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Billie CroucherJul 3, 2020 1:03:00 PM4 min read

How to approach a record label and get your music noticed by a record company.

Co-director of Sub-Label Recordings and dBs Tutor, Ben Jacob shares some insight into how ...
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Mike SteventonJun 24, 2020 12:00:00 AM< 1 min read

VIDEO: Turning a PS4 controller into a MIDI controller for Ableton

dBs tutor Chris Pratt turned his PS4 controller into a MIDI controller for Ableton Live ...
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Natalia MamcarczykJun 12, 2020 11:27:00 AM4 min read

10 tips for field recording during lockdown

As lockdown continues to change the way we live our lives, we asked dBs alumni, Natalia ...
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Chris MackinJun 3, 2020 3:00:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Ben Glass on turning an idea into a major project

dBs Institute tutor and one half of Dubkasm, Ben Glass (aka Digistep) delivered an ...
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Chris MackinMay 28, 2020 2:10:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Ben Chilton Masterclass | Sound design using modular synthesisers and hardware

As part of our Enhancement and Industry Week at the beginning of the year, sound designer ...
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Chris MackinMay 14, 2020 3:00:00 PM1 min read

VIDEO: Alex Banks on taking your tracks from studio to stage

As part of the Ableton Education Tour 2020, producer and performer Alex Banks gave a ...
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dBs InstituteApr 20, 2020 1:40:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO: Culprate masterclass 2018

dBs Institute Bristol welcomes back the incredible producer Culprate for a guest lecture ...
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Chris MackinMar 13, 2020 3:00:00 PM< 1 min read

VIDEO: DJ Cheeba talks fusing turntablism with visuals

Bristol-based DJ and audio visual artist, Cheeba, recently delivered a fascinating guest ...
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Chris MackinFeb 5, 2020 12:57:00 PM11 min read

Interview: Reilly Smethurst

Australian-born musician and writer Reilly Smethurst recently delivered talks at dBs ...
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Chris MackinNov 15, 2019 6:00:00 PM9 min read

The life of a portfolio musician with Kayla Painter

Combining a unique mix of experimental electronic production and evolving visuals, Kayla ...
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Chris MackinNov 14, 2019 1:21:00 PM5 min read

Interview: Echoic Audio

Echoic Audio has been producing music and sound design for film, TV and advertising for ...
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Chris MackinJul 23, 2019 11:14:00 AM13 min read

10 Key Tips for Game Audio Freelancers

Are you considering starting a career freelancing in game audio? Here are our top tips to ...
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