Advanced Audio Processing for Video TUTORiAL

kEiSO | Dec 23 2014 | 783 MB

Do you want to take your audio skills into the video world? Our new course, Advanced Audio Processing for Video, is ideal for you. What You’ll Learn: Producing quality audio for a video project is an important skill. In this course, you will learn how to edit, process, mix, and master audio for your video projects. Video and audio production expert Dave Bode will introduce you to essential audio plugins like EQs, compressors, gates, expanders, and de-essers. You’ll learn how to clean up dialog tracks by fixing noise, reverb, and mouth clicks. You will also learn how to mix and process effects so that they sit in the mix. Finally, you will learn how to use mastering plugins like compressors and limiters to keep your audio levels and tone in check. By the end of this course, you will have the skills you need to be able to tackle the audio portion of any video project!

Performing With Ableton Live on Stage TUTORIAL

Team kEISO | 2014-08-29 | 878 MB

Daniel Mintseris has been touring with critically acclaimed musician St. Vincent for over three years. With Ableton Live, he’s able to direct the entire show from his keyboard and laptop. In these exclusive videos, he explains what it takes to run your own world-class production with Ableton. First, Daniel provides a tour of his setup, starting from his keyboard riser—the hub of communication on stage. With Ableton and a series of MIDI controllers, he’s closely connected to all the other instrumentalists. Then he demonstrates the process of building a show file and creating sound presets for every song. Daniel also explains how to use the Drum Kit as a MIDI controller for drum sounds, and how to make program changes on the downstage Moog and guitar stations. Finally, in our interview with Daniel, he closes down the course with insights on what it’s like to be a musical director, and how he balances technology and musicianship to bring ideas to life.

Songwriting in Logic Pro TUTORiAL

Team kEISO | August 15 2014 | 1.9 GB

Songwriting in Logic Pro is a short but in-depth course geared toward musicians and songwriters who are starting to use Logic Pro to write, record, and mix their songs. There are two groups of techniques: one to get your demo ideas down quickly, and another to polish rough ideas into songs worth presenting to your band mates, producer, publisher, or label. Author Todd Howard takes you through his creative process in real time, starting with an empty project based on one of Logic’s prebuilt templates. Then he records the initial song idea and creates a groove with Drummer. He works on the lyric and then lays down additional tracks—a driving bassline, acoustic guitar, and some scratch vocals—and builds out the arrangement with layered keyboard parts. After using improvisation to create a bridge section, he adds effects for a layered and nuanced song. Next he shows techniques for editing and mixing the track, using EQ, compression, reverb, and delay. Finally, Todd shows how to bounce down the track and share it with the world.

MiXiNG AN EDM TRACK TUTORiAL

Team kEISO | June 25 2014 | 445 MB

This course features the song “Someone,” by Cato Anaya, with vocals by Natalie Bautista. Producer Dave Darlington has already shown you how to achieve a signature sound with Waves plugins. Here he demonstrates his Grammy-winning (and DAW-agnostic) techniques for mixing electronic dance music. From giving your vocalist the star treatment to pumping up the kick and bass, this short course will step up the creativity and quality of your music. Plus, get Dave’s signature tips on mastering several versions of your song in a single step and making quick revisions to any mix.

Mixing a Modern Jazz Track TUTORiAL

Team kEISO | June 12 2014 | 367 MB

What makes a great modern jazz track? An award-winning producer like Dave Darlington helps. Here he demonstrates the mixing techniques he uses in his own studio to transform raw audio tracks into a polished master In just seven movies, Dave shows you how to focus on instruments (like guitar, keyboards, and sax) instead of vocals in a jazz session; develop a clear drum sound; use bass to drive the bottom end; and master the final track, creating multiple versions for the artists, management, and the label in a single step.

SONGWRITING IN PRO TOOLS TUTORIAL

TEAM KEiSO | 25.04.2014 | 255.54 MB

kEISO has released the new tutorial “Songwriting in Pro Tools”

Description: Everyone writes songs in their own way. Some start with a melody or a beat, some start with a lyric. Whatever your starting point, you need to get your ideas down quickly, and then polish them into demos worth presenting to partners, producers, and record labels. Pro Tools can help. It’s one of the programs professional musicians and songwriters turn to for writing, recording, and mixing songs. In this short course, David Franz takes you from an initial seed-idea to a great sounding demo song, showing you how to find the best tempo, meter, and key; add in vocals, drums, and hooks; and put together a dynamic mix using effects like EQ, compression, and reverb and delay. These 10 simple steps can guide anyone with an idea and a little musical ability through the process of capturing a song idea before the inspiration fades.

Mailing List Management for Musicians and Bands TUTORIAL

Team kEISO | 2014.02.28 | 399.55 MB

Mailing lists are opt-in. Your fans want to sign up for them, which makes email newsletters one of the most powerful tools for selling your music, merchandise, and concert tickets. Industry pro Bobby Owsinski shares his tips for selecting a mailing list service provider, importing email addresses you already have and creating a sign-up form to generate more, and crafting the ultimate newsletter for your fans. Plus, get tips on the best times to send your emails, and learn ways to incentivize followers on other platforms to sign up.