Thickify is a distortion plugin, designed to add density and SWOLness to your audio tracks in a straightforward (and entertaining) manner. Here is a video review and discount code for Thickify.
Music Production Tutorials
From Score to DAW
Is there an easy way to move a piece of music from Digital Scoring Software, (Sibelius, Dorico, MuseScore, Guitar Pro, etc), to a Digital Audio Workstation, (Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton)?
Beats with Crisps
Did you know you can bow a crisp? Nope, me neither.
Presets & Templates for Speed Composing
https://youtu.be/hKwKDxYGVW4 You can take hours off your composition timeline with presets and templates without compromising on originality - here's how. Features a BONUS TIP regarding mastering.
Live Sampling & Radio Walkman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C13vX8HD_wA I recently got hold of a cassette walkman with AM/FM radio, for use in my live synth rig. I can live sample long, evolving pads or ambient effects from cassette tape to give a retro, vapourwave-esque feel to performances. I also discover that I can sample live radio shows for an interesting, but much … Continue reading Live Sampling & Radio Walkman
Reverb vs Delay?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YHQxBU2JkQ Delay & Reverb are two very common guitar FX, but they do essentially the same thing. When should you use one rather than the other?
Writing Realistic MIDI Drums
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1laKXixi2E How can you turn your DAW's default drum sounds into something more realistic sounding? With these producer's tricks you can make a MIDI kit sound like it's being played by a real drummer.
Live Automation in Cubase for Guitars
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8Bs-Sk18fM Live Automation is one of the easiest ways to transform a simple track into an exciting and explosive piece of music. Automating your guitar FX allows you to switch or fade-in FX and amp settings in studio tracks, exactly as you would in a live performance situation. I'm recording guitars into Cubase, modelling amps … Continue reading Live Automation in Cubase for Guitars
Cinematic Hits & Risers
Tutorial on making kickass effects inside of Cubase, using some Kontakt instruments and some home-made samples.
Creating Music With Found Sounds for Inflated Inspirations
An installation of Balloon Art, telling the story of Pop My Mind. I was invited to Inflated Inspirations' build days to record audio, and create a musical piece out of the resulting samples.