30. September – 7. October 2026.
10 videos from the world of music production. 3 of them are this week's highlights — concisely curated, one click to the original.
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10 Videos gesamt | ★ 3 Highlights | 7 Weitere | 1 Promotion |
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| ★ This week's highlights | 10 videos |
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| ★ Highlight 01 | ● @mylarmelodies · 29:10 · 5. October 2026 |
Making music like Aphex Twin in 89-92 (with Reason & Atari Tiger Cub)Production methodology exploring how to recreate Aphex Twin's Selected Ambient Works 85-92 sound using Reason, focusing on hardware emulation, MIDI sequencing, and mixer-based composition techniques. Discusses the creative value of working within hardware limitations and equipment constraints. AmbientHardware EmulationSequencing Thoughtful exploration of hardware-inspired production workflow and compositional constraints in recreating classic electronic music techniques. |
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| | ★ Highlight 02 | ● @ProductionMusicLive · 17:03 · 4. October 2026 |
How Notre Dame Writes Addictive Melodies (Track Breakdown)Track breakdown of Notre Dame's melodic house production analyzing drums, bass, synth layering, and arrangement techniques. Covers specific production methods for achieving organic, disco-influenced sounds including drum layering, bass synthesis with Serum, and atmospheric processing. Melodic HouseDrum LayeringSerumBass Synthesis Detailed breakdown of melodic house production techniques with concrete sound design examples and synthesis methods. |
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| | ★ Highlight 03 | ● @SeedtoStage · 23:07 · 1. October 2026 |
It gets even better... Ableton Multiband DynamicsEducational tutorial on Ableton's Multiband Dynamics device focusing on expander techniques and dynamic range manipulation. Demonstrates how ratio controls below 1:1 function as expanders, with practical applications for kick drum enhancement and mix clarity. Ableton LiveMultiband DynamicsExpansionKick Processing Explains the underutilized expander functionality in multiband dynamics with clear technical breakdown and practical mixing examples. |
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● @samsmyers · 23:20 · 3. October 2026 The Sound Design Behind Dom Dolla, Solomun & Skepta’s “Danger Danger”Sound design breakdown of 'Danger Danger' by Dom Dolla, Solomun & Skepta, analyzing synth layers, pad creation, rave stabs, and effects processing. Covers reverse reverb techniques, string pad synthesis, filter automation, and sample-based sound construction using tools like Serum. Sound DesignHouseSerumPad Synthesis ► Watch video ↗ |
● @TheProducerSchool · 23:43 · 1. October 2026 How To Make Indie Dance like LuchProduction tutorial on indie dance in the style of Lutchi, combining indie drums with Afro-percussion and melodic synthesis. Details drum layering with tonal processing, tom synthesis, effects chains using Decapitator and reverb, and loop-based compositional approach. Indie DanceDrum ProductionAfro-PercussionSynthesis ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @Bthelick · 9:53 · 3. October 2026 Why You Don't Need Music Theory To Make Great Dance MusicTutorial on creating chord progressions and harmonic richness using sample layering rather than music theory, demonstrating key matching, polychord stacking, and sample chopping techniques. Shows workflow for auditioning and combining multiple pads and synth samples from the same key. PolychordsSample LayeringDance MusicKey Matching ► Watch video ↗ |
● @sonicbloomtuts · 14:43 · 1. October 2026 Hidden Features in Ableton Live's Instruments and MIDI EffectsExploration of hidden and undocumented features in Ableton Live's MIDI instruments and effects, including Wavetable high-quality mode, Drift, Drum Rack sample swapping, Drum Sampler pitch bend settings, and context menu functions. Provides CPU impact comparisons and practical usage examples. Ableton LiveMIDI ToolsWorkflowHidden Features ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @DivKid · 53:06 · 1. October 2026 A Eurorack Hybrid Rhythm Computer // SIGMA by Vostok InstrumentsDeep dive into Sigma, a Eurorack gate processor with boolean logic capabilities, exploring gate length manipulation, drum timing techniques like flams, and custom groove creation. The video demonstrates practical patching examples combining gate delays, logic operations, and rhythm sequencing. EurorackGate ProcessingBoolean LogicDrum Timing ► Watch video ↗ |
● @producelikeapro · 38:22 · 25. September 2026 Mix This Awesome Track By Steve Maggiora and Steve Jewell (Black Stone Cherry)Detailed mixing session for an original rock track featuring drum layering, kick and snare processing with virtual instruments, parallel compression, and sample-based drum replacement. Demonstrates mixing techniques for preserving original performances while adding modern production polish. MixingDrum ProcessingSample Layering ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @Bthelick · 14:17 · 19. September 2026 How To (Not) KETTAMA DrumsBreakdown of drum selection and processing for a Kettama-inspired track, discussing sample sourcing from Splice, drum layering philosophy, and why certain sounds were chosen. Reflects on production shortcuts, sample selection criteria, and the relationship between drum choices and final sound. Drum SelectionSample SourcingSpeed GarageLo-Fi ► Watch video ↗ |
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| — Promotion · ● @Adsrsounds · 58:25 · 1. October 2026 Prism Review - The Ultimate Mult-FX & Modulation Plugin?Comprehensive walkthrough of Prism, a multi-effects plugin by ADSR, demonstrating its modulation capabilities, preset creation, and practical application on melodic tracks in Ableton Live. The video showcases the plugin's ability to replace multiple production elements through creative effect stacking and modulation routing. ► Watch video ↗ |
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| Live Sessions & Interviews |
| ● @mylarmelodies · 1:09 · 4. October 2026 Why We Bleep Podcast is back! Episode 58 with @BogdanRaczynskiMusic► Watch video ↗ |
● @mylarmelodies · 1:45:19 · 4. October 2026 Why We Bleep Podcast 58 with BOGDAN RACZYNSKI► Watch video ↗ |
● @Hainbach · 58:05 · 1. October 2026 The Modular Synthesizers of Don Buchla - System 100, 200, 200e► Watch video ↗ |
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