How to Make an Acid Bassline with the TB-303 by Roland Cloud

In this video, our Course Content Developer Risa T takes a closer look at the software version of the iconic TB-303 bassline synth from Roland Cloud. Released in 1981, the TB-303 played a key role in the development of electronic music and cultural movements. It’s best known for its squelching, hypnotic sound, which was later […]

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Tutorial: How to Make A UK Drill Beat with The Fanatix

We’re back with another tutorial with The Fanatix, this time the production duo showcase how you can make a weighty UK drill beat in Logic Pro X. If you’re unfamiliar with the drill music genre, it’s a style of trap music that is renowned for its gliding 808 sub-basses, clicky snares and dark lyrics. Rising to popularity […]

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Tutorial: Exploring Roland Cloud’s TR-808 Plugin with Risa T

For this video, our Course Content Developer, Risa T, explores the features of Roland Cloud’s TR-808 soft synth and shows exactly how to set it up as a multi-output instrument in Logic Pro X. One of the most iconic drum machines in history, The TR-808 has featured in timeless classics such as Marvin Gaye’s ‘Sexual Healing’, Whitney […]

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Track Deconstruction: Drake – ‘God’s Plan’ in Ableton Live 10

We’re back today with another track deconstruction from the master of deconstructions, Ski Okenfull. This time Ski has taken aim at Canadian rapper Drake’s biggest hit of 2018, ‘God’s Plan‘. During the deconstruction, Ski will guide you through exactly how the record-breaking track was made and the elements you’ll need to create your own ‘God’s Plan‘ […]

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Get a First Look at the New Roland TR-8S with Saytek (Cubism, Superfreq)

Is there a piece of equipment out there that’s had as much of an impact on modern music as Roland’s classic TR-808 drum machine? Or do you think other Roland units like the 303 or the 909 deserve the top spot? Whatever you think, spend a couple of hours listening to the latest hip-hop from […]

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Top Indian DJ/Producer Suketu Studies Online w/ Point Blank. Watch Week 2 of the Vlog Here

It’s week two of DJ Suketu’s studies on the second module of our Complete Electronic Music Production course online. DJ Suketu is one of India’s top DJs and also runs The Music Inc (TMI), one of Mumbai’s finest musical institutions. Last week we caught up with him after the first week of the Electronic Music Production […]

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Point Blank Sound Design Tutorial Series: Create 808 Bass in Massive

We’re back with a brand new tutorial series to help you get the most out of your productions. In this series, Point Blank course developer and instructor Chris Carter will be showing us the basics of sound design, focusing on different elements of synthesis and going into detail as to how they work and how they […]

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