Tutorials

Equip yourself with technical knowledge by reviewing the latest in classified intelligence. The following text documents and audiovisual presentations are suitable for music producers of any experience level. Additional guides relating to the music industry may be accessed at SoundTempest.

Groovy Drums

Explains how to create and process catchy drum grooves and fills, even with low-quality samples.

Working with 'Real' Instruments

Explains how to breathe some life into sampled instruments like piano and strings.

Synthesizer Basics

Covers the basics of subtractive synthesis, the important controls, and practical applications.

Effects Processing

Covers reverb, delays, chorusing, distortion, overdrive, phasing, and flanging. Lots of audio examples.

Production Values

Covers methodology to producing a song; choosing sounds, processing them, mixing, and even mastering.

Monstrous Turtles! Walkthrough

Full-Quality AVI (large download)

A behind-the-scenes overview of the Super Mario World remix of the same name.

Drum n' Bass Track WIP

Full-Quality AVI (large download), YouTube, YouTube HQ

From the upcoming "Mass Media Constant" drum and bass album, a look at Track 5 in earlier form.

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