Music Production for Kids: Attend Point Blank’s Summer School

It’s no secret that starting a hobby or skill at a young age can drastically increase the chances of a successful future in that field. That’s why Point Blank has launched a stellar line-up of summer school courses that specialise in music production for kids. Our music courses for kids (aged 11-13) come with a […]

The post Music Production for Kids: Attend Point Blank’s Summer School appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

Ableton Live vs. Logic Pro – Which DAW is Best for You?

For any person in music production, the names Ableton and Logic are household names. While there’s no denying that both softwares have their strengths, each artist has their own preference when it comes to which one to use. Although many of you are familiar with both music production softwares, some of you may still need to […]

The post Ableton Live vs. Logic Pro – Which DAW is Best for You? appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

Point Blank Los Angeles Introduces Logic Pro Courses – Sign Up Now

Point Blank Los Angeles is now introducing Apple Logic Pro X, in addition to Ableton Live 11, into our course curriculum. Although Point Blank LA is proudly an Ableton Certified Training Center, we are excited about adding Logic Pro X to our curriculum which will allow students to diversify and expand their music production skills even further. Plus, we’re currently offering […]

The post Point Blank Los Angeles Introduces Logic Pro Courses – Sign Up Now appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

New at PBLA: Music Production Courses in Logic Pro – Sign Up Now

Point Blank LA is excited to announce that Music Production courses in Logic Pro will now be offered next term. If you have more to learn and Logic is your DAW of choice, here’s your sign to jumpstart your music career with Point Blank. One of the best ways to get the most out of your courses […]

The post New at PBLA: Music Production Courses in Logic Pro – Sign Up Now appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

Breakdown: Stylo G & The Fanatix – Touch Down w/ Nicki Minaj & Vybz Kartel

We’re back with another Track Breakdown, this time with production duo The Fanatix to unveil the magic behind their Nicki Minaj and Vybz Kartel-featuring track, ‘Touch Down’, with Stylo G. The Fanatix are a UK-based production outfit that specialises in dancehall, hip-hop and rap. During their career, the producers have worked with a star-studded lineup of musicians, […]

The post Breakdown: Stylo G & The Fanatix – Touch Down w/ Nicki Minaj & Vybz Kartel appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

How to Add Punch to Your Drums with Logic Pro X’s Phat FX

In this tutorial, we show how you can use Logic Pro X’s Phat FX to enhance a group of drum tracks, giving them added punch, as well as making them sound like they’ve all been recorded through the same desk in the same environment. Phat FX is a powerful “colouring” multi-effect designed primarily for use with drum, bass, […]

The post How to Add Punch to Your Drums with Logic Pro X’s Phat FX appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

Techtorial: How to Sample Hardware Easily Using Logic Pro’s Auto Sampler

For this tutorial, we’re showing how you can sample any instrument and turn it into a VST in Logic Pro, using and MainStage’s Auto Sampler. Auto Sampler makes it easy to create sampler instruments that you can use in MainStage and Logic Pro. You can create a sampler instrument from a MIDI-capable hardware synthesizer, from a software […]

The post Techtorial: How to Sample Hardware Easily Using Logic Pro’s Auto Sampler appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

Tutorial: Exploring Roland Cloud’s TR-808 Plugin with Risa T

For this video, our Course Content Developer, Risa T, explores the features of Roland Cloud’s TR-808 soft synth and shows exactly how to set it up as a multi-output instrument in Logic Pro X. One of the most iconic drum machines in history, The TR-808 has featured in timeless classics such as Marvin Gaye’s ‘Sexual Healing’, Whitney […]

The post Tutorial: Exploring Roland Cloud’s TR-808 Plugin with Risa T appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

Create Your Own Instruments with Logic Pro X 10.5’s New Sampler

To celebrate the release of Apple’s Logic Pro X 10.5, we’re creating a number of tutorial videos which explore the update’s new features. In this video, Point Blank Lecturer David Stone shows some handy tips and tricks using Logic 10.5’s Sampler, including how to create your own instrument from samples, mould your sounds using the plugin’s inbuilt parameters and […]

The post Create Your Own Instruments with Logic Pro X 10.5’s New Sampler appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.

Learn How to Copy and Record Live Loops in Logic Pro X 10.5

To celebrate the release of Apple’s Logic Pro X 10.5, we’re creating a number of tutorial videos which explore the update’s new features. This time, Point Blank Course Content Developer Risa T demonstrates how useful Logic 10.5’s Live Loops feature is and shows just how easy it is to start arranging and playing musical ideas […]

The post Learn How to Copy and Record Live Loops in Logic Pro X 10.5 appeared first on Point Blank’s Online Magazine.