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Junkie XL To Keynote Upcoming SynthPlex

Organizers of SynthPlex have announced that composer Tom Holkenborg, aka Junkie XL, will keynote the event.… Read More Junkie XL To Keynote Upcoming SynthPlex

March 18, 2019March 18, 20198 Comments

Junkie XL On Scoring With Cubase

The series is essentially a free master class in Holkenborg’s approach to scoring – which he’s used in scoring films like Mad Max: Fury Road, Deadpool and Tom Raider. … Read More Junkie XL On Scoring With Cubase

February 23, 2019February 23, 20191 Comment

Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

Holkenborg discusses how he built up his fantastic collection of synths, the difference between a ‘coffee buy’ and a ‘chardonnay buy’ and more.… Read More Junkie XL Explains The ‘Chardonnay Buy’, Plus The Future Of Film Scoring

February 11, 2019February 11, 20195 Comments

Junkie XL Brass (Sneak Preview)

“I needed to build my own sample libraries,” notes Holkenborg, “and that’s why we’ve gotten to the point of creating my own brass library together with Orchestral Tools.”… Read More Junkie XL Brass (Sneak Preview)

February 5, 20194 Comments

Tomb Raider Soundtrack Breakdown With Junkie XL

Composer Junkie XL (Tom Holkenborg) breaks down one of his cues from the Tomb Raider soundtrack. … Read More Tomb Raider Soundtrack Breakdown With Junkie XL

March 23, 2018Leave a comment

Junkie XL On Scoring Tomb Raider

The latest ‘Studio Time’ episode takes a deep look at a single cue from the soundtrack, that combines orchestral and electronic sounds.… Read More Junkie XL On Scoring Tomb Raider

March 21, 2018March 21, 20185 Comments

Junkie XL On His Favorite Plugins & Effects

Junkie XL takes a look at his favorite software synths and audio effect plugins.… Read More Junkie XL On His Favorite Plugins & Effects

August 12, 201737 Comments

The Unique Synthesizers Of Junkie XL

In the latest episode of his Studio Time series, composer Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL), demonstrates a few of the more unique synths in his studio.… Read More The Unique Synthesizers Of Junkie XL

July 28, 2017July 28, 201716 Comments

Hardware vs Software Sampling

The latest episode of composer Tom Holkenborg’s Studio Time With Junkie XL series takes a look at hardware vs software sampling. … Read More Hardware vs Software Sampling

July 21, 2017July 21, 201714 Comments

Junkie XL & The Art Of Scoring With Synthesizers

In this interview, Darwin talks with Tom Holkenborg about scoring with synths, making music with massive modulars and more. … Read More Junkie XL & The Art Of Scoring With Synthesizers

July 3, 2017July 6, 20175 Comments

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