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Joe Garston Production Tip - Melody Creation
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Joe Garston Production Tip - Melody Creation

Joe Garston Production Tip 010 - Melody Creation Running low or just not the best at creating catchy melodies?Another method I use is recording my chords and melodies then re-sampling it. Try slici...

Artist SeriesJoe Garston Production Tip - Automation

Joe Garston Production Tip - Automation

Joe Garston Production Tip 009 - Automation Without automation, your melodies might get a bit boring over time as the track goes along.Adding automation to your sounds, especially synths such as Sy...

grooveJoe Garston Production Tip - Rhythm

Joe Garston Production Tip - Rhythm

Joe Garston Production Tip 007 - Rhythm Always make sure your drums and percussion match the style and arrangement of the rest of your track. Percussion can have a massive effect on how your track ...

joe GarstonJoe Garston Production Tip - Remakes

Joe Garston Production Tip - Remakes

Joe Garston Production Tip 005 - Remakes When I started producing, I found that a great way to help me learn the ropes was to try to remake / recreate my favourite tracks. It helps with learning ho...

Artist SeriesJoe Garston Production Tip - Simplicity

Joe Garston Production Tip - Simplicity

Joe Garston Production Tip 004 - Simplicity You only have a certain amount of space before it becomes too much and sounds begin to clash. Be sure to keep it simple.A packed mix with too much going ...

Artist SeriesJoe Garston Production Tip Multiband Compression

Joe Garston Production Tip Multiband Compression

Joe Garston Production Tip 003 - Multiband Compression, A question i'm asked a lot is how do i master my tracks? Or how do i get my kicks to sound so punchy in the mix.Multiband Compression is a gr...

joe GarstonJoe Garston Production Tip - Sylenth1 Sound Design

Joe Garston Production Tip - Sylenth1 Sound Design

Joe Garston Production Tip 002 - Sylenth1 Sound Design. Lennar Digital Sylenth1 is my go-to piece of software for sound design in my tracks. When designing leads or basslines, be sure to add some f...

Artist SeriesJoe Garston Production Tip Melody Creation

Joe Garston Production Tip Melody Creation

Joe Garston Production Tip 001 - Melody Creation Running low or just not the best at creating catchy melodies?One way i get around a melodic block is to listen to some of my previous tracks in reve...