Business, Services And Guides For Music Labels
We’ve all fallen victim to the procrastination monster. Can you blame us? It’s so easy to do. Sure, it feels great in the moment to avoid all responsibilities, but when all those unfinished projects and pressing deadlines come crashing down on you, the chaos and stress take away all the fun and happiness you get […]
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On Saturday, 30th January, the tragic news of DJ, master producer, singer, LGBTQ icon, songwriter and trailblazer SOPHIE’s untimely passing startled the music industry. SOPHIE was an innovator in every sense of the word – she changed the face of pop music forever, with her productions rippling far across the electronic music spectrum. SOPHIE’s ability to twist and manipulate […]
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With the Christmas and New Year festivities over and resolutions for 2021 on the horizon, we’ve decided to provide a DJ/producer pick-me-up by sharing some of the best January and winter deals for musicians. Below, find a list of helpful tools which are bound to enhance your creativity, techniques, workflow and more – even if […]
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Here we go with a list of… lists. This year we rounded up some of our favourite tech, tools, techniques and more – and now you can see all our favourites in one place. These are perfect for any musician looking to get insights on the best tricks and tips in the industry. If you’re after […]
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We’re back with another Friday Forum Live, this time delving into the magic behind Roland’s Roland Cloud devices, more specifically focussing on comparing real-life equivalents to their digital counterparts. In addition, the duo will also run through some music they’ve written using these plugins. For those of you who aren’t familiar with our Friday Forum Live, it’s […]
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Universal Audio aka UA have unveiled their new ground-breaking free software, LUNA. To celebrate its release, our Head of Education and Development, Ski Oakenfull has created a video showcasing what this powerhouse can do. LUNA gives Apollo owners the fastest recording environment for music production, editing, and mixing. In addition to its seamless hardware‑software integration […]
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Point Blank Music School has a long history of providing high-quality online Music Production, DJ and Music Industry courses. We pride ourselves on delivering the best online learning student experience available and constantly innovating to enhance our courses in terms of content, technology and the exclusive features we offer online students. With the global pandemic […]
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If you’re a music producer, developing strong techniques for sound design is hands-down the best way to manufacture the tones and timbres you hear in your head. For pioneering sound designers like Brian Eno and Aphex Twin as well as modern masters like Diplo, Amon Tobin, and Skrillex, inventive sound design is the difference between […]
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Audio mastering is one of the dark arts – equal parts critical listening, esoteric sound science, and magic touches made with high-end equipment and software. But what exactly makes for a great master recording? Point Blank Los Angeles caught up with our resident mastering instructor Paris Minzer (of Frogtown Sound) to see who his top […]
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Few things are more frustrating than losing a file because of an accidental delete, a virus, or a hardware malfunction — especially for artists in the middle of complex recording projects. EaseUS, a company focused on data recovery, is aiming to solve …