Novation Bass Station II Explained®

HiDERA | 02 February 2025 | 3.2 GB

Join analog synth expert Albert Rizzo Schettino for a detailed Novation Bass Station II video course! In this Bass Station II course, Alberto will not only familiarize you with all of the synth’s components, controls, and parameters, but he’ll also share many tips and techniques he’s learned during his extensive experience with this legendary modern monosynth. By the time you complete this Bass Station II course, you’ll be well on your way to creating your own custom bass, lead, and arp tones with skill and confidence! These Bass Station II videos are designed for new Bass Station II users, but there’s plenty of info more intermediate-level users as well. After welcoming you to the course, Alberto begins with a brief overview of the synth’s layout and main components. Though it can look dizzying to the synth beginner, Alberto methodically explains each section in an easy-to-grasp fashion that will bring even the complete neophyte up to speed. Then it’s on to some of the most central components of the Bass Station II, starting with the Mixer, which is where you’ll control the levels of the various components, followed by a look at the Oscillator and LFO sections, both of which are hugely integral to the sounds created by the synth. Next, you’ll fully explore the Arpeggiator/Sequencer, which you’ll use when creating those dazzling arp effects or sequenced bass or lead runs. You’ll see how to use the various Arpeggiator patterns as well as create your own custom sequences (up to 32 notes), both of which can add energy and momentum to your productions.

Sibelius Updates Explained®

HiDERA | 23 November 2024 | 426 MB

(11.2024 Updated)

Notation pro brings you a detailed AVID Sibelius video tutorial series! Learn all of the new features and functions found in Sibelius updates and how to use them when creating your scores. These videos cover all the point updates for Sibelius and are designed for those who already know how to use Sibelius, but just want to learn about the new features added. Doug welcomes you and starts of with the cool new features added to Sibelius such as MIDI File Import, Auto-Assign, new articulations and playing techniques for string parts, how to explode a 4 part MIDI brass track to 4 separate instruments, and when naming tracks based on the libraries used, how you can add group naming to make importing into Sibelius a breeze. Auto-Optimize is then covered and you’ll see how this behind-the-scenes feature automatically keeps staff spacing looking great, plus how to both override and remove overrides when scoring. The new dotted and dashed ties, tie into ties and laissez vibrer ties are shown and explained, as well as the new key commands and engraving choices that are available.

Logic Pro 11 Update Explained®

HiDERA | 23 November 2024 | 420 MB

Join Logic Pro expert Eli Krantzberg on a journey through all the amazing features in Logic Pro 11! Apple really went all out in this new version, and you’ll learn about everything that’s new and/or improved. From all the new instruments and plug-ins to the AI-driven assistant features, Eli leaves no stone unturned, and you’ll be up to speed and taking full advantage of these improvements in no time! These Logic Pro 11 videos are designed for new Logic Pro 11 users. Eli begins with a brief overview of the main updates and additions in Logic Pro 11, so you’ll know what’s to come, and then explores the new Session Players AI-based feature. You’ll learn how it allows you to quickly and easily generate realistic-sounding performances for drums, bass, and piano in numerous genres, along with the many ways in which you can customize the parts via the Session Player Editor. Next, Eli covers each of the new instruments—Studio Bass and Studio Piano – in detail, highlighting the different models, microphone combinations, and all the other tweakable parameters available that will let you dial in the exact sound and feel you need. This is followed by a look at the various ways of getting chords into the Chord Track, as well as the myriad options for sound and part customization within the Session Player Editor for Studio Bass and studio piano.

Neutron 5 Explained®

HiDERA | 23 November 2024 | 421 MB

Join mixing wiz Eli Krantzberg on a deep exploration of Neutron 5, iZotope’s flagship all-in-one mixing suite. This incredibly powerful plug-in collection contains everything you need to produce 100% professional-sounding mixes with greater ease than ever before. With all that power under the hood, however, it can be a bit intimidating, as it’s hard to know where to start. That’s where this Neutron 5 course comes in. Eli walks you through each component, explaining how it all works and showing you plenty of usage tips along the way, so you’ll be confident you’re getting the most out of everything Neutron 5 has to offer. These videos are designed for new Neutron 5 users. Eli starts off by looking at the interface and showing how everything is laid out so you can get your bearings as we proceed, followed by an examination of the IO panel channel controls and the various limiter options available. Then you’ll learn about all the common controls that appear in most of the individual modules, such as the multi-band crossover spectrum view, the delta button (for auditioning module processing in isolation), etc.

Space Control Explained®

HiDERA | 28 March 2025 | 175 MB

Join production guru Larry Holcombe for a deep dive into Space Control, the stereo processing tool from Acustica and Studio DMI in collaboration between DJ/producer Hardwell and audio engineer Luca Pretolesi. In this Space Control video course, you’ll learn the function of each parameter, what it does, and how to use it, with many telling audio demonstrations along the way. From sophisticated mid/side processing and balancing to correcting phase issues and ensuring mono-compatibility, Larry covers it all in detail so you’ll be ready to start using Space Control with earnest on your very next song. These Space Control videos are designed for new Space Control users. To begin, Larry gives you a tour of the interface and discusses a bit of the plug-in’s history and feature set, before moving to the Master Left section. Here you’ll find the analyzer modes, which allow us to visualize the results of our processing, as well as the input gain and preamp section. The Master Right section follows, where you’ll see the bypass, output gain, and auto gain features, as well as a demonstration of how to solo the center and side bands.

DrumNet Explained®

HiDERA | 28 March 2025 | 68 MB

If you’re wondering what AI can do for drum sampling, wait no more. In this DrumNet video tutorial course, production expert Larry Holcombe will walk you through DrumNet, the AI-powered drum machine from Session Loops that could revolutionize the way you build beats for good! From adding built-in sounds and programming a beat with the sequencer to creating your own custom samples, everything is covered in detail, so you’ll be thoroughly familiar with the instrument and ready to start using it on your very next production. These DrumNet videos are designed for new DrumNet users. To kick things off, Larry welcomes you and provides an overview of DrumNet’s interface, so you can immediately get your bearings and feel familiar as we move through the course. He then covers the Drum Kit view and shows how to add drum sounds – from the built-in collection or your own custom sounds – and generate your own samples based on these sounds, which can then easily be modified further (if desired) with a number of parameters, such as pitch, filters, etc.

Mixing Secrets Explained®

HiDERA | 28 March 2025 | 294 MB

If you’re feeling a bit bogged down with your workflow and/or aren’t happy with the results you’re getting with your mixes, then we have the mixing video course for you. In this video tutorial mixing course, mix wiz Thomas Cochran will show you several ways of mixing smarter, quicker, and more effectively. Whether it’s using combinations of plug-ins in the place of one to more successfully accomplish a goal, using one plug-in (such as a channel strip) to accomplish the tasks of several, or dealing with unwanted resonances, there’s a lot here for everyone. These mix videos are designed for intermediate-level recordists and mixers looking for tips on how to improve their results and process. Thomas begins the course by showing you a fast, tried-and-true method for leveling a signal with the 1176/LA-2A combination. Used on countless hits, this technique is famously used both when tracking and/or while mixing. Then you’ll see how to split equalization duties into two or more EQs, using one more for correction and the other more for color. Next, Thomas teaches you how you can tame unwanted resonances and harmonics with Soothe2 (Oeksound) and Pro-MB (FabFilter), demonstrating on two sources: piano and live strings. This is followed by a look at mixing bass effectively with the classic combination of a Pultec EQ and R-Bass (also known as Resonance Bass) from Waves. Finally, you’ll see how a channel strip, such as the SSL E from UAD, can be used to quickly mix multi-source instruments like drums, reducing plug-in clutter and enabling faster, more intuitive mixing moves.