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Dez 11, 2025 Tutorial
Smart Comp 3 by Sonable offers a unique visual approach to compression, allowing users to intuitively match compression settings between different tracks using a map-based interface for greater consistency across projects. Unlike traditional compressors that require manual adjustment of attack, threshold, release, and ratio, this tool lets you visually place your sound in the desired compression zone and easily replicate that setting across multiple drum tracks or projects. While the plugin is currently only full-band and not multiband, its intelligent analysis and goal-focused workflow make it an exciting option for producers seeking matched dynamics and cohesive sound.
Dez 05, 2025 Release
I've put together three new tracks for this EP that lean towards dark wave, cyberpunk, or dystopian vibes. It's a bit darker, the harmonies aren't as minor anymore, and I've thrown in some vocals here and there too. I think it's a fresh, varied vibe for me and what I'm releasing on Bandcamp. I've got more ideas and drafts saved on my hard drive, but I wanted to test the waters first to see if people vibe with it, if they like it, and how it’s received and all that. Maybe I'll drop more stuff in this direction later. These are just the initial ideas, and I'm really into them.
Dez 04, 2025 Tutorial
Many audio tutorials promote fixed rules like always using low-cuts, sidechaining, or resonance removal, but these can mislead beginners because every sound and mix context is different. The real key to effective music production is problem-solving: listen, identify issues relevant to your track, and apply processing purposefully based on the specific situation rather than following trends blindly.
Nov 29, 2025 Tutorial
This video demonstrates how to create realistic hi-hats, cymbals, and crash sounds in Bitwig Studio using a free native preset based on physical modeling principles, similar to Excite Cymbal plugins. The patch includes features like a stick simulation, dispersion feedback with low delay times, and a resonator made from stacked comb filters, with macros and EQ for versatile sound shaping. The presenter also highlights ways to sample these sounds and mentions alternatives like the open-source Excite plugins and pure data patches for deeper customization.
Nov 24, 2025 Tutorial
This detailed walkthrough shows how to start making drum and bass music in Bitwig Studio by building up drums, bass, and pads from scratch using mostly stock devices and sampling techniques. The process focuses on developing the core groove and sound design through continuous tweaking, resampling, and simple processing rather than overthinking or getting caught up in technical perfection. The most important lesson is to keep moving forward, rely on your instinct and style, and make creative adjustments until you are satisfied with the result.
Nov 17, 2025 Tutorial
In this video, I introduce a unique Bitwig Studio preset called Compressor Analyzer, which visually demonstrates how any compressor affects an audio signal without requiring external plugins. The tool generates a controllable test signal, processes it through a compressor, and provides real-time visual feedback comparing the original and compressed signals, making it easy to analyze and even clone compressor settings between devices. The preset is available for free on my GitHub, allowing you to better understand and match compressor behavior in your own projects.
Nov 12, 2025 Tutorial
Music production is best learned through hands-on experience, making mistakes, and developing your own taste, rather than relying on paid courses, tutorials, or expensive gear, which often give you the illusion of knowledge without real understanding. Focusing too much on harmony theory, mixing, mastering, or specific genres early on distracts from what matters most: regularly finishing tracks and learning from each attempt. Ultimately, the process should be about making music you enjoy, not seeking validation or following fixed rules, because true growth comes from persistence and personal exploration.
Nov 07, 2025 Tutorial
The sampler in Bitwig is a highly versatile tool that allows users to create a wide range of sounds by slicing, stretching, and creatively modulating samples, making it possible to produce entire tracks with just a few devices and effects. The guide demonstrates practical techniques for syncing drum loops to project tempo, slicing samples, and turning any audio into instruments or pads using modulation and filtering, offering endless creative possibilities without the need for additional plugins. By experimenting with simple recordings and leveraging Bitwig’s modulation system, users can achieve unique and professional results, illustrating the sampler’s power for music production.
Nov 03, 2025 Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to create classic and straightforward synth sounds in Bitwig Studio using simple subtractive synthesis without heavy processing, allowing you to easily follow along and understand the foundations behind iconic tones. I also introduce a free resource on my website where you can find step-by-step guides, preset downloads, and detailed explanations for each patch. Throughout the video, I cover essential sounds like house organ basses, jungle and rave basses, techno leads, dub chords, and FX noises, emphasizing simplicity and the power of filters and basic waveforms.
Okt 29, 2025 Tutorial
This tutorial explains how to create classic synth sounds like reese bass, EDM plucks, synthwave bass, rave sounds, pads, e-pianos, and bell tones using basic subtractive and FM synthesis techniques in Bitwig Studio, but the concepts work in any DAW or synthesizer. The key is understanding the foundation of classic sounds, such as detuning saw waves, using filters, modulation, layering samples, and effects, and then customizing or layering them for something more unique. Mastering these fundamental techniques allows producers to easily recognize, modify, and build their own sounds, rather than just copying presets or other artists.
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