Point Blank Online – Exclusive Student Discounts

Every student loves a discount, so why not check out this list of offers available to you when you become a Point Blank online student… To take advantage of the discounts below, email Support. Discount for Returning Point Blank Students So, you’ve finished your online course but still feel there’s more to learn. No worries. We […]

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Delve Into Phaeleh’s Live Show in This Live Performance Breakdown @ PB London + XOYO

Over his decade-long career, Phaeleh has become synonymous with a widescreen brand of club music with an epic scope. The post-millennial landscape of British electronic music – dubstep, garage, house – are all refracted through his unique lens to create the gorgeous soundscapes personified by his 2010 classic ‘Afterglow’. The Bristol producer and live performer […]

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Check out our Top Ableton Tutorials of 2017! (Manipulating Sounds, BEAP for Live & More)

Ableton’s Live DAW has become synonymous with music production over the years. Used by everyone from budding bedroom producers to weathered industry professionals and musicians alike, this robust piece of software with its fantastic array of features is set to be a staple for a long time to come. To share some of our knowledge of […]

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Watch our Top 3 Deconstructions of 2017 (Jamiroquai, DJ Shadow, 808 State)

The deconstruction has become one of our most beloved instructive tools over the years, and this year has seen some of the best we’ve ever done (in our humble opinion). For those unfamiliar with the term, a deconstruction is when one of our fantastic instructors (and very often it’s our lead course developer Ski Oakenfull) […]

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Watch A Beginner’s Guide to Making a Track in Ableton w/ DJ Ravine & Saytek

When it comes to making tunes, the biggest step is always the first. With so many tools available, jargon and acronyms to make the Pentagon blush and millions of hours of tutorials and tracks being released, getting started can feel overwhelming. Even if you get as far as purchasing a DAW (that’s digital audio workstation […]

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Watch Us Create a Track in the All-New Ableton Live 10

So here it is. It’s been almost 5 years since Ableton Live 9 was released, but the Berlin-based DAW powerhouse have finally announced their long-awaited updated. It is the programme of choice for many producers and lauded for its streamlined workflow, uncluttered interface and deceptive sophistication. We’ve long been admirers and partners of theirs, and […]

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Using BEAP in Ableton (Max for Live): Creating & Manipulating Sounds

We’re back with a special two-part tutorial series, this time with Point Blank course developer and expert instructor Dan Herbert. In these tutorials, Dan focuses on using Max for Live plugin BEAP – available as part of Ableton Suite – to create your own synths, sequencers and more. Dan Herbert teaches the Sound Design module on […]

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Ableton Live Tutorial: Creating a Subtractive Synth in BEAP (Max for Live)

We’re back with a special two-part tutorial series, this time with Point Blank course developer and expert instructor Dan Herbert. In these tutorials, Dan focuses on using Max for Live plugin BEAP – available as part of Ableton Suite – to create your own synths, sequencers and more. Dan Herbert teaches the Sound Design module on […]

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Mark Fanciulli Interview and ‘Deviation’ Track Breakdown

At Point Blank we are constantly hooking up with top artists and professionals from the music industry to present you with insightful and informative masterclasses, offering you a unique perspective and a glimpse at how some of the best in the business work. For our latest guest masterclass, we were joined at our London studios […]

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Monthly Round-Up: Fred P Remix Comp, Sandunes Masterclass, Pirate Live Session & More

June was especially busy at Point Blank, with us hosting masterclasses at Sonar +D in Barcelona, Spain and Seazone Music & Conference in Sopot, Poland as well as gearing up to head out to Malta for IMS college – all whilst still curating the huge range of tutorials, events and opportunities you’ve come to expect from us. […]

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