5 Things I Learned as a Mature Student Learning Music Production

We’re back with another music production-centric roundup. This time, we have Kieran Whitehouse of Producer Hive taking the reins to shed some light on the things he’s learnt studying music production as a mature student. As you’ll learn below, it’s never too late to follow your passion and achieve your goals. Making the choice to pursue a […]

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6 Creative Production Tips with Ben Runyan (City Rain/ MTV)

You loved Point Blank LA’s Creative Production & Remix instructor Ben Runyan’s Pro Vocal Tips, so we’re back again with six more of his expert tips to make your vocals sound evermore impressive, unique, and creative. Ben Runyan is a Philadelphia-based producer, composer, and educator who has received a nomination for the Sammy Cahn Award […]

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Track of the Week: Dæmon, Modulaw & Xzavier Stone – ‘Big Business’

For this week’s Track of the Week, we’re spotlighting the new collaborative cut, ‘Big Business’, from Dæmon, Modulaw and Xzavier Stone. Each week we will be sharing a track, album or mix which deserves your attention. Tune in below. ‘Big Business’ is a moody trap joint that features skittering hi-hats, haunting melodies and one helluva 808 […]

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10 Best Free Plugins 2021

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. We’re back with another roundup of the best […]

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7 Pro Vocal Production Tips with Ben Runyan (City Rain / MTV)

The quality of vocals on a track can truly make or break a song. It’s vital to be well-versed in the production techniques and tools that can elevate and enhance the quality of your vocal tracks. We caught up with Point Blank’s very own Creative Production & Remix instructor Ben Runyan to get his expertise on masterfully producing […]

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7 Reasons to Use Reference Tracks For Mixing

When mixing and mastering your projects, reference tracks can make all the difference to the sound of your finished work. Not only can you use reference tracks as a tool to measure the quality of your mix, but you can also utilize them as a roadmap to guide your process and workflow. To get a more in-depth understanding, […]

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Track of the Week: For Those I Love – ‘Birthday (Finn Remix)’

For this week’s Track of the Week, we’re spotlighting Finn’s vibey remix of For Those I Love’s ‘Birthday’. Each week we will be sharing a track, album or mix which deserves your attention. Tune in below. Stepping up to remix the Irish artist, For Those I Love, we have DJ/producer wonder boy, Finn. Finn’s remix is a […]

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Top 5 West Coast Beats

Whether or not you agree that “West Coast is the Best Coast,” the huge role and influence the West Coast has played and continues to play in hip-hop’s legacy is undeniable. With so many years’ worth of amazing West Coast beats out there, we couldn’t help but ask ourselves: Which beats really are the best in the West? […]

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Track of the Week: Mr. Mitch – ‘Did We Say Goodbye’

For this week’s Track of the Week, we’re spotlighting Mr. Mitch’s heartfelt new offering ‘Did We Say Goodbye’. Each week we will be sharing a track, album or mix which deserves your attention. Tune in below. ‘Did We Say Goodbye’ pays homage to the club lifestyle that many music fans and music makers have mourned for over […]

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3 DJ Mixes You Need to Hear This Month: February (Sweatson Klank, LTHL & Garneau)

Welcome to our roundup of mixes you need to hear this month, where we spotlight some of the best that electronic music has to offer in the form of forward-thinking track selections, pure club annihilation and new, unreleased cuts from our favourite artists. If you’re looking to learn the ins-and-outs of DJing and create your […]

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