Producing Modern Metal

HiDERA | 05 October 2024 | 319MB

.: with Virtual Instruments :.

If you’re a fan of modern metal but you don’t play a stringed instrument or have access to the gear you need, this course is for you! Production guru Gary Hiebner shows you how to create incredible modern metal tracks using nothing but virtual instruments. A feat that was unheard of a decade ago, it’s now possible to realistically emulate all these sounds without ever strapping on a guitar or bass. You’ll learn invaluable tips on maximizing realism with MIDI tracks, most of which will be applicable in any genre, as well as arranging and mixing concepts along the way. These videos are for metal fans who want to create modern-sounding tracks using the tools they have available. Gary begins by providing a concise summary of the topics covered in the series, then delving into the various VIs he will utilize for drums, bass, guitars, and synths. Then it’s down to business, starting with the drums, where you’ll learn valuable information on selecting the appropriate kit, programming realistic parts, and editing velocities for increased authenticity. A demonstration follows, showing you how to route the individual drums to separate outputs for separate processing in the DAW.

Creative Mixing with Clipping Explained®

HiDERA | 05 October 2024 | 216 MB

Join mixing wizard Thomas Cochran for a fun, exciting tutorial series on using clipping in various creative ways. You’ll be amazed at how this technique can elevate your mixes in numerous ways, especially if you’ve always avoided clipping (as instructed when you started recording) and never experimented with the idea. This course covers everything from adding grit and saturation to an instrument to preventing the need for over-limiting on your master bus, among other useful tips. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to begin using these techniques right away on your very next production. These mixing videos are for those who are new to the topic of intentional audio clipping. After welcoming you to the course, Thomas begins by showing how clipping can be used on electronic drums to add saturation and increase energy. This can really help bring a stale drum beat to life. Next, you’ll learn how to apply clipping to acoustic drums, primarily for taming peaks rather than saturation.

Cubase: Ambient Texture Sound Design

HiDERA | 11 May 2025 | 462 MB

Looking for some new pad sounds for your ambient-style productions in Cubase? We’ve got you covered! In this Cubase video tutorial series, sound design guru Gary Hiebner shows you how to design your own lush, ambient pads using what you already have in Cubase, including VIs like Retrologue and Padshop, along with sampling/resampling techniques and other tips. By the end of this Cubase sound design course, not only will you know enough to start designing your own unique pads and ambient textures for your very next track, you’ll also be much more familiar with these instruments in general, making sound design quicker and easier overall. These Cubase production videos are designed for Cubase users familiar with Cubase and looking to learn how to create new pad sounds. To kick things off, Gary briefly discusses pads in general, explaining what they are and how they’re typically used in most productions. He then familiarizes you with the virtual instruments in Cubase that he’ll be using throughout the course. Then he concentrates on using pads for a song’s intro, demonstrating how to layer various synth pads together to create a complex, evolving sound.

Playbeat 4 Explained®

HiDERA | 11 May 2025 | 132 MB

Join veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe for a detailed look at Playbeat 4, the AI-powered drum instrument from Audiomodern. You’ll learn various ways of creating grooves, customizing drum sounds, playing and sequencing the sounds, exporting beats, and much more with this powerful and intuitive beat-making tool. By the time you’re through, you’ll be familiar with all parameters and how to adjust them to get the sounds you want quickly and easily. These videos are designed for new Playbeat 4 users. Larry welcomes you and begins by giving you a tour of the plugin’s interface so you’ll know where everything is laid out as we progress through the course. Then you’ll see how to use various types of randomization (random, remix, smart, temporary) to quickly create grooves and add all kinds of variation.

Guitar Tone & Effects Workshop

HiDERA | 08 September 2025 | 3.1 GB

Do you ever wonder how your favorite players get that tone? Well, wonder no more. In this 13-lesson video guitar course, you’ll learn everything you wanted to know about guitar tone and effects – from basic amp/guitar settings to lessons on practically every type of pedal to grace a pedal board, such as phasers, flangers, chorus, distortion, fuzz, wah, and more. Greg Koch and Tom Kolb share their insights from decades of touring the world and equip you with the knowledge to develop your sound exactly as you want to hear it. These lessons are designed for beginner to intermediate players looking to improve their tone or learn more about various effects. To start off the course, Greg Koch delivers his general thoughts on tone in two lessons, both of which feature his unique combination of humor and virtuosity that makes learning a blast. The first is focused on the amp and guitar, while the second deals with effects. Then Tom Kolb presents a similar all-around lesson that touches on similar concepts.

Scene: Saffron KONTAKT

HiDERA | 07 March 2025 | 1.04 GB

Blendable cinematic textures in a simple, streamlined instrument.

Upwards Compression Explained®

HiDERA | 06 September 2025 | 265 MB

Learn Upwards Compression step by step: add clarity, presence, and dynamics to your mixes with FabFilter, OTT, and advanced mixing/mastering techniques. Join producer and educator Larry Holcombe for a focused video course on upwards compression, one of the most powerful, yet often misunderstood, mixing and mastering techniques. Unlike standard compression, which tames peaks, upwards compression raises the quiet details, bringing subtle textures and nuances to the forefront while preserving transients and punch. Through practical, real-world examples, Larry demonstrates how this approach can add depth, excitement, and balance to any mix. These upwards compression videos are designed for users new to the concept of upwards compression. This compression course begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of upwards compression, including how it works and why it differs from traditional downward compression. Using a classic DnB funk break, Larry illustrates how lifting quieter elements makes grooves feel more alive and detailed.