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8:40Music HistorySampling in 1988: an Australian TV documentary
A time capsule of the sampling debate at its start; many of the arguments are still being made today.
18:09Music HistoryThe Amen break: how one six-second drum loop shaped modern music
Recommended by 15 people on Hacker News between 2011 and 2026, usually as the place to start on the Amen break and the story of sampling.
34:09SamplingA history of sampling with Chris Read
A well-informed tour of where sampling came from, record by record.
3:34RecordingHow sound behaves in a room, shown with strings and Nerf darts
The clearest four minutes on why rooms colour what you hear, before you buy a single panel.
8:42Vocal ProductionRecording vocals at home, part 1: setting up the session
A calm, well-made guide to the session details that make singers sound better.
16:55SamplingMark Ronson on how sampling transformed music
A producer's case for sampling as creative work.
22:05MasteringMastering your music in five steps
A straightforward mastering routine you can follow on your own tracks.
30:30MasteringAlan Silverman on mastering loudness in the streaming age
An expert talk on why louder no longer wins on streaming.
17:35MixingMixing basics: bass
A solid starting point for bass in a mix.
23:53RecordingDigital audio explained: sampling, bit depth and dither (Monty Montgomery)
Recommended by 15 people on Hacker News since 2017, often as the best explanation of digital audio there is, and the end of the stair-step myth.
14:42Sound DesignSound design and synth fundamentals
A complete, well-paced introduction to how synths make sound.
23:49Music BusinessJeff Price on the streaming royalties artists aren't being paid
A passionate, plain-spoken guide to where streaming money goes missing. It predates the 2018 US Music Modernization Act, so check the current rules.
13:59MixingSerial compression for a tight, solid bass
Shows why two gentle compressors can beat one hard one on bass, with the attack and release reasoning explained and checked against references.
4:13DAWBitwig Studio basics
An official, short start for new Bitwig users.
10:33MixingSix gain staging mistakes, and how to avoid them
Saved to public playlists by 13 different people between 2018 and 2024: a practical fix for the level problems most home mixes have.
1:19:24MixingBob Power's mixing masterclass at MixCon 2017
Over an hour of hard-won thinking from one of hip-hop's great mixers.
3:09RecordingFinding first reflection points in your room
A practical starting point for treating a room: where the first panels should go.
12:32RecordingEthan Winer on diffusion: what diffusors do and how they sound
One of the few videos that lets you actually hear what a diffusor does.
19:27Vocal ProductionRecording vocals at home: mic placement, room and performance
Practical home-recording advice that puts the room and the performance ahead of gear.
11:56Vocal ProductionRecording great vocals in two steps
A simple, repeatable method that cuts through gear worries.
9:26Music BusinessSongwriter, publisher and producer royalties and splits, explained
Short and clear on a topic most producers find confusing until a contract arrives; viewers say it's the first explanation that made sense.
12:52HardwareHow to record hardware synths into a DAW
A complete, honest workflow for getting hardware into the computer.
11:49MixingSetting proper levels in the box
Follows level through the whole session, from input to master.
3:35RecordingAcoustic panels: what they are and where to put them
A quick, clear guide to panel placement that applies to any room.
5:13MixingGain staging: set conservative levels before you mix
Saved to public playlists by 12 different people between 2015 and 2021: a short first step for anyone whose mixes keep clipping.
10:32Arrangement, CompositionHow to program drum grooves
A musician's approach to programming drums that feel played.
25:14MixingA complete guide to gain staging
Answers the follow-up questions most gain staging videos skip.
9:12MixingGain staging explained: headroom, noise and setting levels
Saved to public playlists by 12 different people between 2021 and 2025: a clear grounding in why levels matter, not just which numbers to hit.
53:12DAWA complete beginner's guide to Bitwig
A full course for people switching to Bitwig.
31:36Arrangement, CompositionMusic theory for producers in 30 minutes: notes, chords, keys and inversions
A fast, practical overview that teaches what the theory does to a track, not just its terms.
21:02MixingKick and bass tricks from three engineers
Several approaches to the same problem side by side.
10:33RecordingHow to build acoustic panels
The DIY panel guide producers save most often.
1:53:10Arrangement, CompositionFocus... on hip-hop production: building a beat from scratch
Nearly two hours with a top hip-hop producer explaining his thinking calmly and in detail, with as much on composition and feel as on technique.
16:03MixingThe pocket EQ trick for clean bass
A simple, repeatable fix for muddy bass.
6:10MixingGain staging: three things to know
Corrects common myths in six minutes.
8:38RecordingMaking high-performance absorption panels for $5
Measured results that show cheap DIY panels can beat expensive foam.
17:00RecordingBuilding DIY bass traps for a home studio
Shows that useful low-end treatment is a weekend project, not a big purchase.
19:53Arrangement, CompositionMusic theory for producers, part 1: notes, octaves, staff and clefs
The start of a complete, free theory course pitched at people who make music in a DAW rather than read it.
44:02Arrangement, CompositionAdam Neely on the Western bias in music theory
Widens what 'theory' means for anyone who learned only the Western classical version, with clear musical examples from other traditions.
5:26Sound DesignIntro to synthesis, part 1: oscillators
A short, friendly first step into synthesis.
9:41Sound DesignSynth basics: amplitude, oscillators and timbre
A clear classroom explanation of what a synth is doing.
15:27DAWStart making music in Bitwig right away
Gets new Bitwig users making music in minutes.
8:45RecordingTreating a home studio on a small budget
Practical room fixes for people who can't afford commercial treatment.
7:25RecordingBuilding acoustic diffusers for a studio wall
Shows that a diffuser is a woodworking job you can do yourself if the prep is careful.
14:09Arrangement, CompositionMusic theory for producers, part 3: rhythm, meter and tempo
Rhythm basics, explained without assuming you read music.
12:58Arrangement, CompositionMusic theory for producers, part 2: sharps, flats and enharmonics
Part two of a patient theory series built for producers.
6:20Vocal ProductionRecording vocals at home, part 2: choosing the right vocal mic
Explains why the right mic depends on the voice, not the price.
11:34RecordingBuilding a basic home studio on a small budget
Cuts gear buying down to the essentials and explains what each piece does; the specific models and prices may have changed since it was made.
10:48Sound DesignTen creative ways to use LFOs
Ten LFO ideas you can try on any synth today.
15:02Sound DesignEvery type of synthesizer explained
A clear map of synthesis types, so you know which to reach for.
13:35MasteringHow loud should you master your music?
Answers the loudness question with numbers and listening, not myths.
1:03:19SamplingThe art of sampling
Covers both crate-digging and sample packs.
7:20RecordingDo you need acoustic treatment?
Helps you decide before you spend on panels.
41:12Music HistoryTrackers and the sound of 16-bit music
Explains a whole production culture most DAW users have never seen.
14:16MasteringHow to master when you're not a mastering engineer
Sensible mastering advice for producers who have to do it themselves.
30:14Sound DesignVital synth: a full tutorial
Learn wavetable synthesis on a free instrument.
9:22DAWRichie Hawtin's live setup in Bitwig
A rare look at a techno pioneer's live rig.
3:55Sound DesignFM synthesis in under four minutes
The fastest clear explanation of FM around.
6:31MixingThree rules of gain staging
Short and easy to remember.
1:25:38Music HistorySampling Soul: a Duke class with 9th Wonder
Hip-hop production taught as serious music history.
29:57MixingRick Beato on how compression works and how pros use it
A complete compression primer in one sitting: the controls, the hardware they come from, and real before-and-after examples on a full track.
11:56Arrangement, CompositionMusic theory for techno
Theory for a genre that often ignores it.
6:03MixingAndrew Scheps on Green Day's bass
A real record's bass chain from a top mixer.
24:18Sound DesignPunchy drums with Operator
Drum synthesis with a stock Ableton instrument.
24:09Vocal ProductionMarcel van Limbeek's vocal recording masterclass
A working engineer's choices, explained with care.
21:35DAWTantacrul's critique of Sibelius' interface design
Very funny, and a sharp lesson in why music software feels the way it does, useful to anyone choosing or fighting their tools.
44:41MixingEight tips for better low end
A thorough low-end checklist from a working producer.
17:11RecordingSetting up and testing a home studio
Covers setup and measurement in one place.
16:51Music BusinessSong and recording copyrights, licences and royalties explained
Untangles the two copyrights in every song, which most musicians confuse.
4:03Music BusinessMusic publishing explained in four minutes
The basics of publishing, quickly and clearly.
49:15Mixing21 mixing tips a Nashville producer wishes he'd known as a beginner
Practical workflow habits, each shown in a session rather than just named. Commenters with years of experience say they still picked up new things.
12:13MixingHow to EQ bass
A clear, practical bass EQ lesson.
30:54Arrangement, CompositionRinzen breaks down "Torus"
A clear techno breakdown from a working artist.
9:37Vocal ProductionRecording vocals at home, part 3: comparing vocal mics
A useful listening test for hearing how mics differ on one voice.
22:28Vocal ProductionFive effects to make a vocal more interesting
Quick, usable ideas for a vocal that's well recorded but flat, all done with effects most DAWs already include.
17:23Sound DesignDesigning bass sounds in Serum: 808, pluck, growl and sub
Four building-block bass sounds, each explained from the oscillator up, so you understand the patch rather than just copying it.
13:15MixingAnchoring the bass in a mix
A classroom tip from a working mix engineer.
19:38DAWThirty FL Studio shortcuts and tricks
Small time-savers that add up.
2:50Sound DesignA fat sub bass in Ableton's Wavetable
Three minutes to a usable sub.
26:44Music HistoryJ Dilla's record collection
Crate digging from inside one of hip-hop's most important collections.
30:31RecordingAcoustic treatment for a home studio
A complete walkthrough with chapters to jump between.
31:03MasteringMastering a song in seven steps
A clear routine to follow and adapt.
25:51HardwareExploring modular synths, episode 0: a beginner's introduction
A patient, step-by-step way into modular.
1:24:53Music BusinessSteve Rennie on turning your songs into money: music publishing
A thorough, plain-spoken course on publishing from someone who has done the deals.
16:35RecordingPaul Davids on recording and mixing big guitars
A guitarist's full chain, from mic to mix, explained clearly.
36:04DAWAbleton Live explained: a fast tour of the parts that aren't obvious
Packs years of notes on Live's less obvious behaviour into one dense, well-chaptered walkthrough; long-time users say they still learned things.
9:18DAWFive ways to speed up FL Studio
Small changes that save time on every beat.
13:49Sound DesignThree essential envelope recipes
Small, reusable building blocks for sound design.
15:41MixingTony Maserati on bass, synth bass and drums
Shows how to control several low-end sources at once.
39:58Arrangement, CompositionMaking a techno track with Tom Hades
Watch a techno veteran work quickly and decisively.
7:41MixingJoe Barresi on mixing bass guitar
A hard-rock engineer's approach to bass.
2:00RecordingFinding where bass builds up in your room
Two minutes that tell you where to put bass traps before you buy any.
9:59Music BusinessEarning songwriting royalties from YouTube
A plain explanation of an income stream many producers never register for.
37:59RecordingBobby Owsinski on acoustic treatment for home studios
Decades of studio experience boiled down to what a home room really needs.
3:28Music BusinessSir Mix-a-Lot on why publishing is "long money"
Three minutes from an artist who kept his publishing, on why it matters.
6:51RecordingWhere to place DIY acoustic panels
Placement matters as much as the panels themselves.
12:16MixingEvery common reverb type explained
Hear each reverb type before you choose one.
9:44MixingBalancing kick and bass with a VU meter, a trick from Jacquire King
A practical starting point for low-end balance that doesn't depend on your monitors or room; many viewers say it fixed their kick and bass on the first try.
28:08SamplingFrom record shop to beat: sampling vinyl in Ableton Live with Ski Oakenfull
Follows the whole crate-digging process from shop to finished beat, and several viewers say it made Ableton's sampling tools click.
1:19:57Music HistoryThe Art of 16 Bars
A feature-length look at the rapper's side of the record.
25:02MixingHearing compression: a detailed lesson on vocal and guitar compression
Built around listening rather than presets: it trains you to hear the change, including the eyes-closed listening habit commenters single out.
10:24Arrangement, CompositionHow J Dilla humanized the MPC3000
Explains the off-grid feel producers still chase.
21:00Arrangement, CompositionTurning a four-bar loop into a full song: arrangement for beginners
Tackles the most common stuck point, the endless loop, by showing the decisions that turn one into a structure, in real time.
13:23Sound DesignLow techno drums in Ableton
A focused techno drum recipe.
14:40MixingMixing bass with multiband compression
Shows when multiband is the right tool.
8:34MixingA kick and bass mixing trick
Tackles the hardest low-end problem directly.
4:29MixingBass that cuts through
Bass that still reads on phones and laptops.
30:00Sound DesignSynthesising cymbals in Serum
One of the hardest drum sounds to synthesise, explained.
10:43MixingThree-dimensional reverb
Gives flat electronic mixes some depth.
25:51MixingChoosing a reverb
Teaches the decision, not the preset.
1:45:38Music HistoryBernstein: musical phonology
A famous lecture series on why music works the way it does.
18:44MasteringMastering a song in ten minutes
A sensible starting point for people mastering their own music for the first time.
16:40Music BusinessRoyalties from TV and film placements
Explains the money behind sync before you sign a library deal.
9:43HardwareEleven synth tips and tricks, shown on a MicroBrute
Practical tricks that carry over to almost any analog synth.
44:07RecordingA masterclass in speaker placement
Free, careful and detailed: small moves in speaker placement make a big difference.
11:07HardwareThree ways to use a hardware synth with Ableton Live
Practical setups for combining hardware and a DAW.
30:37Music BusinessHow to get your songs placed in TV and film
A practical introduction to sync, one of the more reachable income streams.
43:38HardwareJunkie XL on modular synthesis, part 1
A film composer's modular wall, explained from the ground up.
9:55Music BusinessMusic publishing deals explained
Know the deal types before anyone hands you a contract.
7:13RecordingPaul McGowan on getting good sound in a small room
Short, practical advice for the small rooms most of us work in.
13:35Music HistoryThe Marvel Symphonic Universe: why film scores sound alike
A sharp essay on temp music and why so many scores blur together.
1:16:21Music HistoryTantacrul: "Notation must die", the battle over how we read music
A funny, deeply researched video essay on why notation is the way it is.
14:15Vocal ProductionA three-step method for EQing vocals: high-pass, top shelf, sweep
A simple, repeatable routine for vocal EQ that viewers say cleared up muddy vocals straight away.
1:19:56DAWAbleton Live for beginners: an 80-minute walkthrough with ill Factor
Unhurried and thorough: a full first course in Live from a working producer, which users switching from other DAWs found especially useful.
56:12Sound DesignSynthesis basics: the building blocks of sound
A clear first lesson that people point beginners to before any specific synth.
16:15DAWTwenty FL Studio tips a producer always uses
Practical tips, not menu tours.
16:42DAWTwelve essential FL Studio tips
What new FL users wish they'd known.
23:39MixingGain staging demystified
Explains the reasons behind the rules, not just the numbers.
17:47Music BusinessOwning your masters and your publishing
Covers the ownership decisions that matter most before you release anything.
26:28HardwareAndrew Huang on getting started with modular
An enthusiastic and practical starting guide to modular.
14:50HardwareHow to build a hardware synthesizer setup
Sensible advice on growing a hardware setup without chaos.
6:30Arrangement, CompositionFive arrangement tricks for more interesting hip-hop beats
Short and practical: small arrangement moves that stop a beat sounding like one long loop.
9:40DAW13 Logic Pro shortcuts to speed up your workflow
A short list worth memorising: users of ten and twenty years say they didn't know half of these.
15:09Arrangement, CompositionWhy perfect pitch isn't worth wanting: Adam Neely on absolute and relative pitch
Clears up a common myth and points ear training toward relative pitch, the skill you can actually build.
20:46Sound DesignAdvanced sound design and synthesis
The next step after synth basics.
9:35MixingBlending 808 and kick
Tackles the most common low-end clash in hip-hop mixes.
25:05MasteringMastering in FL Studio with stock plugins
Shows you don't need extra plugins to master properly.
13:17Sound DesignAndrew Huang's 12 sound design tricks
A grab bag of quick, creative techniques for reshaping sounds, useful when a patch feels stuck. Sponsored by Arturia.
24:09DAWTwenty Ableton tips, part 1
Quick wins for people who use Live every day.
10:37DAW12 Ableton workflow tips: clip slip, timeline warp, LIMBO and more
Small, specific tricks that remove daily friction; even users of ten years or more say several were new to them.
23:47Vocal ProductionLeslie Brathwaite mixes rap vocals on Lil Uzi Vert and Pharrell's "Neon Guts"
A rare look inside a released hip-hop mix, with the mixer explaining what he listens for at each step rather than quoting settings.
12:44Arrangement, CompositionHow the best rappers rhyme, from Kurtis Blow to Kendrick Lamar
The colour-coded breakdowns make internal and multisyllabic rhyme visible, and you'll hear these verses differently afterwards.
17:30DAWFL Studio for complete beginners: browser, channel rack, piano roll and mixer
A calm first hour in FL Studio that explains how the windows connect, so a newcomer can start making something rather than clicking around.
8:50Vocal ProductionA technical lesson on recording vocals
Covers the technical basics clearly.
49:52Sound DesignSound design with Operator
Gets real sounds out of a stock synth.
8:48MixingFive reverb tricks
Quick ideas that add depth.
8:26MixingAndrew Scheps mixes guitars and bass
A top rock mixer at work.
19:35Vocal ProductionFive vocal reverb tricks
Practical vocal reverb ideas in chapters.
45:51MixingFive tips for great bass sounds
Starts at the source, not the plugin.
4:05SamplingThe most sampled loop in music history
A short companion to the longer Amen break video.
9:53MixingTempo-synced reverb pre-delay and decay
A small technique that tightens a mix.
26:08Arrangement, CompositionDrum patterns every producer should know
A practical rhythm reference by genre.
7:04Arrangement, CompositionFive rhythms worth knowing
Rhythms that move a beat past four-on-the-floor.
15:04Sound DesignVirtual Riot builds a snare in Serum
Watch a top sound designer's process step by step.
9:16Sound DesignA starting point for drum sound design
A good first map of drum design.
11:18MixingWorking with low frequencies
Practical low-end habits from a top mixer.
16:40RecordingStudio acoustic treatment explained
A clear overview of the three main tools.
14:05Music BusinessMusic licensing and copyright basics
A simple first look at the rights side of music.
12:59MixingGain versus volume
Clears up two words people use as if they mean the same thing.
7:31DAWMore refined sidechaining in Ableton
Goes beyond the default pumping effect.
44:40Music HistoryMiniDisc: an appreciation
A thorough history of a format many home studios once relied on.
5:17RecordingComparing microphone types
A short primer before you buy a mic.
20:56HardwareBuilding a first patch in VCV Rack
Learn modular for free before buying any hardware.
11:24HardwareArturia MicroBrute tips, part 2
Gets more from a small, popular analogue synth.
11:30Music BusinessMusic publishing royalties explained
Clears up the two royalty types producers mix up most.
1:25:31Music BusinessMusic publishing 101
A thorough grounding in publishing, with time for the questions people actually ask.
25:12Vocal ProductionFive tips for recording vocals in Pro Tools
Practical help for songwriters who record themselves.
25:53MasteringMastering a track from start to finish
Follows the decisions on one real track rather than a generic preset chain.
16:21HardwareMaking bass sounds on the MicroBrute
The bass techniques work on any mono synth.
1:04:10MixingChris Lord-Alge's mix secrets
A rare long look at one of rock's best-known mixers working in a session.
18:24MixingSetting levels with VU meters
An old-school habit that makes gain staging easy to hear and see.
19:40Music HistoryDesigning a free music font for MuseScore
A rare look at the design work behind notation software.
8:19Arrangement, CompositionMaking 808s more interesting
Small changes that turn a static 808 into a part.
14:45DAWSidechain pumping in Logic Pro
A clean, step-by-step routing walkthrough.
31:22MixingStarting a mix the right way: levels and plugin sweet spots
A clean, sensible way to start every mix.
7:13MixingAudio compressors explained: threshold, ratio, attack, release and make-up gain
The animations make the controls visible: you see attack change the punch of a sound as you hear it. A clear first lesson before any plugin-specific video.
12:31MixingSix rules of compression, drawn out on a whiteboard
Short and visual: the drawings make attack and release click, and the rules give a beginner a sensible place to start.
16:25MixingWhen and how to use sidechain compression in Ableton
Explains the reasoning before the settings, and the band-split trick shows how to duck only the lows so the rest of the sound stays intact.
3:10DAWDeadmau5 on which DAW to start with
A short, candid opinion from a big name.
11:29MixingCalculating reverb time and pre-delay
Takes the guesswork out of reverb settings.
9:23Sound DesignDrum production in Ableton, part 1
A clear, structured start to drum design.
20:43SamplingEvery sampling technique you need
A complete map of what you can do with a sample.
14:43RecordingTreat the low end first
Puts treatment money where it makes the biggest difference.
15:32Music BusinessA guide to music publishing
A clear introduction for artists who find publishing intimidating.
5:18DAWLogic workflow tips for beginners
Short and practical for new Logic users.
8:20MixingHow sidechain compression works
A short, clear first lesson.
22:46Music HistoryCassettes at their best
Challenges the idea that cassettes always sounded bad.
18:51RecordingTurning a bedroom into a studio on a budget
Practical layout advice for a typical small room.
12:38Vocal ProductionCommon vocal recording mistakes
Fixes problems at the mic, which is cheaper than fixing them in the mix.
30:50Sound DesignIntroduction to synthesizers
A friendly first lesson for people intimidated by synths.
1:12:28MixingNolly's rock mixing masterclass, part 1
An unhurried look at how a respected metal and rock mixer thinks.
16:09HardwareHow a Volca setup is connected
Useful if you're wiring several small boxes together.
47:58DAWThirty advanced Logic Pro tips
Worth it for Logic users who already know the basics.
15:22Mixing11 common EQ mistakes and how to avoid them
A compact checklist of habits to unlearn; even experienced mixers in the comments say it caught mistakes they still make.
10:50Arrangement, CompositionColtrane's "Giant Steps" explained: why it's so hard to play
Makes one of jazz's most famous harmonic puzzles understandable even if you don't read music.
10:00SamplingRebuilding The Prodigy's "Smack My Bitch Up" in Ableton
Shows how a famous record was likely assembled, one layer at a time.
8:04MixingThe history of the Pultec low-end trick
Explains the trick instead of repeating it.
17:06HardwareModular synthesis explained
A clear, enthusiastic overview from a good teacher.
8:09Arrangement, CompositionTen drum patterns every producer should know
A quick reference for grooves you'll use again and again.
2:38:05Sound DesignA complete sound design course
Builds synthesis from first principles, in one place.
14:07Vocal ProductionCompression on vocals for beginners
One vocal, one compressor, each control heard in turn: the simplest route to understanding why vocals get compressed at all.
8:30Arrangement, CompositionHow to finish music
Practical lessons on finishing, from a real deadline.
23:58Music HistoryWhat top producers do in the studio
A look at many producers' working habits in one place.
15:14MixingSixteen mixing tips
Quick to skim, and you can jump straight to the tip you need.
8:35MixingWhy high-passing helps your mix
Addresses myths about high-pass filters in plain terms.
12:54Vocal ProductionA simple method for compressing vocals
A method you can reuse, not a preset.
11:28Arrangement, CompositionSix music-theory moves for better bass lines
You hear a boring bass line turn into a good one step by step, and each move is simple enough to try right away.
19:57SamplingJ Dilla's sampling methods
Puts Dilla's methods into practice.
13:37HardwareAn easy way to record your synths
Gets hardware into your DAW without fuss.
18:40MasteringWhat mastering is, with FL Studio plugins
A friendly first lesson for FL Studio users.
10:26MixingSidechain ducking with Dave Darlington
A mixing engineer's practical take on ducking.
8:28Sound DesignHow to use a synth: the oscillator section
Starts at the very first stage of the signal path.
12:55Vocal ProductionFour steps to mixing hip-hop vocals
A clear process from an engineer with big credits.
28:34Sound DesignWhat makes a perfect kick drum
Explains kick design properly.
6:33Sound DesignMaking any kick on an ARP 2600
Kick synthesis on real analogue hardware.
25:09Sound DesignDrum synthesis basics
A full drum kit, synthesised.
10:52SamplingChopping samples on the MPC
A clear MPC chopping walkthrough.
44:06Sound DesignEmulating analogue synths
A synth expert's practical approach.
40:15Vocal ProductionCreating reverb depth for vocals
In-depth and practical.
13:45Arrangement, CompositionArranging songs in MPC Beats
Turns loops into songs on free software.
6:00MixingSending delay into reverb
A quick technique with a big result.
39:23Arrangement, CompositionMelodic techno production techniques
A long genre walkthrough.
18:59Sound DesignRobert Henke on TR-808 drums in Operator
Taught by one of Ableton's creators.
12:03MixingReverb versus delay
Clear guidance on two effects people confuse.
5:31Arrangement, CompositionA triplet groove for house
A groove trick for house producers.
4:40Music HistoryThe history of the MPC
The instrument that shaped beatmaking.
58:47MixingMixing bass on seven songs
Many examples of one task.
23:37MixingRecording reverbs and delays
Part of a well-structured series.
7:45DAWTime-stretching audio in Bitwig
A basics episode for Bitwig users.
6:59Sound DesignTrap horns recipe
A fast genre sound.
22:06Sound DesignSynthesising an FM snare
A fresh way to build snares.
6:18Vocal ProductionSetting the preamp for vocals
Gets the first gain stage right.
6:32Vocal ProductionVocal mic placement techniques
Hear how placement changes the voice.
17:49Vocal ProductionWarren Huart's five vocal recording tips
Practical advice from a working producer.
2:42Vocal ProductionHow to record vocals
Three minutes of solid fundamentals.
4:41Vocal ProductionRecording vocals in Logic Pro
A short Logic-specific vocal session guide.
8:31Vocal ProductionFive things artists should know about recording vocals
Puts responsibility back on the performance.
8:04Vocal ProductionFive tips for recording vocals at home
Lessons from someone who learned them the hard way.
17:05Music BusinessHow songwriters sell music and get paid
A Nashville songwriter's view of the business.
58:32Music HistoryHoward Goodall's Story of Music, part 2
Continues an enjoyable history series.
24:32DAWFifteen Bitwig tips for beginners
Gets new users past the basics quickly.
14:47DAWEighteen FL Studio tips
Worth a skim for any FL user.
22:37Arrangement, CompositionThree ways to program MIDI drums
Useful for rock and band producers.
15:24Sound DesignMaking huge subs
Inventive bass ideas from a respected teacher.
14:29DAWFL Studio's Fruity Convolver
A powerful stock plugin most people ignore.
4:28MixingAndy Wallace's bass EQ trick
A simple idea from a legendary mixer.
14:16SamplingChopping samples in MPC Beats
Learn chopping on free software.
5:17MixingUsing filters on bass
Cleaner bass with two simple tools.
9:42Sound DesignThree tips for sub bass
Quick and practical.
9:53Sound DesignVirtual Riot designs basses in Serum
Learn from one of the best bass designers.
5:17MixingGreg Wells on mixing bass
A top producer's bass process.
9:03MixingKSHMR's reverb tips
Clear tricks from a top EDM producer.
13:42SamplingThe art of sampling
About taste and voice, not just technique.
9:16Arrangement, CompositionWriting drums for non-drummers
Fills a real gap for many producers.
21:33MixingAdding reverb and delay to a mix
Shows effects in the context of a full mix.
9:38Sound DesignKaytranada-style chords in Serum
A popular sound, broken down.
4:55MixingEQ frequencies for a kick drum
A quick kick EQ reference.
9:59Sound DesignTen synth layering ideas
Layering ideas you can try today.
16:58Sound DesignBass sound design in Vital
Four core bass types on a free synth.
21:38DAWFour ways to program drums in Cubase
Useful for Cubase users.
8:32Vocal ProductionTen vocal reverb tips
Chaptered tips to jump between.
21:35MixingFive delay mixing tricks
Delay ideas beyond the basic echo.
22:51HardwareFinger drumming realistic drums on a keyboard
Makes programmed drums sound played.
10:44SamplingThree levels of sampling
Shows what changes as sampling skill grows.
27:39DAWEvery FL Studio plugin explained
A map of what FL Studio already gives you.
18:43Sound DesignTechno rumble, fully explained
Covers the ideas behind every rumble technique.
6:30MixingReverb and delay explained
A clear first lesson on time-based effects.
39:27Music HistoryJ Dilla: Still Shining
A tribute from the people who knew him.
1:04:05Music HistoryMadlib on sampling and his career
A rare long interview with a famously private producer.
20:06Sound DesignHow to learn any synthesizer
A method that carries over to every synth you'll own.
37:06HardwareDigitakt resampling in depth
A real working process, step by step.
24:47HardwareSixteen advanced Digitakt ideas
For Digitakt owners who know the basics.
10:08Music BusinessWhere to register to collect all your royalties
A checklist of the organisations to sign up with.
13:09HardwareHow to sample on the Digitakt
A gentle start on the Digitakt's sampler.
3:54RecordingShould you leave an air gap behind panels?
A cheap way to get more from panels you already have.
10:43RecordingTreating a home mastering studio
Real-world treatment choices for a room built for critical listening.
27:33Vocal ProductionGetting the best vocal sound at home
Covers the whole chain in one video.
5:46Vocal ProductionRecording vocals on a budget
Practical advice from a working producer.
4:29Vocal ProductionBasic techniques for recording solo vocals
Short, solid fundamentals.
10:36HardwareLearn to patch a modular synth
A clear first patching lesson.
3:18HardwareCV, gate, trigger and MIDI
The four signal types a modular newcomer needs first.
11:39MasteringMastering a song from start to finish with Ozone
Clear steps, even if you use other tools.
1:42:18Music BusinessHow songwriters and publishers earn in the digital age
A long, expert seminar on where digital money comes from.
13:21Music BusinessASCAP or BMI for independent artists
Explains which royalties you miss without a PRO.
7:04HardwareConnecting MIDI hardware to a computer studio
A practical hybrid-studio setup guide.
1:30RecordingTreating first reflection points
Two minutes on the most important panels in a room.
7:18Music BusinessDo you own your music if it isn't registered?
Answers a question every new songwriter asks.
1:28:13Music HistorySynth Britannia
The best-known documentary on how synth-pop happened.
9:33Music BusinessEight ways producers earn money online
An overview of income options beyond selling beats.
15:03DAWThree DAW mistakes home studios make
Quick fixes to habits that slow you down.
20:28MixingSidechain compression: what you need to know
A clear overview in one sitting.
5:25MixingSetting up a compressor
Calm and clear about what each control does.
58:53Music HistoryHoward Goodall's Story of Music, part 1
A clear, enjoyable history of how music was invented.
6:52RecordingDo reflection filters and portable booths work?
Hear whether these popular accessories are worth buying.
7:44RecordingDrum overhead mic placements compared
Hear the difference rather than read about it.
8:09Music BusinessTen things to do before releasing a song
Useful to work through before every release.
7:09RecordingBuilding DIY bass traps
Bass trapping matters most in small rooms, and this is how to do it cheaply.
9:05MasteringRMS, LUFS and true peak metering
Clears up three meters people confuse.
9:45RecordingHigh-performance DIY acoustic panels
Careful build quality from a respected DIY channel.
21:42Vocal ProductionGetting a vocal to sit in the mix
Focuses on placement in the mix, not just processing the vocal alone.
7:54Vocal ProductionA trick for a thicker lead vocal
Quick to try on your next vocal.
5:38Vocal ProductionJimmy Douglass on Justin Timberlake's vocals
A legendary engineer working on a famous vocal.
18:03HardwareBuying your first drum machine
Helps you choose before you spend.
18:33DAWGetting started in Logic Pro
A complete starting point for people new to Logic.
1:28:33HardwareDigitakt mega tutorial
A reference you can return to, chapter by chapter.
11:15MasteringMid/side processing for mastering
A clear introduction from an experienced mastering engineer and teacher.
4:38Music BusinessMechanical royalties explained
Five minutes on a royalty that's easy to leave unclaimed.
3:00RecordingMic placement for guitar
Three minutes on why recording the amp still matters.
10:23Music BusinessA Grammy-winning producer on how producers get paid
The producer's side of royalties, from someone who has been paid them.
52:03HardwareAn introductory modular synth class
A classroom-paced introduction to modular from a recording school.
10:49MixingCalibrating your speakers for mixing
Consistent listening level is a cheap fix that changes every mix decision.
4:12RecordingHow dynamic and condenser mics work
Short and clear, from a company that makes both.
33:39Music HistoryThe interface design of MuseScore
Why music software is hard to use, told with humour.
8:50MixingNew ways to use sidechain compression
Goes past ducking a bass to the kick.
4:12Sound DesignBytebeat: music from very short programs
A short, strange look at sound made from code.
22:02DAWAn introduction to the ORCA sequencer
A gentle way into a very different kind of sequencer.
13:15Arrangement, CompositionThree tricks for better melodies
Quick ideas to try when a melody feels flat.
1:13:50DAWLogic Pro masterclass with Jono Buchanan, part 1
A full university-level Logic lesson, free: thorough enough for beginners, and long-time users say they still learned a lot.
10:51MixingAndrew Scheps' rear-bus parallel compression on a whole mix
A clear A/B of one widely used mix-bus trick, with the routing shown step by step so you can rebuild it in any DAW.
7:18Arrangement, CompositionSong structure explained through a comedy sketch
Funny and memorable, and the section-by-section labelling sticks better than most straight explanations.
11:54HardwareWhere an electric guitar's tone really comes from, tested
A careful experiment that tests gear folklore instead of repeating it, and a useful lesson in listening tests for anyone who records guitar.
1:13:57RecordingFloyd Toole on the science of loudspeakers, rooms and what listeners prefer
The research behind monitor and room choices, from the scientist who did much of it; it clears up common myths about speakers and room EQ.
1:00:57Music HistoryHow the DOOM (2016) soundtrack was made
A rare, detailed look at how a heavy game score was built from synths and processing.
22:00Sound DesignR&B synth pads like Kaytranada
Recreates a much-loved sound.
27:23Arrangement, CompositionA melodic techno session with Ableton and the Mini V
Watch a genre track take shape.
10:08DAWRecording audio in Bitwig
The official basics of audio recording in Bitwig.
18:28Sound DesignFive easy sound design tips in Bitwig
Fun ideas for Bitwig's modulation system.
9:39Vocal ProductionSix steps to recording vocals at home
A tidy step-by-step routine.
19:20Music BusinessWhat Songtrust does
Clears up a commonly confusing service.
11:10DAWFL Studio mixer tips
Speeds up mixing inside FL.
9:07MixingFixing low mids in bass tone
Targets the most common bass problem.
6:00Sound DesignDisclosure's bass sound
A genre-defining sound, explained.
17:32Sound DesignRolling techno basslines
A core techno sound, explained.
32:43Sound DesignCinematic synthesis in the Zimmer style
A peek at film-score sound design.
18:55MixingCleaner, tighter low end
A practical low-end overview.
20:52MixingA compressor designer on drum compression
A designer's insight into what compressors do to drums.
36:16MasteringMastering a mix with just two plugins
Shows how little you need for a solid master.
9:31MasteringMastering loud without squashing
Shows the trade-offs behind loudness.
24:13Music BusinessDolby Atmos from the listener's side
A sceptical, well-argued look at a format the industry is pushing.
16:26Arrangement, CompositionWhy adults can't develop perfect pitch
Points adult learners towards relative pitch instead.
46:33Music HistoryHow MuseScore 4 was made
An honest, funny account of designing music software.
19:47HardwareA finger drumming workshop
Learn from one of the best-known finger drummers.
15:17Vocal ProductionGood and bad vocal recordings compared
Trains your ear to hear recording problems.
10:01MasteringMastering Kendrick Lamar's "HUMBLE."
A rare look at a big hip-hop master.
10:32Music BusinessThe project that generated and copyrighted every possible melody
A clear look at how music copyright treats melody, and why so many lawsuits rest on shaky ground.
9:08MixingK-metering and monitor calibration in Logic
A pro's approach to consistent levels.
15:52MixingTen mixing tips that changed one producer's work
Practical habits rather than plugin tricks.
7:22MixingAn OTT guide for leads, bass and master
Gets control over a much-abused plugin.
6:36MixingAbleton reverb techniques with Mad Zach
Creative ideas from a respected producer.
15:01DAWUsing Patcher in FL Studio
Unlocks one of FL's most powerful tools.
49:46Arrangement, CompositionTom Hades builds a techno track
Watch an experienced techno producer work quickly.
13:06MixingHow to mix drums
A clear, practical drum mix.
19:12MixingMixing the midrange
Focuses on the band most beginners neglect.
15:58Music HistoryThe history of the drum machine
A well-made short documentary on a central instrument.
31:12Music HistoryPharrell Williams with students at NYU
Hear one of pop's most distinctive producers answer students' questions.
15:22MixingEQ basics: frequency, band shapes and Q, shown in FL Studio
A patient first lesson on what each EQ control does, with sounds to hear at every step. It carries over to any DAW's EQ.
11:44Sound DesignWriting 808s at three levels, from root notes to slides and reverses
Shows 808 writing as a musical part, not just a sound, with techniques that build on each other.
1:05:15HardwareA beginner's guide to Elektron workflow
A full reference for new Elektron users.
1:26:08Music HistoryDavid Bowie: Sound and Vision
A portrait of a restless studio innovator.
13:03Arrangement, CompositionSong structure 101: verse and chorus
A solid structure foundation.
10:13Arrangement, CompositionImitating Hollywood film music
Theory anyone can hear and use.
10:48MixingSetting instrument levels in a mix
The most important and most skipped mix stage.
10:36MixingCompression basics
A clear introduction.
5:07SamplingMaking vocal chops for a remix
Quick and practical.
12:06MixingFET, tube, optical and VCA compressors
Helps you pick the right compressor.
6:40Sound DesignVirtual Riot's drum design formula
Learn from a top drum designer.
23:41Sound DesignFM synthesis explained
Makes FM approachable.
23:55MasteringMastering in four steps
An easy routine to follow.
6:58Sound DesignYou don't need analogue hardware synths
A useful corrective to gear lust.
8:04SamplingA Reich and Basinski-style sampler trick
A route into generative music.
28:12Arrangement, CompositionComplex beatmaking in Ableton
Fresh rhythmic ideas from algorithms.
13:00Vocal ProductionEQing vocals in three steps
Simple enough to use every time.
26:31MasteringCompression in mastering
Clears up a subtle mastering topic.
1:12:17Sound DesignVirtual Riot on Serum
A long, expert tour of the synth.
12:54Music HistoryThe ingredients of a classic house track
A short, clear history and breakdown.
7:27SamplingThe Alchemist breaks down a beat
A short look at one of hip-hop's most respected producers at work.
9:39MixingCleaning up a muddy mix
Teaches you to diagnose mud, not just cut 300 Hz everywhere.
5:10Arrangement, CompositionOne thing to do with every song you write
A thoughtful songwriting idea from an author on song structure.
16:18HardwareMono versus poly synths
Helps you pick the right kind of synth.
8:56MixingWhy mixing in mono helps
A simple habit with a large payoff.
6:54MixingHannes Bieger on drum bus compression for punchy drums
A short, focused look at attack time on drums from a working engineer. The changes are subtle, so it doubles as an ear-training exercise on good monitors.
7:40RecordingHow to set microphone gain when recording
A short, direct answer to one of the most common recording questions, with the reasoning behind leaving headroom.
11:58Arrangement, CompositionKSHMR on writing lead melodies
You watch a successful producer's thinking as he writes, including the ideas he rejects.
17:55MixingWhat OTT actually does: multiband compression explained
Turns a much-used, little-understood preset into something you can reason about, starting from compression basics.
26:21MasteringMastering for maximum loudness
Follows decisions on a real track.
21:52DAWTwenty-one advanced Ableton tips
Useful for experienced Live users.
11:06Sound DesignGetting kick drums right
Clear kick design principles.
12:54MixingA low-end mixing trick
Simple and effective.
11:42RecordingBuilding a home studio: the floating floor
Shows serious isolation work at home.
1:21:09HardwareDroning on the Digitone
Slow, meditative sound design.
23:30Music BusinessA plan for earning from sync licensing
A concrete approach to sync work.
12:01DAWTen FL Studio tips and tricks
Quick wins for FL users.
41:39MixingEQing any bass guitar
Teaches you what to listen for.
17:22HardwareDigitakt trig types for evolving patterns
Shows the Digitakt is more than a drum machine.
24:02DAWMaking a first song in Ableton
Takes you from zero to a song.
9:33DAWSampling in Alchemy
Unlocks a powerful stock tool.
4:05HardwareLive looping on the OP-1
See how much one small box can do.
58:15Music HistoryReggae: the story of Jamaican music
Dub and reggae shaped modern production.
10:23Music HistoryAndrew Sorensen: The Concert Programmer
A glimpse of programming as performance.
5:19DAWSeven producer hacks for FL Studio
Five minutes of useful tricks.
17:19Music BusinessWhy Spotify will ultimately fail
A provocative look at streaming economics.
5:10Arrangement, CompositionSong structure for songwriters
Clear structure basics.
4:17DAWYou Suck at Producing: sidechain everything
Laughs and a real technique.
14:06Arrangement, CompositionTesting 432 Hz and temperaments
Debunks a myth with care.
3:30Music BusinessWhat producers need to know to get paid
Practical lessons from a real case.
15:30DAWAbleton for beginners
A friendly start in Live.
9:28MixingCompressors explained: a practical session
Calm, practical demonstration.
10:19Music HistoryThe Tefifon
A curious lost audio format.
11:54Arrangement, CompositionMaking 808 patterns more dynamic
Quick and useful for trap producers.
14:04Music HistoryTest rigs for emulating a Mega Drive sound chip
Shows the care behind accurate emulation.
18:41Music HistoryEmulating the DX7 the hard way
A deep look at how a classic synth really works.
21:34MixingReading VU meters to judge a mix
An old-school tool for balanced mixes.
10:08MixingFive compression mistakes
Quick fixes for over-compressed mixes.
58:37Music HistoryHoward Goodall's Story of Music, part 3
Continues an enjoyable history series.
16:41MixingGain automation before compression
An industry habit beginners often skip.
10:01Music BusinessDistroKid: before you upload
Avoids costly upload mistakes.
7:31Sound DesignVirtual Riot's five production tips
Habits from a top producer.
14:09Arrangement, CompositionSimple and compound meter
Explains why some beats feel in threes.
11:27HardwareThe Commodordion
A joyful piece of instrument building.
12:56Music BusinessMaking a living selling beats online
A first-hand, practical story.
9:35DAWMaking Logic work more like Ableton
Useful for users of both.
29:53HardwareExploring a five-storey pipe organ
A fascinating look inside a giant instrument.
4:23Arrangement, CompositionThe anatomy of a song
Questions the labels we take for granted.
11:26MixingSidechaining in Ableton
A clear, practical lesson.
46:59Arrangement, CompositionTrap beats from scratch
A long, practical genre session.
13:47MixingTen ways to use delay
A complete delay map.
16:33DAWThe Bitwig vocoder
Creative uses for a built-in tool.
31:41Sound DesignSynthesising snare drums
Builds the sound from how real snares behave.
14:23Arrangement, CompositionGroove in underground house
Explains why some house tracks swing and others don't.
19:12Sound DesignDrum sound design in Vital
Free drum design for anyone.
8:31MixingDucking reverb and delay with sidechain
Cleaner effects without losing space.
9:02Sound DesignSupersaw future synths recipe
A fast genre sound.
24:03Sound DesignLayering big snare drums
Layering ideas for EDM snares.
11:39Sound DesignKick techniques every producer should know
A complete kick checklist.
12:13Arrangement, CompositionHumanizing MIDI drums in Cubase
Makes stiff programmed drums breathe.
3:25SamplingA brief history of sampling, remixed
A fun three-minute history lesson.
10:32DAWExporting stems from MPC Beats
Needed for sending beats to engineers.
18:04DAWClip arrangement in Bitwig
Turns loops into arrangements fast.
9:10SamplingChopping samples on the MPC
A clear hardware chopping lesson.
9:19SamplingFiltering a bassline out of a sample
A classic hip-hop technique.
34:45Sound DesignKick and snare synthesis basics
A solid first drum synthesis lesson.
21:00MixingFive reverb and delay tricks
Creative effect moves, clearly shown.
19:15DAWStarting a track in Bitwig
A gentle start for complete beginners.
12:23Sound DesignNeuro bass sound design
Shows a complex bass style step by step.
22:35SamplingAn introduction to chopping
Teaches chopping with free software.
12:32SamplingSampling like J Dilla
Turns Dilla's approach into steps you can practise.
5:15Music BusinessRecord labels and publishers explained
A clear five-minute primer.
14:28HardwareA drone on the Analog Four
A relaxed, practical patch walkthrough.
49:42Music BusinessA Berklee seminar on music business strategy
Long-form strategy from an experienced teacher.
10:54Music BusinessDistribution versus publishing administration
Two services new artists often confuse.
27:39Music BusinessDon Passman on the music business
Hear from the author of the field's standard book.
28:18HardwareOctatrack sample tricks
Practical Octatrack ideas.
19:06Music BusinessSplit sheets and why they matter
Prevents disputes over who owns what.
7:30HardwareOctatrack MKII advanced sampling
An expert guide to a deep sampler.
17:50Music BusinessThe publishing royalty artists forget
Money you may be missing from shows.
3:48Music BusinessHow PROs collect and pay royalties
A short primer on performance rights.
10:55HardwareSynthesis with Eurorack
Learn synthesis and modular at once.
35:23HardwareSound design on the Digitone
Real FM sound design on hardware.
1:12:51Music BusinessHow to collect all your music royalties
A complete, clear royalty map from a respected author.
11:05Music BusinessHow producers get paid royalties
Practical answers on producer ownership.
25:25HardwareSetting up a hardware synth in Ableton
Gets hardware into an Ableton set cleanly.
15:51HardwareRescuing a whole church organ
A delightful instrument story.
8:58MixingA new way to sidechain a bassline in Ableton
A fresh take on a common technique.
10:20MixingCompression ratios explained
One control, explained thoroughly.
22:01DAWSam Aaron live codes an ambient set
Music made from code in real time.
19:56MixingHow to actually use a compressor
Focuses on use rather than theory.
9:55MixingParallel compression in Ableton
A clear demonstration of a key technique.
9:57Arrangement, CompositionHow Music Works: melody
An enjoyable, insightful look at melody.
49:48Music HistoryKendrick Lamar and Rick Rubin in conversation
Two great artists on how they work.
0:51SamplingThe sample in Daft Punk's "One More Time"
Hear the source and the flip side by side.
16:42Arrangement, CompositionSong structure advice
Practical structure ideas for electronic tracks.
9:07Arrangement, CompositionWhich key is the saddest?
A smart look at a music myth.
9:01MixingCompression explained in Ableton
A clear beginner explanation.
8:03MixingFocus... on mixing drum samples
A big-name producer's drum habits.
1:11:18HardwareJulia Bondar's compact techno setup
A thoughtfully designed live rig, explained.
21:18Sound DesignThe sine compression bass
Explains a well-known bass technique.
6:18Sound DesignThe hoover synth sound
A classic sound in six minutes.
13:04Sound DesignTechno rumbles with granular synthesis
An update to the classic rumble.
16:49SamplingSampling is hard
Shows the skill behind great flips.
11:37MixingNine reverb parameters to know
Know the controls instead of trusting presets.
37:11Sound DesignClassic sounds on your synths
Teaches synthesis through famous sounds.
8:50SamplingMaking techno with one sample
A creative constraint worth trying.
13:06MixingThe mystery of pre-delay, solved
Makes pre-delay finally make sense.
4:43HardwareRecording audio tracks on the MPC
Covers an MPC feature many miss.
8:30MixingNolly's bass processing masterclass
A detailed look at heavy rock bass.
9:54Music HistoryBoom Bap Heroes: the ASR-10
The story of a classic hip-hop sampler.
15:40Sound DesignStephan Bodzin's Moog bass lead
A signature techno sound, rebuilt.
10:09Arrangement, CompositionBuilding a beat: rhythm basics
A friendly first rhythm lesson.
1:52:37Arrangement, CompositionA dark atmospheric techno track, start to finish
Watch a full track take shape.
16:42Vocal ProductionReverb for pro-sounding vocals
Clear vocal reverb technique.
17:33Sound DesignRealistic snares with feedback synthesis
An unusual, physics-based approach.
10:54MixingDave Pensado on bass and kick
Practical low-end habits.
32:41Sound DesignProgramming an FM bass on the DX11
A deep look at real FM programming.
10:49Vocal ProductionThe vocal slap delay trick
An old-school trick that still works.
13:50MixingTypes of reverb and when to use them
A clear reverb primer.
1:31:03Vocal ProductionThe keys to a great vocal mix
A complete vocal mixing course, free.
12:45MasteringMaking a clean master
Focuses on restraint.
22:40HardwareSequencing and syncing fifteen synths
A practical model for a big hardware setup.
22:09Vocal ProductionSix vocal recording tips
Practical advice for in-the-box producers.
19:08HardwareWorkarounds for Elektron boxes
Gets around common Elektron limits.
14:15HardwareHow one producer uses the Digitakt
A real-world Digitakt routine.
3:38HardwareHow to start a modular system
Advice before you buy your first modules.
10:46SamplingFlipping a Michael Jackson sample, Four Tet style
A creative sampling approach to study.
9:00RecordingSmall room treatment basics
Aimed at the rooms most producers have.
19:35Vocal ProductionThree vocal effects for hip-hop and pop
Effects that help vocals cut through.
8:40Vocal ProductionTen common vocal recording mistakes
A useful checklist.
14:15RecordingThomas Lang on drum mic selection
A drummer's view of recording drums.
8:45HardwareEurorack for beginners, part 2
Saves money on early module choices.
20:13HardwareDigitakt quickstart for beginners
A clear first guide.
53:37MixingAriel Borujow's pop and R&B mixing masterclass
A working mixer's process, in depth.
10:32MasteringFive mastering tips
Short and practical.
16:20Vocal ProductionTurning one voice into a choir
A beautiful, achievable technique.
31:24MasteringHow loud should you master?
A sensible answer to a common question.
18:33MasteringThe three Ms of mastering
Clear thinking about what mastering is for.
17:46MasteringWhat mastering is
A careful, expert grounding in mastering.
5:44DAWSeven automation tips in Logic Pro
Makes automation faster and more musical.
1:06:22MixingJoey Raia's hip-hop mixing masterclass
An hour with a top hip-hop mixer.
4:02RecordingRecording brass
Short, reliable basics.
10:37MasteringHow loud to master for streaming
Clears up streaming loudness.
31:25RecordingCalibrating a room with the moving mic method
A real studio calibration, step by step.
12:17Music BusinessFive income streams producers miss
Money you may be leaving behind.
6:15Vocal ProductionTwo vocal mic placement mistakes
A quick fix with a big effect.
2:54HardwareOctatrack: sets, audio pool and projects
The official start to a notoriously deep sampler.
32:38Sound DesignTwenty-five sound design tricks
A big set of ideas to try.
5:40DAWEvery DAW explained in five minutes
Fun and surprisingly informative.
2:23:33Arrangement, CompositionA melodic techno track from start to finish
Every decision, in real time.
22:57MixingMarc Daniel Nelson's reverb settings
Real settings from a working producer.
21:42Music HistoryDiscovering Electronic Music (1983)
A charming snapshot of synths at the start of the MIDI era.
21:02Vocal ProductionThree vocal reverb tips
Practical and clear.
12:24MixingThe Abbey Road reverb technique
A simple way to cleaner reverb.
16:41SamplingChopping samples on the MPC One
Clear for MPC One owners.
16:26MixingFive reverb mixing tricks
Useful ideas for depth.
15:24Sound DesignModern dubstep sounds for beginners
An accessible start to a demanding genre.
57:20Music HistoryDJ Premier breaks down his classics
An hour with one of hip-hop's great producers.
19:05Music HistoryThe kick drum, explained by a musicologist
A thoughtful, unusual view of a basic sound.
24:08Arrangement, CompositionHouse drums: placement, accent and tone
Explains why house drums groove.
16:34Arrangement, CompositionFunky syncopated hi-hats
A small groove detail with a big effect.
18:30Arrangement, CompositionMaking a techno track in Ableton
A clear genre walkthrough with stems available.
10:32DAWTen FL Studio tips
Quick wins for FL users.
14:48Sound DesignMaking ambient pads
A clear ambient sound recipe.
20:12Sound DesignSerum's oscillators, explained
A structured way into a popular synth.
17:29Arrangement, CompositionThe Rosanna half-time shuffle
Understand one of the most famous grooves ever recorded.
31:03DAWMPC Beats masterclass
A full official course for free software.
13:45Sound DesignFlume-style organic synths in Serum
Recreates a distinctive modern sound.
6:07HardwareTen classic TR-808 patterns
Hear the beats behind famous songs.
4:52HardwareEurorack for beginners, part 1
A gentle start to modular.
21:31Vocal ProductionA big, modern vocal sound
Pro tricks for pop vocals.
15:58HardwareChoosing a first hardware synth under $1000
Helps you narrow the field.
10:02Music BusinessRegistering songs with BMI
The step that gets your performance royalties paid.
24:12MasteringMastering a song with Slate plugins
Shows a full mastering pass.
10:25Music BusinessSelling beats online
A producer's practical take on beat sales.
3:10HardwareWhat is a modular synth?
A three-minute first answer.
13:55RecordingSetting up and treating a listening room
Clear and evidence-based.
4:17RecordingClose mic techniques for drums
Hear the differences directly.
7:32Vocal ProductionDave Pensado on lead vocals
Habits from a top vocal mixer.
1:00:18MasteringHow a mastering engineer thinks
An hour inside the mastering mindset.
10:01RecordingMiking an acoustic guitar
Hear each technique side by side.
19:53HardwareCardinal: a free modular synth plugin
Modular for free inside any DAW.
7:01HardwarePink Floyd's "On the Run" on a Moog
A classic synth part rebuilt.
5:15Music BusinessHow much a TV beat placement pays
Real numbers on placements.
12:01Vocal ProductionMixing vocals to sound upfront
A common goal, clearly explained.
2:39RecordingMic techniques for piano
Quick piano miking basics.
14:29MasteringThe problem with online mastering tutorials
Sharpens how you judge mastering videos.
2:50SamplingQuestlove on J Dilla's sampling
Short and full of respect.
25:15Arrangement, CompositionHow to make techno in Ableton
A clear starting point for the genre.
7:24DAWAutomation clips in FL Studio
A core FL skill, clearly taught.
8:16DAWRecording in FL Studio
Simple and to the point.
10:49MixingTen years of mixing advice in ten minutes
Quick, useful hindsight.
24:04Sound DesignMaking any sound from scratch
A useful mindset for sound design.
13:14Arrangement, CompositionClassic drum patterns across genres
A fun rhythm reference.
49:01Music HistoryTwo Tone Britain
A well-made genre history.
15:16MasteringThe secret of maximum loudness
Famously clear explanations from Dan Worrall.
5:42Sampling9th Wonder on sampling for Kendrick Lamar
A producer's insight into a famous beat.
40:24Music HistoryI Was There When House Took Over the World
First-hand stories from house pioneers.
16:34Arrangement, CompositionMisha Mansoor's drum programming tips
Realistic programmed drums for heavy music.
56:43Music HistoryPrince: A Purple Reign
A portrait of one of music's great producers.
2:52:15Arrangement, CompositionA complete music theory course
Starts from acoustics, so the theory makes physical sense.
1:25:18DAWLogic Pro for beginners: everything you need
A full course you can work through at your own pace.
30:41HardwareThe Octatrack eight years on
An honest look at whether a famously deep sampler still earns its place.
6:33RecordingHow much the room changes a drum recording
A controlled comparison from Sound On Sound.
25:02HardwareMake Noise Maths: 22 uses
Shows why one module ends up in so many cases.
23:07Sound DesignSynth basics
A tidy introduction to subtractive synthesis.
18:18Music BusinessBuilding a fanbase from scratch
A concrete starting plan for artists with no audience yet.
4:42HardwareFamous TR-808 drum beats
Hear the original box play the beats it became famous for.
16:37Arrangement, CompositionMusic theory in sixteen minutes
Covers a lot of ground quickly without losing beginners.
10:57RecordingChoosing an audio interface
Cuts the choice down to the features that matter.
38:08MixingMick Guzauski on pop and funk mixing
Rare time with an engineer behind some very polished records.
15:36RecordingThe five key parts of a home studio
Keeps first purchases focused.
23:00SamplingDance music on an Amiga sampler in 1990
Hear how budget home computers shaped early dance music.
8:25MixingA stereo width trick for clarity
Width without the phase problems.
7:27Arrangement, CompositionA lo-fi hip-hop beat from scratch
Shows what actually makes the lo-fi sound, quickly.
1:34:58HardwareDigitone mega tutorial
A thorough reference for a deep instrument.
8:05Vocal ProductionFinneas on Billie Eilish's vocal production
A short look inside one of the best-known bedroom-produced records.
13:53MasteringAudio mastering basics
A calm, clear introduction from a mastering engineer.
36:44MixingHow the pros use EQ
An experienced producer's EQ habits, instrument by instrument.
13:40RecordingHow to use Room EQ Wizard
Measure your room before you treat it.
29:28HardwareAn introduction to generative music on modular
A clear route into self-playing patches.
6:30MixingChris Lord-Alge mixes Muse's guitars
Big rock guitars from the engineer known for them.
17:39SamplingFive sampling tips: finding, keying, timing and flipping a sample
Covers the practical steps between finding a sample and making it your own: key, tempo and turning chops into a new melody.
12:55Sound DesignVirtual Riot builds a dubstep drop in ten minutes on a livestream
Shows a top producer's speed and decision-making with a prepared template, rather than a step-by-step lesson.
30:16Music HistoryDan Deacon making Bromst: player pianos and dense arrangements
A rare, unhurried look at an experimental electronic album being made, with real instruments played by MIDI.
15:07Arrangement, CompositionThe harmonic series: why notes, chords and timbre work the way they do
Explains the physics underneath most of music theory in a short, well-built video; even music teachers say they took something from it.
10:40Arrangement, CompositionKSHMR on building a powerful drop
Concrete arrangement ideas for a drop, explained by the producer on his own released track.
18:31Arrangement, CompositionVictor Wooten on learning music the way we learn language
A short, moving talk that changes how many people approach learning and teaching music.
1:54MasteringThe loudness war in two minutes
The clearest quick demonstration of what over-limiting does to a mix, still useful now that streaming services normalise loudness.
10:55SamplingRebuilding The Prodigy's "Voodoo People" in Ableton, part by part
Taking a classic apart this precisely shows how much craft went into sample-built 90s dance music.
12:48MixingHow a compressor works: threshold, ratio, attack, release and knee
Thinking of compression as changing a sound's shape is a useful frame, and the diagrams make the controls easy to picture.
45:31Arrangement, CompositionAdam Neely at Ableton Loop: polyrhythms, pitch and why everything is rhythm
A mind-expanding hour that connects rhythm and harmony in a way you can actually hear.
15:54SamplingThree ways to sample in Logic Pro: Quick Sampler, Alchemy and region editing
Shows Logic's stock sampling tools doing more than most users realise, with no extra plugins needed.
1:08:40DAWLogic Pro masterclass with Jono Buchanan, part 2
Carries the part 1 workflow on through vocals, mixing and mastering, taught by a professional who's also an excellent teacher.
13:33Music HistoryDaniel Lanois on making U2's Achtung Baby
A great producer on rescuing a record that almost didn't happen.
10:38Music HistoryDaniel Lanois in his studio
See the tools and habits behind a famous sound.
16:12Music HistoryLido Pimienta and Chancha Via Circuito, in their own words
Two of Latin America's most original producers, on how they work.
5:44Arrangement, CompositionBoi-1da deconstructs Drake's "Diplomatic Immunity"
A hit beat taken apart by the producer who made it.
6:45Music HistoryChancha Via Circuito on Andean digital cumbia
A producer who built a scene from folk roots and laptops.
6:00SamplingWondaGurl makes a beat from random records
Watch a top producer work fast under pressure.
25:12Music HistoryJeremy Dutcher on preserving a language through music
The story behind one of the most original records of the last decade.
23:21Music HistoryJeremy Dutcher at the Tiny Desk
Archival recordings turned into living music, performed live.
3:51Music HistoryCity and Colour and Ruby Waters play "Ahead by a Century"
A Canadian classic, played simply and well.
9:22Music HistoryTanya Tagaq on throat singing
A powerful, unusual voice explained by the artist herself.
4:06Music HistoryThe Halluci Nation: "Electric Pow Wow Drum"
Hear how a new genre was built from powwow and club music.
4:43Music HistoryDJ Shub with the Northern Cree Singers: "Indomitable"
Powwow step from one of the producers who started it.
4:38Music HistorySammy Brue covers "Pancho and Lefty" on Van Sessions
A small, well-recorded live session from an independent series.
16:05Music HistoryElisapie: a live session and conversation
A stripped-back session from one of Canada's most distinctive voices.
6:25Music HistoryCharles Bradley sings Black Sabbath's "Changes", live
A raw, unforgettable vocal performance, recorded simply.
12:53DAWStudio One in twelve minutes
The quickest way to see how Studio One works.
30:53Music HistoryInside Capitol Studios
Shows how a legendary studio's rooms shape its sound.
1:03:30DAWCubase from zero in sixty minutes
One hour that covers everything you need to start in Cubase.
39:52Vocal ProductionRecording and mixing vocals in Pro Tools
The whole vocal job, start to finish, in the industry's standard DAW.
56:11DAWPro Tools 101: getting started
A thorough, patient start from a teacher who covers every basic.
56:41Music HistoryThe Abbey Road story: a history of recording innovation
Connects one studio's inventions to how records are still made.
6:16Music HistoryThe Foo Fighters' studio and the Sound City desk
The story of one console that made rock history.
17:46Music HistoryMuscle Shoals Sound Studio
The small-town studio behind a run of classic records.
46:41Music HistoryRick Beato tours Abbey Road Studios
A musician's tour of the most famous studio in the world.
44:31Music HistoryLe Studio, Quebec: temple of sound
A studio's story told by the people who worked there.
5:11Music HistoryDave Grohl's studio tour
The desk from Sound City, in its new home.
30:00Music HistoryFAME Studios in 1970
Rare footage of a working studio at its peak.
1:02:07Music HistoryThe Art of Listening
A thoughtful reminder of how many hands shape a record.
7:30MixingSpatial audio in FL Studio
Brings Atmos to producers who work in FL Studio.
47:40MixingHow mixing in Dolby Atmos works
The clearest full explanation of Atmos before you open a session.
5:14MixingSurround sound in five minutes
Five minutes that make surround formats make sense.
11:02MixingMixing Dolby Atmos in Pro Tools with free tools
Shows you can start mixing Atmos without buying anything.
15:16DAWDigital Performer for beginners
An independent start in Digital Performer.
7:26DAWFive REAPER tips to know early
Saves new REAPER users weeks of confusion.
12:12DAWBasic audio editing in REAPER 7
The editing moves you'll use in every REAPER session.
22:35DAWMaking a first beat in Studio One
Shows Studio One as a beat-making tool, not just a recorder.
1:01:29DAWREAPER 101: the basics
REAPER's best-known teacher, starting from nothing.
21:48DAWReason 12 for beginners
An independent start in Reason, from a teacher who covers several DAWs.
40:10DAWRecording MIDI in Digital Performer
Clears up the part of DP that confuses new users most.
11:14RecordingRecording guitars in REAPER
A simple recording workflow you can copy.
1:30:12DAWStudio One 7: the complete beginner's guide
A long, thorough course for anyone committing to Studio One.
30:23RecordingRecording a first song in Studio One
Aimed at songwriters who want to record their own songs.
31:55DAWCubase basics in thirty minutes
A solid middle-length route into Cubase.
15:00DAWMaking a first drum beat in Cubase 15
Starts making music in Cubase within minutes.
31:20DAWGetting started with Cubase
A composer's clear first lesson in Cubase.
15:17RecordingTen steps before you record in Pro Tools
Gets the setup right so the first take isn't wasted.
6:11DAWWhy studios still use Pro Tools
Explains the industry's choice, so you can decide if it matters to you.
12:20DAWPro Tools in twelve minutes
The quickest way to see how Pro Tools fits together.
31:32MixingAn engineer's own production techniques
Specific, tested tricks from someone who mixes for a living.
4:30:07DAWFL Studio from scratch: a complete four-hour course
One long, chaptered course you can work through in FL Studio.
7:17DAWLogic Pro settings to change first
Ten minutes that make Logic easier to work in every day.
8:36Arrangement, CompositionDamon Albarn's songwriting routine in GarageBand
Proof that simple tools and a daily routine write great songs.
9:23Music HistoryInside the Logic session for Charli XCX's "Club Classics"
A rare look inside a current hit's actual session.
9:52Music HistoryThe 1975 open the stems for "Part Of The Band"
Hear a song change from demo to final, part by part.
7:29DAWThree ways to make drums in Logic Pro
Shows the right Logic drum tool for each job.
25:26Music HistoryWhy older records sound the way they do
Turns "it sounded better then" into choices you can make today.
33:15DAWLogic Pro 101: a beginner's guide
A clear starting point for anyone opening Logic for the first time.
16:38MixingHardware reverbs against their plugin versions
An honest listening test on a question producers argue about.
1:08:59RecordingRecording big-sounding drums at home
A working engineer's whole drum-recording method, start to finish.
1:28:45RecordingBuilding a home recording studio in a basement
A long, honest build diary that answers the questions you'd have.
26:20Music HistoryBrendan O'Brien's production techniques, explained
A great producer's methods, heard through the records themselves.
11:06DAWTwenty years of production myths, in eleven minutes
Clears out bad advice quickly, so you can get on with finishing.
13:57Music HistoryTame Impala's ten production and writing insights
Hard-won lessons from one of the most distinctive home producers.
26:07DAWMusic production for beginners, step by step
A calm, ordered first lesson that millions have started with.
8:46Music HistoryErnesto Djédjé: "Ziglibithiens" (Ivory Coast)
Ivorian ziglibithy from Ernesto Djédjé, via Analog Africa.
44:43Music HistoryPeruvian psychedelic cumbia, salsa and pop from Infopesa
Peruvian psychedelic cumbia, salsa and pop from the Infopesa label.
5:05Music HistoryThe Good Samaritans: "Onughara" (Nigeria, 1982)
Nigerian Edo funk from Analog Africa's archive.
46:23Music HistoryTransmigration: a vinyl set of music in transit, 1968–1975
Records from 1968 to 1975 that crossed borders, played on vinyl.
47:20Music HistoryHawaiian grooves: a vinyl set with Roger Bong of Aloha Got Soul
Hawaiian soul and funk from the Aloha Got Soul label, on vinyl.
45:03Music HistoryJapanese soul from the 70s: a vinyl set with Kengo
An hour of 70s Japanese soul and light mellow, all on vinyl.
3:53Music HistoryFadoul: "Al Zman Saib" (Morocco, 1971)
Fadoul's raw Moroccan funk from 1971: James Brown by way of Casablanca.
3:37Music HistoryDalton: "Alech" (Tunisia, 1973)
Tunisian funk from 1973 that sounds like nothing else.
2:30Sound DesignSeth Everman on video-game music genres, part 2
Video-game music genres, pitch-perfect and very silly.
0:50DAWNed Rush: Ripley doesn't like your Ableton set
Ned Rush's Ableton joke: a producer's inside joke in fifty seconds.
0:47Sound DesignSeth Everman recreates "bad guy" from household objects
Seth Everman rebuilds a hit with household noises, in under a minute.
5:14Arrangement, CompositionAndrew Huang's 300,000-note song
Andrew Huang writes a song with 300,000 notes, because he can.
0:44Sound DesignSeth Everman recreates Drake's "One Dance"
Another Seth Everman deadpan rebuild of a hit.
3:42Music HistoryHamid El Shaeri: "Ayonha" (Libya and Egypt, 1980s)
Libyan-Egyptian pop from the 80s, reissued by Habibi Funk.
4:16Music HistoryThe Lijadu Sisters: "Orere-Elejigbo" (Nigeria, 1979)
The Lijadu Sisters' Afro-funk, from the Numero Group reissue.
5:01:15Music HistoryAdam Neely plays "the lick" for five hours
The jazz world's oldest joke, played for five hours. Dip in anywhere.
5:15Arrangement, CompositionThe Pachelbel rant: a cellist on playing Canon in D
A cellist's revenge on Pachelbel's Canon, and on every song that borrowed its progression.
2:54Music HistoryBill Bailey plays the Hokey Cokey as Kraftwerk
Bill Bailey turns the Hokey Cokey into Kraftwerk, one synth at a time.
6:20Arrangement, CompositionThe Axis of Awesome's four-chord song
The comedy classic producers send each other: four chords, dozens of hits, and a lesson in how far one progression goes.
29:02MasteringWhat Logic's Mastering Assistant does, and when to take over
An honest look at an automatic mastering tool that explains each stage it automates, so you know when to accept it and when to step in.
22:24Vocal ProductionBuilding vocal harmonies in Logic with Flex Pitch
Pairs the theory of choosing harmony notes with the practical steps of building and mixing the parts in Logic.
32:17Sound DesignBuilding musical drone layers in Logic's sampler and synths
Shows how to build evolving textures from Logic's stock instruments, including some unlikely sources.
29:24Arrangement, CompositionProgramming orchestral strings in Logic, part 1: expression and modulation
The first part of a three-part series on writing for orchestra in Logic, from a working composer and teacher. It's about making samples sound played rather than programmed.
18:54MixingLogic's Multipressor explained: multiband compression on the mix bus
Makes one of Logic's least understood stock plugins approachable, and explains why the different frequency areas need different dynamics.
21:56MixingThe compressor models inside Logic's stock compressor, compared
Shows which hardware-style model to reach for in Logic's own compressor, with each one heard on the same mix.
15:02DAWLogic's Session Players and AI: what they're good for and their limits
A measured take on AI in production, from a teacher who shows the tools before weighing them.
8:07DAWGroove templates in Logic: quantising to a real performance
A short, under-used technique for keeping a human groove instead of snapping everything to the grid.
11:28MixingThe Haas effect: creating width with tiny delays
A psychoacoustic trick for width explained and demonstrated in a mix, including when it starts causing problems.
19:49Sound DesignDesigning cinematic pulses with Logic's Retro Synth and arpeggiator
Builds a sound often bought as a preset pack from Logic's stock synths, with the reasoning behind each step.
14:18DAWSignal routing in Logic Pro: inserts, aux sends and sub-mixes
Explains routing from the ground up so a session's structure makes sense, a foundation for every mixing lesson.
21:07MasteringLUFS explained: loudness targets for streaming, measured in Logic
A clear, hype-free explanation of loudness for release that argues for keeping dynamics rather than chasing a number.
30:12DAWEar candy in Logic Pro: small production touches that reward repeat listens
Small touches that make a track more interesting on repeat listens, each one quick to recreate with stock plugins.
1:12:46Music HistoryAvicii building a remix in the studio (2011)
A rare, unhurried look at how a major dance producer actually worked, decision by decision.
1:12:54Music HistoryCall Super and Parris in conversation, with a listening session
Two producers explain what they listen for in records, which is useful context for anyone shaping their own sound.
9:56:36DAWA beginner's course in music production, from first session to finished song
One course that covers the whole path from an empty session to a finished track, with chapters for every stage, so you can jump to the part you need.
7:02Arrangement, CompositionWriting lofi hip hop chords
A short, focused lesson on the part of a lofi track that sets its mood.