Some of the different forms of tape that are studied in Generation Loss MKII include VCRs, camcorders, and cassette decks. Generation Loss MKII is the first...
In this video, I explore the strange toy that is the Magical Musical Thing (Mattel 1979). I speak to Franklin Eventoff, the toy’s inventor, and learn...
I was browsing through a thrift store when I came across a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder. I was curious to try it out, so I bought...
Last weekend, I went to NAMM and hung out with a bunch of Youtubers (@Christian Henson Music @Jon Meyer Music @Venus Theory @Dan Keen Music), but...
In this video, I check out the new Habit pedal by Chase Bliss. It’s an experimental delay pedal that allows you to randomly re-introduce audio from...
In this video, I compare the “Pro” version of the Keystep with the original Keystep, and discover the Keystep Pro is not just one of the...
In this video, I combine a children’s science kit with a bicycle wheel, resulting in a makeshift music sequencer.
I checked out the brand new Donner B1 Bass Synthesizer: Donner B1 analog bass synthesizer has made unprecedented innovation in the operation interface, provide simpler and more...
I love chord machines. In this video, I want to talk about my love of the Omnichord OM-84 and the long history of fretless zithers. The...
A modular synthesizer is a type of synthesizer that consists of several independent modules, usually housed in a single case. Modular synthesizers are often designed to...
I Built a Violin with a Reverb Tank Inside of it Taking the reverb tank violin out for a spin…
I built a reverb tank out of an old lamp + FREE SAMPLE LIBRARY. In this video, I delve into the creative possibilities of traditional desk...
Presenting the Violin Ensemble Sample Library for Decent Sampler & Kontakt Four violins from four different nations collaborate to make a lush, highly cinematic ensemble. A...
How to make a template for sampling MY TEMPLATE Dropbox link A Google Sheets version of the markers and regions stuff can be found here You’ll...
How I Organize my Studio (Sort of) Someone recently asked me how my studio is organized, a question which caused me to make this video in...
This toothbrush is a synthesizer! (also: FREE SAMPLE LIBRARY) The clear, synth-like tone of a Sonic Toothbrush processed through a variety of effects. Available in Decent...
Apple just announced two new Macbook Pro models featuring two new CPUs, the M1 Pro and the M! Max. With the new M1 chips from Apple,...
650 FREE SAMPLE LIBRARIES: Pianobook relaunch + What’s new with Decent Sampler! Decent Sampler Libraries Check out the new @PIANOBOOK site here (https://www.pianobook.co.uk/) When you join...
My favorite FREE synth plugins I just bought a new Windows machine, so I had to reinstall all my audio software. Here are the FREE synth...
Ableton Live Tips 11 Ableton Live tips for AUDIO EDITING everyone should know
Box Harp – Free Sample Library Free Sample Library: Box Harp (DecentSampler, Ableton Live, Kontakt, SFZ, EXS)
10 Ableton Live Tips 10 Ableton Live tips everyone should know, let’s learn together.
M1 Mac for Music Production I’ve been using my M1 MacBook Pro for music production for the past 7 months. In this video, I talk about...
How To Record Violins In this video, I talk about how to record violins on a budget. The track from this video can be found here....
13 tips for promoting your music! This is it: everything I know about how to promote music in one video. My DistroKid promo code http://distrokid.com/vip/dhmusic (Affiliate...
TRUE legato sample libraries for DECENT SAMPLER Decent Sampler now has support for legato! In this video, I show off how to script TRUE legato samples...
How to make TRUE legato sample libraries in SFZ In this video, I show off how to script TRUE legato samples in SFZ. The super basic...
What Does A $37 Viola Sound Like? There are a ton of super cheap violins and violas on eBay. I’ve always been really curious about them:...
LFOs and Envelope Generators In this video, I add LFOs and envelope generators to my eurorack rig. I also show how to modulate parameters using MIDI...
In this video, I tackle my most ambitious electronics project to date: building a mic preamp. My vocal processing chain for this song was as follows:...
Building a DIY Eurorack case In this video, I build a DIY Eurorack case and take my first synth module (Plaits) for a spin.
2 inexpensive ways to shoot from above Two ways to mount your camera for clean, top-down footage. First, I show off the super simple way I’ve...
Decent Sampler on iOS Did you ever wish you could use professional quality sample libraries on your mobile device? Now you can! The Decent Samples plugin...
How to get 103 sample libraries for FREE into DecentSampler Last week, @Frédéric Poirier released Decent Sampler versions for 103 instruments on @PIANOBOOK. Now you can...
How I Record Hardware Synths In this video, I go through my entire workflow for recording hardware synths. I use Ableton Live in the video, but...
Arturia Microfreak: Are we living in a golden age for standalone synths? In this video, I talk about the Arturia MicroFreak – a hybrid synth that...
A Weird, Long Violin I combined the body of a mountain dulcimer with a violin/viola neck. Strange results! Sorry about the weird on-camera audio. I’ll switch...
Getting Started with Ableton Sampler In this video, I explore the power and simplicity of Ableton Live’s built-in Sampler instrument. In the process, I take the...
How I make Sample Libraries In this video, I go through the entire process of creating a sample library from start to finish. I do my...
The Ukelin Sample Library Experience the strange, otherworldly sound of this all-but-forgotten piece of Americana. Now in three convenient formats: Kontakt, SFZ, and Decent Sampler. NOTE: The...
Slinky Violin Simon The Magpie SLINKY TOY GUITAR:
How I Organize My Song Ideas In this video, I go over the spreadsheet that I use to organize my song ideas. It’s super basic. You...
Decent Sampler Tutorial The Decent Samples plugin is a FREE sample player plugin that allows you to play sample libraries in the DecentSampler format (files with...
How to Lay Out Piano Samples In this Kontakt scripting tutorial, I show how to work with piano samples. Topics covered: distinct samples for sustain and...
AUM + Fugue Machine + Decent Sampler The iOS music ecosystem has yielded a number of cool, nonstandard ways of writing music. Central to many of...
Plugins To Add Movement To Your Music In this video, I use three FREE plugins to add movement to an otherwise lifeless chord progression. Valhalla Supermassive...
Apple has a new sampling plugin called Sampler; it comes as part of Logic 10.5. In this quick video, I give the new plugin a spin,...
How to Write Film Music I normally write film music in either Logic or REAPER, but the feature I just finished scoring was written completely in...
I got a pocket operator and I made a song I finally got my hands on a PO-33 Pocket Operator, a tiny 8-bit sampler that fits...
Thing On My Wall About 6 months ago, I attached a bunch of synths to my wall. This video talks about how and why I did...
How to Automatically Map Your Samples in Kontakt 6 In this video, I explore how you can use Kontakt 6’s Creator Tools to automatically map samples...
Spotify Playlists Tutorial In this video, I go over how to pitch to official Spotify playlists. Getting your music on Spotify playlists is a great way...
Make cover art for my tracks aka Dave’s Photoshop Every couple of weeks, I release a new track, which means I also have to create cover...
Granular Synthesis Tutorial In this video, I show how I use granular synthesis to create unique sounds. In the process, I end up creating a full...
How to upload synced lyrics to Apple Music, Instagram (using DistroKid) In this video, I explore how to upload synced lyrics to the various streaming platforms...
How I record rock songs quickly in Ableton Live Can you take a piano piece and turn it into a rock song? Let’s find out! Also:...
Tutorial – How does the Kontakt 6 GUI Designer work? In this video, I take a quick look at the Kontakt 6 GUI Designer–a tool that...
How to Write Music in a Pandemic When the quarantine first started, I had a lot of trouble motivating myself to write music. Gradually, I’ve been...
What’s new in iZotope RX 8? A new version of iZotope RX is out, so I figured I would take it out for a spin and...