Latest articles by Production Expo 2014
Point Blank: Ableton Live performance masterclass
Alex Banks is one of the most creative live performers, combining carefully chosen hardware with Ableton Live for the best of both worlds
Point Blank: mixing dance music in Ableton
Anthony Chapman (Klaxons, Franz Ferdinand, Rudimental) has created a brand new tutorial series giving you an insight into what you could learn on Point Blank's Ableton course
Point Blank: 30 quick fire tips for Ableton Live 9
With the help of our Ableton-certified tutor Freddy Frogs, we compiled 30 quick-fire tips for Ableton covering a range of areas, with something for beginners and advanced user
10 of the best mini-synths
Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, but one will be perfect for you...
How to stack synths for a hands-in-the-air EDM chord sequence
Using layering to add power to your synth parts
Korg Taktile 49
The Taktile is a USB/MIDI controller equipped with a semi-weighted keyboard
Beefing up a classic breakbeat for dancefloors
How to use layering to enhance your breakbeats
Brendan O'Brien on producing rock drummers
Mega producer Brendan O'Brien has helmed the production desk for some enormous bands, including AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Rage Against The Machine and many more.
Point Blank: Caribou - Can't Do Without You deconstruction
Here's a deconstruction from PB's very own half-man half-keyboard and Electronic Music Composition (EMC) course tutor
John Foxx on the changing face of music production
Founder of British new wave band Ultravox, John Foxx is busier than ever as a producer
Point Blank: Stefano Ritteri mixing masterclass
In this new series of videos for Point Blank, Stefano Ritteri breaks down his studio and creative process
Bob Rock on recording Motley Crue, Metallica and Bon Jovi
Bob Rock has produced a huge number of rock giants in his time, and one thing that connects them together are the amazing drum sounds he nails.
FXpansion DCAM effects
FXpansion's growing range of software effect plugins use DCAM circuit modelling for sound quality that rivals premium hardware
Max Cooper on his sparse setup and self-analysis
Max Cooper has quietly garnered a reputation amongst those in the know for his beautiful, glitch-ridden EPs, stunning remix work and DJ sets
Creating a trance-style rolling bassline
The traditional bubbling trance bassline continues to be a favourite of the genre's top producers
Christian Rich on their journey into music production
LA based DJ/production duo Christian Rich have become one of the most sought-after hip-hop, electronic pop and R&B producers working today.
Point Blank: Rob D - Clubbed to Death live track deconstruction
At this year's Meltdown festival, Point Blank's Electronic Music Composition course tutor Ski Oakenful put his deconstruction skills into practice
Layering your bass to generate upper harmonics
Handy tips to improve the quality of your bass
Fraser T Smith talks MPCs, mics and minimalism
Grammy-winning producer, Fraser T Smith discusses how less is often more
Crafting a custom kick from separate envelope sections
Whether you prefer to use single one-shots, sampled breakbeats or recorded drums, a fully-rounded beat will give you that solid backbone to build everything else around.
