7 Best Studio Monitors for Under £500

When setting up your home studio, one of the staple pieces (or should we say two) is a pair of decent monitors. There are a wealth of exceptional models on the market but, if you are not looking to break the bank, there are a range of studio monitors which out-perform their price tags. Below, check […]

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Watch Vivienne Chi & Harry Shadow Perform Their New PBR Single ‘Dreams’

Point Blank Recordings returned last month with a brand new single, ‘Dreams’, from Vivienne Chi and Harry Shadow. Now, the pair have teamed up once again to deliver an intimate live reimagining of the track in Point Blank’s Studio One. This dream collaboration came to fruition when Ferocious Talent’s Vivienne Chi and up and coming […]

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Point Blank Spotlight: What’s New from Staff, Students & Alumni

The reason why Point Blank offers the best in music education is down to the fact that our staff, team members, lecturers and instructors are active in the music industry. To celebrate the accomplishments of our PB team here’s a monthly update on what we’ve been up to. Expect music news, playlists, student releases and […]

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How to Sync Ableton Live with Modular Synths Using MIDI to CV Conversion

Being creative with your DJ sets is a great way to stand out from the crowd and become more immersed in your performances. That’s why, for this video, we caught up with Point Blank Los Angeles instructor MECHA to showcase some creative ways you can incorporate MIDI and modular into your Ableton Live sets using […]

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How It Works: Point Blank Online Masterclasses with Zoom

Point Blank is renowned for the state-of-the-art online learning experience we deliver to our students. We have spent the last few months fully equipping our expert lecturers with the capabilities to seamlessly teach online, whether it be masterclasses, 1-2-1 sessions, career advice, mentoring, track feedback sessions and more. Having incorporated Zoom into our teaching experience, […]

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3 DJ Mixes You Need to Hear This Month: August (Sim Hutchins, Shy One & Nammy Wams)

Welcome to our roundup of mixes you need to hear this month, where we spotlight some of the best that electronic music has to offer in the form of forward-thinking track selections, pure club annihilation and new unreleased cuts from our favourite artists. If you’re looking to learn the ins and outs of DJing and […]

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Create Your Own Instruments with Logic Pro X 10.5’s New Sampler

To celebrate the release of Apple’s Logic Pro X 10.5, we’re creating a number of tutorial videos which explore the update’s new features. In this video, Point Blank Lecturer David Stone shows some handy tips and tricks using Logic 10.5’s Sampler, including how to create your own instrument from samples, mould your sounds using the plugin’s inbuilt parameters and […]

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Join Our New Online Artist Development Course Now with 25% Off: Deal Ends 10th Jan!

Although the quality and individuality of your music are highly important, learning how to develop yourself as an artist is key to success in the music industry. Some musicians like to work with a manager to help them do this but it’s not always essential. Want an online crash course in artist development? head here. Plus, […]

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PBLA Instructor Spotlight: Brendan Eder

At Point Blank, you can expect to be taught by some of the best in the business. Each of our instructors is selected for their combination of talent, music industry experience, and tangible success- which they pass on to you in the classroom. Each is a true professional in their field and our team in Los […]

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Track Breakdown: Disclosure – ‘Latch’ T.Williams Remix

We were joined by successful DJ and producer, T.Williams, to discuss the art of the remix and how you can transform from a bedroom producer to remixing and releases tracks with some of the biggest artists in the world. Point Blank lecturer and London-based local legend, T.Williams, has released music on the respected NYC house label, […]

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