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Week 42 · 2026 · Tech & House Production · Issue 21
15. October – 22. 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 | ● @dilbydj · 28:15 · 18. October 2026 |
You're Making Music Harder Than It Needs to BeDilow walks through his remix workflow using Ableton Live, focusing on production efficiency techniques that enabled him to complete a high-quality track in about 6 hours across three sessions. He covers essential productivity strategies including template setup, return channel organization, and systematic effect routing to streamline the production process. Ableton Liveworkflow optimizationtemplate setupreturn channels Practical workflow optimization techniques applicable across all producers, emphasizing template-based organization and reusable effect chains for faster production. |
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| ★ Highlight 02 | ● @joeminosaur · 14:47 · 20. October 2026 |
This Arrangement System Turns 8-Bar Loops Into Finished TracksJoe Minosaur presents the 'Mirror Method,' a five-step system for transforming 8-bar loops into finished arrangements by systematically identifying elements and creating opposite variations. The technique uses a worksheet to generate B sections by flipping characteristics like texture, rhythm, and energy of original loop elements. arrangement techniqueloop developmentcreative variationstructure Provides a structured, replicable system for solving common producer problems (loop fatigue, arrangement blocks) with clear conceptual framework and actionable steps. |
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| ★ Highlight 03 | ● @AlexRome · 17:36 · 21. October 2026 |
Fixing Up a Producer's Song Step by Step!Alex Rome provides step-by-step mixing feedback on a student's electronic dance track, addressing bass layer cohesion, sub-bass phase issues, sidechain compression, and Serum 2 settings to improve clarity and punch. Technical fixes include rhythm alignment, phase randomization adjustments, and mono legato mode for tighter bass synthesis. bass mixingsidechain compressionSerum 2phase correction Demonstrates practical bass mixing problems and solutions with specific plugin settings (Serum 2, Kickstart 2), directly applicable to electronic music production. |
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● @alice-efe · 13:04 · 15. October 2026 5 ways saturation saves a weak mix (and what saturation really is)Alice Efe explains saturation fundamentals—how it reshapes waveforms to create harmonics—and demonstrates five practical applications including vocal enhancement, addressing aliasing issues, and dynamic response. She covers both the technical benefits (adding presence and character) and pitfalls (aliasing artifacts) of digital saturation, with specific focus on Radiance as a high-quality saturator. saturationharmonicsvocal enhancementaliasing ► Watch video ↗ |
● @343labs · 1:39 · 19. October 2026 Try This Secret Reverb Trick to Get Unique Textures in Your Sounds343labs presents a reverb layering technique using two different reverb algorithms (EMT 250 and EMT 150) panned hard left and right to create unique, stereophonic textures without phase interaction. The hard panning creates a distinctive spacious sound by combining two independent reverb algorithms into a cohesive whole. reverb designstereo widthEMT algorithmsparallel processing ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @343labs · 1:31 · 21. October 2026 Your Reverbs Will Never Sound FLAT After This Trick343labs demonstrates using aggressive compression on reverb return tracks to add dynamics and depth to otherwise flat reverb tails. With fast attack, fast release, and high ratio (20:1+), the compressor rhythmically gates the reverb to create pulsation, making it sound more alive, energetic, and integrated into the mix. reverb compressiondynamicsdepth enhancementmix clarity ► Watch video ↗ |
● @TheProducerSchool · 24:32 · 19. October 2026 How To Make Afro House Like Meera (NO)The Producer School demonstrates how to produce Afro House in the style of Meera using the Tantra sample pack, covering deep kick selection, subwoofer layering, sidechain techniques, melodic elements with filtered sawtooth synthesis, and groove-building with percussion layers. The approach emphasizes hypnotic foundation through sustained bass and steady kick interaction. Afro Housesubwoofer layeringsidechainsawtooth synthesis ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @Bthelick · 2:25 · 15. October 2026 The Fx I used on that Filthy Techno leadBthelick briefly explains the effects chain used on a filthy techno lead, consisting of an 1/8 delay with filtered highs and lows for bounce, a medium hall reverb, occasional dotted eighth automation for buildups, and sidechain compression off the kick drum. He emphasizes that timing and routing matter more than specific plugin choice. delayreverbsidechaintechno sound design ► Watch video ↗ |
● @343labs · 1:42 · 15. October 2026 How to Find Your Sound as a Producer (Blend Genres)343labs discusses finding a personal production sound by blending genres—layering drill rhythm hi-hats over classic beat patterns, using EQ to blend bass lines from different genres, and adding rhythmic elements like Jersey Club hints. The approach creates a unique hybrid aesthetic by deliberately combining genre characteristics at different frequency ranges. genre blendingsound designEQ mixinghybrid production ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @343labs · 1:17 · 16. October 2026 How to Harmonize Your Vocals in Real Time | Antares Harmony Engine343labs explains using Antares Harmony Engine to create real-time vocal harmonies by selecting a key and optional MIDI input for chord-following reharmonization. The plugin generates vocal harmonies adaptively without additional instruments, allowing voices to respond to changing chord progressions. vocal harmoniesreal-time processingMIDI control ► Watch video ↗ |
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— Promotion · ● @alice-efe · 8:00 · 18. October 2026 The best free mixing plugin just got a massive upgrade (Dagon 2)Alice Efe reviews DeBreath 2, a free resonance suppression plugin featuring new AI-assisted detection, smooth 60 FPS interface, history window visualization, and solo functionality for problem frequencies. The AI automatically identifies and fixes resonance issues across vocals, pianos, and pads with minimal manual adjustment. ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @manvvel · 1:22:09 · 20. October 2026 Make Progressive House Like a Pro► Watch video ↗ |
● @Bthelick · 25:09 · 17. October 2026 Trying To Produce House With 30yo Plugins► Watch video ↗ |
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KnobWatch · Tech & House Production · KW 42 · 2026
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