CommonTime Productions

CommonTime Productions We specialize in music production, animation, game development, custom 3D design, and tutorials. Established in 2019.
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A CommonTime Production was initially conceptualized back in 2004, when Sam Geiver and Mary Nance saw a need in the community for an upgrade to the current standards of local video and audio quality. Over the last 16 years, we have learned a bunch of new skills and talents that make up what our business is today. We specialize in all things content creation including commercials, animations, sculp

ture/props, videography, photography, and music production. Our long-term goal is to become a solid part of the community that builds strong business relationships with folks that need quality affordable content. Seeing the customer’s reaction the first time they see their content is really exciting for us and being a part of the creation process is extremely rewarding.

New blog out today, all about how to start a band and build a great EPK (electronic press kit).
09/19/2025

New blog out today, all about how to start a band and build a great EPK (electronic press kit).



Learn essential tips for Starting a Band & Building the Ultimate EPK that captivates audiences and promotes your music effectively.

Instead of ducking the bass with a kick, try boosting the sub using sidechain expansion! 💥Plus: vocal FX with Waves Silk...
05/03/2025

Instead of ducking the bass with a kick, try boosting the sub using sidechain expansion! 💥
Plus: vocal FX with Waves Silk + H-Delay = 🎯

🎛️ Quick Tips:
• Boost sub bass w/ sidechain EXPANSION
• Waves Silk = fast, smooth vocal polish
• H-Delay = dynamic echoes that POP
• FX chain play = pro results fast

🎧 Mixcraft 10 users—you’ll love this one!



Instead of ducking the bass with a kick, try boosting the sub using sidechain expansion! 💥Plus: vocal FX with Waves Silk + H-Delay = 🎯🎛️ Quick Tips:• Boos...

In this video, Sam walks through the essentials of building a powerful EDM track inside Mixcraft 10, focusing on modern ...
05/02/2025

In this video, Sam walks through the essentials of building a powerful EDM track inside Mixcraft 10, focusing on modern electronic dance grooves, sub-enhancing techniques, and effect automation for drums and bass, all while using free tools in Mixcraft!



Welcome back to CommonTime Productions! In this video, Sam walks through the essentials of building a powerful EDM track inside Mixcraft 10, focusing on mode...

Ever wanted your sub bass to shine instead of getting buried under the kick? In this quick tip, Sam shows how to flip tr...
04/09/2025

Ever wanted your sub bass to shine instead of getting buried under the kick? In this quick tip, Sam shows how to flip traditional sidechain compression on its head using Waves plugins inside Mixcraft 10. Instead of ducking the bass, we expand it, letting those low-end frequencies breathe and punch through the mix with clarity and warmth.

🎵 Featured Technique:

Sidechain expansion using Waves plugins in Mixcraft 10

Selecting your key input directly inside the plugin

Enhancing subtones instead of suppressing them

✨ Want the full breakdown? Watch the full tutorial here: [insert link to full tutorial]

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Ever wanted your sub bass to shine instead of getting buried under the kick? In this quick tip, Sam shows how to flip traditional sidechain compression on it...

The ultimate guide to resetting & rebuilding your workstation! Whether you’re upgrading, starting fresh, or recovering f...
04/09/2025

The ultimate guide to resetting & rebuilding your workstation!

Whether you’re upgrading, starting fresh, or recovering from tech chaos, this guide helps you reset and restore your system the smart way.



Ultimate guide to resetting & rebuilding your workstation with backups, plugin prep, and OS reinstall tips for creative pros.

In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the new mixing workflow and plugin integrations in Mixcraft 10, showcasing how to ta...
04/09/2025

In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the new mixing workflow and plugin integrations in Mixcraft 10, showcasing how to take your mixes to the next level with modern tools and techniques.



Welcome back to CommonTime Productions! In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the new mixing workflow and plugin integrations in Mixcraft 10, showcasing how to...

In today's tutorial, Sam will walk you through how to organize, mix, and enhance loops using Mixcraft 10, focusing on st...
02/11/2025

In today's tutorial, Sam will walk you through how to organize, mix, and enhance loops using Mixcraft 10, focusing on stereo placement, gain staging, and VST effects to create a polished and professional mix.



Welcome back to Common Time Productions! In this tutorial, Sam walks you through an exciting loop-based project using Mixcraft. Whether you're a beginner or ...

Welcome to this step-by-step beginner's guide to Unreal Engine 5.5! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to transform yo...
12/14/2024

Welcome to this step-by-step beginner's guide to Unreal Engine 5.5! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to transform your ideas for a music video environment into a stunning 3D scene using Unreal Engine.

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Welcome to this step-by-step beginner's guide to Unreal Engine 5.5! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to transform your ideas for a music video environmen...

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Sam walks you through the essential steps to get started with recording in Mixcraft ...
12/13/2024

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Sam walks you through the essential steps to get started with recording in Mixcraft 10. Whether you're diving into digital audio workstations for the first time or just need a refresher, this guide simplifies everything from setting up your project to tweaking plugins for a polished sound.



In this beginner-friendly tutorial, Sam walks you through the essential steps to get started with recording in Mixcraft 10. Whether you're diving into digita...

Exciting Updates Coming to CommonTime Productions! 🎉Hello, creators! Mary and Sam here from CommonTime Productions. Than...
12/13/2024

Exciting Updates Coming to CommonTime Productions! 🎉

Hello, creators! Mary and Sam here from CommonTime Productions. Thank you so much for supporting our channel and following our journey. We’ve loved bringing you Mixcraft tutorials and are thrilled to announce exciting changes for 2025!

🎥 Here’s what’s coming:

Expanded content featuring production tutorials to take your projects to the next level. Techniques for marketing your music and videos. A brand-new course on creating animated music videos with Mixcraft and Unreal Engine. Songwriting courses and music theory tutorials to sharpen your skills. Of course, plenty more Mixcraft videos!

Exciting Updates Coming to CommonTime Productions! 🎉Hello, creators! Mary and Sam here from CommonTime Productions. Thank you so much for supporting our cha...

New blog out today all about the theory behind the "Intro-Verse-Chorus" song arrangement.
11/13/2024

New blog out today all about the theory behind the "Intro-Verse-Chorus" song arrangement.



Learn how the theory behind the classic Intro-Verse-Chorus song structure and discover how to create songs that captivate and resonate.

In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the creative process behind Mixcraft's "Sci-Step" song kit, exploring ways to arrang...
11/13/2024

In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the creative process behind Mixcraft's "Sci-Step" song kit, exploring ways to arrange, mix, and enhance the loops for a cyberpunk dubstep vibe. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned producer, this tutorial shows how easily you can build a track from loops and make it unique with just a few arrangement and mixing tricks.



Welcome back to CommonTime Productions! In today’s tutorial, Sam dives into the creative process behind Mixcraft's "Sci-Step" song kit, exploring ways to arr...

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