PRODUCTION NOTES: PORTISHEAD’S DUMMY
Although Portishead weren’t the first group to explore the sonic territory that would become known as trip-hop (that honor goes to their peers in Massive Attack), the Bristol, UK-based group is now practically synonymous with the genre. And it all began 25 years ago, when the trio of DJ and sampling guru Geoff Barrow, guitarist […]
HOW TO USE ARPEGGIATORS: 5 TIPS TO INSTANTLY ENHANCE MELODY & RHYTHM
An arpeggiator is a common synthesizer feature. It’s an easy way to quickly add interest and movement to a chord progression. We’ll explore what an arpeggiator is, as well as offer some tips on using them in your own music! Introduction to Arpeggiators Have you ever heard a pulsing synthesizer part in a song that’s […]
ARPEGGIATOR 101: ARP BASICS AND HOW TO USE THEM
Arpeggiators are magic. But how exactly do they work? Today, we explore the history of the arpeggiator, the best DAW solutions, and much more. You know an arpeggio when you hear one. On any instrument, an arpeggio is a chord that is played one note at a time. You can hear what that sounds like […]