Track Breakdown: Chilli Daddy
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - First recordings + initial idea
05:05 - Speeding up the track + new ideas
09:13 - Creating the slap bass part
22:18 - Rhodes + melodic elements
36:00 - Drums, p...
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Discord Hangout – September 2021
00.26 - What we're currently listening to
01.53 - Streaming algorithms and audio normalization
06.07 - Album writing update
11.55 - Working with Javeon + Anna Lisa
14.17 - G...
2021-10-07 16:21:54 +0000 UTC View PostSample Giveaway: Stereo Wavefold
Our second modular hardware sample pack, this time featuring Intellijel's Bifold to create stereo wavefolding sounds.
Check out our production video 'Stereo Distortion' where we show some way...
2021-09-29 19:14:25 +0000 UTC View PostProduction Tutorial: Stereo Distortion
We dive deeper into stereo processing, this month with a focus on distortion.
Check out our sample pack 'Stereo Wavefold' that we made to accompany this video.
2021-09-29 19:11:23 +0000 UTC View PostMerch Competition: Forgotten Myths – Signed Print
We're giving away a limited edition signed print of 'Forgotten Myths'.
To win, comment below with your best idea for an invention that doesn't exist yet, and we'll choose our favourite.
2021-09-14 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostExclusive Music: Polychrome Live VIPs
As we were building the Polychrome Live show, we remixed a couple of tracks as special edits only for the set. We are now sharing them with you :)
Here are 2 of the D&B VIPs!
Artwor...
2021-09-07 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostProduction Tutorial: Stereo and Mono
00.00 - Why bother with mono?
05.00 - Keeping low end in mono
08.12 - Mid-Side EQ
15.12 - Phase/Flange
17.44 - Foley, Granular Delay, Ping Pong Delay
21.50 - Stereo Harmony
24.20 ...
Exclusive Music: Chronos EP Mashup
Here's the bonus track taken from our Chronos video game. We used elements from all 4 tracks on the EP to create this mashup.
Chronos Video Game | Trailer
Presenting Chronos… the video game! 🎮
PLAY → https://chronos.koansound.com/
Developer - @mx2shere //...
2021-08-27 16:58:27 +0000 UTC View PostSample Giveaway: Modular Pack 01
Here are some raw and processed recordings of Erica Synths Fusion VCO2 and Steady State Fate's Triptych.
All samples in F.
2021-08-25 16:11:01 +0000 UTC View PostDiscord Hangout – August 2021
00.00.17 - Stage Fright/Touring
00.05.57 - Public hangouts?
00.07.10 - “How do you build a set?“
00.14.01 - Album writing update
00.27.44 - “Jim, why the move to Canad...
2021-08-24 18:39:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Frequent & Hudson Lee 'Reflex Angle' - Remix
New remix for the Upscale guys... we're big fans of theirs so it was a pleasure to remix this!
Out now – https://fanli...
2021-08-11 15:23:32 +0000 UTC View PostTrack Breakdown: Radiant
00:00 - Old versions and ideas
05:44 - Intro guitars
10:55 - Drop section
17:55 - Intro breakdown + build
21:40 - Building the drums
24:52 - 16th note drum section
29:50 - Heavy s...
Exclusive Music: Planet
The people have spoken!
Artwork by Ben Leonard
2021-07-31 15:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostFull Circle
‘Full Circle’ marks one year since we launched our Patreon community. During this time we’ve created so much exclusive music for you guys that we're really proud of.
We wanted to ...
2021-07-30 05:09:16 +0000 UTC View PostDiscord Hangout – July 2021
Thanks to everyone who joined us for our first live hangout! We had a great time and we'll definitely be doing these regularly from now on.
For our first hangout we talk about our future Patr...
2021-07-23 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostAudio Stems: Chronos
Here are some stems from our most recent EP on VISION.
Let us know in the comments below what other tracks y...
2021-07-22 15:01:13 +0000 UTC View PostA new benefit for all patrons
This month marks a year since we launched our Patreon. It’s changed our lives and has been so cool to connect with so many of you awesome people.
Today we are adding a brand new benefit for...
2021-07-15 17:04:32 +0000 UTC View PostMerch Competition: Max Out TP
We have a test pressing of our remastered 'Max Out' EP to give away!
To win, comment below with your best joke, and we'll choose our favourite.
2021-07-12 16:57:41 +0000 UTC View PostWe're writing a new album
Hello dear patrons...
We're writing to let you know that we are in the midst of creating our next full-length album. It's going to be a really big project and undertaking, and we're massively...
2021-07-07 16:17:25 +0000 UTC View PostExclusive Music: Cryptic (ft. Scann)
I made this tune with my brother John (producer name Scann) which was a really fun exploration into hardware distortion. All sounds were made by sampling drums and synthy bits from a Yamaha PSR-E32...
2021-06-30 21:38:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Poll: June Stems Giveaway
To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Max Out, this month we're giving away stems for one track from the EP.
Which track is up to you to decide! Cast your vote before June 11th.
2021-06-03 14:48:47 +0000 UTC View PostSample Giveaway: Upright Piano
To go with this month's production tutorial video all about the piano, we also recorded some close mic'd chords and phrases for you to use.
Enjoy!
2021-05-31 14:42:25 +0000 UTC View PostMax Out – The 10 Year Anniversary Edition
Presenting 'Max Out’ – The 10 Year Anniversary Edition.
Our first extended play, remastered for 2021 and available on vinyl for the first time ever.
Full album with digital exclusiv...
2021-05-25 04:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post