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Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel answers the common question: What is a comb filter, anyway? He explains that comb filters are actually not filters at all, but delays. The feedback from the short delay creates a tone in a sound that might not have a recognizable tone. He starts…

In this video, Pyramind instructor Liam Shy (aka Mountain of Youth) explains Ableton’s best kept secret - ALC Files. He goes over what an ALC (Ableton Live Clip) file is, and how you can create and use them. This is a must-watch for Ableton users who aren’t already making use…

Welcome to Producing Out Loud, our new series where we discuss a wide range of topics related to music production, business, and technology. In this episode, Pyramind’s Jeff Straw and Will Marshall (aka Coma Cartel) are joined by our special guest Jor van der Poel as they discuss balancing creativity…

Book a one-on-one online session with Raul: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind mentor Raul Cardenas aka Vice City goes over making dubstep basses in Serum. These sounds are commonly heard in music by various artists like Zomboy, Must Die, and Barely Alive. “This tutorial is about knowing what FM does to your sound,…

Matt Donner is back with another theory and arrangement breakdown. After receiving multiple requests, he decided to analyze Porter Robinson & Madeon’s hit, “Shelter”. He talks about the melody, the chord progression, and the technique used to convey the chords. First, Matt digs into the vocal melody. The melody embodies…

Book a one-on-one online session with Jor: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel shares 6 tips that will make your life easier when using Native Instrument’s FM8. These tips and pointers will help improve your approach to learning this powerful synth, and help you create more complex sounds. Tip…

Book an online one-on-one session with Ken Loi: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In this short clip from our Elite Session with Ken Loi, Ken goes over how to use LFO Tool to create a filter effect commonly heard in future bass drops. He shows us how he applied this technique to his new…

Book a session with Brennan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In part 6 of our multi-part game audio programming series, Brennan shows us how to use lerping within a game. We’ve included a list of programming terms used in this video below, to help you follow along. Lerping - No, this is not a…

In this three-part sound design tutorial, Pyramind instructor Shawn Mercado aka M3RC goes over how he makes his electro house basslines in Ableton Live using Native Instrument’s Massive. In part 1, M3RC designs the bass in Massive, walking us through the effects he chooses and the modulation he applies. In…

In this three-part sound design tutorial, Pyramind instructor Shawn Mercado aka M3RC goes over how he makes his electro house basslines in Ableton Live using Native Instrument’s Massive. In part 1, M3RC designs the bass in Massive, walking us through the effects he chooses and the modulation he applies. In…

In this three-part sound design tutorial, Pyramind instructor Shawn Mercado aka M3RC goes over how he makes his electro house basslines in Ableton Live using Native Instrument’s Massive. In part 1, M3RC designs the bass in Massive, walking us through the effects he chooses and the modulation he applies. In…

Book a session with Brennan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In part 5 of our multi-part game audio programming series, Brennan shows us how to randomize footstep sounds within a game.

Book a session with Brennan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In part 4 of our multi-part game audio programming series, Brennan shows us how to make sounds loop within a game.

Book a one-on-one online session with SeamlessR or Liam Shy: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Welcome to Producing Out Loud, our new series where we discuss a wide range of topics related to music production, business, and technology. In this episode, Pyramind’s Jeff Straw and Liam Shy (Mountain Of Youth) are joined by our…

Book a one-on-one online session with Ryan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey goes over the concept of polyrhythm, and how it is used in popular music. He uses examples by Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Hailee Steinfeld, and Kehlani. A polyrhythm happens when there are two or more rhythms playing…

Book a one-on-one online session with Ryan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey goes over his favorite new features in the Logic 10.3 update. He touches on everything from basic display changes, to workflow changes like track alternatives and selection-based processing. For a comprehensive list of all of the new features…

Book a one-on-one online session with Will: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind instructor Will Marshall goes over sample morphing in Ableton Live. Sample morphing is a technique used to make an individual sample evolve over time. Will uses a simple clap sample to demonstrate this production technique. First, he selects a clap sample…

EDM producer and Bay Area native Ken Loi walks us through his mastering chain in Ableton Live. He uses Ableton stock devices, making it easy for you to follow along at home.

Book a one-on-one online session with Will: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Back with another sound design tutorial, Pyramind instructor Will Marshall shows us how to create custom delay chains in Ableton Live. Some delay plugins include built-in effects, such as Ableton’s Filter Delay. While these can be useful, creating your own custom delay…

Learn how to start selling and licensing your music in new and emerging marketplaces as well as more traditional digital service providers. CEO and founder of Beatstars Abe Batshon led a three hour workshop at our facilities covering digital marketing techniques, social media principles, email marketing, and more.

Matt Donner is back with another one of his signature theory and arrangement breakdowns. This time, he analyses Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha’s summer hit, “In The Name Of Love”. In addition to pointing out the song’s key and chord progression, Matt touches on a topic a lot of you…

In this short clip from our Elite Session with Mr. Bill, Bill goes over a unique production technique he applied in one of his currently unreleased tracks. He wrote two MIDI parts - a chord line and a lead line. He then placed the MIDI on multiple tracks with various…

The Artist Music Producer online group program is starting again soon but space is extremely limited! Sign up for the early bird waitlist and get our 4-Part Mixing & Mastering Guide completely free: artistmusicproducer.com In this in-depth music theory tutorial, Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey goes over multiple ways you can…

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