This week's curated selection of videos explores the intersection of music production, performance, and sound design, offering fresh perspectives on how creators can push their craft forward. From a candid backstage interview with a renowned electronic artist to innovative tools for guitar practice and cinematic audio creation, these posts highlight the diverse ways technology is empowering musicians and sound designers alike.
In a unique behind-the-scenes moment, the team at Kilohearts caught up with Virtual Riot at his own show in Los Angeles. The video features a series of rapid-fire questions posed to the producer while backstage, offering fans a glimpse into his creative process. The discussion also touches on Kilohearts Essentials, a free collection of versatile effects plugins designed to streamline production workflows for artists at any level. Meanwhile, IK Multimedia introduces the TONEX Plug, a compact device that transforms guitar practice by allowing players to stream backing tracks via Bluetooth, jam along with YouTube lessons, or explore their tone library silently with headphones. This tool is designed to make learning and playing more interactive and accessible, integrating seamlessly with popular music-learning apps.
Rounding out the selection, Krotos presents a compelling look at performing cinematic sound effects, demonstrating how its tools are changing the landscape of audio design for games, film, and content creation. From foley and footsteps to sci-fi weapons and atmospheric ambiences, the video showcases a faster, smarter approach to crafting immersive soundscapes. Together, these posts underscore a shared theme: the power of accessible, innovative tools to inspire creativity and elevate the quality of musical and audio projects across genres and mediums.
- Bothering Virtual Riot at his own show!
Video by Kilohearts via YouTube One of the Kilohearts team happened to be in LA when Virtual Riot had a show, so we snuck backstage and sprung some quickfire questions on him whilst we had a chance. Kilohearts Essentials is a free collection of extremely useful effects which can be used as regular… - TONEX Plug – plug in & play along with YouTube lessons or music apps #tonex #tonexplug #guitar
Video by ikmultimedia via YouTube https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/tonexplug – Practice, play, and more With TONEX Plug, practicing becomes more fun than ever. Stream backing tracks via Bluetooth, jam along with YouTube lessons or music-learning apps, or explore your tone library in complete silence with headphones. Use your favorite learning apps to slow down riffs, loop… - Performing Cinematic Sound Effects
Video by Krotos via YouTube Download for free: https://bit.ly/krotosstudio_yt Discover how Krotos is changing the way you design sound. Whether you’re creating powerful sound effects for games, film, or content, our tools are built to help you work faster, smarter, and with more control. 🎧 From foley and footsteps to sci-fi weapons and… - AI String Sections That Actually Sound Real | ACE Studio × Budapest Art Orchestra
Video by ACE Studio via YouTube We just released AI String Sections in ACE Studio, recorded in collaboration with the Budapest Art Orchestra. Write your MIDI, hit generate, and hear lush, orchestral string performances come to life. No sample libraries, no key-switches needed. Give them a try: https://acestudio.ai Source - QUAID GIGASLOPE – Step Mode
Video by ALM TV via YouTube In this video we take a detailed look at the QUAID GIGASLOPE’s ‘Step’ mode, using it to create quantised melodic sequences with per step slides. The QUAID GIGASLOPE is a four-channel multi-mode modulator, with each channel outputting a variable staged slope that can act as a complex… - Smart App. Smart Sound. Beam Mini.
Video by Blackstar Amplification via YouTube Smart App. Smart Sound. Beam Mini. 35+ effects, amp, cab and mic sims, built-in tuner, metronome, and pro-level tone tools – right from your phone. Download the Beam app now for iOS & Android.📲 Sponsored: Capture Iconic Tube Tones with the Blackstar St. James EL34 Experience the… - Real musicians, real performances, adapted to your song in real time!
Video by Celemony via YouTube While everyone’s adding AI to their plugins, @tonalic went the complete opposite direction. I’ve tried a lot of tools that promise to change how you make music, but this one actually does! Sponsored: Unlock the full potential of your audio with Celemony Melodyne 5 Editor, the industry-standard tool… - 🔊 Mix time at Atresmedia, Spain 📷 Víctor Carretón Martín
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