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Week 44 · 2026 · Tech & House Production · Issue 23
29. October – 5. November 2026.
6 videos from the world of music production. 2 of them are this week's highlights — concisely curated, one click to the original.
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6 Videos gesamt | ★ 2 Highlights | 4 Weitere | 1 Promotion |
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| ★ This week's highlights | 6 videos |
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| ★ Highlight 01 | ● @Bthelick · 15:47 · 1. November 2026 |
How To Chord A Bass Like Mr Fingers (Can You Feel It)Explores two methods for creating chords around prominent bass lines, using the classic Mr. Fingers 'Can You Feel It?' as a case study. Explains why traditional chord theory doesn't always apply to dance music where the bass is the hook, and demonstrates practical MIDI techniques for building harmonies that complement rather than clash with bass-led hooks. Music theoryBass harmonyDance musicChord writing Addresses common producer challenge of harmonizing bass-driven tracks with clear, practical examples and music theory context specific to dance music. |
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| ★ Highlight 02 | ● @joeminosaur · 11:57 · 3. November 2026 |
Start your track like THIS and it'll arrange itselfIntroduces a three-stage 'stress test' system for track arrangement that involves squeezing a sound to discover its potential, selecting ideas for specific arrangement roles, and iterating on structure. This workflow helps producers move from 8-bar loops to complete arrangements while maintaining creative momentum. Track arrangementWorkflowSound designSong structure Provides a repeatable, systematic approach to arrangement that solves a common producer bottleneck with clear methodology and downloadable worksheet. |
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● @alice-efe · 15:52 · 31. October 2026 4 advanced Bass processing tricks that actually workDemonstrates four bass processing techniques including layering (sub, body, transient, ambience), phasing management, dynamic EQ for transient control, and reverb design. The video emphasizes dividing bass into functional components and blending them cleanly using EQ to avoid phase issues. Bass layeringEQDynamic EQTransient shaping ► Watch video ↗ |
● @343labs · 1:16 · 29. October 2026 Your Kicks Will Finally PUNCH With This Simple TrickShows how to use a noise gate on kick drums to shape the transient and control the duration of high-frequency content, creating punchier and more defined kick sounds. Explains threshold, attack, and recovery time settings for sculpting kick character. Kick processingNoise gateTransient controlDrum sound design ► Watch video ↗ |
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● @343labs · 1:05 · 31. October 2026 Your Snares Will Never Sound BORING After This TrickCreative snare design technique using field recordings (paper rustling) layered with traditional snare samples, demonstrating panning, saturation, and fade editing for adding texture and interest. Shows how unconventional sound sources can enhance drum character. Snare designDrum layeringSound designField recording ► Watch video ↗ |
● @343labs · 1:31 · 2. November 2026 Make Thin Sounds FULL With This Weird EQ TrickExplains the 'super cutting' EQ technique: aggressively cutting problem frequencies (especially presence zone) and then compensating with makeup gain to create a fuller, less harsh sound. Useful for taming bright guitars, synths, or other piercing elements in a mix. EQ techniqueMix processingPresence controlSound shaping ► Watch video ↗ |
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— Promotion · ● @TheProducerSchool · 18:10 · 28. October 2026 How To Make Trance like PegassiComprehensive breakdown of Pegassi's trance production style, covering kick and bass design, drum layering with 909s and loops, and signature synth sounds like pulse-width modulated leads with effects. The video demonstrates how to build a full track structure using Serum presets and typical trance arrangement patterns. ► Watch video ↗ |
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| Live Sessions & Interviews |
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● @343labs · 1:45 · 4. November 2026 How Echonomist Got His Music to AFTERLIFE► Watch video ↗ |
● @dilbydj · 2:13:06 · 1. November 2026 Dilby Live at Tempo Club, Mexico► Watch video ↗ |
● @manvvel · 2:08:26 · 29. October 2026 How to make Deep Melodic House in the style of Guy J end Hernan Cattaneo► Watch video ↗ |
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KnobWatch · Tech & House Production · KW 44 · 2026
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