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Huge Updates Coming! Custom Delay Chains, Space Echo IRs, New Guitar Sample Library, Syncopation Masterclass...
Hey everyone,Just wanted to give a shout out to our new members and an update!If you've missed it, there is a custom Ableton Meld arpeggiations library that features some really wild sounds.https://www.patreon.com/posts/these-presets-117868256?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_cre...
These Ableton Arpeggiator Tricks Will Surprise You!
There are so many things you can do with arpeggiator synth sounds to up your music production game.From contrary motion stacks and scale mode features to parallel delays for adding dotted syncopation - this video covers some useful tips to make your arp sounds more creative!All the presets featured in this video are pa...
Ableton's Granular Synth Creates Beautiful Sounds from Anything
Did you know you can create a beautiful ambient pad sound from the sound of vinyl crackle? Rain, wind, birds chirping, tape hiss - literally any foley texture can become an ambient pad once you understand the frequency of C4 and how to layer it into something.Below is the "C4 Note Generator" I mentioned in the ...
Ableton Granular Synthesis Textured Pads
If you've ever been confused about how to use granular synthesis - these textured pads presets are fun, musical examples of getting incredible ambient pad sounds, and they make full use of Ableton's most underrated extension modules that you probably haven't tried yet!Granulator III and the creative extensi...
Introducing the Cinematic MIDI Piano Pack - Vol 1
This MIDI pack explores the thematic harmonics of iconic modern composers like Hans Zimmer (Interstellar), Jonny Greenwood (Phantom Thread), Thomas Newman (American Beauty) and Ólafur Arnalds (Broadchurch) - while carefully incorporating classic compositional elements of past eras.Combining the resonating power of cin...
How to Customize Vocal Chain Presets (Ableton Live Advanced Vocal Chain Tutorial)
Do you ever get overwhelmed trying to drag-and-drop a vocal chain preset into your project?This tutorial goes through using the Ableton 12 Advanced Vocal Chain- but you can use this knowledge with any preset vocal chain out there!Be sure to check out the full library of Ableton Custom Vocal Chainshttps://www.patreon.co...
How to Share Files and Create Ableton Packs
Just a quick video for anyone interested in sharing a convenient, compressed version of your Ableton session!Special thank you to all our Pro Members that sign up for feedback. You can feel free to utilize this method to share your projects. By the way, all Patreon members can promote their music in our community chann...
Massive New Patreon Updates - Collections and Libraries Reorganized!
Check out the collections page and enjoy!https://www.patreon.com/c/tomcasey/collectionsI also want to leave a special thank you to my amazing Patreon Pro members. Your support is the reason this library keeps growing and so many of you have shared your passion, feedback and ideas as well - which has made this even more...
A Simple, Easy Approach to Tuning Your Drums and Instantly Making Your Music Better!
Ever wondered why some kicks just "sound better" than others when you audition them with your song?Chances are, you might have been picking kick samples solely based on if they are in tune with your track.It's difficult to tune drum samples, because the pitch can be hard to discern, since it's a differe...
This Reharmonization Masterclass Will Change the Way You Think About Chord Progressions
This tutorial features the first installment in our reharmonization advanced templates library.https://www.patreon.com/posts/pro-template-123246323?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkThis tutorial features concepts like The Number System, diatonic versus no...
PRO Reharmonization Template Library
This library of MIDI Assets, Lessons and Ableton Packs will enable you to become a MASTER of reharmonization techniques.Advancing on previous tutorials we've covered ondiatonic versus non-diatonic chord progressions- this page will be a growing resource page to allow you to advance your vocabulary in chord progress...
How to Get Perfectly Balanced Octave Effects in Your Vocal Chain
This tutorial covers "Shifter" a monophonic pitch shifter that you can use to add octave up and octave down effects to your vocal chain.I've added 5 new vocal chains to the main vocal chain library that explore octave effectshttps://www.patreon.com/posts/advanced-vocal-121942125?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&ut...
An Omnisphere Tutorial For Unlocking the True Power of This Iconic Synth
This tutorial comes from a Pro member request and is designed to help you from the ground up fully understand synthesis and unlock everything Omnisphere has to offer.Please feel free to give feedback and recommendations. I realize not everyone owns Omnisphere, but we can also do similar walkthroughs with Ableton tools ...
This Might Be Your Greatest Weakness as a Music Producer
Are you struggling with adding bass lines to your tracks? Watch this video!This song features "Birds of a Feather" by Billie EilishEven if you're not a fan of Billie or Top 40 - this song uses the 1625 progression. We have a whole library of thousands of midi assets that use these classic harmonic progressi...
3 Unique Vocal Chains Added to the Collection!
New vocal chains added!https://www.patreon.com/posts/advanced-vocal-121942125?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkHarmonized reverbs create a unique organ-sounding reverb - think of shimmer reverb-type effects.There is also an RnB-style reflective verb vocal...
An Awesome New Vocal Chain for Huge Ambient DEPTH
This ambient vocal chain (download below) provides unique time-based effects:ping pong delaysrhythmically-panned filtered delaysLong-decay reverbsEnhanced stereo presenceAnd while this may sound like A LOT of reverb and delay, this vocal chain still maintains great clarity. How?This tutorial explains both the simple an...
These New Ableton Vocoding Effects Will Blow Your Mind
This tutorial dives into the world of vocoder effects using nothing but stock Ableton Live plugins!It's AMAZING how much denser you can make a vocal sound with vocoding effects and some good processing!Interested in downloading the vocal chains featured in this video?https://www.patreon.com/posts/advanced-vocal-121...
ADVANCED Vocal Chain Library
NEW PRESET UPDATES 4.20.25[Basic EQ, Heavy Vocal Cut] ---------------------------------------------------------------------UPDATE 3.31.25See File Name Below: "RE-201 Big Stereo Vocal"Featuring convolution reverb from an original RE-201 Space Echo Unit combined with diffusion-style reverb to create an immensely ...
How to Mix Guitar Tracks Like a PRO
Have you ever had SIGNIFICANT trouble getting your guitars to sit right in your mix?While I don't do a lot of rock-influenced music production topics on the Patreon - this mixing tutorial is ESSENTIAL, especially if you're struggling with your guitar sounds.Electric guitars require certain things:Band-passing t...
Making RETRO Style Vocal Chains in Ableton
From slap-back echo, chambers and plate reverb - you can achieve classic-style vocal chain effects using the modern, stock Ableton modules found in your DAW.This tutorial briefly goes through them, along with some parallel compression to enhance the presence of your vocal sound. And if you'd like to just skip ahead...
The Secret Technique to Rendering Incredible Soundscapes from ANYTHING
This video covers PaulXStretch - a lesser known Free plugin that can run standalone and on virtually any DAW.Ambient stretch technique has been popular with FL Studio users, but you can do this technique on anything using PaulXStretch.https://sonosaurus.com/paulxstretch/This video also covers layering in Dynamic EQ, Sh...
Spectral Processing Creates Gorgeous Ambient Textures
Spectral processing (Delay, Blurring, etc) creates unique frequency shifting delays and gorgeous, playable ambient textures!Please see below, there is an attachment to the signal chain I designed in the video! This patch must be placed onto an audio track and you need some kind of audio loop playing in order to trigger...
What is Multiband Compression? Powerful Techniques to Improve Your Mix Quality!
This tutorial briefly covers the topic of Multiband Compression. While considered a more advanced audio engineering technique, multiband compression can have simple, practical uses. It's great for helping the vocals cut through dense mixes that contain many instruments competing for the midrange frequencies in a tr...
How to Mix Kick Drums with Bass? Every Technique You Should Know!
If kick drums and basses sit in the same low frequency range, how do we get them to sound clear and mixed properly?This tutorial goes through all the most essential things you should know.Oftentimes, having a clear bass and kick in your mix is one of the major factors in making the music sound better, so be sure to che...
Let's Break Down Mono Mixing, Frequency Masking and A SECRET Mixing Technique!
A lot of times music producers struggle to feel confident in how they use an EQ, when working on a mix at home.Frequency masking is an important concept, and this tutorial goes through it in a logical, step-by-step explanation.This video also reveals the POWER of working and/or evaluating your final mix in MONO - as th...
10 Vocal Production Tips for the At-Home Music Producer!
Not sure if your voice is good enough for your music?Watch this video!The Vocal Production collection features several more tutorials on vocal chains, vocal EQ, and practical advice. Enjoy!https://www.patreon.com/collection/685807---Thank you to my incredible Patreon supporters! You make this content possible and pleas...
Is Ableton 12 Suite Worth Your Money? Here are my thoughts...
This video is a buying guide for Ableton Live 12, including whether an upgrade from Ableton 11 is actually worth your money.We also go over the most significant differences between the Ableton Intro, Standard and Suite versions.There are helpful links below to tutorials, downloads and a few incredible free downloads yo...
Have You Checked Out the Essential Chord Progressions Library Yet? Submit Your Suggestions!
If you're a new member here, you may have missed this MASSIVE reference library for MIDI music producers!https://www.patreon.com/posts/midi-library-108374326?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkDo you have ideas??This library is both a reference library ...
Convolution Reverbs Give You a Whole New Dimension of Reverb Sounds!
Have you ever tried convolution reverbs?Ableton Live users can download a dedicated Convolution reverb plugin for FREE herehttps://maxforlive.com/library/index.php?by=any&q=convolution+reverbWe also just released the first entry in the Patreon's Impulse Response Library. Check it out here:https://www.patreon.com/po...
Endless Reverb Sounds - A Custom Impulse Response Library for Music Producers
Hey everyone!I'm super excited to start our own customized IR library!From vocal chains, synth presets, drum librariesand MIDI packs- you guys know how much I love creating inspiring tools to make music with - and this new IR library is going to be one of themost powerful reverb resourceson the internet!Convolution...
