LEARN: Keeping Preset Effects Under Control
If you’re a producer/artist who doesn’t always build their synthesizers from the ground up (myself included), you’ve probably knowingly or unknowingly run into this problem before. Whether you tweak existing presets or use them straight up – they’re bound to start pretty wet to make them stand out when played solo (or demoed). This wouldn’t […]
COMMERCIAL: Private Park
Time to slow it down a bit. 60% reflective and 40% somber, Private Park is a great accompaniment to your introspective video. It would also go well with slow motion, a video of a field from a moving car, or anything nature related really. The piano keeps it from being a total downer and the guitar is […]
COMMERCIAL: Friends
Both nostalgic and futuristic, Friends has a nice four-on-the-floor drop that creates a party atmosphere. I don’t know if the bells were a subconscious December thing, but they work.[Audio clip: view full post to listen] You can download the MP3 or go to the Commercial section for additional formats.
btobey.com uses Speaker Feature – Midnight
btobey.com used Midnight as a backing to his About video. Pretty sick drop, matching video to audio when the kick drum hits (in car view).
BATTLE: Paul McCartney – Wonderful Christmastime -VS- Wham! – Last Christmas
Battle for a Synthy Christmas and damn, these guys are taking it seriously! Paul and George couldn’t be much different but their synth driven Christmas classics have inspired endless holiday spins and countless remixes and remakes.
COMMERCIAL: Island Time
Don’t let the title fool you – you’re only spending your days in a hammock because you were up all night. Island Time starts off mellow but erupts in a synth explosion that’ll perk anyone’s ears.[Audio clip: view full post to listen]I imagine a commercial where the actor falls asleep on the beach, dreams of […]
BATTLE: Kevin Lyttle – Turn Me On -VS- Brick and Lace – Love is Wicked
I considered Wayne Wonder – No Letting Go instead of Kevin Lyttle to have a Diwali Riddim battle, but I think this is an overall better match up. With winter approaching – any Jamaican beat should do.
ORIGINAL: The Scenic
Played almost entirely on black keys, The Scenic is a flowing, sweet melody duet. The progression is passed from player to player with the higher register soloing and really giving the song some swing. If you are playing with a younger or less experienced pianist just give them the high register (Piano1) and tell them […]