http://www.pointblankonline.net/courses/logic-courses.php This tutorial is the first in a two part mini series exploring the capability in Logic Pro of being able to design your own custom controller, in this case, for controlling an LFO filter cut-off wobble bass. You will learn how to read the signals sent from plug-ins, and build and adapt faders utilising the…

In this series of tutorials Point Blank tutor Daniel Herbert looks at Vizzable; a suite of devices that offer a way to trigger and process video in realtime within Ableton using Max for Live. Useful for adding a visual element to your set when you play out, creating a music video to go with a…

Action Strings is the epic, orchestral sound of blockbuster movies, made simple via immaculately sampled and easily playable phrases. With a truly natural sound, over 14 GB of live-recorded string phrases are ready to add big screen suspense and drama to your movie or game scores — or even spice up your rock, pop and…

The brand new Traktor Z2 DJ 2+2 Mixer, soundcard and controller from Native Instruments. We had a visit from the NI team on their way to BPM and they gave us the lowdown on their first pro DJ club mixer hardware. Pricing and Availability: TRAKTOR KONTROL Z2 will be available at retailers worldwide and at the NI…

Mixing Engineer Dave Pensado shows creative ways of triggering effects using various drum samples in the 39th edition of “Into The Lair” from Pensado’s Place.

In the 86th episode of Pensado’s Place, Dave and Herb are joined by Producer, Engineer, and Mixer Damian Taylor! Damian talks about his time working with Björk and the Killers, his innovative use of the Reactable (http://www.reactable.com/), and his philosophy and technique behind recording and mixing music.

Dave Pensado explains how he treats the relative level of instruments in a mix to bring out certain emotions or styles for the listener in the 38th Into The Lair segment from Pensado’s Place. Note: The examples are in mono to better hear the level changes between instruments.