May 2023 - Gain Staging + Stereo Imaging

This month i dive back into drums showing you how i put samples together, layering, rhythm, groove, buss processing and boosting the overall weight and level. 

After that I go through your sample submissions and play around resampling and having a bit of fun making new sounds and variations showing loads of little ways to get more out of your sounds and to maybe think about more creative approaches that you haven't seen before.

First on the tutorial list is how to approach sub bass phasing, weight and movement. This is a really important showcase of how to make the sub stand out and hold its ground.

The second tutorial is a walkthrough of my recent track 'Hydra', I discuss the thought processes, theory and sample selection for this simple yet dangerous track

The first of this bundles tutorials is a track build from scratch. I felt like the idea took a while to get going but it ended up being a nice loop with some interesting routes for inspiration.

The second tutorial focusses on sound design. I have no direction in these sessions, just to be inspired along the way and make sure to hit record for all the little cuts that might become hidden gems for a future track

Included in this months bundles, I return to the rest of the samples sent in for resample submissions to mangle, rearrange, process and create a bunch of new sounds.

For the second tutorial, I go over some top tips when working with mid bass. This includes, layering, arrangement, EQing and sidechaining to help get the cleanest, most exciting sound.

Starting off the tutorials with a no talking video where I showcase a 'day in the life' style sound design session making all sorts of random samples to use in later projects.

For the second tutorial, as requested by so many of you, focusses on how to progress out of a loop. I talk about my theories and approaches when it comes to tension, fills, progression and energy as well as mid bass resampling and utilising the sound pallet already inside the project.

Two exciting tutorials this month looking at reclaiming, enhancing and processing classic drum breaks either bringing them back to life for a modern mix or pushing the levels for a future beat.

The second looks at vocal samples, something I haven't really touched on yet, and how to clean up poor recordings, problem areas to focus on then having fun creating edits with echos, time delays and pitching for those extra ad libs and fill sections

For the first tutorial I take you through a mixdown session for a new track focussing on drum tone, mid levels, sub control and anything else i find along the way.

The second tutorial is a sound design session where i just let the vibe take me. I look at pads, piano processing and serum bass design

Inside this bundle we have 2 exciting tutorials, starting off with a Serum how to tutorial where I go over simplifying complexity and drawing out distortion and harmonics effortlessly. 

The second tutorial focusses on how to build an intro from scratch to inspire me for a track. I look at arrangement, tension and my overall thought process for creating a vibe.

All of this plus bonus samples and 20 presets.

Starting things off looking at turn arounds, I show a few examples inside real projects talking about sample selection, sound design sessions, tension, push pull, pauses and using whats already in your track.

In the second tutorial I go about making complex and evolving ethereal pads using a single note recording. This same technique can be applied with all sorts of musical elements and can be taken way beyond what I show in this session.

Kicking this bundles tutorials off exploring experimental sound design where I transform a single percussion hit into a ethereal soundscape pad opening up so much inspiration. 

The second is about enhancing mid bass, this one was specifically designed at how to go further out of the soft synth box and bringing sounds to life but can easily be adapted to be used on samples, drum, leads etc...

First off  for this bundles tutorials, I walk you through my track Paprika Dust for a full track breakdown of how I put the track together.

Secondly, I wanted to go deeper into the world of detuning, phasing and modulation talking some techy stuff and some fun demonstrations

This month we're diving into atmospherics. I'll cover everything from building drones from scratch using synthesis, transforming everyday samples into evolving soundscapes, capturing and reshaping moments with freezing techniques, and using resonance to create rich, tonal textures that sit deep within a mix.

We'll explore synthesis, sampling, freezing, feedback, and resonance, along with practical techniques for creating evolving atmospherics, layered ambience, noise textures, immersive backgrounds and movement to bring more depth into your productions.

In this months session, I’ll cover everything from simple to advanced transitions, dub FXs, a rebuild of one of my favourite hardware synths in Serum, and some final creative experimentation using some unusual stock FX.

We’ll go through risers, pitch drops, tremolo movement, sirens, dub delays Lyra-8 inspired textures, plus deep sound design using grain delay, spectral, and modulated processing.

Following on from last months Pad tutorial, we focus our attention to Leads.

I guide you on how to build powerful, distinctive leads from the ground up using Serum, covering everything from tight plucks to classic rave tones.

Discover how to add tension, layer bass and vocals, and resample creatively using granular synthesis. Rounded off with lush vocoder effects, this gives you everything you need to create unique  and exciting leads

This packs tutorial focuses on creating simple but effective pads that add depth, space, and emotion to your tracks, and it marks the start of Season 3.

We begin with the fundamentals of pad creation and chord writing, showing you how to build solid harmonic foundations that feel full and musical. From there, we explore creative sampling techniques to add texture and character, helping your pads stand out while still sitting naturally in the mix.

Finally, we shape everything with effects and dive into more experimental approaches, giving you tools to push beyond the basics and develop your own sound. A practical, start-to-finish guide to making pads.

In part two of the drum series, we go even deeper into building professional, groove-driven drums from the ground up, picking up right where we left off with last months kick and snare design.

In this session, I’ll guide you through the full process of creating a complete drum loop, covering a range of shuffle grooves, hi-hat patterns, and drum break variations to help your drums feel more dynamic and alive.

We’ll also focus on the finer details, dialling in timing and swing to get that natural groove before bringing everything together, gluing the drums and enhancing the final result with a polished drum buss.

With season 1's bass focused episodes complete, we move into Season 2 - Drums

Starting with a deep dive into kick and snare design using the exact techniques I rely on in my own sound design sessions. You’ll learn how to build powerful, weighty hits from the ground up, drums that feel solid, punch through dense arrangements, and sit confidently at the front of the mix.

For the kick, I break down my full workflow, covering synthesis, shaping, processing, and layering to achieve both low-end weight and midrange punch. For the snare, we explore transient design, body control, tonal balance, layering strategies, and tail shaping, so you can create snares that snap at the front, carry substance through the body, and decay cleanly without cluttering the mix.

I’ve leaned heavily into this for this month’s sample pack, with loads of kicks and snares created using these exact techniques.

We’re now diving into Episode 2 of Season 1 of the Framework series, continuing our journey into bass sound design. In this session, we’ll be exploring several advanced techniques to take your basses to the next level such as effects chains, parallel processing, automation, and blending multiple bass sounds together, all key tools to sculpt and shape your basses so they fit perfectly into your next track.

Every mid-bass sample included in this month’s sample pack was crafted using racks like the ones demonstrated in the tutorial. I also applied the same automation techniques and sound-blending methods we’ll be walking through today. By following along, you’ll get a detailed look at how to combine multiple layers, modulate parameters dynamically, and create rich, polished bass sounds that are ready for your productions.

2026 is the year we switch things up with a brand new format.

For years, I’ve created tutorials based on what I’m working on, what inspires me, or those essential tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that I just have to share.

This new format takes things further. It’s a complete, structured journey through every stage of music production, designed to take your new ideas to finished tracks with clarity, depth, and a focus on developing your own sound.

Across 6 seasons, each lasting 2 months, we’ll dive deep into every part of the process, from building intros and crafting heavy basslines to programming detailed drums, shaping unique sounds, perfecting mixdowns, and finishing tracks that truly stand out.

By the end of the year, you’ll have the full toolkit to take your ideas and bring them to life. Whether you’re just starting or levelling up your experience, 2026 is your year to grow as a producer, season by season.

Kicking things off this January and February is everyones favourite topic - bass sound design.

This month I guide you on a Serum bass design session starting with simple to more advanced sounds, sub bass layering through to macros and fully controlling your sound.

2026 is the year we switch things up with a brand new format.

For years, I’ve created tutorials based on what I’m working on, what inspires me, or those essential tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that I just have to share.

This new format takes things further. It’s a complete, structured journey through every stage of music production, designed to take your new ideas to finished tracks with clarity, depth, and a focus on developing your own sound.

Across 6 seasons, each lasting 2 months, we’ll dive deep into every part of the process, from building intros and crafting heavy basslines to programming detailed drums, shaping unique sounds, perfecting mixdowns, and finishing tracks that truly stand out.

By the end of the year, you’ll have the full toolkit to take your ideas and bring them to life. Whether you’re just starting or levelling up your experience, 2026 is your year to grow as a producer, season by season.

Kicking things off this January and February is everyones favourite topic - bass sound design.

This month I guide you on a Serum bass design session starting with simple to more advanced sounds, sub bass layering through to macros and fully controlling your sound.

2026 is the year we switch things up with a brand new format.

For years, I’ve created tutorials based on what I’m working on, what inspires me, or those essential tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that I just have to share.

This new format takes things further. It’s a complete, structured journey through every stage of music production, designed to take your new ideas to finished tracks with clarity, depth, and a focus on developing your own sound.

Across 6 seasons, each lasting 2 months, we’ll dive deep into every part of the process, from building intros and crafting heavy basslines to programming detailed drums, shaping unique sounds, perfecting mixdowns, and finishing tracks that truly stand out.

By the end of the year, you’ll have the full toolkit to take your ideas and bring them to life. Whether you’re just starting or levelling up your experience, 2026 is your year to grow as a producer, season by season.

Kicking things off this January and February is everyones favourite topic - bass sound design.

This month I guide you on a Serum bass design session starting with simple to more advanced sounds, sub bass layering through to macros and fully controlling your sound.

2026 is the year we switch things up with a brand new format.

For years, I’ve created tutorials based on what I’m working on, what inspires me, or those essential tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that I just have to share.

This new format takes things further. It’s a complete, structured journey through every stage of music production, designed to take your new ideas to finished tracks with clarity, depth, and a focus on developing your own sound.

Across 6 seasons, each lasting 2 months, we’ll dive deep into every part of the process, from building intros and crafting heavy basslines to programming detailed drums, shaping unique sounds, perfecting mixdowns, and finishing tracks that truly stand out.

By the end of the year, you’ll have the full toolkit to take your ideas and bring them to life. Whether you’re just starting or levelling up your experience, 2026 is your year to grow as a producer, season by season.

Kicking things off this January and February is everyones favourite topic - bass sound design.

This month I guide you on a Serum bass design session starting with simple to more advanced sounds, sub bass layering through to macros and fully controlling your sound.

2026 is the year we switch things up with a brand new format.

For years, I’ve created tutorials based on what I’m working on, what inspires me, or those essential tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that I just have to share.

This new format takes things further. It’s a complete, structured journey through every stage of music production, designed to take your new ideas to finished tracks with clarity, depth, and a focus on developing your own sound.

Across 6 seasons, each lasting 2 months, we’ll dive deep into every part of the process, from building intros and crafting heavy basslines to programming detailed drums, shaping unique sounds, perfecting mixdowns, and finishing tracks that truly stand out.

By the end of the year, you’ll have the full toolkit to take your ideas and bring them to life. Whether you’re just starting or levelling up your experience, 2026 is your year to grow as a producer, season by season.

Kicking things off this January and February is everyones favourite topic - bass sound design.

This month I guide you on a Serum bass design session starting with simple to more advanced sounds, sub bass layering through to macros and fully controlling your sound.

2026 is the year we switch things up with a brand new format.

For years, I’ve created tutorials based on what I’m working on, what inspires me, or those essential tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way that I just have to share.

This new format takes things further. It’s a complete, structured journey through every stage of music production, designed to take your new ideas to finished tracks with clarity, depth, and a focus on developing your own sound.

Across 6 seasons, each lasting 2 months, we’ll dive deep into every part of the process, from building intros and crafting heavy basslines to programming detailed drums, shaping unique sounds, perfecting mixdowns, and finishing tracks that truly stand out.

By the end of the year, you’ll have the full toolkit to take your ideas and bring them to life. Whether you’re just starting or levelling up your experience, 2026 is your year to grow as a producer, season by season.

Kicking things off this January and February is everyones favourite topic - bass sound design.

This month I guide you on a Serum bass design session starting with simple to more advanced sounds, sub bass layering through to macros and fully controlling your sound.