QWave is thrilled to announce the producer duo Click’N’Press as our newest Masterclass hosts! Meet the dynamic duo poised to ignite your musical journey. Hailing from the heart of NYC, USA, Kaleb Rollins and Marc Soto bring their nu-era production and DJ prowess to guide you through the realms of sonic innovation.

Their story began at New York University's Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music, where they both majored in music production and audio engineering. United by a shared passion for creating the highest caliber of music, Click’N’Press blossomed under the mentorship of industry legends like Bob Power, Tony Maserati, Nick Sansano, and Henry Gaffney. As their journey unfolded, they seamlessly added DJing to their skill set, spinning for local college club scenes in Manhattan.

Click’N’Press emerged as a force to be reckoned with as they skillfully crafted diverse mixes, innovative remixes, and groundbreaking original productions. With credits that extend to renowned artists like Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Ryan Leslie, Sevyn Streeter, Sebastian Kole, as well as esteemed names like Sony Pictures and Viacom, their trajectory in the sonic landscape is nothing short of meteoric.

Drawing inspiration from the soulful grooves of the '70s, the rhythmic essence of late '90s and early 2000s hip-hop, and the electrifying drops of contemporary electronic dance music, Click’N’Press defies genre boundaries with their open format style. As hosts of the QWave masterclass, they invite you to experience their unique musical blend that resonates with both artistic excellence and commercial triumph. Brace yourself for an extraordinary journey through sound, guided by the unparalleled expertise of Click’N’Press.

Check out Click’N’Press on Instagram, SoundCloud, and Spotify.

QWave is thrilled to announced the ever-evolving Healy as our newest Masterclass host! Join us as Healy shares his artistic insight into the process of creating unique sonic spaces.

Performing under only his last name, Healy embodies cardinal themes of his work like self-discovery and non-dualism. His art is a fearless transgression—a tonal gradient with origins in classic and indie rock, soul, and Memphis rap. He released his debut album Subluxe in 2017 in the wake of his second year of medical school. The album now has over 120M+ streams. It’s lead single, “Unwind,” caught the internet on its heels, helping to establish Healy’s fixed presence as a promising multidimensional artist in a mercurial musical climate. His song “Reckless” became a viral sound on TikTok in 2019, and was used in over 1 million videos. After graduating from medical school, Healy relocated to Los Angeles where he completed his sophomore album, ‘Tungsten.’ The project received critical acclaim: Healy was featured on the cover of Spotify’s LOREM playlist, and the standout track “Back on the Fence” was considered one of the best indie songs of 2021. ‘Tungsten’ also garnered the attention and praise of R&B heavyweights SZA and Khalid. Now independent, Healy plans to release his first EP this Spring with collaborations from Lido, Eric Hudson, and Starrah.

Follow Healy on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Another incredibly important topic, compression lies at the heart of controlling the dynamics of audio files. Sidechaining, a technique closely associated with compressors will be discussed in conjunction with the use and functionality of compressors. OTT compression and different types of gates will also be discussed.

Whew, where do we start. Arguably one of the most important aspects of mixing and sound design, EQing will be taught in-depth and this tutorial will give you a solid understanding of its uses, functionality and its importance à la music making. Dynamic EQs will also be discussed.

Yay! One of the most interesting and fun topics in the realm of music production, sound design will be discussed with reference to the tools available in Ableton and free software available for download (such as Cecelia 5). Other topics of discussion include oscillators, waveforms and filters. ADSR and LFO is a prime topic as well.

Join our tutorial director, Ibs, as he shows you how he makes a track fitting for reggae’s rebellious cousin: dance hall. Hosted on our Twitch livestream.

Join our tutorial director, Ibs, as he shares his technique to creating a great indie rock track. Hosted on our Twitch livestream.

Sound Play is a creation-based public program geared for the International Education Conference. Rather than being rooted in instrumental performance, this creative composition allows for anyone to wander in and simply play with sound. By rearranging rhythm, pitch and various other aspects of pre-made sample sounds, anyone who may be interested can create their own unique approach to music using the same sounds someone else may use.

What are sends and returns? Why do I have to keep assigning the same plug-in to each instrument when they all share the same settings? What is the meaning of life?

We answer 2 out of 3 of these questions in this tutorial, along with an in-depth analysis of reverb, delay and feedback!

An introduction to frequencies and typical sitting place on the spectrum for certain instruments will also be discussed.

Join our tutorial director, Ibs, as he get his drums knocking and his 808s rocking in this trap type beat tutorial. Hosted on our Twitch livestream.

Explore the use and functionality of automation, as well how an auto filter can help clean up space in a mix. Modulation and key mapping will be touched on briefly. Mono vs. Stereo, and panning, will be discussed in depth as well.

Join our tutorial director, Ibs, as he shares how he creates the smooth sounds of RnB on our Twitch livestream.

Audio is the basis upon which music production is built upon - duh. This tutorial will explore how to create and utilize audio tracks, how to warp audio as well as quantizing and recording it.

Join our tutorial director, Ibs, as he shares how he approaches the making of a classic 90s hip-hop beat! Hosted on our Twitch livestream.

What is MIDI? How do we use it? This tutorial will explore how to set up a MIDI Controllers/Computer MIDI Keyboard, the function and use of the Piano Roll and other important elements of recording and editing MIDI data such as quantization, note velocity and time duration.

We are very excited to welcome Zane Alexander as our first masterclass host for the 2022-2023 year! Zane Alexander takes pride in his masterful sample manipulation and is excited to share his unique approach to crate-digging, sample chopping and the art of reimagining sampled audio. The result of these individualized techniques has led Zane to unearth an incredible experimental approach to his music, one that comes out naturally in his music and that is impossible to miss as a listener.

From Zane himself:

“My name is Zane Alexander. I hail from Chicago. I, and I alone, completely create all of my art in every form. Thank you for giving me a chance.”

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE!

*NOTE: this class will be held on Zoom.

Check out Zane’s music and social media:

Join our tutorial director, Ibs, as he breaks down how he makes house music on our Twitch livestream.

This tutorial will look at the Ableton Interface as well as preferences. The difference between audio and midi tracks will be explored. Viewers will be encouraged to create their first 4 bar loop drum beat.

This class will be hosted on the QWave Twitch stream.

QWave members have been invited to create and run an open improvisational session for the closing reception of the “CREATING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART” exhibition of Union Gallery. Members will be rotating in/out of an improvisational group of about 6 standing musicians/producers who can contribute to the improv at will. The end result will be a 1.5-hour long improvisation piece that will naturally flow and change as the musicians themselves who participate in it change.

Come hang out!!!

All producers and musicians of all levels are invited to join!

More about the exhibition: CREATING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART

Come join the QWave team as we join new and returning members for our first orientation meeting back on-campus in 3 years! Events planned for the year will be discussed, as well as the perks of becoming a member and what QWave can offer YOU! This will also be a great opportunity for frosh to make friends and meet like-minded producers!

This tutorial will explore the purpose of mixing your tracks and ways to avoid it sounding all muddy. Essential tips + tricks will also be explored as the tutorial goes on.

This tutorial will explore the purpose of mastering your song and specific plug-ins / tips that will ensure your tracks never sound too loud.

Another incredibly important topic, compression lies at the heart of controlling the dynamics of audio files. Sidechaining, a technique closely associated with compressors will be discussed in conjunction with the use and functionality of compressors. OTT compression and different types of gates will also be discussed.

Whew, where do we start. Arguably one of the most important aspects of mixing and sound design, EQing will be taught in-depth and this tutorial will give you a solid understanding of its uses, functionality and its importance à la music making. Dynamic EQs will also be discussed.

Yay! One of the most interesting and fun topics in the realm of music production, sound design will be discussed with reference to the tools available in Ableton and free software available for download (such as Cecelia 5). Other topics of discussion include oscillators, waveforms and filters. ADSR and LFO is a prime topic as well.

What are sends and returns? Why do I have to keep assigning the same plug-in to each instrument when they all share the same settings? What is the meaning of life?

We answer 2 out of 3 of these questions in this tutorial, along with an in-depth analysis of reverb, delay and feedback!

An introduction to frequencies and typical sitting place on the spectrum for certain instruments will also be discussed.