Hey everyone,
Just wanted to give a shout out to our new members and an update!
If you've missed it, there is a custom Ableton Meld arpeggiations library that features some really wild sounds.
There are so many things you can do with arpeggiator synth sounds to up your music production game.
From contrary motion stacks and scale mode features to parallel delays for adding dotted syncopation - this video covers some useful tips to make your arp sounds more creative!
All the ...
2025-03-16 18:40:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Did you know you can create a beautiful ambient pad sound from the sound of vinyl crackle? Rain, wind, birds chirping, tape hiss - literally any foley texture can become an ambient pad once you understand the frequency of C4 and how to layer it into something.
Below is the "C4 Note Generato...
2025-03-09 17:30:58 +0000 UTC View Post
If you've ever been confused about how to use granular synthesis - these textured pads presets are fun, musical examples of getting incredible ambient pad sounds, and they make full use of Ableton's most underrated extension modules that you probably haven't tried yet!
Granulator III and th...
2025-03-09 17:25:29 +0000 UTC View Post
This MIDI pack explores the thematic harmonics of iconic modern composers like Hans Zimmer (Interstellar), Jonny Greenwood (Phantom Thread), Thomas Newman (American Beauty) and Ólafur Arnalds (Broadchurch) - while carefully incorporating classic compositional ...
2025-03-03 23:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostDo you ever get overwhelmed trying to drag-and-drop a vocal chain preset into your project?
This tutorial goes through using the 2025-03-03 22:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Just a quick video for anyone interested in sharing a convenient, compressed version of your Ableton session!
Special thank you to all our Pro Members that sign up for feedback. You can feel free to utilize this method to share your projects.
By the way, all Patreon members can promo...
2025-03-02 19:54:39 +0000 UTC View PostCheck out the collections page and enjoy!
https://www.patreon.com/c/tomcasey/collections
I also want to leave a special thank you to my amazing Patreon Pro members. Your support is the reason this l...
2025-02-28 22:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostEver wondered why some kicks just "sound better" than others when you audition them with your song?
Chances are, you might have been picking kick samples solely based on if they are in tune with your track.
It's difficult to tune drum samples, because the pitch can be hard to discern,...
2025-02-27 22:21:28 +0000 UTC View PostThis tutorial features the first installment in our reharmonization advanced templates library.
This library of MIDI Assets, Lessons and Ableton Packs will enable you to become a MASTER of reharmonization techniques.
Advancing on previous tutorials we've covered on2025-02-27 18:51:42 +0000 UTC View Post
This tutorial covers "Shifter" a monophonic pitch shifter that you can use to add octave up and octave down effects to your vocal chain.
I've added 5 new vocal chains to the main vocal chain library that explore octave effects
This tutorial comes from a Pro member request and is designed to help you from the ground up fully understand synthesis and unlock everything Omnisphere has to offer.
Please feel free to give feedback and recommendations. I realize not everyone owns Omnisphere, but we can also do similar wa...
2025-02-22 16:01:31 +0000 UTC View PostAre you struggling with adding bass lines to your tracks? Watch this video!
This song features "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish
Even if you're not a fan of Billie or Top 40 - this song uses the 1625 progression. We have a whole library of thousands of midi assets that use these c...
2025-02-19 22:51:51 +0000 UTC View PostNew vocal chains added!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/advanced-vocal-121942125?utm_medium...
2025-02-13 21:52:05 +0000 UTC View PostThis ambient vocal chain (download below) provides unique time-based effects:
ping pong delays
rhythmically-panned filtered delays
Long-decay reverbs
Enhanced stereo presence
And while this may sound like A LOT of reverb a...
2025-02-10 22:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
This tutorial dives into the world of vocoder effects using nothing but stock Ableton Live plugins!
It's AMAZING how much denser you can make a vocal sound with vocoding effects and some good processing!
Interested in downloading the vocal chains featured in this video?
NEW PRESET UPDATES 4.20.25
[Basic EQ, Heavy Vocal Cut]
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UPDATE 3.31.25
See File Name Below: "RE-201 Big Stereo Vocal"
Featuring convolution reverb from an original RE-201 Space Echo Unit com...
2025-02-10 18:42:25 +0000 UTC View PostHave you ever had SIGNIFICANT trouble getting your guitars to sit right in your mix?
While I don't do a lot of rock-influenced music production topics on the Patreon - this mixing tutorial is ESSENTIAL, especially if you're struggling with your guitar sounds.
Electric guitars require ...
2025-02-09 21:35:15 +0000 UTC View PostFrom slap-back echo, chambers and plate reverb - you can achieve classic-style vocal chain effects using the modern, stock Ableton modules found in your DAW.
This tutorial briefly goes through them, along with some parallel compression to enhance the presence of your vocal sound.
And...
2025-02-04 22:00:02 +0000 UTC View Post
This video covers PaulXStretch - a lesser known Free plugin that can run standalone and on virtually any DAW.
Ambient stretch technique has been popular with FL Studio users, but you can do this technique on anything using PaulXStretch.
Spectral processing (Delay, Blurring, etc) creates unique frequency shifting delays and gorgeous, playable ambient textures!
Please see below, there is an attachment to the signal chain I designed in the video! This patch must be placed onto an audio track and you need some kind of audio lo...
2025-02-02 17:39:37 +0000 UTC View PostThis tutorial briefly covers the topic of Multiband Compression. While considered a more advanced audio engineering technique, multiband compression can have simple, practical uses.
It's great for helping the vocals cut through dense mixes that contain many instruments competing for...
2025-01-29 17:00:12 +0000 UTC View PostIf kick drums and basses sit in the same low frequency range, how do we get them to sound clear and mixed properly?
This tutorial goes through all the most essential things you should know.
Oftentimes, having a clear bass and kick in your mix is one of the major factors in making the ...
2025-01-27 22:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostA lot of times music producers struggle to feel confident in how they use an EQ, when working on a mix at home.
Frequency masking is an important concept, and this tutorial goes through it in a logical, step-by-step explanation.
This video also reveals the POWER of working and/or eval...
2025-01-26 20:53:34 +0000 UTC View PostNot sure if your voice is good enough for your music?
Watch this video!
The Vocal Production collection features several more tutorials on vocal chains, vocal EQ, and practical advice. Enjoy!
2025-01-25 16:00:14 +0000 UTC View PostThis video is a buying guide for Ableton Live 12, including whether an upgrade from Ableton 11 is actually worth your money.
We also go over the most significant differences between the Ableton Intro, Standard and Suite versions.
There are helpful links below to tutorials, downloads a...
2025-01-24 01:27:43 +0000 UTC View PostIf you're a new member here, you may have missed this MASSIVE reference library for MIDI music producers!
Have you ever tried convolution reverbs?
Ableton Live users can download a dedicated Convolution reverb plugin for FREE here
https://maxforlive.com/library/index.php?by=any&...
2025-01-17 21:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone!
I'm super excited to start our own customized IR library!
From voca...
2025-01-17 01:22:50 +0000 UTC View Post