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Week 43 · 2026 · Sound Design · Issue 16
21. October – 28. 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 | 0 Promotion |
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| ★ This week's highlights | 10 videos |
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| ★ Highlight 01 | ● @DashGlitch · 15:11 · 23. October 2026 |
Give Me 15 Minutes And I Will Teach You Everything You Need To Know About ADSR ENVELOPESFoundational explanation of ADSR envelope parameters, clarifying common misconceptions about decay vs. sustain, with technical definitions and practical applications for sound design. ADSR envelopeSynthesis fundamentalsSound designModulation Clear, misconception-correcting explanation of fundamental synthesis concept with proper terminology distinctions that enhance understanding of envelope behavior. |
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| ★ Highlight 02 | ● @AlexRome · 17:36 · 21. October 2026 |
Fixing Up a Producer's Song Step by Step!Step-by-step song production fix addressing low-frequency issues, bass layering problems, and sub-bass tuning in dance music using Xfer Serum 2, Kickstart 2, and various processing techniques. Bass productionSub-bassPhase managementSerum 2Dance music Practical troubleshooting of common low-end production problems with clear explanations of phase randomization, mono legato mode, and layer coherence. |
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| ★ Highlight 03 | ● @samsmyers · 29:54 · 25. October 2026 |
How to Make a Song Like Prospa [Full Track Breakdown]Full track breakdown of a Prospa-inspired tech house song covering vocals, drums, bass, and synthesizers, with detailed explanation of effects processing, automation, and mixing techniques in Ableton Live. Tech houseAbleton LiveMixingAutomationVocal processing Complete production workflow for tech house with specific plugin recommendations, automation strategies, and practical mixing decisions for multiple track elements. |
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● @alice-efe · 17:06 · 22. October 2026 Why your Reverb sounds muddy (And 5 ways pros fix it)Five techniques for fixing muddy reverb including pre-delay de-essing, ducking reverbs with compression, and creative reverse reverb swells, demonstrating both traditional and modern approaches. Reverb mixingDuckingPre-delayEffects processingReverb design ► Watch video ↗ |
● @hypnotictechnoproduction · 21:03 · 23. October 2026 I Watched 10 Techno Low-End Tutorials So You Don't Have ToAnalysis of 10 popular YouTube techno low-end tutorials, testing techniques and synthesizing lessons about groove creation using 909s, reverse kicks, sub-bass layering, and LFO-modulated synthesizers. Techno bassLow-end designSub-bassGroove designSynthesizer technique ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @jaronlopez · 16:10 · 22. October 2026 Recharge your Loops by Punctuating your Chord ProgressionsMusic theory lesson on chord voicing and punctuation techniques for refreshing simple two-chord loops, demonstrating contrary motion and voice leading principles to add sophistication. Chord voicingMusic theoryVoice leadingChord progressionComposition ► Watch video ↗ |
● @alice-efe · 13:04 · 15. October 2026 5 ways saturation saves a weak mix (and what saturation really is)Technical explanation of saturation as waveform reshaping that creates harmonics, discussing aliasing issues in digital saturators and five practical applications including vocals, drums, and mix enhancement. SaturationHarmonicsAliasingMixingVocal processing ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @ProductionMusicLive · 40:11 · 25. October 2026 13 Melodic House Sound Essentials (Ben Böhmer, Klur, Fejká, Adriatique)Teaches 13 essential melodic house sounds inspired by artists like Ben Böhmer and Adriatique, covering techniques from MIDI programming to processing including distorted chords, filtered leads, sidechain compression, and layering strategies. Melodic HouseSidechain compressionSound designDistortionFiltering ► Watch video ↗ |
● @StarskyCarr · 35:23 · 23. October 2026 Inside Hans Zimmer’s £15k Modular - 50 Years of History in One CaseExplores Hans Zimmer's custom Radiophonic synthesizer by AJH Synth, discussing its 48+ modules, historical connections to vintage gear like Moog and EMS, and the philosophy behind its design as a complete sonic playground. Modular synthesisOscillatorsVCOEurorackSound design ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @DivKid · 17:45 · 26. October 2026 A Modular Music Production Computer // ARK by Befaco & Tesseract [FIRST PATCH]First patch walkthrough on the Befaco ARK modular groove box, demonstrating 16-track drum synthesis, sample slicing, polyphonic synths, effects routing, and quick sound design workflow. Groove boxDrum synthesisSequencingEffects routingSampling ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @OmriCohen-Music · 38:48 · 26. October 2026 Patch from scratch with Vult Overon and Befaco RANDOM8► Watch video ↗ |
● @mylarmelodies · 3:26:44 · 22. October 2026 How to make music in Ableton Live► Watch video ↗ |
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KnobWatch · Sound Design · KW 43 · 2026
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