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In this tutorial, Point Blank lecturer, Dan Herbert, demonstrates how vocoders work, using our very own free vocoder plugin for Ableton Live’s Max for Live. Homer Dudley initially developed vocoders at the Bell Labs in the 1930s, whilst he was experimenting with speech synthesis. Vocoders work using a modulator signal, like a voice or drum […]
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In this video, our Course Content Developer Risa T takes a closer look at the software version of the iconic TB-303 bassline synth from Roland Cloud. Released in 1981, the TB-303 played a key role in the development of electronic music and cultural movements. It’s best known for its squelching, hypnotic sound, which was later […]
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As the Christmas period rapidly approaches many of you will be starting to think about what presents you’re going to have to buy this year. Whether it’s for friends, family, or a treat for yourself, there are a variety of gifts on the market – and for under £300! If you’re stuck for inspiration, don’t worry – […]
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From the mainstream to the underground, the history of dance music has deep ties to the LGBTQ community. In the early beginnings, back in 1890, many blues musicians began expressing their same-sex sexual adventures, which sparked others to follow suit. The 70s saw the opening of Frankie Knuckles’ The Warehouse club in Chiacgo, a members-only venue that was […]
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Here at Point Blank, learning from industry professionals is something we hold at the forefront of our teaching methods. Whether it’s by our professional lecturers, with years of experience, or the regular artist masterclasses we are renowned for, we aim to provide the best in music industry insights. This year there is a lot to get excited about. […]
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You know it as the world’s reigning music-oriented trade event. You love it for providing a space where music lovers like you can explore the latest, greatest, most exciting innovations in music technology. It’s the NAMM Convention. Even though the National Association of Music Merchants had to be moved online this year, nothing could stop us from getting a […]
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For this video, our Course Content Developer Risa T explores the features of Roland Cloud’s JUNO-106 soft synth and shows exactly how to shape and edit its iconic sounds. The JUNO-106 was the first in Roland synths to introduce the performance lever for pitch bends and modulation – an addition which became a standard feature of the […]
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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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When it comes to performing live as a music producer there are a number of ways to please the crowd without relying on turntables and CDJs. Whether you’re using a full live setup, implementing organic instruments into your DJ sets, using your DAW or more it always pays off to be creative and leave your gig-goers […]
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One of the many reasons Point Blank Music School is the number one place to study music production, DJing, Singing and more is that our studios are stocked with the latest and greatest in state-of-the-art equipment. Like all of our institutions, including London, China, Ibiza and more, our Los Angeles school is regularly updated with […]
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