Author archives: James Cooke

Enter the PB x Accusonus Music Producer Competition to Win A Massive Beatmaking Bundle!

We’re excited to announce that our latest music producer competition in partnership with next-gen audio and music technology creators, Accusonus, is now open for you to enter. The first place prize giveaway is a massive beat-making bundle which comes equipped with the fantastic Regroover Pro and Beatformer plugins as well as one of our Complete Online Courses completely free! This includes […]

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Turn Your Loops into Tracks with #1 Billboard Producer Tom Budin’s FL Studio Tutorial

We’re back with another FL Studio Masterclass from Australian DJ and Producer, Tom Budin. This tutorial follows on from our last video on Making A Basic Beat In FL Studio and focusses on turning your loops into massive club anthems. Tom Budin has been making ripples in the international dance music scenes with his blend of uplifting melodies, […]

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7 Key Tips for Finishing Off Your Tracks: Don’t Get Stuck In The Loop

Trying to find inspiration to finish our tracks isn’t always easy and can sometimes lead to the loss of some really great ideas. We’ve all been here at some point. Our beat is stuck on a loop and we’re desperately trying to figure out what to do next. When you find yourself in this situation there are a […]

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Point Blank on Pioneer DJ Radio 080 – Alexndr.

We’re back with the latest edition of our mix series for Pioneer DJ Radio – our longest running guest radio slot to date. Pioneer DJ Radio is home to some incredible artists like Slam, Sante, Eats Everything and more and continues to push a diverse spectrum of sounds. This fantastic opportunity is open to Point […]

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Point Blank Launch First Ever FL Studio Course – Sign Up Now!

We are excited to reveal that we are expanding our diverse range of courses by adding FL Studio to our roster of programmes. Our first ever FL course will take place on 8th June at our studios on 26 Orsman Road, London, N1 5QJ and run from 11-6pm for two days over the weekend. The intensive course will explore all of FL […]

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Read LA Club Queen Kim Anh’s PBLA Diary – Pt. 1: Introduction to Ableton Live

LA club queen Kim Anh strives to create diversity in L.A.’s underground nightlife by supporting underrepresented communities in music. She’s a DJ, producer and creative with an endless passion for music and a focus on pushing club culture forward. She’s been hosting parties in Hollywood since 2008, kicking off with her night, Booby Trap! (now […]

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Point Blank to Host Essential Beat-Making Workshops at Miami Music Week

We’re excited to announce that this March we will be making our way to the sunny shores of Florida to attend the legendary Miami Music Week. If you’re not familiar with Miami Music Week, it’s one of the most recognised music events in the world. MMW sees hundreds of thousands of people from across the globe […]

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Watch Our Throwback Maschine Tutorial and Enrol On A PBLA Maschine Course Now!

NI’s Maschine has grown from a groove-box and hardware companion to a comprehensive music-making software in its own right. When Maschine 2.0 introduced the mixer section, it was possible to create and mix full tracks without the use of a DAW. To celebrate the launch of our 3-month Maschine course at Point Blank LA, we’re […]

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Watch Ski Deconstruct Adamski’s #1 Hit ‘Killer’ w/ Bonus Interview

We’re back with Ski Oakenfull for an extra special deconstruction of Adamski’s huge 90s hit, ‘Killer’, featuring soul-sensation, Seal. Today’s deconstruction is particularly special as we were joined by Adamski himself to answer some questions about his processes, how he hooked up with Seal for the track and his career before delving into the magic behind his anthemic ‘Killer’. In […]

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9 Affordable Plugins That Will Take Your Tracks to the Next Level

Although free plugins can be a great source of entertainment and bulk up your effects and instruments library, there are a number of incredible and affordable ones which can really take your tracks to the next level. It’s surprising how much many of these paid plugins can really do for your tracks, especially at their low price tags. […]

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