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dBs InstituteAug 28, 2020 7:00:00 PM4 min read

dBs Recommends - 5 game changing devices to transform your productions

dBs Recommends – our series leading you to new discoveries in the world of sound and ...
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Billie CroucherJul 8, 2020 12:00:00 PM4 min read

Do I need a degree to become a music producer?

Interested in music production but not sure if formal education is the right way to go? ...
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Chris MackinJul 8, 2020 5:30:00 AM8 min read

From bedroom producer to touring with BICEP: charting the rise of Manami

Since leaving dBs Institute, Manami Baba has become one of the most renowned DJs in ...
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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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Billie CroucherJun 17, 2020 12:15:00 PM6 min read

Never too late to learn: Access to HE students share their stories

Four of our Access to Higher Education students tell us how the course has helped them to ...
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Mike SteventonMay 17, 2020 12:00:00 AM5 min read

Using sound to help you sleep - Dan Wack

We all love great music and can benefit from a good night's sleep but for some the latter ...
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Chris MackinMay 12, 2020 12:50:00 PM9 min read

Bringing dance music and sculpture together - Patrick Tipler (Delay Grounds)

Patrick Tipler's relationship with music has always been dominated by his desire to bring ...
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Mike SteventonApr 24, 2020 10:30:00 AM4 min read

From punk rock to electronic producer - Chris Rich

From punk rock fan to electronic music producer, former music production student Chris ...
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Mike SteventonApr 17, 2020 2:15:00 PM4 min read

Making a mark on dance music - Two Tribes (Dan Kelly & Benny Crispin)

Since graduating from dBs Plymouth, alumni Dan Kelly & Benny Crispin (aka Two Tribes) ...
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Chris MackinJan 28, 2020 10:15:00 AM6 min read

Creativity, process and inspirations: A conversation with El Choop

We join Harvey Jones aka El Choop to talk about his ascension in the production scene and ...
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Mike SteventonJan 6, 2020 8:00:00 AM7 min read

Ben Chilton talks Idea Generation, Sound Design & Performing Live

As part of our ongoing guest lecture series we welcomed modular synth expert Ben Chilton ...
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