One of the secrets to getting a powerful snare is to layer multiple snares together. Here I will show you one technique, however this is not the only way, I have met people with varying opinions on the best approach. Layering doesn’t just have to be for creating loud heavy snares though. Its a great way to make something unique and your own from generic sample packs.
I forgot to mention to be aware of the pitch of each snare as they can clash and try layering in other sounds (non snares) for something truly different.

I had to put a limiter on the audio of the tutorial as it was quite loud when I got to the master bus fx so what your hearing is not the 100% original signal but close.

As usual I will be working in Ableton Live but this can be done in any DAW

This week I show you how I have setup my Launchpad fx section. To me cutting audio out can be just as expressive as adding more in, so I have put together a few tools for doing just that. There are many different ways to set this up, having just recorded this I can already see ways to improve it but it should at lease give you some ideas.

(See part 1 first!)

Gigantor is world renowned as a producer in ultra heavy dnb group Evol Intent as well as his solo project Computer Club. So I was stoked when he agreed to sit down and have a long chat with me about production, equipment, the future, drum step and even politics.

To find out more check out:
Evol Intent website
Evol Intent on Twitter
Computer Club on Twitter

(See part 1 first!)

Gigantor is world renowned as a producer in ultra heavy dnb group Evol Intent as well as his solo project Computer Club. So I was stoked when he agreed to sit down and have a long chat with me about production, equipment, the future, drum step and even politics.

To find out more check out:
Evol Intent website
Evol Intent on Twitter
Computer Club on Twitter

Part 3

(See part 1 first!)

Gigantor is world renowned as a producer in ultra heavy dnb group Evol Intent as well as his solo project Computer Club. So I was stoked when he agreed to sit down and have a long chat with me about production, equipment, the future, drum step and even politics.

To find out more check out:
Evol Intent website
Evol Intent on Twitter
Computer Club on Twitter

Part 2

Gigantor is world renowned as a producer in ultra heavy dnb group Evol Intent as well as his solo project Computer Club. So I was stoked when he agreed to sit down and have a long chat with me about production, equipment, the future, drum step and even politics.

To find out more check out:
Evol Intent website
Evol Intent on Twitter
Computer Club on Twitter

Back again renowned session drummer Alvaro Lopez is back to answer your questions on Syncopation & Tension and Release.

(Sorry for delay in getting this episode out, currently facing multiple IT problems, possible delays ahead)

Cern are a leading kiwi DNB outfit so we were stoked to get a chance to remix Satellites. This isn’t a “how to remix” video I just wanted to share some of the ideas and techniques and give you a window into how we work on a real project.

Here is the finished track:

Cern – Satellites [Kilotone remix] by Kilotone

I was lucky enough to be joined by John of Urban Chain Studios as we tested the following selection of closed back circumaural studio headphones:

Sony 7509 HD
Beyerdynamic DT100
Audio Technica ATH-M50
AKG K271 MKII
SHURE SRH840

The champion wasn’t the most expensive and it did take us by surprise.

(Warning this episode is a long one so be prepared for 30mins of headphone natter)

How to get fine control of your faders and effects on the launchpad. No more chunky steps just good old 127 increment midi adjustment. Also how to setup a reset for any parameter the same way the native mixer mode resets the pans and sends etc.

I know you could get hold down control using a 3rd party app like Bome’s Midi Translator (which would be a nice touch) but I wanted to use only Live and Launchpad with out another program people would need to pay for.