Live Electronic Music Tutorials With Mikas

Mikas

Get useful insight on how electronic music is produced with our Live Electronic Music Tutorials. We are building complete songs from scratch, step by step in real time with you! Composing melodies, laying down the bass, engineering the sounds, programming and mixing the drum beats and using advanced techniques to achieve professional results. Experience the complete music production process, uncut, unedited, untouched. All Video versions here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU

  1. 11H AGO

    How to make Chill House + Logic Pro Template | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #362

    🔥 Craft Groovy Chill House with a Logic Pro X Template!Dive into the laid-back world of chill house in Episode #362 of our Live Electronic Music Tutorials! Join producer Mas, with 25 years of experience, as he crafts a track from scratch in real-time, blending melodic basslines, trippy plucks, lush pads, and captivating effects. Built exclusively with Logic Pro X’s native instruments like EFM1, Sculpture, Alchemy, and Drum Machine Designer, this professionally mixed template at 122 BPM in E is perfect for licensing, dance floors, or vibing at home. Watch this free 40-minute tutorial and download the template to master chill house production at your own pace!What You'll Learn:Program groovy MIDI drums with Drum Machine Designer’s Deep Tech kit Compose and edit basslines with EFM1 for maximum chill house groove Record arpeggiators, plucks, and beauty leads with Alchemy and Sculpture Add ambient textures, deep chill pads, and creative polyphony with keys Apply sidechain compression, reverb sends, and EQ for a polished mixChapters:0:00 Introduction: Chill House Vibes 2:11 Programming MIDI Drums for Beginners 9:52 Composing Groovy Basslines with EFM1 12:49 Editing Bass MIDI for Maximum Chill House Groove 14:00 Deep House Bass Tricks for Added Dimension 18:14 Recording Arps and Plucks for the Main Hook 22:05 Creative Polyphony with Keys (Corrected typo from "x") 24:35 Tweaking Plucks for Texture 26:40 Recording Beauty Leads 29:55 Adding Ambient Sounds for Depth 32:50 Adding Background Textures 37:32 Layering Deep Chill Pads 40:00 Final Thoughts (Estimated end time)Template Details:DAW: Logic Pro X Plugins: No external plugins used (EFM1, Sculpture, Alchemy, Drum Machine Designer) Specs: 122 BPM, Key of E, ~4:30 duration Mixing: Sidechain compression, reverb sends, EQ, mastered in an acoustically treated studioGet Your Chill House Logic Pro X Template:👉 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/chill-house-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-362Watch All Live Electronic Music Tutorials:👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU Sell Your Own Templates & Sounds:🚀 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/marketplace 👍 Love this chill house vibe? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more tutorials!Why This Tutorial?Beginner-Friendly: Simple techniques with MIDI velocity tips for emotional impact. Professional Quality: Polished mix ready for licensing or customization. Versatile Use: Ideal for chill house, melodic house, or deep progressive house. Inspired Workflow: Learn Mas’s iterative process, sparked by his Paris Marathon 2025 run.#LEMT #LogicTemplates #LogicProX #MusicTutorial #MusicProduction #ChillHouse #MelodicHouse #DeepHouse #ProgressiveHouse #Mikas #ElectronicMusic #LogicProXTemplates #WeMakeDanceMusic May the Sounds Be With You!

    39 min
  2. MAR 7

    How to Make Melodic Breakbeats + Logic Pro X Template | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #361

    In Episode #361 of our Live Electronic Music Tutorials, Mikas creates a 128 BPM melodic breakbeat track from scratch, blending atmospheric textures and funky vibes. Using only Logic Pro X’s internal instruments and plugins, this real-time session showcases the creative process, collaboration tips, and techniques for crafting groovy beats. Perfect for aspiring producers, this free tutorial includes a downloadable Logic Pro X template to elevate your skills at your own pace!What You'll Learn:Program funky drums with Drum Machine Designer Layer kicks, snappy snares, tuned hi-hats, and sub-bass Record a funky bassline and smooth arpeggiators Add pluck hits, monotone pads, and layered leads Maintain creative flow and prepare a professional templateChapters:0:00 Introduction: Why Progressive Breakbeat 1:05 The Importance of Consistency in Creativity 3:05 Programming Drums from Scratch in Drum Machine Designer 5:00 Adding a Snappy Snare and Tuning It 5:40 Hi-Hat Pattern for Funky Vibes 7:20 Adding an Impactful Tuned Sub 8:25 I NEED More Coffee! 10:44 Being Creative with Tuned Percussions 16:30 Recording a Funky Bass 20:51 Adding Pluck Hits 25:02 Adding Depth with a Smooth Arp 32:03 A Monotone Pad to Add Movement 35:27 Recording the Main Lead 38:54 Layering the Lead for Maximum Impact 41:14 Final Thoughts: Preparing the Template!Template Details:DAW: Logic Pro X Plugins: No external plugins used Channels: 12 MIDI Instrument Channels, 12 MIDI Drum Channels FX: Send FX Busses, Mastering Chain on Main Output Specs: 128 BPM, Key of F, 4:30 durationGet Your Melodic Breakbeats Logic Pro X Template:👉 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/melodic-breakbeats-logic-pro-x-template-free-tutorialWatch All Live Electronic Music Tutorials:👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU Sell Your Own Templates & Sounds:🚀 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/marketplace 👍 Love this melodic breakbeat vibe? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more tutorials!Why This Tutorial?Free Learning: Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace. Creative Process: Gain insights from Mikas’s real-time production. Pro Techniques: Master groovy, atmospheric breakbeats with Logic’s tools.#LEMT #LogicTemplates #LogicProX #MusicTutorial #MusicProduction #Breakbeats #ProgressiveBreakbeat #MelodicBreakbeat #Mikas #ElectronicMusic #LogicProXTemplates #WeMakeDanceMusic May the Sounds Be With You!

    42 min
  3. FEB 28

    How to Make Dreamy Progressive Trance + Logic Pro X Templates | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #360

    🔥 Craft Dreamy Progressive Trance with a Logic Pro X Template!In Episode #360 of our Live Electronic Music Tutorials, I create a dreamy progressive trance track from scratch, inspired by labels like Anjunabeats. Watch the creative process unfold in real-time as we focus on generating ideas and maintaining flow. Using only Logic Pro X and its internal instruments and audio processors, we’ll compose, arrange, and mix a track, then provide a professional template available at We Make Dance Music. Download the template to deconstruct and practice at your own pace!What You'll Learn:Program trance percussion with Logic’s Drum Machine Designer Record and arrange MIDI chords and bass keys in real-time Create dreamy pads and arpeggiators for movement Pick sounds to set an atmospheric mood Record and edit a lead while managing CPU challengesChapters:0:00 Introduction: Why Progressive Trance, Dreamy Theme 2:15 Trying to Get Tracks Signed to Anjunabeats 2:33 Programming Basic Trance Percussions in Drum Machine Designer 4:37 Recording MIDI Chords in Real-Time 5:25 Arranging and Quantizing the MIDI Notes 9:23 Reusing the Keys to Create Bass Keys 13:45 Picking the Right Sound to Set the Dreamy Mood 17:20 Recording Arp MIDI Keys to Add Movement 21:14 Creating a Pad with the Initial MIDI Chords 27:15 Recording a Lead 28:07 Editing the MIDI from the Lead 31:03 Final Thoughts: CPU Problems!Get Your Dreamy Progressive Trance Logic Pro X Template:👉 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/dreamy-progressive-tenace-logic-pro-x-templateTemplate Details:DAW: Logic Pro X Plugins: No external plugins used Channels: 11 MIDI Instrument Channels, 7 MIDI Drum Channels FX: Send FX Busses, Mastering Chain on Main Output Specs: 130 BPM, Key of F, 3:40 durationWatch All Live Electronic Music Tutorials:👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU Sell Your Own Templates & Sounds:🚀 https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/marketplace 👍 Love this dreamy trance vibe? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more tutorials!Why This Tutorial?Free Learning: Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace. Creative Process: Watch ideas come to life in real-time. Anjunabeats Inspiration: Craft a track ready for top trance labels.#LEMT #LogicTemplates #LogicProX #MusicTutorial #MusicProduction #ProgressiveTrance #Trance #Anjunabeats #Mikas #ElectronicMusic #LogicProXTemplates #WeMakeDanceMusic May the Sounds Be With You!

    32 min
  4. FEB 21

    How to Make Downtempo / Breakbeats + Logic Pro X Templates | Live Electronic Music Tutorials #359

    Create a Downtempo Masterpiece from Scratch with Logic Pro X Template!In this fresh episode of our Live Electronic Music Tutorials, we lay down the ideas for a downtempo track, built entirely from scratch in real-time using Logic Pro X. Featuring smooth breakbeats, ethereal melodies, and deep vibes, we’ll record and craft every element live. Download the fully produced Logic Pro X template to learn at your own pace or use the song in your media projects with our flexible licenses. Watch now and unlock the secrets of downtempo production!What You'll Learn:Program and mix foundational breakbeats Record a sub-dub bass and deep sub kick Layer ethereal bells and dreamy electric piano hits Add trippy leads and extra percussion for groove Build a slow-moving downtempo track from the ground upChapters:0:00 Introduction: Why Downtempo? 2:45 Programming and Mixing the Basic Beats 10:25 Recording the Sub-Dub Bass 15:44 Recording Ethereal Bells Riff 18:55 Recording Dreamy Electronic Piano Hits 20:45 Adding a Deep Sub Kick 23:39 Programming More Percussion: Downtempo Groove! 26:55 Recording a Main Trippy Lead 31:04 Final Thoughts: Preparing the Logic Pro X TemplateGet Your Downtempo Template: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/downtempo-logic-pro-x-template-live-electronic-music-359Watch All Live Electronic Music Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU Ready to Create Your Own Music? Grab the template and start producing downtempo tracks today! Sell your own templates and sounds in our marketplace: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/join Love this chill vibe? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more tutorials!Why This Tutorial?Free Learning: Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace. Real-Time Creation: Watch a downtempo song come to life from scratch. Flexible Use: Use the template or song for learning or media projects.#MusicTutorial #MusicProduction #MassiveAttack #TripHop #Downtempo #Mikas #LogicProX #LogicProXTemplates May the Sounds Be With You!

    32 min
  5. FEB 14

    How to make Deep Techno + Logic Pro X Templates | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #358

    Craft a Deep Techno Masterpiece with Logic Pro X Template!In Episode #358 of our Live Electronic Music Tutorials, we dive deep into creating a deep techno track with a unique, immersive vibe. Watch the complete creative process unfold—from designing a custom kick drum to engineering complex layers—culminating in the final song previewed in the intro. Download the free Logic Pro X template to study the intricate mixing, sound design, and composition techniques needed to perfect this genre. Experiment with us as we pay tribute to deep techno’s distinctive sound!What You'll Learn:Design a kick drum and deep techno percussion from scratch Craft deep sub-bass and mid-bass hits Layer atmospheric key hits and additional percussion Record and design top and main leads with a deep techno feel Build a track with advanced sound engineering and a unique vibeChapters:0:00 What Is Deep Techno and How We’ll Create the Song 2:37 Creating and Designing the Kick Drum from Scratch 5:03 Creating and Designing Deep Techno Percussions from Scratch 13:10 Recording a Deep Sub-Bass 15:51 Switching to Mid-Bass Hits 17:36 Recording a New Sub-Bass 24:00 Adding Deep Key Hits 27:45 Programming More Techno Percussions 31:50 Recording a Top Lead 34:30 Designing the Main Lead to Be Deep TechnoGet Your Deep Techno Template: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/deep-techno-logic-pro-x-template-358 Watch All Live Electronic Music Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU Love this deep dive? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more tutorials!Why This Tutorial?Free Learning: Study anytime, anywhere at your own pace. Complete Process: Witness every step of crafting a deep techno track. Hands-On Practice: Use the Logic Pro X template to refine your skills.#LEMT #LogicTemplates #LogicProX #MusicTutorial #MusicProduction #DeepTechno #Techno #Mikas #LogicProXTemplates May the Sounds Be With You!

    35 min
  6. FEB 7

    How to make Classic Progressive House From Scratch | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #357

    Relive the Golden Era of Progressive HouseTake a trip back to the heyday of progressive house with this meticulously crafted Logic Pro X template, available for just $10. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Sasha, John Digweed, Luke Chable, and Satoshi Tommie, as well as legendary labels such as Renaissance, Bedrock, and Global Underground, this template delivers the authentic sound and vibe of classic progressive house—right in your DAW.What You GetThis 4-minute track, set at 128 BPM in the key of E, is packed with everything you need to create a professional-grade progressive house anthem: 8 MIDI Synth Channels using Logic Pro X’s powerful Alchemy for lush, evolving melodies and leads 10 MIDI Drum Synth Channels powered by Drum Designer, delivering punchy, custom rhythms 1 MIDI Drum Channel featuring the iconic TR 909, adding that unmistakable grooveEvery sound has been designed from scratch specifically for this template. The kick drum is finely tuned and compressed, layered with a second kick for a unique tone that screams classic progressive house. The distorted bassline drives the track forward, perfectly mixed to complement the layered hits, effects, and driving melodies. To top it off, we’ve harnessed Alchemy’s synthesis engine, tweaking the LFO to create an accelerating effect in the main lead—giving your production that signature progressive energy.Learn the Craft with a Free TutorialThis template pairs seamlessly with our free YouTube tutorial, “How to Make Classic Progressive House From Scratch | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #357”. Whether you’re new to production or a seasoned pro, you’ll follow along as we build the track step-by-step, covering: Crafting a fat, bouncy kick using Logic’s Drum Synth (3:15) Programming snares (4:40) and hi-hats (5:30) Recording a classic progressive house bassline (7:10) and mixing the perfect bass sound (12:00) Layering hits (14:00) and a groovy arpeggiator (18:00) Adding percussion (20:42) and FX for depth and movement (33:25)With detailed chapters and hands-on guidance, you’ll unlock the secrets of the genre and gain skills you can apply to your own projects.Why This Template RocksAuthentic Vibes: Captures the nostalgic essence of progressive house’s golden era. No Extra Plugins Needed: Built entirely with Logic Pro X’s native tools—Alchemy, Drum Designer, and TR 909. Fully Customizable: MIDI channels let you tweak every element to match your creative vision. Educational Boost: The free tutorial teaches you professional techniques from scratch. Unbeatable Value: All this for just $10!Get Started TodayReady to create your own timeless progressive house tracks? Grab the Classic Progressive House Logic Pro X Template now for only $10 and dive into the sound that defined a generation. Click below to purchase and start producing: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/classic-progressive-house-logic-pro-x-template-357Check out the full tutorial and more episodes on our YouTube playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FULet the music take control—your next classic progressive house masterpiece awaits!This description is engaging, detailed, and self-contained, highlighting the template’s features, the tutorial’s value, and a clear call to action—all tailored to entice Logic Pro X users and progressive house fans alike.

    36 min
  7. JAN 30

    Make A Sci-Fi Film Score Like Vangelis With Arturia Analog Lab | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #356

    🔥 Craft an Epic Sci-Fi Film Score Inspired by Vangelis Using Arturia Analog Lab:Join us this week as we lay down the foundation for a tribute piece to cinematic legends like Vangelis and Hans Zimmer. Our focus is on using the Arturia Analog Synthesizer to build the sonic landscape of a compelling film score. What You'll Get: Logic Pro X Template: To recreate and expand on our score.STEMS: Included for those without Analog Lab to still experience our composition.Unlock the Secrets of Deep, Intense, and Emotional Film Score Composition:Chapters: 0:00 Introduction - Why are we using Arturia Synths? - Discover the tools of the trade.1:36 The Main Line or Theme of a Film Score like Star Wars or James Bond - Understand the essence of a memorable score.3:44 We Begin Recording Main Chords for a Pad - Lay the groundwork with harmonic layers.8:50 Recording a Brass Layer Synth - Add the grandeur of brass sounds.13:30 Recording a Bass Pad Sound - Deepen the cinematic feel.21:40 Adding a Sampled Vocal Sound - Introduce ethereal vocals for atmosphere.25:35 Recording a Piano Melody Layer - Bring in classical elements.29:15 We Switch the Main Melody to a Special Strummed Sound like Vangelis' Blade Runner - Capture that iconic sci-fi vibe.38:10 Adding a Super Drum Layer that Brings Everything Together - Unify with powerful percussion.41:24 Recording the Angelic Main Synth Line - The signature melody that defines your piece.46:40 Arranging the Ideas into a Song - Structure your composition.46:57 Final Thoughts, May the Sounds Be With You! - Reflect and inspire.Links: Get the Logic Pro X Template: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/vangelis-sci-fi-film-score-template-for-logic-pro-xKeywords:#LMT #LogicTemplates #LogicProX #MusicTutorial #MusicProduction #Mikas #Vangelis #FilmScore #FilmMusic #Ambient #LogicProXTemplate

    47 min
  8. JAN 23

    How to Make Trance Like Above & Beyond + Logic Pro X Template | Live Electronic Music Tutorial #355

    In Episode 355, I'll guide you through creating a trance track in real-time, paying homage to the legendary Above & Beyond, while embracing the vibe of my label, Progressive Grooves Records, which I founded in 2006. This video will be both educational and inspirational, focusing on a groove-laden, trancy sound that fans of the genre will love.What We'll Cover:Laying Down the Ideas: We start from scratch, crafting everything from the bass and synths to pads and drums. You'll see how I begin a project and carry it through to completion, boosting your creativity and productivity in the studio.Refining the Ideas: We'll dive into mixing, deciding what elements stay and how they can be improved for a polished sound.Arrangement: We'll structure the track with an introduction, main verse, bridge, and more, creating a cohesive and dynamic piece.Refining the Elements: Here's where we turn our project into a finished masterpiece by adding automation, layering synths, and refining the mixdown.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction: What we'll be working on today2:58 - Programming drums with Logic Pro X Drum Machine Designer (Kick Drum, Snare, Hi Hats, Claps, Scoop...)8:40 - Recording the bass pattern with a 90s-inspired stab11:09 - Applying sidechain compression to sync the bass with the kick drum11:50 - Layering a bass pad for a fuller sound using polyphony14:20 - Routing both bass elements to a bus for unified compression18:35 - Recording pad chords to enrich the song's backdrop21:15 - Creating a melodic piano line, highlighting patterns and velocity for expressiveness26:35 - Adding a simple arpeggio groove with Logic Retro Synth for movement39:55 - Final thoughts and preparing for the next steps in mixing and arrangementDownload the Logic Pro X Template Here: https://www.wemakedancemusic.com/en/together-logic-pro-x-trance-template-live-electronic-music-355May the sounds be with you!#LEMT #aboveandbeyond #MusicProduction #MusicTutorial #DrumMachineDesigner #LogicProX

    34 min

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Get useful insight on how electronic music is produced with our Live Electronic Music Tutorials. We are building complete songs from scratch, step by step in real time with you! Composing melodies, laying down the bass, engineering the sounds, programming and mixing the drum beats and using advanced techniques to achieve professional results. Experience the complete music production process, uncut, unedited, untouched. All Video versions here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmStSqY2iVmTaho9maXnL7n5PtHRbc7FU