i tend to push elements back or forward using the track delay in ableton live, as well as global swing. how do you use global swing in ableton? It’s on the top next to tempo. Each clip can be selected to be affected by it in 8ths or 16ths etc. If I use it I usually have it on 16ths as its more subt...

The "don't play everything" advice is great. It's a strangely compelling feeling when a track invites you to play ghost snares in your head.

there is alot of drug inspired music out there. most pink floyd, alot of the more psychadelic beatles records, etc. etc. etc. When Syd Barrett left early on, the rest of Pink Floyd were staunchly anti-drugs. Apart from one who was on coke, but that blatantly wasn't adding much. Maybe the paranoia o...

Thanks for the advice.

So, yes soundcards are important, but I should get headphones/monitors first?

Hi everyone. I started producing on a shitty pc last year and things got out of hand, so I've just bought a new pc to feed my habit. This has taken a sizeable chunk out of my budget, so I'm just wondering what I should get next? I have some ok computer speakers, but they're not monitors so I don't t...