Software
Pioneer AppRadio 2
Pioneer updates last May’s success with a second-generation smartphone-powered in-car entertainment system that will broaden its audience beyond the Apple/iOS audience. Compatible with Android devices as well, the AppRadio 2 is specifically equipped for those with a Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) or Micro-HDMI connection, and it comes larger with more apps. The 6.1″ AppRadio [...]
Ableton Live Tutorial – Looping on the fly with Looper
The Looper tool was the answer to demand from controllerists and Ableton Live users for a tool that allowed more organic and expressive control of looped audio. Real time Looping in a DJ situation was possible long before the Looper tool by assigning controllers to set start & end points in the clip inspector, but [...]
AKAI MPC Renaissance Music Production Controller
Fusing Akai Professional’s legendary MPC layout and workflow with the power of your computer, the all new MPC Renaissance is an unrivaled instrument for music production. The controller is a fully integrated hardware/software system, meaning, it allows you to create using classic hardware controls and an integrated pop-up display. Featuring true MPC input and output, 16 [...]
How to Make a Dub Siren in Ableton Live
Point Blank Online School brings you weekly fresh nuggets of music production advice courtesy of our team of pro producer course developers and tutors… Learn more at Point Blank School!! This week Jonny Miller re-creates a classic dub siren sound using Ableton’s Analog synth. For some time now, mainly thanks to dub reggae, a portable [...]
Ableton Live DJ Tutorial – Freeze Flatten – Quick Audio Rendering
Jonny Miller demonstrates how to render audio in Ableton very quickly using ‘freeze flatten’. Useful for saving samples and loops and their effects into one audio clip. Jonny Miller gives these great easy break down tutorials to help learners understand how to work Ableton to it’s maximal potential. Learn more at the Point Blank Online [...]
Pioneer DDJ-ERGO-V (Walkthrough)
The DDJ-ERGO-V brings simplicity into both setup and performance, without compromising sound quality or features. Portable dimensions and sharp styling are complemented by a single bus powered cable connection to your laptop. More info about DDJ-ERGO-V here http://pioneerdj.com/ Serato DJ Intro for the “DDJ-ERGO-V” is scheduled to be made available for free download from middle [...]
Ableton Live DJ Tutorial – Impulse – Split Outputs to Bring Percussion to Life
Jonny Miller (Jus’Listen/Sonarpilot Audio) demonstrates how to split the outputs within impulse so you can effect individual percussion sounds within the device with delays and reverbs. Jonny Miller gives these great easy break down tutorials to help learners understand how to work Ableton to it’s maximal potential. Learn more at the Point Blank Online School.
Ableton Live DJ Tutorial – Creating Unique Mixes
In this video Jonny Miller (Jus’Listen/Sonarpilot Audio) shows you how to add an extra layer of musical elements to your favourite tracks. A very simple but effective technique using transpose and warping to give Ableton Live DJ mixes your own unique stamp. Jonny Miller gives these great easy break down tutorials to help learners understand [...]
Animoog Released on the iPad
Moog, one of the most prestigious synth manufacturers in the world, have released their first professional synthesizer for the iPad. Powered by Moog’s new Anisotropic Synthesis Engine, Animoog taps the classic sounds of Moog’s famous analogue synthesizers, and brings them all to Apple’s popular iPad tablet. By harnessing samples of the company’s famous analogue synthesizers [...]
AKAI APC40 Customization Overview (w/ 3LAU)
This year Mashup artists have exploded onto the music scene and have never been hotter. One of the best in the country is Justin 3LAU (pronounced Blau) a college student studying finance at Washington University in St.Louis. Here he talks about his new set-up during shows using the AKAI APC40 at his performances. This is [...]









