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One thing a lot of producers tell us they struggle with is 808’s in Trap music. They always ask how to make them punch through the mix and fill the low end of the drop. Serum, the powerful synth by Xfer Records, is a versatile synth that can make some awesome 808’s when used effectively.

AudioPedia - noun | Au·di·o·Pe·di·a | [aw-dee-oh-pee-dee-uh] An animated, short format video informational resource explaining in plain English all aspects of audio: acoustics, mixing, mastering, recording, digital audio terms, microphones, recording, and more.

Our AudioPedia series is a comprehensive video dictionary of audio terminology. Created by audio expert Joe Albano, this encyclopedia of technical terms is the ultimate audio reference tool. Here are the topics covered and defined in the eight installment of this authoritative series:

There is no better way to improve your music productions than to develop basic keyboard skills. Of course you don’t need to be a virtuoso to produce music, but having some keyboard techniques and musicianship is very important. Even if you never played a keyboard before, or if you’re paranoid at the thought of learning chords and scales, have no fear. Matt Vanacoro is here to show you how easy it can be to learn to play the keys. No sight-reading necessary!

This course aims to introduce complete beginners to the violin, and impart rudimentary bowing and playing skills. Learners will also be taught how to familiarize themselves with the fingerboard and increase their ability to play fast passages through a tried-and-tested practice method. At the end of the course, learners will be able to practice effectively, and play any note, piece or pop song in the first position.

A comprehensive solution for professional, musical sound design. 28 construction kits with all individual parts provided, allowing you to rebuild and rearrange the kits to your unique picture. Each construction kit is at least one minute in length with rich complex textural design and contrast. Thousands of single accents, hits and stings, evolving soundscapes and organic rhythms are grouped into logical themes such as: "Concern", "Mysterious", "Pleasing" or "Scary".

Sonic Academy is proud to present Ultimate Drums 2, the Ultimate collection of tools every producer should have..

Over 1200+ Professional drum samples and loops including kits for Ableton Live Drum Racks, Logic Pro EXS24 as well as our very own KICK plugin.

Designed Fire explores the further sonic realms of a powerful element. It features special effects, ambiences, swooshes, whooshes, fly-bys, drones, textures, glitches and more, that range from heavily designed to basic elements.

Loopmasters present Psytrance Intelligence 2 – a searing rush of psychedelic sounds to trip into the night and entrance the crowd from Russian Psytrance guru Somnia! All sounds come 100% Royalty Free and primed for your sonic hallucinations, so prepare to drop a dose of electronic energy and atmosphere!

MORE THAN SAD BALLADS. In the late ’70s and all through the mid-to-late ’80s, AOR was at the apex of its popularity. Bands and artists like Peter Cetera, Journey, Foreigner, Toto and many more broke through to the mainstream tier and conquered not only the airwaves but also the movies. Much attributing to this fact were their ballads – big, layered and with a slick, often meticulously produced, rock and instrument-driven foundation somewhat new to the format.

Arturia’s MatrixBrute truly offers limitless possibilities. Thankfully, synth expert Marc Doty is back with an advanced look at this very complex instrument. Join him, and dive deeper!

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). 39 favorites from contemporary Broadway hit shows are featured in this collection of piano/vocal/guitar arrangements. Includes songs from: The Addams Family * Aladdin * The Book of Mormon * Bright Star * A Bronx Tale * Come from Away * Dear Evan Hansen * Hamilton * Kinky Boots * Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 * Newsies * Something Rotten! * Waitress * and more.

Weave is a 65 preset expansion pack for Tantra showing its ability to introduce a huge range of movement, rhythmic glitches and complex modulated craziness to any kind of audio. Weave's patches make use of all of Tantra's effects and modulators in various combinations from dub delays, vast reverbs, mild enhancement of pad sounds to total destruction of drum loops and everything in between.

Modular Synthesizers are not only a sight to behold but fascinating instruments capable of producing unique sounds that people have never heard before. Now that you’ve mastered oscillators and filters (covered in Synth 101) and modulation and envelopes (covered in Synth 102), it’s time to dive deeper as Andrew Scheps explains the world of Modular Synthesis.

So you recorded your MIDI score and can’t wait to hear it played by a live orchestra. What’s the next step? Join music composer Olajide Paris in this course, and learn how to transform your MIDI data into a usable score for orchestra.

House legend Olav Basoski is back with another Ableton Live 10 course! Watch him create an old-school House track right before your eyes, and learn lots of pro techniques along the way.