Surprising as it may sound, you don’t need to play an instrument or even be able sing to have a career in the music production industry. Most of the music we hear on MTV or download has been through the hands of a music production team at some point in time. Such a team will use a variety of software programs to mix and edit music. Understanding how to use these programs will allow you to develop your editing and mixing techniques, which is an important step in your production career. Some of the software programs you’ll be taught in this course include Ableton, Melodyne, ProTools, and Propellerhead.
The skills you’ll gain through this training program are not just confined to the music industry. They can be applied to film and television, radio, and advertising. There is scope to work in the area of sound effects, voiceovers, and even audio analysis. Furthermore, several of the course modules are dedicated to the DJ field. The course provides an introduction to DJ basics, then advances onto more sophisticated areas exploring how synthesisers and equalizers work.
The course also covers modules on band equipment such as foot pedals, mikes, amplifiers, drums, guitars, and tuning equipment; an added advantage for anyone wishing to diversify their music production career.
Our Music Production course is part of our total training series – designed as a rich learning experience which includes full video presentations, sound, and interactive tasks. You can pause a lesson, rewind, fast-forward and jump to another stage. The system will even record your progress and scores when taking a test. Best of all, because the course is online, you can do it anywhere in the world, anytime of the day as long as you have an internet connection. It’s the total training you’re looking for.
If you would like more information on this course, call us today to speak with our friendly team.
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Ableton Live 7: The Essentials
Category: DAW, Multi-Track, Audio Editing, Live Performance
Presenter: Cliff Truesdell
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 5 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Project Files: Included
Description
Ableton Live is a long time favourite of all remix and electronics artists. Favored because of its powerful audio loop-based sequencer, it is specifically designed for instruments in live performances and studio recordings. Live 7 offers many improvements and additions from the previous version (Live 6). In this tutorial, Cliff Truesdell demonstrates the creative potential of this software that has made it an essential tool for so many of today’s musical artists.
Course Outline
QuickSTART
Part 1 The Ableton Live Interface,
Dragging and Dropping Loops 0:07:58
Part 2 Creating Multiple Scenes
Making An Arrangement
Recording An Arrangement 0:07:11
Part 3
Editing, Mixing and Exporting 0:07:41
Getting Started
Installing Ableton Live 0:05:28
Setting Up Preferences
Audio Preferences, MIDI Preferences 0:03:02
Ableton Live Interface 0:03:09
The Browser 0:07:12
The Toolbars 0:06:56
Audio Tracks 0:04:26
MIDI Tracks 0:06:01
The Master Tracks 0:03:07
The Arrangement View 0:04:20
Navigating the Live Interface 0:01:07
Operation Techniques 0:03:25
Creating Templates 0:01:37
Working With Clips
Clip Basics, Clip Views, Track Views 0:04:19
Working With Audio Clips 0:04:42
The Sample Box and Sample Display 0:10:39
The Envelopes Box 0:05:07
Warping Audio Clips 0:07:57
Working With MIDI Clips 0:04:16
MIDI Clip Editing 0:04:02
Launcing Clips 0:06:29
Recording and Exporting
And Arrangement With Clips 0:11:27
Recording and Editing
Basic MIDI Recording 0:08:20
MIDI Recording With
Your Computer Keyboard 0:06:23
MIDI Recording
In The Arrangement View 0:03:54
Editing MIDI Recordings 0:07:23
Audio Recording Setup 0:03:21
Audio Recording Session View 0:02:42
Creating Audio Clips From A Recording 0:03:20
Creating Multilple Clips From A Recording 0:06:45
Audio Recording In The Arrangement View 0:05:44
Plug-In Effects
Using The Included Audio Effects 0:06:34
Using The Included MIDI Effects 0:04:10
Sends and Returns 0:05:15
Beat Repeat Basics 0:06:46
Arpeggiator Basics 0:05:20
Third-Party Audio Units and VST Effects 0:09:16
Effects Racks 0:06:09
Virtual Instruments
Using The Impulse Drum Sampler 0:08:02
Using The “Simpler” Sampler 0:07:24
The Drum Rack Part I 0:06:57
The Drum Rack Part II 0:07:59
Third-Party Audio Units
and VST Instruments 0:07:51
Inside Instrument Rack 0:05:49
Creating Instrument Racks 0:07:45
Creating a Complete Song
Key Mapping 0:06:00
MIDI Mapping 0:05:52
Preparing and Recording
And Arrangement 0:07:25
Automation Basics 0:06:50
FInal Mix and Exporting 0:06:58
Conclusion
Conclusion 0:00:26
Apple Logic Pro 8: Essentials Training
Category: Mixing, DAW, Multi-Track, Audio Editing
Presenter: Patrick Copeland
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 12.5 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Project Files: Included
Description
With this latest release, Apple has made some dramatic changes to Logic, their flagship audio editing and music production application. In addition to a comprehensive suite of professional tools that provides musicians with everything they need to create in the studio, on the stage, and for the screen, Logic Pro 8, features an intuitive new streamlined interface that makes it easier to write, record, edit, and mix music—all with the sound quality and rock-solid timing you have come to expect from Logic. Join Patrick Copeland, veteran audio engineer, as he gives you a comprehensive look at each aspect of this powerful software program. The HA! QuickSTART Overview gives you the needed edge to be up and running quickly. With its acclaimed power and flexibility for writing, recording, and producing music, it is easy to see why many audio professionals make Logic their weapon of choice in the studio.
Course Outline
Coming soon.
Battery 3: Drums & Percussion Native Instruments
Category: Sampling, DJ’ing, Drums, Virtual Instruments
Presenter: Kevin Bazell
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.75 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Battery 3 from Native Instruments is the perfect tool for producing professional drum tracks. With a powerful and intuitive interface Battery 3 has become the standard among producers needing a high-end percussive workhorse sampler. Kazell, a DJ for more than 16 years, also known as Kevin Bazell, will describe Battery 3s features that include more than 100 professional kits ranging from authentic acoustic kits to contemporary electronic collections and ethnic percussion from all over the world. You will learn to harness the unparalleled power and creative freedom in Battery 3 while producing professional sounding tracks.
Course Outline
Quick Start
Audio and MIDI settings
Sample Library
Setting a default kit
Playing sounds from the MIDI keyboard 0:02:10
Getting Around Battery 4
Loading Kits and Cell Management 0:03:37
Introduction to the Matrix
Re-Size the Matrix/Show Solo and Mute /Show Selecting Rows and Columns for Editing 0:01:41
The Cell Tab
Sample Name/Key Range/Tuning/Amplitude Envelopes 0:03:44
Pitch Envelopes/Panning Cells/Master Volume /Multiple Outputs 0:01:38
Sample Modes/Reverse/DFD/Quality 0:03:27
The Setup Tab
Voice Groups/Stealing/Velocity Curves/Note Controls and Quantize 0:02:44
Articulation/Echo and Humanize 0:02:15
The Mapping Tab
Loading Multiple Samples/Setting
Different Velocities 0:01:28
The Wave Tab
Waveform Editing 0:00:59
The Loop Tab
Creating Loops/Sound Design with the Loop Editor 0:01:48
The Modulation Tab
Using the Modulation Matrix/ LFO’s and Modulation Envelopes 0:03:09
The Effects Tab
Lo-Fi/Saturator/EQ and Filter/Compressor/Inverter 0:04:08
The Master Tab
The Limiter/Delay/Reverb 0:03:26
The Browser Tab
The Browser/Saving Favorite Folders/Previewing Loops on Tempo/In Kit Preview 0:01:13
Power User Tips
Cell Informationon Rollover /Key Follow/Sample Purge 0:02:24
Troubleshooting
Audio and MIDI Settings/Set Factory Content Path/Loading Loops Into Cells
/Loading Multiple Samples Into Cells 0:02:1
DJ Equipment Basics
Category: DJ’ing
Presenter: Kazell
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.4 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Project Files: Included
Description
The techniques, equipment and role of the DJ has evolved in the past twenty-five years from simply playing music to a level where they are considered integral to todays music and nightclub scene. Choosing the correct DJ equipment is a must, and with so many options out there it can be a daunting task. Join Kazell, a well-respected LA based DJ, as he demonstrates the different equipment you can use to set up your own custom rig. He also walks you through the advantages and disadvantages of gear and basic equipment configurations. Whether you are setting up a home DJ studio or working at parties, clubs or weddings, Kazell has the information you need to do it right the first time without wasting money.
Course Outline
Introduction
Introduction to DJ Equipment 0:01:10
Vinyl Turntable Set-Up
Introduction 0:00:18
The Turntable 0:02:02
The Mixer 0:03:37
Advanced Mixer Features 0:01:43
CD System Set-Up
Introduction 0:00:31
The CD Player 0:03:44
Laptop System Set-Up
Introduction 0:01:30
Laptop Components 0:02:27
DJ Components
Turntables 0:01:19
The Stylus 0:01:13
Mixers 0:01:32
Monitors and Amplifiers 0:01:22
Microphones and Outboard Effects 0:01:08
Drum Tuning and Maintenance
Category: Drums & Miking
Presenter: Les Camacho
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 1 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
In this tutorial Les Camacho, a seasoned recording engineer, and Jonathan Gorman, an experienced studio drummer demonstrate the best microphones and techniques for miking the drum kit in studio and how to best capture the dynamics of your music. While Les demonstrates you will learn how to listen, how to find the sweet spot of each drum, what type of microphone is best for each drum, how to test and then fine tune the mic placement using three different setups from entry-level microphones to high-end microphones.
Course Outline
Introduction
Drum Tuning and
Maintenance Introduction 0:00:48
Drum Tuning & Maintenance
Drum Kit Mountings 0:01:55
Drum Head Types 0:03:33
Drum Head Removal Introduction 0:01:08
Drum Head Removal 0:08:41
Bottom Head Tuning 0:04:36
Top Head Replacement 0:06:32
Top Head Tuning 0:12:32
Snare Drums 0:07:37
The Kick Drum 0:08:18
Drum Stick Selection 0:07:16
Final Tuned Drums 0:00:50
Conclusion
Drum Tuning and Maintenance Conclusion 0:00:34
FM8: FM Synthesizer Native Instruments
Category: Plug-in, Synthesizer, Virtual Instruments
Presenter: Kevin Bazell
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.5 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
This tutorial demonstrates how the sonic potential of Native Instruments FM8 can move well beyond the confines of conventional FM synthesis. FM8s digital synthesizer is perfect for creating melodic and percussive sounds of the highest quality. You will learn many tips and techniques for using FM8s award winning synthesizer to uncover an unprecedented range of features and audio effects. You will be exposed to the unique arpeggiator and revolutionary sound-morphing feature along with a large selection of charismatic effects to add countless sound-shaping possibilities to your music.
Topics Include:
Application Control Bar
The Browser
The Master Selection
The Effects Section
The Arpeggiator
Easy Editing
LFO’s and Output Controls
Morph
Expert Setting
Course Outline
Coming Soon.
Guitar Effects Pedals: Volume 1
Category: Guitar
Presenter: Bobby Hartry
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 1.4 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
In this tutorial Bobby Hartry, a multi-talented session guitarist and composer, will show you a variety of pedals. Each guitar pedal creates unique sounds/tones that will allow you to personalize your performance. You will understand the strengths and weaknesses of the various pedals out there today from basic stomp boxes to high-end complex pedals. You will also get a basic overview of fundamental types of effects pedals including: distortion, dynamics, reverb and pitch modulation, followed by a demonstration. This tutorial is perfect for all types of music including speed metal, blues, pop or straight rock and roll.
Course Outline
Introduction
Guitar Effects Pedals 0:00:28
Live Gig Pedalboard
Live Gig Pedalboard Introduction 0:02:34
Pedalboard Signal Path 0:07:17
Individual Pedal Introduction 0:00:33
Overdrive and Distortion Pedals 0:09:09
Octavian 0:03:55
Modulation Pedals 0:08:59
Delay Pedals 0:15:29
Wah Pedal 0:02:48
Boost/Mute Pedal 0:02:15
Studio Specialty Pedals
Studio Pedals Introduction 0:00:34
Ibanez Tube Screamer TS 808 0:02:44
Klon Centaur 0:02:33
ProAnalog Power Driver 0:02:42
Tim Overdrive 0:04:44
Prescription Electronics Overdriver 0:02:46
Lovetone Big Cheese 0:02:41
Zvex Fuzz Factory 0:03:28
Zvex Seek Wah 0:03:56
Zvex Ringtone 0:03:24
Conclusion
Conclusion 0:00:22
Guitar Rig 2 Native Instruments
Category: Guitar, Effects Pedals, Plug-in, Virtual Instruments
Presenter: Kevin Bazell
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.8 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Recreating authentic guitar and bass sounds in the studio is more affordable than ever and in reach with Native Instruments Guitar Rig. In this tutorial Kevin Bazell demonstrates how to easily integrate various modifiers with Native Instruments robust foot controller for real-time layering of loops, recording and playback of tracks. You will learn that Guitar Rigs sonic possibilities are limitless and its ability to deliver unique tonal qualities by selecting and combining various presets of meticulously sampled distortion/volume effects is unparalleled. You will be exposed to a variety of rig presets which help to deliver the unique tonal quality and sound that you desire whether it be grunge, pop or heavy metal.
Course Outline
Setting Up Guitar Rig 2
Setup Software Only/ Setup With the Rig Controller/Setup Rig Control for Audio and Software-Hardware Updates 0:01:20
Guitar Rig 2 Quickstart
Overview/ Preset Area and Component Area 0:00:39
Control Center Overview
Minimize Display/Show-Hide Components/Previous-Next Preset
/Show-Hide Rig Kontrol/Show-Hide Preset Area/Save Setup
/Show-Hide Tuner &Metronome/Show-Hide Tape Deck 1 and 2
/CPU Meter/Hi Res Mode/Undo-Redo Last Edit/Clear Rack 0:01:18
Setting Up Your Preferences
Setting Window Height/Adding Time stretching to Tape deck 1
/Calibrating Your Rig Kontrol/Choose Preset Bank Directory 0:00:59
Rack Controls
Adding MIDI and Keyboard Controllers/Using Your Rig Kontrol 0:01:36
Banks, Presets and Templates
Loading and Saving Banks-Presets and Templates/Setting Up Preset Properties/Search Function 0:01:22
Fixed Rack Components
Signal Settings/Learn/Noise Gate 0:02:15
Preset Volume/Clipping-Limiter 0:01:12
Different Tuning Options/Mute Sound/Cent and Strobe Options
/Expanding Modules/Drop Tune/Tune Fork 0:01:46
Setting Tempo or Sync/Choosing Different Metronome Sounds
/Tap Tempo 0:01:36
New-Load-Save/Loop In-Out & Dragging Loop Points
/Hide-Minimize/Tempo-Tune-Transpose/Play at Input-Output 0:03:12
Overdubbing with Tape deck 2/Transfer to Tape deck 1
/Sync Start 0:01:40
Main Components
Loading Components Into Rack/Remove-Minimize/Expand
/Moving Components Around 0:00:46
Drag Amps Into the Rack/Cabinets and Mics/Adding Extra
Cabinets/Various Amp Demos 0:03:57
Fuzz Ace/Big Fuzz/Screamer/Distortion/Treble Booster 0:02:55
Tremolo/Chorus-Flanger/Stoned Phaser 0:02:08
EQ Shelving/EQ Parametric/Wahwah Pedal/Talkwah 0:02:23
Volume Pedal/Tube Compressor 0:01:52
Spring Reverb/Psyche delay 0:02:41
Tools
Loop Machine 0:03:15
Split Mix 0:02:17
Modifiers
Modifier Overview/LFO/Step Sequencer 0:03:06
Amp and Pedal Setups of the Rich and Famous
Stevie, Jimi and Company 0:02:44
Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance
Category: Guitar
Presenter: Steve Soest
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 1.5 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Steve Seost, a veteran musician, luthier and guitar repairman demonstrates the proper techniques of the basic set-up and maintenance of the four primary guitar types: solid body fixed bridge, solid body floating tremolo bridge, acoustic, and bass. Steve also demonstrates the correct way to change strings, adjust the neck, assess the nut, adjust the pick-up height, and set the intonation and action so that your instrument is ready for whatever you are. Whether you are a seasoned guitarist or a beginner, you will benefit from Steve’s clear and concise instruction.
Course Outline
Introduction
Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance Introduction 0:00:41
Guitar String Changing
Guitar String Changing Introduction 0:00:22
Guitar String Changing-Solid Body Floating Tremolo Bridge Guitar 0:08:07
Guitar String Changing-Solid Body Fixed Bridge Guitar 0:08:52
Guitar String Changing-Acoustic Guitar 0:09:22
Guitar String Changing-Bass Guitar 0:07:31
Guitar Neck Adjustment
Guitar Neck Adjustment-Introduction 0:00:20
Guitar Neck Adjustment-Solid Body Floating Tremolo Bridge Guitar 0:04:11
Guitar Neck Adjustment-Solid Body Fixed Bridge Guitar 0:04:03
Guitar Neck Adjustment-Acoustic Guitar 0:03:26
Guitar Neck Adjustment-Bass Guitar 0:02:09
Guitar Bridge Adjustment
Guitar Bridge Adjustment Introduction 0:00:19
Guitar Bridge Adjustment-Solid Body Floating Tremolo Bridge Guitar 0:04:19
Guitar Bridge Adjustment-Solid Body Fixed Bridge Guitar 0:03:08
Guitar Bridge Adjustment-Acoustic Guitar 0:01:03
Guitar Bridge Adjustment-Bass Guitar 0:04:12
Guitar Nut Adjustment
Guitar Nut Adjustment-Introduction 0:00:22
Guitar Nut Adjustment-Solid Body Floating Tremolo Bridge Guitar 0:01:45
Guitar Nut Adjustment-Solid Body Fixed Bridge Guitar 0:01:22
Guitar Nut Adjustment-Acoustic Guitar 0:00:38
Guitar Nut Adjustment-Bass Guitar 0:01:01
Guitar Pick-Up Adjustment
Guitar Pick-Up Adjustment-Introduction 0:00:14
Guitar Pick-Up Adjustment-Solid Body Floating Tremolo Bridge Guitar 0:03:14
Guitar Pick-Up Adjustment-Solid Body Fixed Bridge Guitar 0:02:34
Guitar Pick-Up Adjustment-Bass Guitar 0:02:02
Guitar Intonation
Guitar Intonation-Introduction 0:00:14
Guitar Intonation-Solid Body Floating Tremolo Bridge Guitar 0:04:42
Guitar Intonation-Solid Body Fixed Bridge Guitar 0:03:50
Guitar Intonation-Acoustic Guitar 0:00:36
Guitar Intonation-Bass Guitar 0:05:33
Conclusion
Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance Conclusion 0:00:33
Introduction to Equalizers
Category: EQ
Presenter: Jeff Dykhouse
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.8 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
In this tutorial, Jeff Dykhouse a veteran recording engineer demonstrates the different types of equalizers and how to use them during recording, at mixdown and while mastering. Equalization, or EQ, is the process of changing the frequency envelope of a sound and by using a signal generator and spectrum analyzer, Jeff shows how EQs work on both generated sound and music. Jeff follows a recorded song through production to illustrate how and when to best use EQs to modify the sound of your music. By the end of this tutorial you will understand what an equalizer does, how to use them and most importantly when to equalization.
Course Outline
Coming Soon.
Introduction to GarageBand
Category: Multi-Track Ediing, Audio Editing, Composing
Presenter: Jeff Dykhouse
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 3 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
In this tutorial you will learn how easy it is to turn your Mac into a free yet fully featured recording studio. Jeff Dykhouse, a veteran audio engineer, gives you tips and tricks for mastering the interface, learning basic recording techniques, arranging a song, recording live instruments/vocals, editing and mixing tracks, adding special effects, podcasting, and distributing your GarageBand compositions via the internet or CD. Apple has released GarageBand 3 as a way for you to inexpensively easily compose, perform and record their own music all you have to do is use this training to unleash its power.
Topics Include:
An Overview of Garageband
Recording a Music Project
Recording a Podcast Episode
Recording a Movie Score
Course Outline
Not Available Yet.
Introduction to Podcasting
Category: Podcasting
Presenter: Daniel Murphy
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 1 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
The dissemination of recorded audio clips that are syndicated via the Internet is called a Podcast. But knowing what a Podcast is and understanding how to create your own Podcast to market your business, educate a community, share your opinion or just to have fun is quite different. Daniel Murphy demonstrates the basic elements required to produce your Podcast, including microphones, audio recording/editing software, mixers and soundcards. With step-by-step explanations and plenty of examples, this tutorial will help you produce and publicize your own professional sounding Podcasts to syndicate with the Internet community.
Topics Include:
Audio Equipment for Your Podcast
Microphone/Headset Selection
Audio Recording/Editing Software for Podcasting
Mixers
USB vs. Firewire
Adding Music to Your Podcast
Create/Edit ID-3 Tags
Podcast Web-hosting Companies
Uploading Your Podcast
RSS Feeds
Publicising Your Podcast
Melodyne: An Introduction
Category: DAW, Multi-Track, Audio Editing
Presenter: Laura EscudÃ
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.7 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Join composer and violinist Laura Escudé to learn about Melodyne, the perfect software tool for pitch shifting, time stretching, correcting the intonation and timing of a vocal or musical performance. Thanks to its unique audio editing possibilities and its unrivalled sound quality, Melodyne is highly regarded by musicians, producers and sound designers all over the world who use it in music, film and radio. In this introductory course, Laura shows you the basic functions and tools to get you started on pitch correcting and harmonizing your music. With Melodyne you can actually do the impossible – and do it easily.
Topics Include:
What Is Melodyne, Basic Preferences Setup
Arrangement Window, Edit Window, Transport, Mixer
Importing Audio, Auto Pitch, Auto Tune
Pitch, Formant, Amplitude, Move Notes, Note Separation
Copying and Pasting Notes, Scale Snap
ReWire Host, ReWire Slave, Melodyne Bridge
Saving, Exporting
MicroTrack II: 2-Channel Mobile Digital Recorder
Category: 2-Track Recording, Mobile Recording, Audio Hardware
Presenter: Jeff Dykhouse
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.6 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
This tutorial will get you started with the redesigned MicroTrack mobile digital recorder, by M-Audio. This 2-track mobile recorder is used by professional and amateur film makers, songwriters, worship leaders and audio engineers. Its flexible and portable, and offers a great sound quality in any situation. In this tutorial you will learn how to use the MicroTrack II in addition to understanding what it can do in various applications such as recording guitars, drums, piano or Foley sounds anywhere you are. Although MicroTrack II seems simple to use, there are so many features that this tutorial is will help both beginners and professional level musicians achieve better results.
Topics Include:
Introduction
Getting Started
Hardware Controls
Software Controls
Recording
Connecting To A Computer
Uses of Micro Track II
NRV-10 Digital Audio Interface + Analog Mixer
Category: Mixing, DAW, Multi-Track, Audio Editing, Audio Hardware
Presenter: Jeff Dykhouse
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.7 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
In this tutorial Jeff Dykhouse, a veteran audio engineer, demonstrates essential information necessary to use the NVR10 Digital Audio Interface. You will learn how to route and record mixer channels discretely to individual tracks in ProTools, Ableton Live, GarageBand and other digital audio software studios.
The NRV10 allows you to return multiple discrete audio channels from your computer to the NRV10 for CPU-free mixing and monitoring complete with on-board digital effects that are great for live performances. Flexible monitoring options make vocal/instrument recording and DJ-style audio previewing simple. During this tutorial you will realize that the NRV10 (M-Audio) is a new breed of gear that combines an 8 x 2 analog mixer and a 10 x 10 24-bit/96kHz digital audio interface in one convenient package. With the training you receive and this excellent hardware it combines into the perfect tool for computer-based recording and performance.
Topics Include:
Inputs and Outputs
Basic Adjustments
Hardware Inserts
Built-in Effects
Headphone Cue
Audio Interface to Your Computer
Software Setup
Recording with ProTools M-Powered
Mixing
Live with Built-in Digital Effects
Monitoring Virtual Instruments
Audio Interface for Virtual Instruments
Preparing For Mastering
Category: Mastering
Presenter: Ron McMaster
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 0.4 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Ron McMaster, a veteran Capitol Records mastering engineer with over twenty-five years of engineering experience, will help you gain a greater understanding about how preparing and organizing your digital audio files for mastering can greatly improve the outcome of your session, as well as save you time and money.
Ron McMaster teaches you how to prepare your project for mastering by giving an overview of the mastering process, showing you how to organize and label your files properly, while providing cost effective suggestions and offering informative tips and tricks on sequencing, detailed input, mastering via the Internet. He also makes sure that your most frequent questions are answered about the audio mastering process.
Topics Include:
Introduction
Professional Courtesy and Sequencing
Naming and Labelling
Final Fixes
Sampling Rate
Detailed Input
Cost Saving Ideas
Mastering Via the Internet; IRSC Codes and Duplication Facilities
Mastering Q and A”
ProTools LE: Essential Training
Category: DAW, Multi-Track, Audio Editing
Presenter: Jeff Dykhouse
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 9.75 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Specifically designed as a professional grade tool for the consumer market ProTools LE incorporates everything you will need to edit music non-linearly and non-destructively for professional caliber results. ProTools is the de facto music production, post production and mixing software used extensively in the TV, film and studio recording industries.
During the 10-hour instructor led training, Jeff Dykhouse, a veteran audio engineer, guides you through each aspect of this powerful program. The quick start will provide you with the essentials to be up and running almost instantly, while the comprehensive chapter tutorials will give you step-by-step instructions on achieving professional results.
Also included is a recording session where you can watch live video as musicians create tracks with ProTools LE. By watching and emulating you will begin to understand how the professionals utilize and configure ProTools LE.
Topics Include:
Navigating the Interface
Making a New Session
Track Insert & Sends
Beat Detective
Audio Suite Menu
Recording a Take
Using Playlists
Troubleshooting ProTools LE
Propellerhead ReCycle
Category: Sampling, REX, Looping
Presenter: David Alexander
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 1.25 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
In this tutorial David Alexander, an electronic recording artist, will show you how adding the right groove or loop can often elevate your music to completely new heights. Usually incorporating loops and grooves can take hours of hard work just to get the loop to fit your song’s tempo and timing. Propellerheads ReCycle gives you full creative control over utilizing your looped material. David demonstrates how ReCycle has revolutionized using sampled loops and grooves by giving you the ability to use sampled loops by altering the tempo, replacing sounds and processing them individually.
Topics Include:
Propellerhead ReCycle
Recycle Overview
Traditional Loop Based Programming
Recycling of Loops
Creating a Library for Redrum
Reprogramming REX Loops in Reason
Dr. Rex Loop Player Controls
Recycle for Sample Based Music Production
Strike Virtual Drummer
Category: Drums, Virtual Instruments, Plug-in
Presenter: Jeff Dykhouse
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 1.5 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Strike is one of the most powerful, realistic sounding and customizable virtual drummer software programs in the market. Jeff Dykhouse, veteran audio engineer will demonstrate ways users can create professional sounding patterns using either the 1500 editable presets or creating your own custom sounds. You will learn that by simply using the Style and Kit sliders you can customize this Virtual Drummer instantly, creating the exact sound and feel that you are looking for. Jeff will give the essential information needed to get started using this innovative software.
Topics Include:
Overview
Quickstart
Menu Pages
Using Strike
Torq with Xponent
Category: DJ’ing, Control Surface
Presenter: Steve Nalepa
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 2 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
Torq Xponent, a DJ performance system brings professional controls to the world of computer-based digital Djing.. In this tutorial, an electronic musician, recording artist and DJ, Steve Nalepa, demonstrates how to switch over from traditional DJ’ing to the Torq Xponent system. Steve shows you the essentials of Torq that will take your music in new directions. You will learn new ways to mix, scratch, and cue your digital files without ever touching your computer. The training topics include MIDI mapping, VST effects, a sampler overview, the sync feature, external control, and a mixer overview.
Topics Include:
Auto BPM Mapping
Built in FX
MIDI Mapping
VST Effects
Sampler Overview
Sync Feature
External Control
Line Input
Mixer Overview
Cueing, Mixing, Quick Scratching
Function Shortcuts
MOTU Digital Performer: Introduction
Category: DAW, Multi-Track, Audio Editing
Presenter: Les Brockmann
Platform: Windows & MAC OS
Format: Online
Running Time: 3.3 Hrs
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Description
In this tutorial Les Brockmann, a veteran audio engineer, demonstrates that even though Digital Performer was originally designed for professional studio production, film scoring, live performance and remixing, it can be easily used for professional results for all levels of users from home recording enthusiasts to recording studios. Les demonstrates how to record live instruments, record and import MIDI files, sequence and how you can edit your finished project for export in many different file formats. By the time this tutorial is completed you will understand topics like file management, mixing audio, using video, tempo and timing.
Topics Include:
Quick Start Guide
Digital Performer File Management
Digital Performer Screen Features and UI
Tempo, Metronome and Timing
Navigating in Digital Performer
Editing in Digital Performer
All about Audio in Digital Performer
Mixing Audio in Digital Performer
Using Video in Digital Performer
Learning More about Digital Performer
Prospective Job Titles: Digital Production Manager, Music Editor, DJ, Production Manager
Average Salary: £30,000 p.a. as a Digital Production Manager with experience
Source: ITjobswatch.com
Previous Experience Required: None
Related Areas of Employment: Film and Television, Advertising, Radio, Events, Special Effects
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