Welcome to a curated selection of insights and tools for modern music production. This update focuses on practical techniques for vocal editing, creative sound design, and innovative AI-assisted composition, directly from developers and educators in the field.
A recent video from Celemony, presented by Stefan, delves into the nuanced world of vocal dynamics with Melodyne. The tutorial highlights how the Leveling Macro serves as an ideal starting point, while also addressing common challenges like inconsistent emphasis on certain words. This provides a clear workflow for identifying and correcting dynamic issues in vocal performances.
For producers seeking unique sonic character, Caelum Audio offers a distinctive "Cursed Christmas" sample pack. This free resource, noted as a belated Halloween gift, adds a layer of unconventional texture to holiday-themed projects. The post also features a sponsored highlight for Smoov, a program-dependent compressor promoted for its transparent and musical dynamic control.
Finally, a tutorial from ACE Studio demonstrates the capabilities of its "Add a Layer" feature. This AI-powered tool analyzes existing project audio and generates entirely new, matching stems based on user-selected instrument categories or custom text descriptions. It presents a method for expanding arrangements creatively and efficiently.
Together, these posts illustrate a spectrum of production approaches, from meticulous manual editing to AI-augmented creativity, all aimed at enhancing the technical and artistic quality of musical work.
- Mixing with Melodyne: Dynamics
Video by Celemony via YouTube Melodyne offers powerful tools for working with dynamics. In this video, Stefan shows why the Leveling Macro is often an excellent starting point for vocal editing sessions. He also explains how singers can lose focus on seemingly less important or challenging words. Learn how to identify these spots… Mixing with Melodyne: Dynamics - FREE Sample Pack | Satan Paws | Cursed Christmas Pack
Video by Caelum Audio via YouTube I had my first child in late October and was too busy to put this out on Halloween so please enjoy your Christmas freebie ! https://www.caelumaudio.com/CaelumAudio/?Page=FreeSamples Sponsored: Elevate your dynamic control with Smoov, a versatile program-dependent compressor designed for transparent and musical results. Whether you need subtle… FREE Sample Pack | Satan Paws | Cursed Christmas Pack - Add a Layer: Generate Stems That 100% Match Your Existing Tracks | ACE Studio Tutorial
Video by ACE Studio via YouTube Add a Layer listens to your project, analyzes the audio, and then creates a new stem on top of what you already have. You can choose from different instrument categories, or use Custom and describe exactly what you want. Download ACE Studio at: https://acestudio.ai/ Source - Let’s explore the TV-10BH | Demo
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Video by Audible Genius via YouTube Decoded the iconic Lead synth from Bag Raiders’ ‘Shooting Stars’ using the free synth Vital! 🎓 Learn via Syntorial’s free ear-training challenge or follow the on-screen step-by-step recipe to remake it on any synth: Serum, Vital, Pigments, Hydrasynth, and more. 🎵 Whether you’re a synth enthusiast or… Synth Remake Tutorial: Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars (Lead) - ANALOGUE SNARE (Synth Sounds You Need To Know How To Create)
Video by BLEASS via YouTube The snare circuits found in classic drum machines aren’t overly complex but they have a very specific set of features that can be difficult to recreate with a standard subtractive synth such as BLEASS Megalit See full post at https://www.bleass.com/2026/02/13/analogue-snares/ Sponsored: Supercharge Your Sequences with the BLEASS Arpeggiator… ANALOGUE SNARE (Synth Sounds You Need To Know How To Create)