Tutorial: Creative Reverb Techniques in Ableton Live

In this tutorial, Point Blank’s Course Content Developer, Chris Martin, demonstrates some essential techniques for resampling reverb in Ableton Live. This technique is perfect for creating cleaner and more exciting transitions between the phrases in your track as well as adding some creative switch-ups along the way. This video was taken from one of our Music Production […]

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Celebrating Women in Music: Point Blank’s Best Female-Led Masterclasses

It’s well documented that music, and in particular electronic music, has traditionally been a male-dominated industry. Thankfully, there are loads of fantastic artists and initiatives working tirelessly to rectify this and make a change. This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating some of the exceptional women who have joined us at Point Blank for thought-provoking […]

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Point Blank Launch Online Music Production Advanced Diploma – Sign Up Now

We’re excited to announce that we’ve launched a brand new course, the Music Production Advanced Diploma Online. This means anyone looking to further their existing music production knowledge now can from anywhere in the world. The Advanced Music Production Diploma (Online) builds on your existing skills and knowledge to develop the professional skills you need as […]

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Point Blank Partners with One Tree Planted for New Global Reforestation Initiative

We are excited to announce that Point Blank Music School has partnered with One Tree Planted to help global reforestation efforts and raise awareness about the importance of ecosystem restoration. The partnership is designed to be simple for customers to get involved in global reforestation. For every Point Blank course sold, we will plant one tree […]

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How to Create A Fat Sub Bass From Scratch in Logic Pro

In this tutorial, Point Blank LA lecturer, Davis, shows how you can create a sub-bass patch quickly in Logic Pro. Generally, more popular in the genres of electronic music such as house, dubstep, drum & bass, trap and EDM, the sub bass draws energy from a low-frequency synthesizer or kick drum. Layering a sub bass […]

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Deconstruction: the Weeknd – ‘Blinding Lights’ w/ Ski Oakenfull

We’re back with another deconstruction, this time with our Head of Education and Curriculum and master of Track Deconstructions, Ski Oakenfull. In this video, Ski breaks down the Weeknd’s hit track, ‘Blinding Lights’. If you’re new here and not familiar with what a deconstruction entails, it’s where we take a well-known track, break it down to its […]

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Point Blank Teams with The Qube for New Artist Accelerator Programme

We’re excited to announce that we’ve partnered with The Qube, an innovative studio space company, for a brand new accelerator programme that will help 8 passionate artists break into the industry. Applications are now open for the aptly named Qube Futures programme, which is slated to start on April 19, 2022. The lucky winners will benefit […]

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Granular Synthesis Made Easy in Logic Pro

For this tutorial, Point Blank’s Course Content Developer, Dave Stone, shows how you can chop up samples like Four Tet and Bonobo in Logic Pro. Four Tet and Bonobo are best known for their ethereal take on dance music, maximising on emotive arpeggiators, luscious textures and hypnotizing melodies. The pair have become a staple in the […]

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Track of the Week: BABii & Pholo – ‘Ember’

For this week’s Track of the Week, we’re spotlighting BABii and Pholo’s new track, ‘Ember’. Each week we will be sharing a track, album or mix which deserves your attention. Tune in below. EMBER (with Pholo) by BABii A conceptual artist both sonically and visually, BABii’s unique and instantly recognisable nymph-like vocals blended with ethereal, […]

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Valentine’s Offer: 20% Off Professional London, LA & Online Courses

This Valentine’s we’re feeling the love! Until February 21st, if you’re looking to learn how to produce, mix, master, sing and more, from the best in the business, you can with 20% off. During the next month, we’ll be offering up a massive 20% off all of our Professional London, LA and Online courses until February 21st, saving you thousands. To take part in our Valentine’s discount all you need […]

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