Category archives: Mixing

Attend a PBLA Masterclass with Jon Castelli (Khalid & Lady Gaga Mixer) on 23 April

We’re excited to announce that award-winning mix engineer and producer Jon Castelli will be joining us at Point Blank Los Angeles for a guest masterclass. The exclusive masterclass will feature the Khalid, 6lack and Lady Gaga collaborator discussing the evolution of the producer and sound engineer and will explore the connectivity between the two roles as well […]

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Watch Pt. 1 of Pioneer DJ & Point Blank’s DJ Basics Tutorials w/ the DDJ-400

We’ve teamed up with our partners at Pioneer DJ to bring you a brand new tutorial series focussed on the basics of DJing. For this series, DJ Ravine uses the Pioneer DDJ-400 controller – a fantastic piece of kit for beginners looking to brush up on their mixing and scratching. The DDJ-400 is packed with features to help you comfortably […]

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7 Key Tips for Finishing Off Your Tracks: Don’t Get Stuck In The Loop

Trying to find inspiration to finish our tracks isn’t always easy and can sometimes lead to the loss of some really great ideas. We’ve all been here at some point. Our beat is stuck on a loop and we’re desperately trying to figure out what to do next. When you find yourself in this situation there are a […]

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Jack White & The Raconteurs Reveal New Album Mixing Technique

Jack White & The Raconteurs Reveal New Album Mixing Technique SEE THE VIDEO BELOW Jack White shows us a technique he developed for doing master […]

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See the New Revolutionary Traktor S4 Kontrol Features in Action

In this latest studio tech overview, we were joined by Dave Clark, the man behind Digital and Vinyl Expert, to explore the differences and upgrades from the Traktor Kontrol S4 MK2 to the S4 MK3. Native Instruments’ Traktor’s S4 was designed to let you connect with your tracks in new ways. It features new motorized jog […]

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Magic Records: Copyright Free Music For Mixing, Monetizing

For those weary of the same tired royalty free music, Magic Records offers an excitingly large catalog of copyright free music in the techno/electronic vein, and is available for use by producers, artists, and mixers. Here we look at how this resource can be utilized. ________________________________ Guest post by Bo…

Watch Stonebank (Monstercat) Discuss How Subpac Became Integral to his Work

We head back to Stonebank of Monstercat fame’s studio for another chat with him, this time about Subpac and how it has permeated his workflow. There are some great tips on how to make the most of them in music production here, so if you’ve recently bought one or are thinking about doing so, we […]

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How To Use Samples In Your Tracks Without Ruining The Mix

Samples are an incredible tool at all levels of music production, opening up all kinds of new creative horizons. However, they can be confusing and difficult to implement effectively. Here we explore how to use samples the proper way. _______________________ Guest post by J’vlyn d’Ark of Soundfly’s Flypaper Samples are…

Free PBLA Masterclasses in Mixing & Sound Design w/ Sweatson Klank & Computo

We continue our run of informative sessions with two new free masterclasses on two consecutive days. The first will see Sweatson Klank (Friends of Friends, Sony, Warp, Ghostly, Brainfeeder & more) give a demonstration of the Art of Mixing programme on Tuesday, August 14th (7-8pm). For the second, production wizard, studio native and composer Computo (worked with Flying Lotus, […]

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Watch a Tutorial on Harmonic Mixing Tips & Tricks w/ Lead DJ Instructor Ben Bristow

The ever-advancing world of DJ software has thrown out some brilliant tools in recent years, with tools allowing more granular detail into the make-up of tracks. While Luddites decry the end of ‘proper DJing’, you and us, dear reader, know the truth. The truth is that these platforms and functions free up time and headspace […]

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