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Learn Clever Ways To Use 808s In These Three Tutorials
Thomas Clayton Contents Turing An 808 Into A Fierce Growl A Few Tips On Getting The Most Out Of Your 808s Using 808s In Context To Achieve A Powerful Mix Whether it’s a short and punch 808 kick drum in house music or a long-tailed and booming 808 bass line in trap and hip-hop, the […]
Point Blank Masterclass: Arthur Baker Shows How He Produced Afrika Bambaataa’s Iconic Planet Rock
Suppose you’re into programming beats, tweaking filters, and generally exploring the world of electronic soundscapes. In that case, Point Blank offers degree courses in London and Online in Music Production & Sound Engineering, sure to up your game. Want to find out more? Then head over to their website. Plus, they’re offering 25% off all […]
Point Blank Tutorial: How to Finish Your Tracks Easily with These Simple Workflow Techniques
In this video, Point Blank’s Course Content Developer Risa T demonstrates some inspiring techniques for creating variations in your tracks. These music production techniques are taken from Denis DeSantis’ book, Making Music 74 Creative Strategies for Electronic Music Producers, and are great for developing full tracks from short ideas. If you find yourself stuck on […]
Will Clarke Praises Point Blank Courses to BOT in The Will Clarke Podcast Clip
Camera Jesus In this snippet from The Will Clarke Podcast, the DJ and producer, joined by BOT fka Crookers, discusses proper music schools, giving Point Blank’s courses a notable shoutout. Bristol’s Will Clarke, who previously did a Logic Pro course at Point Blank, is a renowned techno and house DJ who rose to fame with […]
Step Into The Music Industry With A Point Blank Degree: Apply Direct
If you’re interested in joining the Point Blank family and benefitting from exclusive events, masterclasses, 1-2-1s and more, you can now apply directly to their flagship degree courses in London and online here. Point Blank’s degree courses are the main reason prospective music students and passionate musicians choose to study with them. Their degree courses […]
Point Blank Music Futures @ fabric: Industry Panel Highlights
The event, which took place on May 18th from 11 am – 4 pm, saw music and education giants give Point Blank’s past, current and future students the best advice on how to progress their careers and step inside the music industry. During the event, there were stands from key players in the industry including […]
Point Blank Presents “Music Futures” Careers Festival at fabric: Livestream
The event, which took place on May 18th from 11 am – 4 pm, saw music and education giants give Point Blank’s past, current and future students the best advice on how to progress their careers and step inside the music industry. During the event, there were stands from key players in the industry including […]
Point Blank Tutorial: Daft Punk Style Vintage Sidechain Compression in Logic Pro
In this music production tutorial, Matt Mauldin, one of Point Blank LA’s instructors, shows how you can create that distinctive ’90s pumping compression sound. Using the Alesis 3630 Compressor, this technique was made famous over a decade ago by Daft Punk and other French house artists. The pumping sound is created by using the kick […]
Point Blank Tutorial: Make Future Bass Chord Arps Like ODESZA and Flume
Popular in the realms of future bass, all the way to techno and beyond, staggered synth plucks and chords progressions are a common go-to in electronic music. Using this technique can add unexpected grooves to your track and even create one of the most memorable components of your composition. This tutorial is predominantly focused on […]
Point Blank Recordings: Caitlyn Scarlett & Her Ensemble Share Video for ‘Forgive Yourself’ (Spotlight)
Caitlyn Scarlett recently shared her new single, ‘Forgive Yourself’, via Point Blank Recordings. Now, the artist has shared the accompanying visuals to the song, in collaboration with Her Ensemble, the UK’s first Orchestra for musicians of marginalised genders. ‘Forgive Yourself’ was written by the PB student Caitlyn Scarlett and the Mercury Prize-winning producer Jonathan Quarmby. […]
Spotlight: Point Blank Tutorial – Creative Reverb Techniques in Ableton Live
In this tutorial, Point Blank’s Course Content Developer, Chris Martin, demonstrates some essential techniques for resampling reverb in Ableton Live. This technique is perfect for creating cleaner and more exciting transitions between the phrases in your track as well as adding some creative switch-ups along the way. This video was taken from one of Point […]
Spotlight: Point Blank Tutorial – How To Create Fat Sub Bass From Scratch In Logic Pro
In this tutorial, Point Blank LA lecturer, Davis, shows how you can create a sub-bass patch quickly in Logic Pro. Generally, more popular in the genres of electronic music such as house, dubstep, drum & bass, trap and EDM, the sub bass draws energy from a low-frequency synthesizer or kick drum. Layering a sub bass […]