A world renowned writer and producer, Mo Volans has been releasing tracks for well over a decade on revered labels such as Subversive, Ministry of sound, Baroque, Multiply, System, Curvve, Twisted Frequency, Global Underground and Positiva.
Having remixed and produced a long list of prolific artists including The Shapeshifters, Phats and Smalls, The Flash Brothers, Tears for fears, Dj Taucher, Giselle Jackson and the Three Degrees, he has enjoyed top ten success on numerous of occasions.
Mo also records under the names MoHawk, Twisted Air, and Openair and has recently had tracks featured on CSI: NYC and high profile Sony Playstation games.
Mo is also a prolific writer and journalist writing regular cover features and technique pieces for publications such as Music Tech, Remix mag and EQ. As part of the AudioTUTS.com team, he will be supplying in-depth workshops and walkthroughs covering all areas of digital audio and music production.
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How to Create Complex Layered Bass Using Reason’s Combinator
in Production by Mo VolansReason’s virtual synthesizers have a really great sound, but to get the most out of them, you will often need to use more than one. For total integration and fast recall of multi-instrument set ups there’s no better tool than the Combinator. Here’s one way you can use it when making a layered bass sound.
The Ultimate Guide to Hardware and Software Reverb
in Production by Mo VolansAlthough most people have a pretty good idea what reverb is, some of you may still stick to pre-sets and shy away from programming your own virtual spaces. Only a small amount of work is needed to learn the basics and achieve a truly bespoke sound through controlling and tweaking your reverb.
How to Program a House Beat Using Only Audio
in Production by Mo VolansThere are loads of ways to program beats—from using an Akai MPC to recording your own drums—but often some of the best techniques are the most direct. In this tutorial we’ll learn how to create a house beat using just raw audio and a handful of plug-ins, with not a virtual drum-machine or sampler in sight…
10 Ways to Improve Your Mix-down
in Mixing & Mastering by Mo VolansWith so many things to remember when performing your final mix-down, it can sometimes feel like you’re spinning plates. Luckily, there are a few principles you can abide by to get the most out of your mix-down process. Follow these ten tips from Mo to help keep things in check….
How to Master a Track in 15 Minutes or Less
in Mixing & Mastering by Mo VolansMastering your tracks can be a bit of a minefield and is often seen as the domain of the professional. However, if your tracks are just for demo purposes, a DJ set or even use on the net, you may want to tackle the job yourself. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to master a track quickly and easily. Mo Volans shows you how…
Create a Parallel Compression Bus in Logic Pro 8
in Production by Mo VolansWhen it comes to processing a drum bus, parallel compression is a technique that produces great results on just about any DAW available. Of course, the technique required differs from one application to another. Mo Volans takes the Logical route….
Create a Vocal Glitch Sequence
in Production by Mo VolansGlitch processing is a popular technique in contemporary electronic music. Although this method can be used on any sound it is often most effective when applied to vocal sounds. In this tutorial, Mo Volans shows you how…
Side-chaining and Ducking in Reason
in Production by Mo VolansSide-chaining and ducking is certainly a popular topic amongst today’s production fraternity. Mainly used to create pumping effects in electronic music, the process still remains a mystery to a lot of people. Things can become especially confusing when a program has its own tools for the job. Mo Volans gives you a Reason to duck…
Create a Reverse Reverb Effect
in Production by Mo VolansWhen it comes to special effects, reverse reverbs are amongst the most useable processes there are. Although the method for creating these effects is often looked upon as complex, the right technique can lead to a transparent workflow and impressive end results. In this tutorial we’ll apply a reverse reverb effect to a vocal–a technique you might have heard used at the beginning of Justice’s ‘DVNO’.
