For music producers and sound designers seeking to refine their craft and expand their technical toolkit, recent video content from leading industry voices offers valuable, actionable insights. These tutorials and demonstrations cover critical aspects of modern music production, from advanced mixing techniques to hardware integration and sound design.
In the latest episode of "Fix My Mix," Black Salt Audio provides a masterclass in aggressive mix translation, specifically for metalcore. The video demonstrates how precise adjustments to depth, width, and midrange energy can transform a mix, making it feel larger and more powerful. This series stands out for its practical approach, tackling real mixing problems submitted by engineers in real time.
Shifting focus to hardware control, Arturia presents a concise guide with Leona exploring the capabilities of the KeyStep 37 mk2. The tutorial clearly explains how to connect and sequence external gear, covering USB control for software instruments, MIDI for desktop synths, and CV/Gate integration for hands-on control of modular hardware. This bridges the gap between digital and analog workflows for hybrid studio setups.
Finally, AIR Music Tech highlights the creative potential of FM synthesis with a preset tour of the OPx‑4 instrument. The video showcases a range of sounds, from evolving drones to intricate digital textures, illustrating how FM can create sounds that cut through a dense mix. The mention of a significant discount positions this as a timely opportunity for producers to diversify their sonic palette.
Together, these resources from Black Salt Audio, Arturia, and AIR Music Tech provide a well-rounded snapshot of current production education, emphasizing practical skill development, technical integration
- Fix My Mix – Episode 6
Video by Black Salt Audio via YouTube Learn how subtle moves in depth, width, and midrange energy can make a metalcore mix feel bigger and more aggressive. FIX MY MIX is the weekly call-in show where mixing engineers submit real mixes and we work through real problems, in real time. ☛ Want to… - KeyStep 37 mk2 | How to control external gear
Video by Arturia via YouTube Join Leona for a quick guide to controlling external gear with KeyStep 37 mk2. Learn how to connect and play software instruments via USB, sequence desktop synths over MIDI, and unlock deeper hands-on control of semi-modular hardware with CV, Gate, and assignable modulation outputs. From straightforward DAW integration… - This is FM synthesis that cuts through the noise. 💡
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- EastWest 38th Anniversary Sale — 70% Off + $99 ComposerCloud+
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Video by DJ.Studio via YouTube If your mashups are taking an hour or more, you’re working too hard.There’s a smarter way. With stem separation and sample lanes inside DJ.Studio, you can extract vocals, build transitions, and shape your mix in minutes — not hours. No manual warping. No third-party stem tools. No endless… - Clip launching on MPC XL turns ideas into full songs and full songs into live performances.
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