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PLAYLAB
Interactive learning tools I build and share — music theory, mixing, sound design. Don't just read about it; play with it. Free to use, made in the brand.
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Live Labs.
Music Theory
Scales, modes, chords, progressions and the Circle of Fifths — with an interactive piano and audio.
Open lab →Chord Progressions
Pick an emotion; get the scales, chords and progressions that convey it — with Ableton placement tips.
Open lab →Melody Maker
Build melodies starting from your chords — contours, motifs, and chord-tone targeting.
Open lab →Instrument Frequencies
Avoid clashing frequencies and choose instruments that fill space — with a pairing lab.
Open lab →Compression (Pro-C3)
A complete compression reference — thresholds, ratios, attack and release, by source.
Open lab →Vocal Mixing
A step-by-step FabFilter vocal chain — EQ, compression, de-essing, saturation, and reverb.
Open lab →EQ · Gain · Panning
Build a clean, balanced mix — corrective vs musical EQ, gain staging, panning, and Pro-Q 4.
Open lab →Mixing Toolkit
A full start-to-finish mixing workflow using only stock Ableton plugins — EQ to loudness.
Open lab →In the Works
Coming Soon.
Ableton Live 12 Shortcuts
The keyboard shortcuts worth memorizing to speed up your workflow.
Preview →67 Free VST Plugins
A curated list of free plugins worth installing, with download links.
Preview →Advanced Mixing Guide
Pro-tool techniques — Auto-Tune, the FabFilter suite, Saturn 2 — for boom bap, trap & R&B.
Preview →Serum 2 Masterclass
Sound design from scratch in Serum 2, built for beginners.
Preview →Analog Lab
Getting the most out of Arturia Analog Lab — fast.
Preview →Mini V
Programming the classic Minimoog — fat basses to screaming leads.
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