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How to group mixer channels/tracks in FL Studio
Read moreIn every DAW you have the feature to group certain tracks or sounds to a single mixer channel. This is something very useful when mixing your production and it can save you a lot of time doing it. However, in FL Studio it can be a bit hard to find out how this feature works. So here’s a short tutorial
How to add your sample library to FL Studio
Read moreThis is a quick tip for FL Studio beginners. When you have downloaded a sample pack, you want to be able to access it easily. Therefore FL Studio has the option to add your sample library to the folder structure of FL Studio (left side of the screen). This way you can browse through your samples with ease! Let’s get
Serum Wavetable Design (1/2): Create your own Wavetable
Read moreWavetables are the base of your sound and all the filters, LFOs and modulations will shape your sound. However, it’s very important to start with the right/best wavetable so that you can create the sound that you are looking for more easily. There are multiple ways to create your own wavetable for Serum. This article will give you insight in
Free Plugin Review: Sanford Reverb
Read moreSanford Reverb is a free reverb plugin that gives you full control over the reverberation of your sound. It used to be a paid plugin, but free since 2015. This review will give you some insights in how this plugin works and what you can do with it! I use this plugin for all sorts of productions; it’s perfect for
7 Inspiring Tracks That Will Boost your Creativity!
Read moreAs a kind of follow up to the previous article about musicians and groups worth checking out, I’ve put together this article about 7 great songs worth a listen! A wide range of genres are represented within this list of inspiring tracks as I enjoy loads of styles. Music is just great! These tracks are not in any specific order,
Free Plugin Review: CamelCrusher
Read moreCamelCrusher is a high ranking free distortion plugin that has been available for many years and is used by many producers. So chances are, you have probably heard of this plugin, or are already using it. If not, then you’re in for a treat! CamelAudio has a couple plugins, CamelCrusher and Alchemy (synth) are the most known. Unfortunately CamelAudio isn’t
How to Sidechain in FL Studio 12 Using Fruity Limiter
Read moreIn this tutorial I will show you how to sidechain in FL Studio 12. There are a couple ways to sidechain your sounds, in this tutorial I will use a method using only 1 plugin: Fruity Limiter. This plugin comes with every version of FL Studio. So it should be available for every Fruity user. What is sidechaining? First of
7 Inspiring Musicians & Groups Worth Checking Out!
Read moreIf you’re looking to expand your musical horizon, this is a great place to be. I’m going to give you a list of – in my eyes – 7 great musicians & groups. These people have inspired me a lot, and if you don’t know ‘m, they might inspire you! This list covers a wide range of styles as well,
Philosophy meets Music: Why do we love certain music?
Read moreWhy do we lòve certain music? In this article I will talk about the philosophy surrounding music. I will try to give you a feel of my personal insights gained by listening to music and the thoughts behind them! The musical journey, whether you are a someone who experiences music or someone participating – or both -, is a very
7 Tips & Tricks for Producing Hip Hop Instrumentals!
Read moreHey! Making Hip Hop beats is one of my favourite things to do. I love the energy of all sorts of ‘Hop’ related to Hip Hop; Glitch, Trippy, Jazzy, Bluesy, Dub and so on – so I decided to share some insights! How can you make your project groove the way you envision it? How can you keep it interesting
How to use Images as Wavetables in Serum?
Read moreSince Serum version 1.1 it’s possible to use images as wavetables. And it’s quite easy. This short tutorial will show you how and I will give some pointers/tips for using an image as a wavetable. First, make sure your Serum is up to date. (You should always keep Serum up to date; Steve Duda listens to the community and almost
Improve Your FL Studio Workflow: Most Important Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts
Read moreDo you want to improve your FL Studio workflow? Then this article is for you! Every DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) has lots of shortcuts, a couple you might already know as they’re the same in every program; like ctrl+c for copying and ctrl+s for saving. Others you might not know, but are very handy. Especially in a DAW like FL
Music Production – Ep. 5: Get rid of Muddy Bass with EQ
Read moreHi there! Welcome to Episode 5 of the Music Production Series, this time about how to get rid of a muddy bass through equalization. If you’re new to this; the Music Production Series is all about the fundamentals of music production. We discuss things like the tools in DAWs, dynamics of sound, how to build a song and more! As
List of the Best Serum Tutorials You Will Ever Find!
Read moreThe web is full of Serum tutorials; some are very useful and can really up your music productions and/or sound design, but unfortunately not all Serum tutorials out there are great. That’s why Typhonic Samples has compiled a list of the best Serum tutorial videos on the internet! * We will update this list so it can be handy to
Music Production – Ep. 4: Pain-borders and Sweet-spots
Read moreHi there and welcome to another episode of the Music Production Series. In the previous episode I explain the basic theory and principles of equalization – What is equalization? – check that episode out if you want to read up on that! A basic understanding of equalization or ‘equalizing’ is a must for learning how the actual equalization processes work,
5 Best Music Production Forums of 2016!
Read moreMusic production is evolving at a high rate. More and more ‘bedroom’ producers are hitting it big and getting signed to major labels. Some people say it’s getting too easy and think of it negatively. However, I think it’s a good thing that music production is becoming easier to start with; you still need talent to make something that people
Producing 101: The Basics of Reverb
Read moreAs a kid, we’ve all screamed our lungs out when going through a tunnel, maybe some of us still do. We did this simply because we wanted to make a shitload of noise, but also because your voice sounds huge inside the tunnel. This phenomenon is called reverberation (reverb). Reverberation is always present and all around us. But what exactly
Music Production – Ep. 3: What is Equalization?
Read moreWelcome to another episode of the Music Production Series! Last two episode we discussed some basics about mixing & balancing your track. Episode 1 – Episode 2. A big part of mixing and balancing are equalizers & equalization. What is Equalization and what are equalizers? Equalization or the process of ‘equalizing‘ means you can – in detail – manipulate the
5 Best Free Reverb Plugins
Read moreWhen you search the web for a free reverb plugin you get tons of options. In my experience, most of them are very good, but some are really bad… People often ask which reverb plugin is the best. There’s no simple answer to this, since you probably need more than one reverb. Every reverb plugin generates its own unique sound;
Music Production – Ep. 2: Automating
Read moreThis is the second episode of the Music Production Series. For a new visitor jumping straight into this episode, I recommend checking out the previous episode if you haven’t already! The goal of the Music Production Series is to gradually go in depth on the topic of producing tracks. Music production is a versatile subject, and knowing what to do
10 Best Free VST Plugins
Read moreThe world of free VST plugins is huge and can be a bit overwhelming. You can download and install them all, but which ones are really worth downloading? I have used many free plugins over the past years and decided to post my personal favorites. They are in a random order so make sure you check them all. TDR Nova
Music Production – Ep. 1: Basics: Mixing & Balancing
Read moreYou are now reading the first episode of the Music Production Series! This series is for anyone who is interested in learning more about the basics and the more advanced stuff of music production. I will try to not lengthen episodes too much to keep it short and powerful. As I progress through the episodes I will start to discuss
Serum: 7 Helpful Tips and Tricks to Boost your Serum Skills
Read moreWhen you start using a new synthesizer it can be a bit confusing and every synth has its own learning curve. In my opinion, Xfer Serum isn’t a hard synthesizer to learn, since it’s really ‘graphic’. You can not only hear but also see a lot of the changes you apply, giving you a better understanding of the parameters and
