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Shop for samples is now open!

I have just opened my shop for samples on my Patreon šŸ‘ˆšŸ»LINK

It has for now three of my sample pack...

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Breakbeat of the month episode 2 (video + samples + projects)

Here we are with the second episode of Breakbeat Of The Month.

"Shack Up" by Banbarra is the name of the game: a very versatile breakbeat that can be used for downtempo, DNB,...

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Plugin giveaway

I’m giving away a license: Softube VCA compressor.

Want it? You only need to be a paying member on the actual ...

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First collection: Song walkthrough videos!

I've just created the first-ever collection: Song walkthrough videos!

There's now nine of those videos.

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Source Direct: "Stars" [Fanu remix] walkthrough (video + samples)

A walkthru of Source Direct: ā€œStarsā€ (Fanu remix) that recently came out on Odysee Recordings (vinyl is still available in some stores such as HHV).


Talki...

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Metalheadz podcast

I put my DJing pants on and whipped up a 94-minute journey for Metalheadz Podcast series.

https://bfan.link/metalhead...

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Breakbeat Of The Month! Episode 1 [video + downloads]

I'm starting a new video series on my Patreon called Breakbeat Of The Month.

In each episode, I will pick a breakbeat and chop it up and make a jungle beat with it. I have be...

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Mixing lesson: vocals [video]

I'm showing you how I am treating a vocal in a song. This chain here is quite common in all vocal work I do, and I mix vocals for clients weekly, almost daily. I do use different plugins sometimes,...

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Update!


Howdy folks!

A little update about everything that's been happening and will be happening...there's been a lot, and even I struggle to keep up sometimes, heh.

Believe it or n...

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Serum session! (sound design video)

Wanted to drop some synth sound design inspo nuggets your way.

Obviously Serum is a beast, and I've been wanting to learn even more about it.

Another synth I've been digging a lot for s...

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Mix tip: keep an element on top of the mix

This year I'll be giving you plenty of mix and master tips in the form of smaller nuggets.

Today, let's talk about how to keep an element on top of the mix. The techniques I use are basic yet...

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Plugin giveaway

Received a code for Klevgrand Slammer, and I happen to own it already, so I’ll give this one away to whoever wants i...

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How to get a heavy low-end kick

I’ve been reminding myself of some older mixing techniques I used to use a lot some years ago.

Let’s revisit Bob Power’s low end kick technique to give a house kick some extra weight. W...

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Make your drums more dynamic!

These three little tips should allow you to have your beats sound a little more dynamic and human!  


0:45 Not everything has to be full blast

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Your mono signal sucks! Better mono can I HAAS?

If there is one widening type I'd love to eradicate and destroy, it's HAAS widening.
In my daily mixing work, I hear its disastrous results too often.

Let's learn about better mono again. ...

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Mixing tip: creating vocal width/ambience with delay [video]

Let's kick off February with some mixing tips.


I have been mixing tons of music in January, and hey, I finished my first-ever full mix going for a major label…you will see more n...

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Ableton Live 12 scale awareness

In my Ableton Live 12 features post back in Nov 2023, I went through many features that Live 12 offers...

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Let's do drums with Addictive Drums 2! [video tutorial]

This one's been a looooong time coming!

Addictive Drums 2 is among the best tools these days to play and create realistic-sounding drums, use different kits etc.

In thi...

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Addictive Drums 2 tutorial will be coming!


EDIT: Out now! šŸ‘ˆšŸ» link to video

Been having a lot of fun with Addictive Drums 2 on the holida...

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2024! Short Studio Masterclass episode 4 [video + an unreleased DNB tune]

Happy 2024 everybody!

As promised, here is a brand new Short Studio Masterclass video for you.
I've been working on a song on my holiday using Bitwig Studio. The video isn't very Bitwig-sp...

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Short studio masterclass #2

So here is short studio masterclass #2. 

Not a new video, but I just explained in an earlier post today...

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Short studio masterclass #1 (and update/info – read me!)


Alrighty dear patrons and studio minded peeps!

What we have here is an older video of mine that has only been on Youtube so far. However, I have now made it unlisted, so it will no...

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Kick/bass relationship

A quick thought to help you get your sub bass and kick right.

Ideal kick drum fundamental/peak sits an octave above your sub bass.

So if your sub is at say 50 Hz, kick ideally hits at 1...

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FatGyver/Fanu mix + interview with 1 More Thing

I got interviewed by a legendary DNB journalist, Dave Jenkins for his blog, 1 More Thing.

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Chopping Science: Photek breaks method [video]

Recently, a DNB producer asked me how could come up with some random happy accidents in his drum patterns. Well, I always program my own quite meticulously, as you have seen.

I happened to th...

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Fanu remix for Beat Machine Records

Got a new DNB remix thing out on Beat Machine Records.
Pablo Dread: ā€œHardcore Blipsā€ (Beat Machine Records)

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Phase Plant bass nuggets! [video]

I've been trying to think of a synth that might be the end-all-be-all tool for me, and I believe I may have found it. I just bought Phase Plant after many recommendations for it, as I was asking ar...

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Plugin giveaway + other stuff!

Yo everybody!

Hope you've all been well and productive. Me, been having the insane end-of-the-year grind: so many clients wanting things to be done before end-year deadlines, and patrons too ...

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Ableton Live 12 features…it's a huge update! [video, 30 mins]

Wanted to do a high-level checkout, but it's still 30+ mins....phew.
This is by far the biggest Live update I've ever seen...it's huge, and I'm not just saying that.
Been using it for months ...

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Let's make a custom drumbreak/drumloop! (and peep TAL Drum)

Yoooo!

I hope everybody's been mega productive!

This period of the year is really good for me in terms of working on bass music and darker vibes and all that – while summer is nicer f...

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