I have just opened my shop for samples on my Patreon 👈🏻LINK
It has for now three of my sample packs:
DNB breaks by Fanu (drumloops)
Hip hop breaks by FatGyver (drumloops)
Sample pack by Fanu (breaks, basses, pads)
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Here we are with the second episode of Breakbeat Of The Month.
"Shack Up" by Banbarra is the name of the game: a very versatile breakbeat that can be used for downtempo, DNB, hip hop (as shown in the examples on the video).
LOL, embarrassingly, in the beginning of the video, I say "Banbarra by Shackup", but obviously it should be ""Shackup by Banbarra".
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2024-05-03 09:16:21 +0000 UTC View Post
I’m giving away a license: Softube VCA compressor.
Want it? You only need to be a paying member on the actual license giveaway date and leave a comment (free members don’t count).
Will randomly (using a number generator) pick a winner on May 5!
2024-04-28 07:44:45 +0000 UTC View Post
I've just created the first-ever collection: Song walkthrough videos!
There's now nine of those videos.
In those, I document songs of mine that have been released, going through sample choices, some mixing, arrangements, and everything that’s relevant.
Enjoy watching, and thanks to everybody fo...
2024-04-24 19:33:37 +0000 UTC View Post
A walkthru of Source Direct: “Stars” (Fanu remix) that recently came out on Odysee Recordings (vinyl is still available in some stores such as HHV).
Talking about my sample choices, song aesthetics, arrangement, showing some of the processing etc.
Sorry it took a while – I know I promised this a while ago. What happened with this one...
2024-04-21 13:30:25 +0000 UTC View Post
I put my DJing pants on and whipped up a 94-minute journey for Metalheadz Podcast series.
https://bfan.link/metalheadzpodcast76
A good DJ set is a journey, just like music in general, and that is what I am aiming for.
This one goes from 125 BPM to 175. Speaking of slower tempo, hope y’al...
2024-04-10 13:42:58 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm starting a new video series on my Patreon called Breakbeat Of The Month.
In each episode, I will pick a breakbeat and chop it up and make a jungle beat with it. I have been making jungle and DNB for 25+ years and I want to teach you all too.
This first episode, I'm picking the very classic Amen Brother break. I know, I know, we've all heard a mi...
2024-04-06 09:29:24 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm showing you how I am treating a vocal in a song. This chain here is quite common in all vocal work I do, and I mix vocals for clients weekly, almost daily. I do use different plugins sometimes, but the type of tools doesn't vary that much. Also the order of processing is usually the one seen on this video.
My biggest vocal mix this year so far is “Shiver” by John Summit.
Thi...
2024-03-24 09:33:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Howdy folks!
A little update about everything that's been happening and will be happening...there's been a lot, and even I struggle to keep up sometimes, heh.
Believe it or not, the sun has been appearing here in the land of Fin, which is remarkable...hope you have been getting some too! ☀️
2024-03-18 18:11:54 +0000 UTC
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Wanted to drop some synth sound design inspo nuggets your way.
Obviously Serum is a beast, and I've been wanting to learn even more about it.
Another synth I've been digging a lot for some reason is Massive X and also Phase Plant...what are ya'll rocking?
2024-03-12 16:06:47 +0000 UTC View Post
This year I'll be giving you plenty of mix and master tips in the form of smaller nuggets.
Today, let's talk about how to keep an element on top of the mix. The techniques I use are basic yet efficient, and that is all that matters. When you have a vocal or some important element in the song that has to take the lead, this should help.
What I am doing here is sort of subtle, but
Received a code for Klevgrand Slammer, and I happen to own it already, so I’ll give this one away to whoever wants it and promises to try and make some BANGERS with it.
You only have to be an active subscriber to my Patreon (any tier – not free members) to take part.
Just leave a com...
2024-02-21 16:23:30 +0000 UTC View Post
I’ve been reminding myself of some older mixing techniques I used to use a lot some years ago.
Let’s revisit Bob Power’s low end kick technique to give a house kick some extra weight. Will work on any genre.
Try it if you’ve never done this and you may find it can really make your kick feel bigger!
2024-02-14 20:51:05 +0000 UTC View Post
These three little tips should allow you to have your beats sound a little more dynamic and human!
0:45 Not everything has to be full blast
2:52 Not everything has to be on the grid
4:39 Not everything has to be super bright all the time (I’d guess most producers don’t use the filter technique presented...
2024-02-11 10:27:29 +0000 UTC View Post
If there is one widening type I'd love to eradicate and destroy, it's HAAS widening.
In my daily mixing work, I hear its disastrous results too often.
Let's learn about better mono again. This'll only take you a few minutes and hopefully help.
Let's make mono great again!
2024-02-08 13:33:07 +0000 UTC View PostLet's kick off February with some mixing tips.
I have been mixing tons of music in January, and hey, I finished my first-ever full mix going for a major label…you will see more news about it on my socials once the time comes (for the record, it is not this song I am using on this video; the vocal on this video is from a Finnish singer, EllaZofia). 2024-02-01 15:27:48 +0000 UTC View Post
In my Ableton Live 12 features post back in Nov 2023, I went through many features that Live 12 offers. I didn't fully get the Scale feature back then (sorry!) and it's been bugging me ever since, and I want to get into that and explain it better.
Hence, here's a quick video for ya'll demonstrat...
2024-01-17 18:35:54 +0000 UTC View Post
This one's been a looooong time coming!
Addictive Drums 2 is among the best tools these days to play and create realistic-sounding drums, use different kits etc.
In this video, I'm showing you how it works, and I make a jungle beat from scratch, tweaking the sounds close to my liking, going thru most of the features the plugin offers and which you need to know to cr...
2024-01-14 10:47:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Been having a lot of fun with Addictive Drums 2 on the holiday, doing a bit of a refresher.
Listen to how that badboy sounds!
There will be a tutorial coming, as it's probably the most requested topic.
I'm trying to cover mos...
2024-01-03 12:30:52 +0000 UTC View PostHappy 2024 everybody!
As promised, here is a brand new Short Studio Masterclass video for you.
I've been working on a song on my holiday using Bitwig Studio. The video isn't very Bitwig-specific (I'm still learning. Would you like to see more Bitwig antics by the way?)
Also, you will get an unreleased song: download 2024-01-01 10:09:08 +0000 UTC View Post
So here is short studio masterclass #2.
Not a new video, but I just explained in an earlier post today with episode 1 why I am "moving" these from Youtube to Patreon. Also there's an older episode 3 2023-12-31 08:53:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Alrighty dear patrons and studio minded peeps!
What we have here is an older video of mine that has only been on Youtube so far. However, I have now made it unlisted, so it will not be found on Youtube anymore (only on Patreon).
At one point I started this idea of these "short studio masterclasses" and want to keep them going.
What I do on short stu...
2023-12-31 08:52:01 +0000 UTC View Post
A quick thought to help you get your sub bass and kick right.
Ideal kick drum fundamental/peak sits an octave above your sub bass.
So if your sub is at say 50 Hz, kick ideally hits at 100.
So kick at octave higher than sub bass is sub bass freq x2.
It’s not always attainable with the elements you have chosen, and there are few actual rules in mixing – but it...
2023-12-22 14:33:21 +0000 UTC View Post
I got interviewed by a legendary DNB journalist, Dave Jenkins for his blog, 1 More Thing.
🗣 INTERVIEW can be read here on 1 More Thing Blog.
I also made a 45-minute mix of my own productions to go with the interview.
Recently, a DNB producer asked me how could come up with some random happy accidents in his drum patterns. Well, I always program my own quite meticulously, as you have seen.
I happened to think of this old Photek method, and wanted to suggest this to him. He was delighted and said it feels perfect for introducing drum patterns he might not come up with naturally.
BTW I want emphas...
2023-12-14 09:42:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Got a new DNB remix thing out on Beat Machine Records.
Pablo Dread: “Hardcore Blips” (Beat Machine Records)
I've been trying to think of a synth that might be the end-all-be-all tool for me, and I believe I may have found it. I just bought Phase Plant after many recommendations for it, as I was asking around what the best option might be.
I am honestly stoked about this synth. What I always do first is work on some basses and see how conveniently that works out, and wanted to make a video of ju...
2023-12-01 20:08:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Yo everybody!
Hope you've all been well and productive. Me, been having the insane end-of-the-year grind: so many clients wanting things to be done before end-year deadlines, and patrons too ;P
Doing a plugin giveaway for Native I...
2023-11-26 08:04:53 +0000 UTC View Post
Wanted to do a high-level checkout, but it's still 30+ mins....phew.
This is by far the biggest Live update I've ever seen...it's huge, and I'm not just saying that.
Been using it for months now myself, being in the Ableton alpha team.
I'm STOKED about this one.
This was all unscripted: I thought we (alpha testers and certified trainers) would hear about a date when it's annou...
2023-11-14 13:41:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Yoooo!
I hope everybody's been mega productive!
This period of the year is really good for me in terms of working on bass music and darker vibes and all that – while summer is nicer for hip hop (if you don't know, check out my hip hop stuff as FatGyver on Bandcamp or 2023-11-05 16:04:26 +0000 UTC View Post