Diving Deeper with PORTAL

Output Jul 01, 2019

Take a closer look and learn how to get the most out of PORTAL.

Drum Groove Manipulation

Run your drum tracks through PORTAL and generate new grooves. Stay inspired with stuttering kicks and snares in unconventional patterns.

Achieve “shimmer” by adjusting PORTAL’s various grain controls and built-in effects.

Sometimes less is more. Start with just a single sustained note and see how PORTAL can transform your sound with its stretch and pitch controls.

Arcade block recording songwriting studio tips Tips and Tricks writer's

Output Feb 19, 2020

When the next move in the studio doesn’t jump out at you, try any combination of these songwriting tips to get back in the pocket.

drummer In The Studio M.B. Gordy percussionist Spider-Man Transformers X-Men

Output Apr 23, 2019

Tour the studio of M.B. Gordy, the famous percussionist behind scores including “Transformers,” “Spider-Man,” and “X-Men.”

Ableton MOVEMENT sidechaining Tutorials Videos

Output May 10, 2016

It’s easy for Ableton Live users to sidechain any channel to MOVEMENT for extra oomph. Let’s see how to do it with a simple 4/4 kick.