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Once again we are happy to announce that we will be teaming up with Ableton for the first part of their educational tour. The event is slated to take place this November and will see us joined by Manchester-based composer, producer and DJ, Afrodeutsche, for an Ableton Masterclass where she will provide an in-depth look into her […]
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For our latest track deconstruction video, we linked up with British-German duo, M-22 to delve into how they created their summer anthem, ‘How Does It Feel’. The pair, real names Matt James and Frank Sanders, have been working together for a few years now and although they are separated by geographical location they are united by a passion for […]
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We all love free stuff, especially when it can enhance and refine our music production skills. Most of you will likely be very aware of the big hitters like Serum, Massive and others which are renowned for their sound design elements but there are some very useful, free options. In our latest list, we have kindly collated […]
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Welcome back to our PB Recommends series where we share a selection of handpicked earworms that we can’t get enough of. This month’s edition of the playlist features a weighty spectrum of sounds. Ranging from the atmospheric, synth-heavy tones of Toxe and Thom Yorke to the dark, disjointed grime instrumentals of Mumdance and Demdike Stare we’ve […]
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Welcome back to another edition of Point Blank Student Success. This month we spoke with DJ and Producer BINKS about her work with Dimensions Festival and her forthcoming EP. We also caught up with Rohan Scully, the founder of underground electronic music label, Pearl Music who has big plans for the future. We compile these […]
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Last month DJ Ravine and Ben Bristow, our lead DJ instructor, joined forces to discuss the five key mistakes made by DJs today. These ranged from the obvious to the overlooked including tips about avoiding redline, knowing your set up and much more. Check those out here. Now, the pair has returned to share their top tips […]
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It’s a well-known fact that feature film and music go hand in hand. Whether it’s an epic a soundtrack of colossal magnitude or a slow eerie echo that creeps up your spine, a soundtrack can create an unforgettable atmosphere. We could discuss the vibrant and glossy tracks of summer box office hits, but as the […]
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As we announced earlier this month, Point Blank is headed to the Far East to begin a new chapter in Hangzhou, China. In a new partnership with NetEase FEVER, a company which uses education, events and production to further the reach of dance music across China, Point Blank will open up its first ever electronic music school in […]
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This year, we’ve been on tour in South America with a series of free workshops with Ableton Live and showcases representing what Point Blank is about for the people in each of these cities. All of the events were completely oversubscribed, as music makers and producers flocked to hear about the schools. Below is a […]
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Later today (19 September), we are hosting the next of our regular open days at our London studios in Hoxton. For the first time ever it will be followed shortly afterwards by an online open day on which you will be able to tour our facilities, learn more about our courses and even ask whatever […]
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