Alistair Gillespie
5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Starting To Produce Music
Starting to get into music production? Check these 5 simple - yet key aspects - for both beginners and experienced producers to be aware of.
10 Sampling Tips for Ableton Live
Here are 10 tips to refine your sampling process and craft immersive sounds with Ableton Live.
10 Sampling Techniques For Cubase
Discover 10 tips and tricks to simplify the sampling process in Cubase. Enhance your workflow and create unique sounds. From mastering the Chord Track to efficient sample management.
Cubase Tutorial: How To Make Drum and Bass Beats - Part 2
Part 2 of our Cubase Tutorial delves deeper into DnB production. Explore advanced track setups, rhythm layering, bass design, and in-depth technical breakdowns. Whether refining drum sounds or mastering bass loops, this guide offers insights to elevate your DnB tracks.
The Role of Sampling in the Evolution of Hip Hop & RnB
Sampling has been pivotal in shaping hip hop and RnB, blending old classics with modern beats. This piece tracks the evolution of sampling in music production.
Cubase Tutorial: How To Make Drum and Bass Beats
Drum & Bass (DnB) beginner's guide. Learn the basics of crafting DnB tracks in Cubase, complemented by Sample Focus' samples. From sound selection and drum sequencing to bass design and essential processing, we've got the essentials covered.
Amen Break Loops, Samples & Drums: A Music Production Guide
The Amen Break has countless loops, samples and iterations. These "Amen Break loops" and samples are now essential sounds. Read on to learn more about how Amen Break producers blend vintage rhythm and modern sounds.
Cubase Workflow Tips That Simplify Music Produciton
Cubase workflow tips to help with your music production flow. We'll discuss harmonizing loops, craft fluid progressions, enhance vocal loops, and refining rhythmic coherence using Sample Focus sounds and Cubase tools.
Advanced Sample Processing for House Music using Ableton Live
Understand advanced sample processing in Ableton Live tailored for house music production. We cover precision editing with warp modes, creative layering using drum racks, granular synthesis with Max for Live, and the authenticity of field recordings
Improve Your FL Studio Workflow: 7 Tips for Faster Music Production
Get tips on how to help improve your production workflow on FL Studio and get stuff done faster, while keeping the same quality output.
Lo-Fi Music Samples: Revive Vintage Sounds with Ableton Push 2
Ableton Push 2 and handpicked samples, to improve your lo-fi music production skills. Get insights on the unique lo-fi aesthetic.
FL Studio Essentials: Top Plugins Every Producer Should Know
Explore the world of FL Studio with a guide to its top plugins. An in-depth tutorial on the essential tools for music makers using FL Studio.