How to Make a Full Song in Ableton Live 11 with Ski Oakenfull

Ableton Live 11 has been announced and it showcases some fantastic new features that diehard Ableton users have been longing for, such as comping and MPE support. Ableton have also included some brand new devices, including a Hybrid Reverb and new tools for MIDI randomisation to boost your creativity. If you’d like to learn how […]

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Track Deconstruction: Bronski Beat – ‘Smalltown Boy’

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our Head of Education and Development and master of Track Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. In this video, Ski breaks down Bronski Beat’s classic hit, ‘Smalltown Boy’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to […]

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Deconstruction: Tones And I – ‘Dance Monkey’

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our very own Course Content Developer Risa T stepping in to break down Tones And I’s giant hit, ‘Dance Monkey’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to its core elements and recreate it […]

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Track Deconstruction: Todd Terje – ‘Inspector Norse’ Live at LMC 2020

Earlier this year we attended the first-ever London Music Conference at Fabric London. Whilst there, our Head of Education and Development, Ski Oakenfull, treated the event-goers to a live deconstruction of Todd Terje’s excellent track, ‘Inspector Norse’, breaking down the production techniques, music theory, sound design and more. If you’d like to learn more about producing, mixing, mastering and […]

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Download 3 of Ski Oakenfull’s Famous Deconstruction Production Packs Free

Ski Oakenfull’s track deconstructions are one of the keystones of Point Blank’s online music production education. If you’re a newbie to Point Blank, or music production for that matter, and haven’t watched one of our deconstructions before, here’s what they’re all about: Our Head of Education & Development (and master of deconstructions), Ski Oakenfull, takes a […]

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Track Deconstruction: Avicii – ‘SOS’ ft. Aloe Blacc Live at IMS Malta

Last year we returned to the inspiring International Music Summit in Malta where our Head of Curriculum, Ski Oakenfull, shared one of his famous deconstructions. This time Ski turned his focus to one of dance music’s biggest legends, the late Avicii, breaking down his track ‘SOS’ ft. Aloe Blacc. The collaboration between the producer and singer […]

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Top 3 Deconstructions: 2019

Our Point Blank Deconstructions have become one of the many reasons those thirsty for Music Production & Sound Engineering knowledge regularly visit our site and keep coming back time and time again. For those of you who may not be familiar with what one of our deconstructions entails, it’s where Ski Oakenfull, our lead course developer, takes a […]

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Watch our Latest Ableton Live Track Deconstruction: Björk – ‘Venus As A Boy’

We’re back with another Deconstruction from our Head of Curriculum and master of Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. This time, Ski unveils the magic behind Björk’s track ‘Venus As A Boy’ breaking down each of the track’s elements and carefully mapping them together. You can check out Ski’s catalogue of deconstructions on our YouTube channel and don’t […]

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PB Returns to IMS Malta for a Deconstruction & Masterclass w/ Marco Faraone

On 13th September, Point Blank is headed to Malta to attend the highly-anticipated IMS Malta event to host a special masterclass and track deconstruction. It’s the second International Music Summit to take place this year, following on from May’s legendary IMS Ibiza, where we met up with the Grammy-nominated DJ and Producer,Jax Jones for a hit writing and […]

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Join Us for a Free Masterclass at Our Next London Open Day on Saturday 31 August

On Saturday 31st August we will be hosting another open day at our studio facility at 26 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ. This will give you the chance to learn more about our Higher Education music production, sound engineering, DJ and music industry courses as well as have a look around our state-of-the-art studios and facilities. On the day, Ski […]

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