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Creative Sound Design With Portal By Output
In this course, I explore Output’s Portal granular effects plugin and show how to transform vocals, percussion and basslines with presets, modulation and automation. Learn to create movement, texture, glitches and ear candy using sounds already in your track.
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Never Get Stuck Writing Basslines Again
In this course, I’ll show you some of my favourite ways to generate bassline ideas from scratch when you’re feeling stuck or don’t know where to start. Rather than relying on just one method, I’ll take you through a few different approaches using Ableton Live’s built-in MIDI tools, audio loops, MIDI from sample packs, Splice…
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Breaking Out The 8 Bar Loop
In this course, I show you how to develop an eight-bar loop into an evolving groove using the sounds you already have. I explore subtracting drums, varying basslines and percussion, creating call and response, and using ShaperBox automation to keep things moving without overcrowding your track.
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Make One Vocal Go Further: Creative Vocal Techniques
In this course, I show you how to take one simple vocal and turn it into something much bigger. From creative chopping, reversing and pitching to rhythmic effects, vocoders and samplers, I explore practical techniques for transforming limited vocal material into unique hooks, textures and ear candy.
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AI and Music: Where Do We Draw the Line?
AI is changing the way we make music, but where does the creative and moral boundary sit? In this video, we explore the difference between using AI as a useful production tool and allowing it to take over the creative process entirely. At what point does assistance become authorship, and does making music easier necessarily…
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The Final 10%
The Final 10% is about taking a track that feels finished and pushing it that little bit further. I show you how I use atmosphere, FX, automation, subtle frequency changes and groove variations to add movement, energy and polish without overcomplicating the production.
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Top Down Mixing: Completing The Mix
In this final part of the Top-Down Mixing series, we take the same approach we used with the drums and apply it to the rest of the production. Starting with the bigger picture, we’ll gradually work down through the mix, making decisions only where they’re needed.
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10 Free Must Have Plug Ins
Discover 10 incredible free plugins that can instantly improve your productions without spending a penny. In this course I demonstrate my favourite free effects and instruments, explain how I use them in real-world house and electronic music productions, and share practical tips to help you get the most from each one.
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A Deep Dive Into RAV3
Discover why RAV3 has quickly become one of my favourite VSTs for creating classic rave, house and electronic music. I’ll show you how to navigate the plugin, layer sounds, customise presets, use the built-in effects and unlock inspiring stabs, pianos, basses and pads to speed up your workflow.
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How to Use Reference Tracks Properly
Reference tracks aren’t there to make you copy — they’re there to help you make better decisions. In this course, you’ll learn how to use references to move faster, stay objective, and remove guesswork from both your arrangement and your mix.
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Understanding Sample Clearance
In this lesson, Denney breaks down the often-confusing world of sample clearance and explains exactly what producers need to know before releasing music that contains sampled material. You’ll learn the difference between master and publishing rights, how sample clearance works in practice, and why clearing a sample can sometimes become a lengthy
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How To Approach Record Labels
In this video, Denney shares a practical guide to getting your music signed by record labels. You’ll learn how to know when a track is truly finished, why mastering matters before sending demos, how to build an A, B and C list of target labels, and the best ways to submit music through direct contacts,…
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Understanding EQ – 5 Types & When to Use Them
Why do some EQs feel transparent while others seem to instantly make things sound better? In this lesson, D. Ramirez breaks down the different approaches to EQ and explains why choosing the right tool matters just as much as the settings themselves. This isn’t about endless plugin collecting or technical overwhelm — it’s about understanding…
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Go To Synths For House Music
In this course, I break down 8 of my go-to synths for house music production and show you what each one does best. I cover everything from deep house chords and rolling basslines to acid sequences, melodic textures and modern tech house sounds, helping you find the right synth for your style and workflow.
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How to Finish More Music
A workflow-focused course built around momentum, speed, and creative restrictions. In this course, D. Ramirez shows you how to stop overthinking, make faster decisions, and get from a blank project to a full arrangement as quickly as possible using limitations, reference tracks, and instinctive creativity.
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Creating Vocals With Suno AI
In this course, I’ll show you how I use Suno and OpenAI’s ChatGPT as creative tools inside my music production workflow. I cover generating AI vocals, writing lyrics, exporting stems, and using AI to enhance your own ideas while still staying creatively in control.
Creative Sound Design With Portal By Output
In this course, I explore Output’s Portal granular effects plugin and show how to transform vocals, percussion and…
Never Get Stuck Writing Basslines Again
In this course, I’ll show you some of my favourite ways to generate bassline ideas from scratch when…
Breaking Out The 8 Bar Loop
In this course, I show you how to develop an eight-bar loop into an evolving groove using the…
Make One Vocal Go Further: Creative Vocal Techniques
In this course, I show you how to take one simple vocal and turn it into something much…
AI and Music: Where Do We Draw the Line?
AI is changing the way we make music, but where does the creative and moral boundary sit? In…
The Final 10%
The Final 10% is about taking a track that feels finished and pushing it that little bit further.…
Top Down Mixing: Completing The Mix
In this final part of the Top-Down Mixing series, we take the same approach we used with the…
10 Free Must Have Plug Ins
Discover 10 incredible free plugins that can instantly improve your productions without spending a penny. In this course…