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Corso DJ Vicenza e Thiene 2026/2027

Le iscrizioni al mio corso DJ 2026/2027 sono ufficialmente aperte. Le lezioni si svolgono in presenza a Vicenza e Thiene e sono pensate per chi desidera imparare a fare il DJ partendo dalle basi, ma anche per chi ha già iniziato da autodidatta e vuole acquisire un metodo di lavoro più solido. Ogni anno aggiorno il corso in base all’esperienza maturata in aula. Mi concentro su ciò che ...

ALT by Cyma Forma Review: A Generative Analog Synthesizer That Changed the Way I Think About Sound Design

Whenever an instrument manages to surprise me during a real production session, I know it deserves more than a quick first impression. That is exactly what happened when I had the opportunity to spend several hours with ALT by Cyma Forma while working on a sound design project in a friend’s studio. Although the synthesizer is not part of my personal setup, the session gave me enough ...

L’IA sta uccidendo il sound design (o lo sta salvando)?

Ogni volta che apro i social, vengo sommerso dallo stesso titolo riciclato in mille salse: “L’intelligenza artificiale distruggerà la musica”, “La fine dei producer” o “Come l’IA ha reso inutili gli studi di registrazione”. Lo leggo, sorrido e torno al mio desk. Ho un sequencer hardware come l’OXI ONE acceso da una parte. Dall’altra ...

How I Use Ableton Live and Instagram to Build My Live Sets

Every live set I play starts long before I step on stage. It starts in the studio, among cables, synths left running, and a screen with Ableton Live open for hours. And, more and more often, it also starts in front of my phone camera, as I document the process for Instagram. I’m Matthew S, a music producer, performer, and sound designer based in Vicenza, Italy. In this article, I want ...

OXI ONE MKII and Ableton Live: The Complete Guide to a Hybrid Sound Design Workflow

Since I started integrating the OXI ONE MKII into my studio, the way I write electronic music has changed radically. In fact, it’s not just one more sequencer on the desk, it’s a real shift in mindset. In practice, it changes how I approach a pattern, an arpeggio, a bassline. So, in this guide, I’ll walk you through, step by step, how I built a hybrid workflow between the ...

Camelot Wheel - Harmonic Mixing- Mixed In Key

Camelot Wheel Explained: The Ultimate Guide to Harmonic Mixing with Mixed In Key

Hi, I’m Matthew S , an Italian electronic music producer, DJ, sound designer and music educator. Throughout my career, harmonic mixing has become one of the most valuable techniques in both my DJ performances and studio workflow. Understanding musical key doesn’t just make transitions smoother; it helps tell a story, control energy and create a more immersive listening experience. ...

Plinky+ by Making Sound Machines: The Synthesizer That Made Me Fall in Love with Making Music Again

Plinky by Making Sound Machines The Synthesizer That Made Me Fall in Love with Making Music Again

Home studio perfetto nel 2026: la guida definitiva per creare uno studio musicale professionale

Se c’è una domanda che mi viene rivolta praticamente in ogni corso di produzione musicale, workshop o lezione individuale, è questa: “Matteo, da dove parto per costruire un home studio?” È una domanda semplice, ma la risposta lo è molto meno. Negli ultimi quindici anni ho avuto la fortuna di lavorare in studi professionali, allestire il mio spazio creativo, testare decine di ...

Normal Devices Decay Cascade: My Studio Experience After Weeks of Testing

Some pieces of gear simply add new sounds to your setup. Others completely change the way you approach music production. After spending several weeks with the Normal Devices Decay Cascade, I quickly realized that it belongs to the second category. Over the past few weeks, I’ve integrated it into my daily workflow, pairing it with different hardware synthesizers and experimenting with ...

The Ultimate Pocket Sampler? How the Teenage Engineering TP-7 is Revolutionizing Music Production

In the world of modern music production, we are constantly drowning in screens, endless plugin menus, and digital interfaces. Consequently, these elements can easily stifle our creative spark. Sometimes, to find true inspiration, you need something radically different. In other words, you need something tactile. Enter Teenage Engineering. Known for redefining the aesthetics and functionality ...