Duck, because here comes Dodge Pro. 😉 We can all agree that side-chaining and volume gating is essential in music. If you want a really impactful mix you need to balance that kick & bass to be just right! When done right the mix sounds much more powerful! Dodge Pro review I recently reviewed the Dodge […]
Music Theory Everyone Should Know – Chord Progression tips!
Music Theory Everyone Should Know. Today I want to talk about the foundation to get some smooth sounding chord progressions. Importantly we will talk about voice leading and chord inversions. Furthermore, we look at how to add color to the chords. We give those simple triads flavour and impact. All is explained in the chord […]
How to compose Pirate music for games
In this article we look at how to compose Pirate music for games! Let’s break down a Pirate game loop I produced for Peak Games (game company from Turkey). To record and compose the music we work with Studio One. But you can basically use any DAW to replicate this kind of music as long […]
Synthwave tutorial – Gelhein – Shields Up
In this Synthwave tutorial video I take you through the production process of making the track “Shields Up” released in 2018. Ever wanted to travel back to the (glorious!?) 80’s and make some smooth music of the time? We have a whole “wave” of genres depicting some of the lovely smooth sounds of the time. […]
Lo Fi sample pack – Analog Coast Kit
The Analog Coast Kit – Lo-Fi sample pack contains a gritty collection of sounds created with the analog Make Noise 0-Coast synth. The perfect Lo-Fi beats sound companion. If you need dusty raw analogue percussive sounds for your music productions, this is the pack for you! Analog Coast Kit comes with punchy kicks, claps, snares, […]
Synth Highlights NAMM 2020
New Synthesizers, Midi Controllers, Modular Synth, Software, and more After 24 hours of flight from Sweden to LA, I came to grab the Synth Highlights of NAMM 2020. The best upcoming synths this year!? NAMM… the trade show where we get to try hands-on the latest upcoming music gear. A few manufacturers announced their new […]
5 tips to grow a brand in 2020
How can you grow a brand as a creator, artist, producer in 2020? My 5 tips to grow a brand in 2020 In this video I give you my 5 best tips to improve and make a solid brand. Stand out in the noise. Learn what social platforms work and why. What should your portfolio […]
Jamuary 2020 with Digitakt tips
It’s Jamuary 2020! A great opportunity to sharpen your jam performance skills. Build confidence for sharing your music on social media. Take some time to learn the new music gear you acquired in december. Join in on the creative community fun and share your music with us! My music videos for Jamuary 2020 Here are […]
Bitwig Vocoder Like Imogen Heap
In this new video we explore the new Vocoder plugin in Bitwig Studio 3.1.1. The Vocoder effect can be used to harmonize your monophonic vocal lines into big lush choirs like you hear in Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek” song. Download the Bitwig Studio 3.1.1 Vocoder Project & Presets: Download Bitwig Preset Pack Hope you […]
Best Multi Effects Pedal 2019
The best multi effects pedal 2019 is the Zoia! I’ve gone through a whole bunch of pedals through the years and the past weeks I’ve been exploring the Zoia from Empress Effects. What is the Zoia by Empress Effects? Zoia is a modular multi effects pedal. You can basically create any type of effect you […]
Alchemy Synth Tutorial Granular Pluck – Logic Pro X
In this tutorial you will get comfortable using the granular synth engine in Logic Pro X Alchemy synth. We will talk about how to take a single sample and expand it to a full blown granular synth pluck. Furthermore you will learn how to use the performance controls courtesy of the Transformer pad to get […]
Modulation in Bitwig Studio. How does it all work?
In this video I explain in detail the foundation and rudimentary information you need to work with modulation efficiently in Bitwig Studio. This is a common question I get from the Bitwig community users and I thought it would be great to do a video explaining this in detail.
Diabolical Lilith – New Album Release
I’m proud to announce my latest album release, Diabolical Lilith! Diabolical Lilith This album is a collection of 34 orchestral songs. Diabolical Lilith features some of my most dramatic music scores. What inspired me to write Diabolical Lilith? You will find inspiration from medieval melodies, choral voice music, Diablo, The Witcher… and some of the […]
Orb Composer with Logic Pro X tutorial
In this article, Orb Composer with Logic Pro X tutorial, I explain how to set up Orb Composer with Logic. Orb Composer can be a nice tool to help you out with ideas for new compositions. But it can be a hassle to set this instrument up to play nicely with your specific DAW via […]
How to process vocals in the DAW
How to process vocals in the DAW is a common question. And it’s really something that can change depending on what type of singer and microphone you are working with. In this video and article we discuss my approach to processing vocals in a mix. We will go through some of my best tips to […]
How to distribute music online in 2020?
In this article and video, How to distribute music online in 2020, I explain the process of distributing your music the easy way! How to distribute music online? So you’ve just got the final master back from the mastering service and it’s time to get those tracks out to the world. But as you browse […]
