Links update: 10/04/2021

After years producing award-winning sample collections, Sample Magic share the secrets of house music production in this 144-page full-colour book packed with hundreds of walkthroughs, hints, tips and insights from some of the biggest names in the industry.

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Academy.fm - How To Get Ableton To Generate Drop Ideas For You



MP4| 178MB

Everybody knows how powerful Ableton is. But did you know that it can actually write and generate ideas for you? In this video, Kermode showcases how you can manipulate Ableton to generate unique and interesting drop ideas through the use of Instrument Racks and Ableton stock plugins.

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Academy.fm - Creating a Funnel For Your Music Project



MP4| 359MB

In this video, Steven discusses the importance of creating a “funnel” for your music project. Focusing on important aspects to grow your brand like “calls to action,” Steven provides examples of what some of the major players in dance music have been doing to exponentially grow their brand, and what you can do to grow yours as well.

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Experiencing Beethoven: A Listener's Companion



Rowman & Littlefield | English | 2017 | ISBN-10: 144224545X | 290 pages | PDF | 4.45 MB

The life and music of Beethoven still fascinate classical music lovers, new and old. His many symphonies, sonatas, concertos, string quartets, and his one opera enchant audiences, challenge performers, engage students, and support scholars in their work. In Experiencing Beethoven, music historian Geoffrey Block explores in layman’s terms a highly representative body of about two dozen Beethoven instrumental and vocal works, offering listeners who know him well, or are just discovering him, an opportunity to grasp the breadth and depth of his musical genius.

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Groove3 - Sound Design with FL Studio



ilfsn | 2 Hours + Project Files | 962MB

FL Studio wiz Tyler Coffin brings you a fantastic series on sound design using FL Studio synths. See and hear how you can use the various FL synths to make a wide range of both popular and unique sounds!

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Groove3 - KOMPLETE KONTROL MK2 Power Start



ilfsn | 1 Hour | 561MB

Adam Pollard aka Multiplier returns, bringing you the best way to get started with using your Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL MK2 controller. Get up and running fast with this in-depth power start series!

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Academy.fm - Fundamentals Of Frequency Sidechaining



MP4| 138MB

In this video, Shanahan explains the importance of Frequency Sidechaining. With the use of Cableguys’ “Volumeshaper,” Shanahan explains how to split bands, why you should split bands, and gives an example in real time using one of his own tracks. Using this technique will bring your mixdowns to a whole new level, so be sure to take notes on this one!

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Academy.fm - Bass Side-Chain and Headroom



MP4| 185MB

Headroom is one of the most important things to consider when first approaching a mixdown in preparation for a professional sounding master. In this video, Shanahan explains the importance of Sidechaining your Bass in order to gain the most amount of headroom possible when going to master your track. Making room with Sidechaining can remove a lot of unneeded clutter in your mix, providing you with the most amount of space to reach a professional RMS level!

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SpinAcademy Ultimate DJ School TUTORiAL



P2P | January 05 2018 | 13.55 GB

Spin Academy is the ultimate DJ school. Our online program is perfect for all levels of people looking to learn to DJ whether they are complete beginners or intermediate DJ's. Learning The fundamentals of being a DJ can be extremely difficult and frustrating if you don't know the industry secrets; this is where Spin Academy comes in. Whether your using Traktor, Serato or another platform we have tonnes of awesome tutorials by professional DJ's that will teach you all the secrets and set you on the right track to being a professional DJ in no time.

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Academy.fm - How to Clean Up Your Mid-Bass Sounds in Ableton



MP4| 185MB

Artists like Zomboy seem to have the cleanest bass sounds. Their basses and growls always sound so powerful and cut through the mix with ease. As you create these sounds, however, they can get pretty muddy and crowded with frequencies. In this video, Dan Larsson will showcase an Ableton effects rack that he literally named the “Zomboy Cleanness Rack”. Dan will walk you through the creation of this rack and how it will help you clean up all your bass-heavy sounds!

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Academy.fm - Live Mixdown And Production Q&A With Zetta



MP4| 625MB

Live Mixdown And Production With Zetta

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Academy.fm - Bass Stereo and Mono Placement



MP4| 193MB

Typically, the basslines in your tracks will stay close to the center of your stereo field – they usually won’t be very wide. There are some scenarios, however, where a wider bass can garner some interesting and effective results. In this video, Shanahan will show you exactly how to spread your bass and explain why doing this can be extremely powerful.

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Academy.fm - How to Make Progressive House Plucks



MP4| 161MB

Sylenth1 is known for its powerful analog sound, perfect for chords and pads. In this tutorial Eric Kauffmann shows you how to make a progressive house pluck step by step while explaining his creative process behind the patch.

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Academy.fm - Mixing 101: Intro To Vintage Compressors For Specific Instrument Types



MP4| 233MB

Vintage compressors each have their own unique characteristics that add a subtle color or feel to your track. Understanding what these characteristics are can help you know when to apply them to your mix to obtain a professional and full sound. In this tutorial Maxim shows you how to do just that and explains into detail how you can benefit most from these tools.

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Academy.fm - How To Master A Track In Ableton Live



MP4| 237MB

Mastering a track to maintain loudness yet clarity is something that every producer MUST learn in order to achieve a professional sounding track. In this tutorial, Tascione shows you how he mastered his Boombox Cartel remix step by step!

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