Guitar FX Explored TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | 09 November 2015 | 696 MB

Guitar pedals and FX are like modular synths. They’re powerful audio processors that you can patch together in all kinds of creative ways. What do these FX really do and how do you best use them? This course reveals it all. Expert guitarist is here to explain every guitar pedal & stomp-box conceivable! You learn all about boost, fuzz, compression, overdrive, noise gates, octave shifting, wah, envelopers, chorus, flangers, tremolo, delays, reverb and more! These are complex devices. Knowing how they work and setting them up properly is key to getting the cutting edge sound you’re looking for. Greg not only explains each different pedal, but he also gives you some historical background on each one. He carefully explains how to use them to create different timbres and demonstrates them in action. So if you’re looking to recreate that classic, vintage sound or create soaring sounds that are uniquely your own, this course is for you. Learn the art and the science of using guitar FX with one of the best guitar instructors…

Harmony Explored TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | 15 December 2014 | 457 MB

When Dream Theater’s keyboard wizard teaches a course about rock & pop harmony, it’s time to pay attention. Dive into this exclusive, example-filled course by musician extraordinaire! This course, shot on location in JR’ private studio, takes you deep into the world of modern harmonic progressions. J explains the theory while demonstrating the construction of various kinds of chords and their relationship to baselines, melodies and motifs as he leads you through the fundamental architecture of cutting edge pop/rock harmonies. J is a brilliant teacher and he generously shares his vast knowledge gleaned from years of performing and collaboration with the best musicians on the planet. Whether you play keyboards, guitar, bass or compose songs or dance music, you will find that the musical ideas demonstrated in this harmony course will inspire you to break out of your comfort zone and experiment with a new kind of harmonic language.

Equator 2 Explored

FANTASTiC | 28 May 2022 | 562 MB

Equator2 is a revolutionary hybrid MPE synthesizer from ROLI. Watch this course by expert trainer Rishabh Rajan, and learn to create any sound imaginable using this expressive super synth. Thanks to its six sound sources, four synthesis engines and extensive modulation and effect sections, ROLI’s Equator2 lets you push the boundaries of sound design further than you thought possible. Designed to use with ROLI’s MPE-based controllers, it works great in non-MPE mode as well. It’s a very complex synth, but this in-depth course will help you master all its powerful features. Rishabh starts by exploring the interface, revealing where every important section is located. After looking at the built-in patches and demonstrating how to navigate the preset browser, he dives into Equator2’s synth engine.

Roar & Meld Explored®

Team DECiBEL | 15 April 2024 | 473.3MB

22 Videos / 2h 9m

Meld and Roar are the latest groundbreaking additions to Ableton Live 12’s vast collection of instruments and effects. Dive deep into these innovative devices in this comprehensive course led by Ableton Certified Trainer Rishabh Rajan! Meld stands out as one of the highlights in Live 12. With its dual engines, extensive modulation matrix, and flexible LFO controls, it’s a powerful synth like no other and your gateway to sonic exploration. Forget boring distortion plugins… Roar is a multiband powerhouse ready to pounce on your audio, adding grit and character like a wild beast roaring through your mix! This device gives you the freedom to add warmth to your sound, or to completely destroy it if you wish so! In this course, trainer and producer Rishabh Rajan covers everything you need to know to add these two new incredible versatile devices into your music production workflow.

Moogerfooger Effects Plugins Explored

Team DECiBEL | 22 October 2022 | 515.1MB

23 Videos | 1h 50m

Moogerfooger aren’t your ordinary plugins. Thanks to their CV capabilities, they can be used and patched together to process your audio in very unique ways. Join trainer Rishabh Rajan as he shows explains and explore the possibilities of these Moogerfooger FX plugins. In 2018, Moog said farewell to the Moogerfooger family of voltage-controlled analog effects. After being in production for 20-year production, the Moogerfooger pedals were the longest running lines in the Moog Factory. Of course you can still purchase these cult items on the aftermarket, but often at an insanely high cost. Now Moog brings the Moogerfoogers back from ashes in plugin format at an affordable price. Whether you’re looking for analog delay, ring modulation, filter effects and more, the Moogerfooger plugins got you covered. Not only are they authentic-sounding effects, but they can be used and patched together right inside your favorite DAW, thanks to their creative CV capabilities. Let’s learn how to use them with trainer sound designer Rishabh Rajan…

Ableton Push 3 Explored®

Team DECiBEL | 22 November 2023 | 1.07GB

19 Videos / 1h 44m

Unleash your creativity with Ableton’s Push 3! Whether you use it as a standalone instrument or paired with a computer, dive into its full potential with this hands-on course led by Ableton Certified Trainer Thavius Beck. Learn Push 3 now! As a standalone instrument Push 3 is designed to be the center point of your computer-free music setup, or pair it with a computer to use it together with Live. Whichever version you opt for, Push 3 stands out as a dynamic instrument with responsive MPE-enabled pads, expanding your musical horizons with every touch. In this course, artist and producer Thavius Beck demystify the powerful possibilities of this innovative instrument …. Thavius guides you through a thorough exploration of Push 3 and its extensive feature set. From navigating content to unleashing the power of step-sequencing drums, real-time recording, and clip editing (including note velocity, range, probability, and more), Thavius has got your back!

The Granulator Explored®

Team DECiBEL | 13 April 2023 | 380.7MB

Granulator II is a powerful Max for Live device included in Ableton Live Suite. This course, led by Ableton Certified Trainer, will help you learn Granulator to create anything from lush soundscapes to glitchy effects, and other interesting sonic textures. Working with granular synthesis is a bit like using a musical microscope. You can zoom in on tiny pieces of sound (grains) and play them back in creative and unexpected ways. Its like having a tiny orchestra of musical grains that you can control to create something entirely new. The Granular II Max for Live device takes the power of granular synthesis and puts it in the palm of your hand… And in this course, the very knowledgeable and always entertaining Thavius Beck will show you how to get the most of it.