This week's roundup of music production news explores the cutting edge of digital instrument design, professional DAW workflows, and innovative guitar effects. From building custom performances with intelligent software to projecting Pro Tools in a studio environment and deconstructing a unique fuzz pedal, these stories highlight the diverse tools shaping modern music creation.
In a detailed walkthrough, Celemony's Tonalic Creative Partner Ryan Harlin demonstrates the Set Page, the core engine for building a custom guitar performance. The video shows how users begin with a simple harmonic idea and then audition classical guitar patterns that automatically adapt to the song, allowing for a highly intuitive starting point. This approach redefines how musicians can generate and refine instrumental parts without traditional recording techniques.
Avid shares a visual glimpse into a modern production setup with a video showcasing Pro Tools projected onto a large screen. Captured by LowKey-Entertainment, the footage highlights the software's role as a central hub for professional recording, beat-making, and mixing. The post emphasizes how the industry-standard DAW remains a versatile tool for creators, whether in a traditional studio or a more unconventional workspace.
Eventide Audio presents a fresh look at the Knife Drop fuzz pedal, as explored by WyattAudio-UK. The video moves beyond standard drive tones to reveal warped synth textures and filter sweeps reminiscent of retro film soundtracks. Sponsored alongside the legendary Eventide Omnipressor, known for its "dynamics processing with attitude," this content underscores the brand's commitment to both classic and boundary-pushing effects for guitarists and sound designers alike.</
- How to Build a Custom Guitar Performance with Tonalic – The Set Page
Video by Celemony via YouTube This is where the real performance-building happens. In this video, Tonalic Creative Partner Ryan Harlin walks through the Set Page – the heart of building a custom guitar performance in Tonalic. Starting with a simple harmonic idea, Ryan auditions classical guitar patterns playing to his song, picks his… - 😍 Projecting Pro Tools 📷 LowKey-Entertainment
Video by Avid via YouTube 😍 Projecting Pro Tools 📷 LowKey-Entertainment ▶️ https://avid.com/pro-tools #avid #avidcreator #protools #lkenter #daw #avidprotools #musicproduction #projector #workshop Sponsored: Avid Pro Tools Artist (1-Year Subscription) Step into the industry-standard recording environment with a DAW specifically tailored for the modern creator. Pro Tools Artist provides everything you need to make… - Eventide’s Knife Drop isn’t your average fuzz pedal
Video by Eventide Audio via YouTube @WyattAudio-UK dives into the @OfficialTMR Knife Drop, exploring everything from massive drive tones to warped synth textures and filter sweeps that sound straight out of a retro film soundtrack. Sponsored: Unleash “dynamics processing with attitude” using the legendary Eventide Omnipressor. Originally released in 1971 and famously used… - Turn a sad apple loop into epic percussion.
Video by Heavyocity Media via YouTube Turn a sad apple loop into epic percussion. Get OBLIVION DRUMS for its intro price of $129 for a limited time. Owners of OBLIVION crossgrade for just $109. #heavyocity #metaldrums #metalproduction #logicpro #filmscoring Sponsored: Bring “the original band in your hand” to your DAW with Calc-U-Synth, a… - IRDX Studio Deep Dive – Learn all the tricks!
Video by Bogren Digital via YouTube Get IRDX Studio for FREE 👉 https://bogrendigital.com/products/irdx-studio Did you know everything that Josh shows off in this deep dive video? There are so many little details and tricks that we just had to make a video covering them all! Take a whizz, get comfortable, and enjoy the… - Old-school character, modern workflow. Three vintage samplers packed in one bundle⚡️only for $59🔥
Video by BeatSkillz via YouTube Sampler Emulation Bundle Every classic sampler. One bundle. Three neural-captured vintage samplers in one collection — the grit, warmth, and lo-fi character that built hip-hop, boombap, lo-fi, and golden-era record production. From 12-bit crunch to silky AKAI warmth to a full six-model IR sampler suite. Drop any of… - Realphones Indie Studios | 3 New Studio Environments for Headphone Mixing
Video by dSONIQ via YouTube Introducing Indie Studios — a new add-on pack for Realphones. Three independent studio environments. Nine listening positions. One objective picture of your mix. This video demonstrates the sound and character of all three new monitoring spaces included in the Indie Studios collection for Realphones. Capitel Studio Focused, uncompromising… - Refine&Sound
Video by Celemony via YouTube Starts with a real performance. Ends with yours. With Tonalic studio you go deeper: individual notes, voicings, timing, amplitude. All adjustable, until it feels like the musician played it exactly that way for your song. And if you want: shape the sound too. Less drive, more ambience. Your…