Make a Cinematic Pulsing Synth Arp with Serum
A quick walkthrough using Serum to design a pulsating, contemporary analog sounding synthesizer preset.
When Is Distortion Too Much?
As with most of my blog posts, this is an excerpt from a Facebook Group discussion. I responded to a “how much is too much distortion” question like this: Creative distortion is essential in modern music, and the key I think is twofold, as long as the volume is reasonable: (a) the… Read More »When Is Distortion Too Much?
Creativity Is Easy – How to Avoid Writer’s Block
Someone posed a question on a Facebook group about getting out of a rut, regarding harmonic progressions. I wrote this in response … sharing it here just in case someone finds it helpful. Traditionally I think a composer really showed their chops in the development section(s) … what can you… Read More »Creativity Is Easy – How to Avoid Writer’s Block