Production Tips

How to design a pad with the Arturia ARP 2600

How to design a pad with the Arturia ARP 2600

In this step-by-step tutorial, we will deconstruct another 1 of the 107 presets included in the Audiotent – Nemesis (Arturia ARP 2600) preset library. This time around we will be creating a vintag...

Arturia ARP 2600 Bass Sound Design Tip

Arturia ARP 2600 Bass Sound Design Tip

Welcome! In this step-by-step tutorial, we will deconstruct 1 of the 107 presets included in the Audiotent - Nemesis (Arturia ARP 2600) preset library. As you will discover, the bass preset has a ...

Adding randomness to synth presets in Xfer Serum

Adding randomness to synth presets in Xfer Serum

Bring extra dimension to your synth sounds by exploring chaos generator, random LFOs and velocity. Static synth sounds can be very functional and have their place within the composition. Someti...

5 Power Tips for Repro-5

5 Power Tips for Repro-5

Repro-5 is U-he’s software version of the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, faithful in sound but with a few tricks and modifications up its sleeve. Repro-5 is a go-to synth for warm nostalgic pads, t...

Creating a Techno FM Bass Inside Xfer Serum

Creating a Techno FM Bass Inside Xfer Serum

Utilising Xfer Serum’s frequency modulation capabilities to design a solid bass. There are a lot of options available for excellent sounding bass samples. Yet, they are sometimes limited in respect...

Mixing choices for synth arpeggios

Mixing choices for synth arpeggios

Make better mixing decisions when it comes to processing your synth arpeggios. Synth arpeggios are common ingredients within the style of Techno and many other sub-genres of electronic music. Fo...

hi-hatsBringing Character To Your Drums

Bringing Character To Your Drums

Learn how to use reverb, vintage EQ, compression and saturation to deliver a distinct character to your drums. Programming drums using a variety of sound sources can result in your drums...

Mixing Kick and Bass

Mixing Kick and Bass

Perfecting your low-end. Getting your kick and bass to compliment each other can be one of the most difficult parts of the production process. Follow our guide to master your low-end. Mixing l...

Anatomy of the Techno Kick

Anatomy of the Techno Kick

Finding an authentic techno kick drum that fits your track can be challenging. We’ve got a special guide to layering and mixing your own kicks. Do you ever find yourself browsing through your drum...

How To Overcome Writers Block

How To Overcome Writers Block

Overcoming writer's block can be challenging for any creative individual, including music producers. Here are five strategies to help you get back into the creative flow: 1. Change Your Environmen...