Welcome to a curated hub for music producers and sound enthusiasts, featuring the latest tutorials, gear showcases, and creative inspiration from across the industry. The recent selection of content highlights a vibrant intersection of education, cutting-edge tools, and pure musical artistry.
Applied Acoustics Systems recently showcased the "Tropical Jam" sound set by resident designer Niall McCallum, demonstrating how the Strum GS-2 plugin can craft laidback Caribbean grooves with a vintage vibe. For those seeking sound design education, Audible Genius released a detailed tutorial decoding the iconic keys synth from FKJ & Masego's "Tadow," using the free Vital synth to teach transferable synthesis techniques. Meanwhile, Akai Professional shared a captivating performance video of artist Cory Henry, illustrating the intuitive, vibe-creating potential of hardware like the MPC Live III in a standalone, dawless setup.
These posts collectively emphasize key themes in modern music production: the pursuit of authentic and inspiring sounds through specialized software, the importance of foundational synthesis skills that work across any platform, and the seamless integration of hardware instruments for spontaneous creativity. From plugin-specific sound packs to universal synthesis lessons and performance-driven gear highlights, this content offers valuable insights for producers at every level looking to expand their sonic palette and workflow.
- AAS Synchronicity Showcase—Thiago Pinheiro sound pack for Strum GS-2 and AAS Player
Video by Applied Acoustics Systems via YouTube Purchase Synchronicity here: → https://www.applied-acoustics.com/synchronicity/ Or get Strum GS-2 bundle here: → https://www.applied-acoustics.com/strum-gs-2/ Resident sound designer Niall McCallum welcomes you to your own slice of strummed Caribbean paradise with Tropical Jam—a Strum GS-2 sound set with an abundance of laidback grooves and an awesome vintage vibe.… AAS Synchronicity Showcase—Thiago Pinheiro sound pack for Strum GS-2 and AAS Player - Synth Remake Tutorial: FKJ & Masego – Tadow (Keys).
Video by Audible Genius via YouTube Decoded the iconic Keys synth from FKJ & Masego’s ‘Tadow’ 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 & more. 🎵 Watch the full tutorial to master… Synth Remake Tutorial: FKJ & Masego – Tadow (Keys). - @CoryHenry doing what he does best, creating the perfect vibe in the room.
Video by Akai Professional via YouTube Pure joy in the pocket. 💼 Learn more about MPC Live III: https://inmusic.to/4kv64wck Join the conversation: http://www.youtube.com/akaiprovideo http://www.instagram.com/akai_pro https://www.facebook.com/AkaiPro @akai_pro http://www.x.com/akai_pro #AkaiPro #MPC #MPCXL #standalone #dawless Akai Professional MPC 2: The Ultimate Production Suite Elevate your beat-making with Akai Professional’s MPC 2, now available at Plugin Boutique.… @CoryHenry doing what he does best, creating the perfect vibe in the room. - MCFx2 – Stereo Soundscape
Video by ALM TV via YouTube 🪐Creating an atmospheric stereo soundscape using low pass / high pass output pairs from the MCFx2 with the four VCAs of the MEGA-TANG. A chord from Akemie’s Castle is patched to the 2 filters of MCFx2 via the left input (normalised to the right). The low pass… MCFx2 – Stereo Soundscape - Controller Evolution: Moving past the MPC era. – The DRUW plugin.
Video by BEATSURFING via YouTube The MPC gave us the beat. We began looking for the flow. What happens when you move beyond the grid of pads? Learn More about DRUW https://beatsurfing.com/audio-plugins/druw-drum-generator Source - Latest Music Production Tools & Techniques RoundupThis week’s music production news highlights innovative plugins, sound design techniques, and practical tips from leading audio software developers. From guitar processing to mastering insights, these updates showcase tools that enhance creativity and workflow for producers at all levels. Positive Grid offers trial versions of their guitar processing plugins through Plugin Boutique, allowing… Latest Music Production Tools & Techniques Roundup
- AudioThing miniBit + miniVerb – 8-bit/Chiptune
Video by AudioThing via YouTube Get miniBit here: https://www.audiothing.net/instruments/minibit/ Get miniVerb here: https://www.audiothing.net/effects/miniverb/ miniBit is an 8-bit chiptune synth that emulates 80s game consoles and retro computers, with 18 classic waveforms plus a sub oscillator and built in bitcrusher for extra aliasing and grit. miniVerb is an 8-bit chiptune echo reverb that recreates… AudioThing miniBit + miniVerb – 8-bit/Chiptune - Khirye Tyler | Fast-paced creativity with AstroLab
Video by Arturia via YouTube Khirye Tyler wears a lot of hats – musical director, producer, keyboardist and his work is shaped by the realities of the modern music industry: high expectations, rapid turnarounds, and a touring workflow where decisions have to translate immediately from the studio to the stage. Coming off the… Khirye Tyler | Fast-paced creativity with AstroLab