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For this video, our Course Content Developer, Risa T, explores the features of Roland Cloud’s TR-808 soft synth and shows exactly how to set it up as a multi-output instrument in Logic Pro X. One of the most iconic drum machines in history, The TR-808 has featured in timeless classics such as Marvin Gaye’s ‘Sexual Healing’, Whitney […]
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For our final DJ tutorial of 2020, Ben Bristow, our Content Development Manager, and DJ Ravine get hands-on with some new Pioneer DJ kit, giving an overview of the new DJM-S11 mixer comparing it to the DJM-S9. If you’d like to get your skills up to scratch, check out our new online DJ Skills course. Plus, we’re currently offering 25% […]
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In this tutorial, Anna Lakatos aka Anna Disclaim, a Point Blank lecturer and Native Instruments Certifed Trainer, shows how you can sketch out quick track ideas and build beat using NI’s Maschine+ and demonstrates how you can do all of this using additional music production hardware. Maschine+ is a sampler, a drum machine, a synth and […]
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In this tutorial, Anna Lakatos aka Anna Disclaim, a Point Blank lecturer and Native Instruments Certifed Trainer, shows how you can sketch out quick track ideas and build beat using NI’s Maschine+ and demonstrates how you can do all of this using additional music production hardware. Maschine+ is a sampler, a drum machine, a synth and […]
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We’re back with another Track Breakdown, this time with the German DJ production outfit, DONKONG. For this tutorial, the duo shows exactly how they made that epic chord synth from the drop of their track, ‘Gone’ with Karol Tip. DONKONG are championed for their forward-thinking sound and consistent quality. The duo have become an anchor point of the […]
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To celebrate the release of Apple’s Logic Pro X 10.5, we’re creating a number of tutorial videos which explore the update’s new features. This time, Point Blank Course Content Developer Risa T demonstrates how useful Logic 10.5’s Live Loops feature is and shows just how easy it is to start arranging and playing musical ideas […]
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When playing a live DJ set, it’s important to count the bars and phrases in your tracks to ensure your mix sounds as slick as possible. The technique explored in the video below will show you how to plan out your mixes as well as teach you a few tricks to help your blends sound flawless. If you’d like […]
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Whilst public spaces have been closed, events have been cancelled and social distancing has been enforced, many DJs and producers are taking to streaming to continue to provide their fans with the music they love. Being able to set up your stream is a great asset to your DJ/production tool kit and means that you’ll be […]
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Last year we were joined by Brainfeeder’s Iglooghost for an exclusive production masterclass. During the masterclass, the UK producer unveils the secrets behind his high octane Aphex Twin-sampling track, ‘Teef Chizzel’. Want in-depth daily insights into music production techniques? Check out our online courses. Iglooghost is renowned for his forward-thinking production techniques, genre-bending releases and the weird and wonderful […]
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We’re back with another track breakdown, this time delving into the magic behind Mau5trap signee Rinzen’s weighty collaboration with Marbs and Evan Casey, ‘Torus’. Whilst stopping over in London to play a string of shows including Creamfields festival, Villiage Underground’s Mau5trap party and more, Rinzen swung by the Point Blank studios to give us a masterclass on […]
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