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Point Blank’s Top Female DJs and Ones to Watch for 2012

Aug 29, 2012  Following on from our recent post about the curious lack of female representation in DJ Mag’s annual DJ poll we wanted to emphasize that there is certainly no lack of...
Posted in Miscellaneous, News, Student Success

Pimp my Ride: Top 10 Most Pumped up DJ Rides

Aug 14, 2012  We all like a bit of radio to lighten up those long car drives, but these guys take the idea of portable music to a whole new level. Ever been stuck in the parking lot wishing a mobile DJ squad would show up and pump out tunes to alleviate...
Posted in Gear, News

In The Studio With…Optimum (Hum+Buzz / Planet Mu / Night Slugs)

Aug 01, 2012  Optimum is a London-based DJ/Producer and label boss that we’ve had a close eye on ever since his debut 12″, on the ever-impeccable Night Slugs label, dropped a couple of...
Posted in Guest Artists, Logic Tutorials, Tutorials

Download Free Max for Live Plugin for Auto Sidechaining in Ableton

Jul 28, 2012  In this Ableton tutorial Point Blank instructor Daniel Herbert shows off his custom Max For Live sidechain plugin This post was originally published in DJ Magazine’s free online edition DJ Weekly issue...
Posted in Ableton Tutorials, Freebies, Plugins, Tutorials

Learn Music Production & Sound Engineering at Point Blank – New Preview Video!

Jul 25, 2012  Check out our shiny new video (above) giving you the lowdown on studying with us here at our studios in London! Developed by music industry professionals who have worked with...
Posted in News, PB Courses & Press

Production Analysis (pt 4) – Kerri Chandler ‘Bar A Thyme’ –...

Jul 21, 2012  Point Blank’s Production Tip of the Week In this Ableton tutorial Danny J Lewis  reverse engineers the lead synth sound from Kerri Chandler’s ‘Bar A Thym’, using it as inspiration...
Posted in Ableton Tutorials, Production Analysis, Tutorials

Drum & Bass Course in Logic Launches Next Week – 23rd July!

Jul 18, 2012  After countless requests from bass junkies aound the world Point Blank has bowed to sonic pressure and put together an online Drum & Bass course in Logic. As one of...
Posted in News

Newly Revamped Ableton Live Music Production Certificate in London

Jul 09, 2012  Is music a massive part of your life? Do you live for music, go out clubbing regularly, consider yourself a bit of a DJ (or would like to be)? Would...
Posted in In & Around Point Blank, News

Win a Point Blank Online Course, Live 8 and Radioslave Sample Pack!

Jul 08, 2012  ********* This competition is now closed ********* We have put together another great competition for you all where you can win a copy of Ableton Live 8, a Point Blank...
Posted in Ableton Tutorials, Competitions, Tutorials

Creating a Tech House Track Idea in Ableton Live with Radio Slave Loops

Jul 07, 2012  Today Danny J Lewis demonstrates how he scans through a sample pack in Ableton Live and makes his decisions on which loops fit together… This post was originally published in DJ Magazine’s...
Posted in Ableton Tutorials, Tutorials

In the Studio With… Melé – Deconstructing His Remix of Disclosure ‘Tenderly’ in...

Jul 03, 2012  Melé is one of the most talented young producers in the UK today. Drawing from his influences of grime, early dubstep, hip hop, techno and even the oft ridiculed donk,...
Posted in Guest Artists, Logic Tutorials, Tutorials