All posts by James Podles
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More Natural-Sounding Chords for Pads and Strings
Programming pad synth and legato string chord progressions in a DAW can be challenging: perhaps more than any...
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Build a Phase-Cancellation De-Esser in Ableton
Sibilance (that harsh “sss” sound) is one of the most common problems that EDM producers run into when...
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Creative Sample Manipulation Software
Creatively mangling a piece of audio allows you to design unique textures and atmospheres for use in an...
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Turn a Sample into a Synth
A cool way to create unique synth sounds is to use a short, looped portion of a sample...
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Reverb Types and Uses
Along with compression and equalization, reverb is one of the most important effects in an EDM producer’s toolkit....
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Adding Variation to Lead Synths
Electronic dance music, maybe more than any other genre, relies on simple, catchy, lead-instrument hooks to grab the...
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Creating Pad Synths for Dance Music
Pad synths are a subtle but important element of trance, house, drum ‘n’ bass, and downtempo tracks. Sitting...
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Motion-Sensing MIDI Controllers for Live Performances
Translating studio-centric electronic music production into a captivating live performance is difficult, to say the least. Clicking away...
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Trevor Loveys – In at the Deep End Review
Just in time for the nu deep renaissance, Loopmasters has released Trevor Loveys’ “In at the Deep End”...
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Manually Syncing FX to the Beat
Synchronizing the timing of an audio effect to the tempo of your track can make a subtle but...