In this tutorial, Tom is writing a complete track from scratch, starting with chord progressions, then going over bass and finishing with melodies.     =====   If you want to learn more about the basics of harmony and chord progressions, check out our in-depth course: PML Course: "Harmony and Chord Progressions"  

Ableton is one of the most unique music studio software applications around. From its recording and production capabilities to its overall interface and design, Ableton is unique and has helpful recording features. It is unlike any other DAW, so it takes some time to get used to – especially the relationship between the arrangement window and the session window. Once you learn this software, you can use it for much more than just recording audio, which makes it desirable for not only studio, but also live settings. The latest version of Live 9.6.1 has been released with a numerous improvements...

Creating awesome DJing effects using Ableton Live and Multiband Compression Splitting. We are splitting out signal in 3 bands - each receiving the input signal and processing its range until everything gets summed afterwards. Now we can apply insert effects to the single bands. Watch tutorial:

Many of our sound design videos start with the init patch in NI Massive. But sometimes there's confusion, what exactly is the init patch? No Preset Loaded: This is what you get, when you drag in a new VST instance of Massive on a MIDI channel in Ableton. Sometimes we start our video from this point. So in this case, in order to follow along, pick the attached "no preset loaded" patch. Untitled Sound: this is the actual init patch, its what you get when you reset Massive in your menu, when you select "new sound". Just in case, we've zipped...

We had some requests for a tutorial on the style of summer vibes tune "Mike Posner - I took a pill in Ibiza (SeeB Remix). So here's a sort-of remake made in Ableton Live 9 only using NI Massive.  Steps / Prerequisites: What you need: Ableton Live 9 (Standard is enough, Suite will be perfect (Sound Objects Lite and Grand Piano pack needed)) & NI MASSIVE VST A drum sample pack  Then you're good to go for a remake in this style!   Watch the full tutorial here:    - Additionally, we’re offering this remake template: http://bit.ly/pml_s_tmp_ibiza     Keywords:  I took a pill in...

It took Deadmau5 a year to build his new studio, this is what it looks like. Deadmau5 and Steve Duda showing the all new full of gear Toronto studio. Great little video up in Razers YouTube. Highly inspiring!

Writing deeper chord progressions: Lets try and design a rather exotic sounding chord. We could combine regular major / minor triads into poly chords. Lets build a classic one first: 1. First chord: Use C major (C-E-G)  2. Second chord: G major (G-B-D)  For the 2nd chord, we picked G major (G-B-D) because it has its root a perfect fifth above the root of the first chord.  3. If we play the two chords together, we’re getting a Cmaj9 chord (C-E-G-B-D).  Tip: Look for chords that have a note or two in common whenever you’re not sure which chords to combine. (inspired by CMM...

Buy Toraverb from D16 Toraverb is one of our favorite VST plugins when it comes to creating long tail reverbs for rather epic sounding tracks. Its heavily used in this video tutorial, check it out around minute 13:30:   Buy Toraverb from D16

We had some requests for a tutorial on OSHI's style. So here's a sort-of remake of OSHI - Think About made in Ableton Live 9 using NI Massive.  Steps / Prerequisites: What you need: Ableton Live 9 (Standard is enough) & NI MASSIVE VST A drum sample pack  Then you're good to go for a remake in this style!   Watch the full tutorial here:    - Check our Future Beat Preset Pack for NI MASSIVE: http://bit.ly/pml_s_massive_vol10 - Get our "Deep Premium Vol. 1" Drum Pack here: http://bit.ly/pml_s_deeppremium  - Additionally, we’re offering our remake template: http://bit.ly/pml_s_tmp_oshii     Keywords:  OSHI Style type beat Remix Remake Ableton Live, How...

  We are looking for a sound designer for Serum, Massive, Sylenth1, Spire.. Good experience designing sounds is a needed!! This is a freelance role and you can work from anywhere.   Description of the Job Designing sounds on a regular basis Must be proficient in Serum / Massive / Sylenth1 or Spire Must be able to move quickly Nice to have: MIDI Design You're able to make tutorials for our Youtube channel Quality project files in Ableton/Logic Pro Also: You’re Productive - You’ll be designing many sounds on a regular basis  You’re Efficient - Tasks are done and returned...