Category: Engineers

The Making: Producer “Devon Gallaspy” Shows How He Made Trinidad James’ “All Gold Everything” Beat


The Making: Producer “Black Metaphor” Shows How He Created Young Jeezy’s “Get Right”


Danja & Marcella Araica discuss Timbaland, their label, upcoming projects

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PdUsWiO6xs] Grammy Award-winning producer Danja and Engineer Marcella Araica aka “Ms. Lago” discuss how they met at Timbaland’s studio and collaborated on hits including Timbaland’s “The Way I Are” feat. Keri Hilson and Britney Spears’ “Gimme More.” They also talk about founding N.A.R.S. Records, how it’s different from other labels and upcoming projects with…


Waves at NAMM 2013: Manny Marroquin

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV15qpshRHw] Hitmaker Manny Marroquin (Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys) talks about his upcoming Waves Signature Series plugins, live from NAMM 2013.


Into The Lair #52 – DBX 160 + Pultec Kick and Snare Parallel Compression Trick

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=impZpF8qgrk] Dave Pensado discusses his parallel compression method for kicks and snares using the DBX 160 and Pultec EQ in the 52nd Into The Lair series from Pensado’s Place!


Midem Attendance Levels, 2003-2013

And the official numbers are in. During the latest affair, Midem attracted 6,400 attendees, down 7 percent from last year.  And, down quite precipitously from just a few years ago.  Here’s the breakdown dating back to ’03, based on official conference stats.  [DigitalMusicNews]


PPG WaveMapper Now Available

Wolfgang Palm has announced that his second software synthesizer for iOS, PPG WaveMapper, is now available. PPG WaveMapper features a new synthesis system which maps the waveforms of a sound into a new kind of wavetable which preserves the sound characteristics better than classic Wavetable synthesis and at the same time allows for the manipulations which make WT…


Pensado’s Place 100th Episode Special from NAMM 2013

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhsJ-JHhIzo] We celebrate our 100th episode at the Avid booth at NAMM 2013! Guests (in order of appearance): Anthony Gordon, Mark Lowentrout, Joe Barrera, Chris Kantrowitz, Tricky Stewart, Chris Lord-Alge, John Nettlesby, Jaycen Joshua, Bill Gibson, John Cerullo, Will Thompson, Cliff Maag


Into The Lair #51 – Mixing Multiple Synthesizers (Similar Frequency Ranges)

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpQqOajHtT4] In the 51st Into The Lair, Dave Pensado how he tackles mixing multiple elements in a mix that are fighting for the same frequency space. In the example, Dave shows how he mixes 3 similar sounding synthesizes together while leaving space for each one to exist happily in the mix!


Logic Pro Masterclass with Kate Simko

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Y-Ed6rCmA] Kate Simko popped in to Point Blank’s studios to present a brilliant masterclass. For more info on our courses, click here ::http://www.pointblankonline.net/courses/