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Week 37 · 2026 · Tech & House Production · Issue 16
10. September – 17. September 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 | 2 Promotion |
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| ★ This week's highlights | 10 videos |
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| ★ Highlight 01 | ● @dilbydj · 23:03 · 13. September 2026 |
Are Your Drums Weak? 5 Tips to Fix ItExplains five fundamental techniques to improve drum production in house music, covering kick layering, sample selection, EQ separation, compression, and arrangement strategies. Demonstrates practical workflow in Ableton Live with a deep house groove example. drum productionkick layeringhouse musicAbleton LiveEQ separation Systematic breakdown of professional drum layering and mixing techniques with clear visual and sonic examples applicable to electronic music production. |
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| ★ Highlight 02 | ● @alice-efe · 16:51 · 10. September 2026 |
Mixing Finally Clicked When I Understood ThisTeaches fundamental mixing concepts using spectral analysis and sidechain compression to separate overlapping sounds, specifically addressing short transient-based elements like hi-hats and snares. Demonstrates practical use of free plugins like Flux and spectral sidechaining techniques. spectral separationsidechain compressionhi-hat mixingmixing fundamentals Deep explanation of spectral separation and sidechain techniques with clear methodology for mixing transient-heavy sounds in electronic music. |
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| ★ Highlight 03 | ● @joeminosaur · 8:07 · 15. September 2026 |
If Your Tracks Never Feel Finished, Do ThisAddresses the psychological challenge of finishing tracks by explaining listener fatigue and how professional mastering provides perspective and closure. Uses personal release experience to illustrate the 99% trap and how external processing breaks mental blocks. track completionmasteringproduction psychologyear fatigue Insightful exploration of production psychology and the practical role of mastering in track completion, beyond technical considerations. |
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● @hypnotictechnoproduction · 7:56 · 16. September 2026 Sub Bass From Scratch in Ableton Live – How to Get It RightDemonstrates sub-bass sound design in Ableton Live using Operator, focusing on layering sine waves with envelope modulation to create punch and using velocity/spacing variations for dynamic breathing. Explains frequency management and the importance of gaps in low-end programming. sub-bass designAbleton LiveOperatorsound designlow-end arrangement ► Watch video ↗ |
● @343labs · 1:28 · 15. September 2026 How to Make Bouncy House Basslines | Easy House Music Production TrickTeaches house music bassline composition by mirroring chord progressions and groove patterns rather than creating independent rhythms. Explains how this approach creates cohesion and allows flexible arrangement through individual element control. house musicbassline compositiongroove mirroringarrangement ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @TheProducerSchool · 17:51 · 11. September 2026 How Jimi Jules Made 'Whisper To Me'Breaks down production techniques from Jimi Jules' track 'Whisper To Me' including broken beat drum patterns, snare layering with pre-shift timing, acoustic drum loops, and lead sound design using Serum with detuned oscillators and envelope shaping. drum arrangementbroken beatlead synthesisSerumacoustic drums ► Watch video ↗ |
● @Bthelick · 2:20 · 13. September 2026 How I Made That Joey Beltram Style Acid SynthExplains acid synth sound design using oscillator sync modulated by sample-and-hold LFO in Vital, combined with filtering, distortion, and effects. Details the classic acid house technique with practical synth parameter breakdown. acid synthoscillator syncLFO modulationVital ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @alice-efe · 1:33 · 12. September 2026 This bass 🤯Demonstrates manual unison/detuning techniques for bass synthesis using multiple oscillators with opposite detuning values and panning to create width and movement. Shows fine-tuning and random modulation controls for organic bass texture. bass synthesisdetuningunisonoscillator panning ► Watch video ↗ |
● @343labs · 1:17 · 10. September 2026 Compression Explained Easily for Beginners | Music Production Mixing Basics #mixing #musicproductionExplains compression fundamentals for beginners, covering threshold, attack, release, and ratio parameters with visual and sonic examples. Focuses on how these controls manage dynamics in drum sounds and create pumping effects. compressiondynamicsmixing basicsattack and release ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @343labs · 1:07 · 13. September 2026 This DELAY Trick in Ableton Instantly Makes Your House Tracks Feel WiderDemonstrates a stereo widening technique for house chord stabs using Ableton's delay plugin with unlinked channels, minimal feedback, and 10-15ms time offset between L/R channels. Creates width without phase issues. stereo wideningdelay techniqueAbleton Livehouse production ► Watch video ↗ |
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— Promotion · ● @alice-efe · 14:23 · 14. September 2026 AEGIS Is Here. Your Low End Will Never Be the Same.Showcases AEGIS, a kick and sub-bass synthesizer plugin, demonstrating its sound design capabilities including harmonic generation, sample layering, and clone functionality. Emphasizes intuitive UI design and non-integer harmonics for organic drum sounds. ► Watch video ↗ |
— Promotion · ● @alice-efe · 1:28 · 11. September 2026 Janggo is the best volume shaper and it is FREE 🤯Showcases Janggo, a free multiband volume shaping plugin with single and multiband envelope drawing modes, side-chain capabilities, and real-time audio visualization. Emphasizes intuitive workflow and precision control over dynamic shaping. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @manvvel · 4:34:52 · 16. September 2026 How do you create Progressive House with high-quality mixing and mastering► Watch video ↗ |
● @343labs · 1:07:37 · 13. September 2026 Selway's Techno & Electro Sunday with guest Christian Smith | 343 TV► Watch video ↗ |
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