Session Horns Pro Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | July 16 2014 | 335 MB

SUPREME & CONTEMPORARY

Definitive series on NI Session Horns Pro! With over 114 minutes of video, Eli takes you from beginning to end, leaving no features or functions behind. You’ll learn the important basics and cool advanced topics that will have you creating realistic, big sounding horn parts and melodies in no time! Eli starts off with a “Road Map” video which shows you all about the different Instrument Types, 3 Main Windows, and an Overview of the instrument itself. Next it’s on to Section Setup, where you’ll see how to load pre configured Horn Sections and Build Your Own from Scratch. The Voicing Assistant and Smart Chords are then revealed, and you’ll learn them inside and out, allowing you to create authentic Voicings and Chords.

WaveLab 8.5 Update Explained TUTORiAL

MATRiX | 12.7.2014 | 110 MB

Steinberg master Mark Struthers returns with a series dedicated to the new WaveLab 8.5 Update, explaining all the Encoding and Processing features and enhancements, that were added to this powerhouse editing suite. Mark starts with an Introduction covering the New Features, Installation Tips, and Preference Management. Next, Mark dives into the new AAC Encoder and iTunes Integration, showing you how to use them to make files that are compatible with Apple products, such as iTunes, iPod and iPhone. Moving on, Mark showcases the Encoder Checker that allows you to compare Common Encoder Formats and their Settings, so you can choose the best one for your needs. Multi-Format Rendering is up next, and you’ll learn all about this timesaving feature that’s used to Export an Audio File to a number of different File Formats, simultaneously, using Multicore Technology when available.

Studio One Comping Explained TUTORiAL

Team SYNTHiC4TE | July 09 2014 | 149.6 MB

COMPING DONE RIGHT

Presonus guru returns, serving up tasty tutorials on Comping Tracks in Studio One! Studio One versions 2.5 and 2.6 brought refinements to their Comping Workflow, and this series will get you up to speed on the latest techniques, along with creative uses for Comping that you might not have considered. Bill also shows you other new features and tricks, as you explore all aspects of Comping in Studio One v2.

EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | July 04 2014 | 378.2 MB

BIG, POWERFUL, EXPRESSIVE

Orchestral and studio guru Eli Krantzberg returns, bringing you the definitive collection of video tutorials for the amazing East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra virtual instrument. Eli also gives you in-depth videos for the included PLAY Sample Engine that hosts the library, providing complete coverage on this industry-standard sound library / instrument! Eli begins with several videos covering the PLAY Sample Engine so you know how to set it up for both Stand-Alone Mode and within a DAW. He then explains the relationship between Instruments, Libraries, Articulations, Key Switches and Samples, as well as explores the three Main Views available in PLAY. Moving on, Eli gives you advanced info and tips & tricks for the Main Menu, Browser View and Mixer View, so you have complete control over all of its features and functions.

Remixing Explained TUTORiAL REPACK

SYNTHiC4TE | June 29 2014 | 466 MB

REARRANGE, RECREATE

Multi-Platinum Engineer / Mixer Kenny Gioia is back, this time bringing you an exciting series entitled “Remixing Explained”! Watch Kenny explain what Remixing is, and demonstrate how to Remix a Song containing a Lead Vocal Track from the ground up. You also get the Vocal Track used in the series, so you can follow along and Remix it in real-time with Kenny. Kenny begins with a thorough Introduction, discussing what Remixes are and then plays the original version of the song you’re going to Remix. He also reveals his approach and the Tools you’ll be using. Next, Kenny focuses on the Lead Vocal Track, showing you how to Time-Stretch it to fit the Tempo of the New Arrangement. The all-important Drum Tracks are then created, including Loops and Percussion, followed by an Acoustic Guitar part.

Nectar 2 Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | June 25 2014 | 328 MB

Studio wiz Scottie D. returns with another power-packed series, this time covering the ins and outs as well as creative uses for iZ’s amazing Nectar 2 plug-in. See how you can sweeten your vocals and other sounds with this “All-In One” effects suite! Scottie begins with a detailed Introduction, getting you up to speed on what this plug-in is and what it can do. Next, you get a “Quick Start” video so you can dive right in and start using it on your productions, followed by a video on the Main Overview Panel so you can start “Tweaking” it most common parameters. Now it’s time to breakdown all the Modules included with Nectar 2. Scottie reveals, explains and demonstrates them all, including the EQ, Compressor, Limiter & De-Esser, Gate, Saturation, Delay, Reverb, and Assorted FX Modules as well as using them in the Mix with Automation. Wrapping up the series, Scottie gets his tuning fork out and shows you how to use the wonderful Pitch Correction tools in Nectar 2, including how to Harmonize your Lead Vocal and Control the Amount of “Breaths” that are heard in the performance!

Tracktion Plugin Racks Explained TUTORiAL

P2P | August 22-2014 | 199 MB

Tracktion master Bill Edstrom is back with a power packed series on the “way cool” Plugin Racks unique to Tracktion. Mainly used as FX Chains or Channel Strips, you’ll learn all about them and how to use them in different ways, upping your creativity and workflow. Bill begins with a detailed Introduction which covers the General Concepts of Rack Designer, How to Add Racks using the Plugin Object, Browser Presets, and or Wrapping. Next up is Patching and Instances, which shows you How to Patch Connections through Racks, and How Rack Instances Work when Copying Racks or Dragging from Presets. Rack Properties are then revealed and you’ll see How to Set Wet & Dry levels, Make I/O Connections and more. Using FX Chains is then demonstrated, and you’ll discover How to Create FX Chains Using Included and 3rd Party Plug-Ins. Bill then gives you some creative videos such as How to Build a Useful Mono to Stereo Delay Rack Using Two Mono Delay Plugins, Setting Up Parallel Processing, Sidechaining, and MIDI Layering to Create Huge Powerful Virtual Instruments.