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Over the past five weeks, we’ve been exploring the new Orchestral Swarm sample library from Spitfire Audio, as used by Hanz Zimmer et al on the terrific soundtrack to the BBC’s Blue Planet II series. The dynamic swelling and soaring of the instruments lend itself innately to evocations of the ocean, and PB expert instructor […]
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When it comes to making tunes, the biggest step is always the first. With so many tools available, jargon and acronyms to make the Pentagon blush and millions of hours of tutorials and tracks being released, getting started can feel overwhelming. Even if you get as far as purchasing a DAW (that’s digital audio workstation […]
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So here it is. It’s been almost 5 years since Ableton Live 9 was released, but the Berlin-based DAW powerhouse have finally announced their long-awaited updated. It is the programme of choice for many producers and lauded for its streamlined workflow, uncluttered interface and deceptive sophistication. We’ve long been admirers and partners of theirs, and […]
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While there are no shortcuts when it comes to a great mix, the modern production environments have certainly made it easier for us to make great sounding music, faster. Few companies have been on the forefront of re-thinking the way we mix and master as iZotope, with their Ozone mastering series revolutionising the way […]
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Just over a month ago, Native Instruments launched the newest version of their flagship Maschine controller, the MK3. The latest upgrade represents the biggest leap in terms of performance since the top-end Maschine Studio was launched back in 2013. It’s packed with new features and even if you’re familiar with Maschine, it’s a lot to […]
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Just over a month ago, Native Instruments the newest version of their flagship Maschine controller, the MK3. The latest upgrade represents the biggest leap in terms of performance since the top-end Maschine Studio was launched back in 2013. It’s packed with new features and even if you’re familiar with Maschine, it’s a lot to get […]
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Here at Point Blank, we’re always looking for ways we can link up with special artists and industry professionals to show you how the very best operate. We’ve recently sat down with the likes of Fred P and MJ Cole who gave the kind of insight that only their vast experience can glean. In keeping […]
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Point Blank course developer and expert instructor Anthony Chapman (Franz Ferdinand, Klaxons) is back with a new two-part series looking at Avid’s Pro-Tools. In this video, he covers some EQ mixing strategies which is covered within the Advanced Mixing and Recording module, part of our BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree programme. Pro-Tools is the industry […]
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At Point Blank we regularly connect with top artists and professionals from the music industry to shape unique masterclasses which offer an insight into how some of the best in the business work. For our latest guest masterclass at our London school, we were joined by Polish DJ/producer duo Catz ‘N Dogz for an exclusive interview and a breakdown of their remix of Marlena […]
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Back in June we returned to Sonar+D, an element of Barcelona’s premier festival Sonar, to present two masterclasses focused around creating music. This is the second year we have taken part in the festival’s daytime programming, following successful Point Blank sessions last year from course developer Ski Oakenfull and DJ / Producer Richie Hawtin. Sonar+D aims to bring together creativity and […]
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