Welcome to a curated selection of insights from the world of music production. This collection bridges the gap between creative vision and technical execution, featuring wisdom from leading engineers and cutting-edge tool demonstrations. The focus is on the foundational elements that transform a good recording into a professional, compelling piece of music.
A deep dive into professional infrastructure is provided by Antelope Audio's behind-the-scenes feature with legendary producer Steve Mac. The video explores the production mindset and technical decisions required to operate at the highest international level, emphasizing that great results stem from both expertise and a deliberately crafted studio environment.
The art of mixing is further examined in Black Salt Audio's "Fix My Mix" series. Episode 3 demonstrates how to achieve a massive, explosive drum sound reminiscent of classic rock. The tutorial highlights the critical importance of balance and room tone, showing how these elements can make a drum kit feel wide, powerful, and authentically alive.
Finally, the creative process of building a track from the ground up is showcased by Celemony. A video featuring Ryan illustrates how a song's foundation is established, starting with a tonal drum performance by Venzella Joy. The process involves shaping groove and swing to fit the song's specific needs, demonstrating how modern tools can harness real performances for dynamic hip-hop production.
- Behind the Scenes | Trainspotting with Steve Mac Part 1.
Video by Antelope Audio via YouYube Go behind the scenes with legendary British producer Steve Mac in Part 1 of this exclusive studio feature. Steve walks us through the production mindset, the technical decisions, and the infrastructure required to deliver music at the highest international level. We also take a detailed look at… Behind the Scenes | Trainspotting with Steve Mac Part 1. - Fix My Mix – Episode 3
Video by Black Salt Audio via YouTube In this episode, We’re dialing in a big, roomy, Led Zeppelin-style drum sound. Learn how balance and room tone make the difference between tight and flat drums…and making a kit feel wide, explosive, and alive. FIX MY MIX is the weekly call-in show where mixing engineers… Fix My Mix – Episode 3 - 🥁 The beat sets every song’s foundation 🥁
Video by Celemony via YouTube Ryan starts with a Tonalic drum performance by Venzella Joy, then shapes groove and swing to fit his song’s needs. Watch Ryan build a hip-hop track with Tonalic in the full video. #tonalic #aMusicianByYourSide #celemony #abletonlive #musicproduction #musicproducer #songwriting #songwriter #bedroomproducer #realperformances #realmusic #realinstruments #guitarproduction #studiotools #producerlife Sponsored:… 🥁 The beat sets every song’s foundation 🥁 - Bertie Blackman – Byrds of Prey (DC Breaks Remix).wmv
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Video by AIR Music Tech via YouTube Using the Xpand!2 arpeggiator on a piano patch or lead sound is one of the fastest ways to sketch ideas, build toplines, or drive a hook. With a treasure trove of arpeggiator patterns included including phrases, you can play one chord and let Xpand!2 creates endless… Is this the fastest ways to sketch ideas, build toplines, or drive a hook? - LAYER IT Drum Layering VST by Diginoiz: An Overview
Video by diginoiz via YouTube 🎵 More Info: https://www.diginoiz.com/layerit LAYER IT is not another drum machine. LAYER IT is a VST sampler designed for crafting drum, percussion, and effect one-shots through layering. LAYER IT consolidates otherwise scattered drum layering workflow by combining visual feedback of audio with flexible control of MIDI while avoiding… LAYER IT Drum Layering VST by Diginoiz: An Overview - Chromatic tuning inside MPC XL = instant confidence when you’re tracking any external gear
Video by Akai Professional via YouTube Being able to see your tuning instead of guessing by ear is one of those little things that makes producing feel effortless. 🎥 Tune into the MPC XL Academy Series to learn every feature and start creating music on your MPC with confidence. https://inmusic.to/44hpmu78 #MPC #MPCXL #standalone… Chromatic tuning inside MPC XL = instant confidence when you’re tracking any external gear - The Best Guitar Reverb
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