Videos

April 2, 2017

Modulators - Part 2 | Bitwig Studio 2 Tutorial | Jaswan

In this three-part series, Pyramind mentor Jason Morrison (aka Jaswan) goes over the new modulators in Bitwig Studio 2. This new version of Bitwig includes a re-conceptualized modulation system with 25 brand new Modulators. Book a session with Jason: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw

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April 2, 2017

Modulators - Part 1 | Bitwig Studio 2 Tutorial | Jaswan

In this three-part series, Pyramind mentor Jason Morrison (aka Jaswan) goes over the new modulators in Bitwig Studio 2. This new version of Bitwig includes a re-conceptualized modulation system with 25 brand new Modulators. Book a session with Jason: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw

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March 31, 2017

Sound Design with Alchemy | Jor van der Poel

In this sound design tutorial, Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel shows you how far you can take a sample using Alchemy in Logic Pro X. With the power of Alchemy, Jor is able to transform a sitar gesture sample into a harmonically rich, ethereal arpeggiated synth lead. Jor van…

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March 27, 2017

Creating Future Bass Chords with Auto Pan | Ableton Live | Vice City

Pyramind mentor Raul Cardenas (aka Vice City) shows you any easy way to make Future Bass chords using Ableton’s Auto Pan device. By turning the phase all the way down, Raul turns off the “pan” function and instead, uses the Auto Pan as an LFO to target the volume of…

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March 22, 2017

How To Write Music For Licensing Catalogs | Producing Out Loud Ep. 3

Welcome to Producing Out Loud, our new series where we discuss a wide range of topics related to music production, business, and technology. In this episode, Pyramind’s Jeff Straw and Greg Gordon are joined by special guests Wendell Yuponce and Andy Collins as they discuss writing music for licensing catalogs.…

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March 20, 2017

Vocal Processing | Ableton Live | Vice City

In this Ableton tutorial, Pyramind mentor Raul Cardenas (aka Vice City) shows you how he processes vocals. He uses a combination of sidechaining, EQing, and compression using iZotope’s Alloy 2 and Ableton’s Compressor. This is a must-watch for those of you looking for ways to make your vocals stand out…

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March 17, 2017

What’s The Deal With Comb Filters? | Sound Design | Jor van der Poel

Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel answers the common question: What is a comb filter, anyway? He explains that comb filters are actually not filters at all, but delays. The feedback from the short delay creates a tone in a sound that might not have a recognizable tone. He starts…

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March 15, 2017

ALC Files: Ableton’s Best Kept Secret

In this video, Pyramind instructor Liam Shy (aka Mountain of Youth) explains Ableton’s best kept secret - ALC Files. He goes over what an ALC (Ableton Live Clip) file is, and how you can create and use them. This is a must-watch for Ableton users who aren’t already making use…

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March 14, 2017

Balancing Creativity & Technology | Producing Out Loud Ep. 2 ft. Jor van der Poel

Welcome to Producing Out Loud, our new series where we discuss a wide range of topics related to music production, business, and technology. In this episode, Pyramind’s Jeff Straw and Will Marshall (aka Coma Cartel) are joined by our special guest Jor van der Poel as they discuss balancing creativity…

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March 13, 2017

Vice City | Zomboy Dubstep Bass in Serum | Ableton Live

Book a one-on-one online session with Raul: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind mentor Raul Cardenas aka Vice City goes over making dubstep basses in Serum. These sounds are commonly heard in music by various artists like Zomboy, Must Die, and Barely Alive. “This tutorial is about knowing what FM does to your sound,…

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March 9, 2017

Porter Robinson & Madeon - "Shelter" | Theory & Arrangement Breakdown

Matt Donner is back with another theory and arrangement breakdown. After receiving multiple requests, he decided to analyze Porter Robinson & Madeon’s hit, “Shelter”. He talks about the melody, the chord progression, and the technique used to convey the chords. First, Matt digs into the vocal melody. The melody embodies…

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March 8, 2017

6 Essential Tips for Using FM8

Book a one-on-one online session with Jor: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind mentor Jor van der Poel shares 6 tips that will make your life easier when using Native Instrument’s FM8. These tips and pointers will help improve your approach to learning this powerful synth, and help you create more complex sounds. Tip…

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March 6, 2017

Ken Loi | LFO Tool | Future Bass

Book an online one-on-one session with Ken Loi: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In this short clip from our Elite Session with Ken Loi, Ken goes over how to use LFO Tool to create a filter effect commonly heard in future bass drops. He shows us how he applied this technique to his new…

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Feb. 28, 2017

Game Audio | Basic Programming - Part 6 | Unity & C♯

Book a session with Brennan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In part 6 of our multi-part game audio programming series, Brennan shows us how to use lerping within a game. We’ve included a list of programming terms used in this video below, to help you follow along. Lerping - No, this is not a…

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Feb. 27, 2017

Sound Design | Basslines - Part 3 | Ableton Live

In this three-part sound design tutorial, Pyramind instructor Shawn Mercado aka M3RC goes over how he makes his electro house basslines in Ableton Live using Native Instrument’s Massive. In part 1, M3RC designs the bass in Massive, walking us through the effects he chooses and the modulation he applies. In…

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Feb. 27, 2017

Sound Design | Basslines - Part 2 | Ableton Live

In this three-part sound design tutorial, Pyramind instructor Shawn Mercado aka M3RC goes over how he makes his electro house basslines in Ableton Live using Native Instrument’s Massive. In part 1, M3RC designs the bass in Massive, walking us through the effects he chooses and the modulation he applies. In…

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Feb. 27, 2017

Sound Design | Basslines - Part 1 | Ableton Live

In this three-part sound design tutorial, Pyramind instructor Shawn Mercado aka M3RC goes over how he makes his electro house basslines in Ableton Live using Native Instrument’s Massive. In part 1, M3RC designs the bass in Massive, walking us through the effects he chooses and the modulation he applies. In…

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Feb. 20, 2017

Game Audio | Basic Programming - Part 5 | Unity & C♯

Book a session with Brennan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In part 5 of our multi-part game audio programming series, Brennan shows us how to randomize footstep sounds within a game.

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Feb. 20, 2017

Game Audio | Basic Programming - Part 4 | Unity & C♯

Book a session with Brennan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw In part 4 of our multi-part game audio programming series, Brennan shows us how to make sounds loop within a game.

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Feb. 14, 2017

Do Producers Need To Play An Instrument? Producing Out Loud Ep. 1 ft. SeamlessR

Book a one-on-one online session with SeamlessR or Liam Shy: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Welcome to Producing Out Loud, our new series where we discuss a wide range of topics related to music production, business, and technology. In this episode, Pyramind’s Jeff Straw and Liam Shy (Mountain Of Youth) are joined by our…

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Feb. 9, 2017

Music Theory | Polyrhythm

Book a one-on-one online session with Ryan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey goes over the concept of polyrhythm, and how it is used in popular music. He uses examples by Rihanna, Calvin Harris, Ellie Goulding, Hailee Steinfeld, and Kehlani. A polyrhythm happens when there are two or more rhythms playing…

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Feb. 2, 2017

New Features | Logic 10.3

Book a one-on-one online session with Ryan: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind instructor Ryan Rey goes over his favorite new features in the Logic 10.3 update. He touches on everything from basic display changes, to workflow changes like track alternatives and selection-based processing. For a comprehensive list of all of the new features…

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Jan. 31, 2017

Sound Design | Sample Morphing | Ableton Live

Book a one-on-one online session with Will: https://bit.ly/2goMRjw Pyramind instructor Will Marshall goes over sample morphing in Ableton Live. Sample morphing is a technique used to make an individual sample evolve over time. Will uses a simple clap sample to demonstrate this production technique. First, he selects a clap sample…

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Jan. 25, 2017

Mastering Chain (Free Download) | Ken Loi | Ableton Live

EDM producer and Bay Area native Ken Loi walks us through his mastering chain in Ableton Live. He uses Ableton stock devices, making it easy for you to follow along at home.

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