Welcome to a curated space exploring the creative pulse of modern music production and performance. The latest updates highlight a spectrum of artistic philosophy, innovative tools, and legendary technique, offering a glimpse into the diverse methods that shape today's sounds.
The conversation begins with authenticity in performance, as highlighted in a video by BEATSURFING. In the first episode of their LIVE CHECK series, Liège-Brussels rapper ONHA delivers a powerful stance against playback, emphasizing what it truly means to present live music differently. This focus on raw, genuine artistic expression sets the stage for the technical ingenuity that follows.
That ingenuity is showcased through cutting-edge sound design tools. A sponsored feature from Baby Audio presents the Synthwave Essentials Bundle, a collection designed to transport music back to 1984. Including the BA-1 synthesizer, Super VHS, and Crystalline reverb, it provides a complete toolkit for crafting retro-futuristic audio landscapes. Meanwhile, a video from EastWest Sounds previews the upcoming DrumX instrument, demonstrated by legendary producer Jimmy Jam. The footage reveals how DrumX consolidates iconic drum machine sounds into a single platform, focusing on building grooves with feel and energy that evolve into full songs.
Together, these posts paint a picture of a dynamic musical landscape: one where artistic integrity, nostalgic sound design, and forward-thinking production tools converge to drive creativity forward.
- ONHA : “Le playback, c’est pas possible” – LIVE CHECK
Video by BEATSURFING via YouTube LIVE CHECK #1 – ONHA Beatsurfing lance LIVE CHECK, le format qui donne la parole aux artistes qui font du live autrement. Pour ce premier épisode, on est allé voir ONHA , rappeur entre Liège et Bruxelles, qui nous parle de ce que ça veut vraiment dire de… - Grainferno – Dnksaus Demo
Video by Baby Audio via YouTube Sponsored: Transport your music back to 1984 with the Synthwave Essentials Bundle from Baby Audio. This curated collection features the acclaimed BA-1 analog-modeled synthesizer, the gritty Super VHS channel strip, and the lush Crystalline reverb, plus over 300 professional presets to help you nail that retro-futuristic sound.… - Jimmy Jam Builds a Groove with EastWest DrumX
Video by EastWest Sounds via YouTube Legendary hitmaker Jimmy Jam builds a groove using sounds from multiple iconic drum machines in EastWest DrumX — all in one instrument. Shape it. Crush it. Transform it. DrumX isn’t just about drum sounds — it’s about creating feel, energy, and ideas that turn into songs. Coming… - DJ Mashup tutorial (Part 4/6) | Bleeding love x Outside
Video by DJ.Studio via YouTube Want to learn how to create your own mashups? In this mashup series, DJ Ragoza walks you through the process of building mashups step by step inside DJ.Studio. In this Part 4/6 of this mashup tutorial he adds energy to a slower song by adding drums. Het takes… - 🔥 HARD ACID VOL. 2 – ABX3 PRESETS DEMO 🔥
Video by Audio Blast via YouTube Dive into the raw world of Acid with Hard Acid Vol. 2, a powerful collection of 128 presets designed for the ABX3 synthesizer. This bank delivers aggressive basslines, screaming leads, and authentic analog-style acid sequences built for modern underground electronic music. From classic 303-inspired grooves to hard… - Fade clips in Pro Tools FAST
Video by Plugin Alliance via YouTube The Plugin Alliance Subscription provides instant access to over 200 audio plugins, allowing you to keep your favorites. It includes virtual instruments, guitar and bass amps, creative effects, mixing plugins, and mastering plugins. Demo all of Plugin Alliance’s products for 30 days. Start a FREE Plugin Alliance… - MPC Sample is here! 💥 | Akai Professional
Video by Akai Professional via YouTube MPC Sample is here! 💥 https://inmusic.to/2yex6fc9 For nearly 40 years, MPCs have shaped the sound and culture of modern music production. The new MPC Sample carries this legacy forward by making the art of sampling more accessible and approachable than ever before. MPC Sample is designed for… - Soloing with a 4-Note Box Pattern | Blackstar Potential Lesson
Video by Blackstar Amplification via YouTube Use a small two-string box pattern to create solos and riffs quickly and effectively. Stay connected with Blackstar: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackstaramps Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackstaramps Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackstaramps Sponsored: Capture Iconic Tube Tones with the Blackstar St. James EL34 Experience the “Designed, Not Modelled” realism of Blackstar’s premier valve amp in…