Bruce Mennel

13/06/2025

https://youtu.be/lhrBaY0RdL4
Make Your Drums Hit HARD Without Squashing Them — Here’s How

Learn how to make your techno drums hit hard using parallel processing and drum bus processing in Ableton. This techno drums tutorial shows you step-by-step parallel compression techniques to add weight and punch without squashing your mix.

Learn how to make your techno drums hit hard using parallel processing and drum bus processing in Ableton. This techno drums tutorial shows you step-by-step ...

26/05/2025

https://youtu.be/RWaLdupvSKQ
Tired of your kicks sounding weak, flat, or just like everyone else's?
In this video, I’ll show you how to upgrade basic kick samples into powerful techno weapons—in just 5 minutes.

Tired of your kicks sounding weak, flat, or just like everyone else's?In this video, I’ll show you how to upgrade basic kick samples into powerful techno wea...

04/05/2025

https://youtu.be/GulnH_vu3a4
Struggling to get that powerful, cohesive sound in your techno productions or live performances? Learn how this 13-plugin master FX chain can bring tightness, punch, and vibe to your tracks!

Struggling to get that powerful, cohesive sound in your techno productions or live performances? Learn how this 13-plugin master FX chain can bring tightness...

30/04/2025

https://youtu.be/7DfOhQogTfA
If you're making techno tracks or live sets with your Maschine MK3 and Ableton Live,
but your low-end sounds weak, and you're not sure what plugins will tighten it up - this video's for you.

If you're making techno tracks or live sets with your Maschine MK3 and Ableton Live, but your low-end sounds weak, and you're not sure what plugins will tigh...

13/02/2025

https://youtu.be/WT2aGqOmfqA
Make Techno Like UMEK: Kick Layering, Tuning & Envelope Shaping in Maschine

Want to get that UMEK techno sound on your Maschine MK3? This tutorial breaks down kick layering, tuning, and envelope shaping techniques used in his track "The Hammerman"!
Learn the fundamentals of creating a powerful low-end for your techno productions.

Want to get that UMEK techno sound on your Maschine MK3? This tutorial breaks down kick layering, tuning, and envelope shaping techniques used in his track "...

01/02/2025

https://youtu.be/fLIcCu7b30U
Want instant, raw techno power? This BITE trick will transform your drums in seconds! This bitcrushing trick using Maschine Mk3 and the BITE plugin is ridiculously simple, and the results are INSANE.

Want instant, raw techno power? This BITE trick will transform your drums in seconds! This bitcrushing trick using Maschine Mk3 and the BITE plugin is ridicu...

21/10/2024

https://youtu.be/lXAg-30fpUY
Maximize Your Techno Sound with D16 Decimort 2 in Ableton

Learn how to (bit)crush your mix for a fuller and louder mix every time! In this video, we'll dive into using Decimort 2 to achieve that perfect lo-fi sound.

Learn how to (bit)crush your mix for a fuller and louder mix every time! In this video, we'll dive into using tools like Decimort 2, Izotope ozone 10's limit...

19/10/2024

https://youtu.be/fpiEs4E467c
This Limiter Trick Transforms Any Serum Preset Instantly!

In this electrifying Ableton Live 11 tutorial, I'm about to unleash a powerful limiter trick that will revolutionize your techno Serum presets and make your synth leads shine like never before!

In this electrifying Ableton Live 11 tutorial, I'm about to unleash a powerful limiter trick that will revolutionize your techno Serum presets and make your ...

07/10/2024

https://youtu.be/KCUMQ94ZbRI
This in-depth tutorial shows you how to create a powerful techno rumble using only Ableton's built-in effects. Learn how to craft a deep, driving rumble kick and enhance your low-end mixing skills. We'll dive into key techniques, including Ableton Simpler, sidechain compression, Ableton Reverb, Overdrive, Utility, and EQ 8.

This in-depth tutorial shows you how to create a powerful techno rumble using only Ableton's built-in effects. Learn how to craft a deep, driving rumble kick...

24/09/2024

🎉 **A milestone for TechnoCrafters!** 🎉
Just hit **100,000 views** on the channel! 🚀
A huge thank you to everyone who's been part of this journey 🌍💥 Here's to many more beats, grooves, and deep dives into the world of techno! 🎶🔥

24/09/2024

https://youtu.be/E2NSmHgkJzU
In this Ableton Live 11 tutorial, we dive deep into techno production, focusing on crafting a solid kick foundation for your hypnotic deep raw techno tracks. Using Native Instruments' Maschine MK3, Komplete Kontrol, and various VST plugins, we'll guide you through essential techniques like kick layering, sound design, and low-end management to help you create hypnotic, driving beats.

How to Make Hypnotic Dark Techno in Ableton Live (Kick Layering & Sound Design)Download your FREE Maschine MK3 / Ableton Template here: https://brucemennel.c...

11/09/2024

https://youtu.be/FCKGVgldQeY
In this video, I’m breaking down a mastering chain that will completely transform your tracks! Using just 4 VST plugins—Ozone Exciter, Ozone Equalizer, Ozone Vintage EQ, and D16 Group Decimort 2 (some of the best vst plugins out there)—you’ll take your mixes from good to club-ready. 🎶

Hey techno producers! 🎛️ In this video, I’m breaking down a mastering chain that will completely transform your tracks! Using just 4 VST plugins—Ozone Excit...