See the full studio process behind Matador’s ‘Eternity’

Hear about Matador’s early life, how he got into music, his studies and previous professional life up to the point where he is now.

Matador shows an example of a track where he was first sent the vocals and then added music around it. See different ways to start a track.

Learn various ways to work with vocalists, how to make them feel comfortable, build good working relationships, and how to find vocalists.

Matador gets into setting the mood, tone, and feel for the song using the Oberheim OB-8. He shows the chord progressions he used for the track, and explains why it’s so important to know some music theory.

Matador works with the synth Oberheim OB-8. He dives into modulation, different waveforms, delay, and how he uses the elements in the track.

Matador gives his tips on working with and processing synths using the powerful Neve mixing console. Hear about mixing, compression, and preamps.

Hear Matador’s take on using and developing harmonies with the MOOG Matriarch combining plugins like Echo Bboy, layering different synths, and using the same MC track.

Matador gets into using harmonies with the synth, layering the VP-330, and using the same MC track.

See how Matador uses the Prophet 6 in the mix, adds an extra synth layer, and makes a new recording of the Prophet to showcase the knobs on the synth.

Matador uses the 808 while clocking to the MIDI in Ableton. See him show the drum machine and how he uses it in the track, and how he adds bongos with the 727 to give a tribal feel. Hear about polyrhythms, drum grouping and drum buss.

Matador goes into the extra plugins he uses to add to the mix and more on getting that tribal sound.

Explore how Matador treats vocals and learn about how he worked with the singer. Hear about layering in different parts of the track and cutting vocals to use as risers and drums.

In this chapter Matador explains how he arranges a track for release and for DJs to play in the club. Hear about making a clean and effective arrangement and how transitions can help DJs. Get his three basic tips for great transitions.

Here he cleans up the lead synths and arps, uses automation to open filters and controls resonance with Soothe 2 on the main parts.

A great overview of the vocals, harmonies, and effects used to mix down each part around the other sounds in the track.

We take a look at the piano, how Matador added groove to the MIDI to create a natural feel. We also look at the ‘2nd Synths’ with Soundtoys effects and how they fit into the mix to create a greater dimension and wider space.

Dive into mastering chains in the box and on the Neve and how to master your demos for different streaming platforms. Explore Manley analog mastering tools and A/B tests to see the difference between analog vs digital.

Hear Matador’s advice on how to submit your demos to labels, sending emails, and get his recommendations for formats, loudness, and general presentation.

Learn how to gain visibility as an artist, how to start promoting while working in the studio, gather and drip-feed content before releasing a full track to the public, networking and more.

Hear Matador’s advice for new DJs and producers.