Ableton Live II MiDi TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | 03 October 2014 | 293 MB

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface)

Create a short MIDI sequence using audio clips and a drum beat, then use a technique called quantizing to automatically align all the elements to the same time and tempo. Ableton Live 9 is uniquely powerful audio software, equally strong in helping you create, produce, and perform music. In this second, 68-minute class from audio engineer, musician, and producer Brian Jackson, you’ll learn the ins and outs of MIDI, the industry standard for connecting a wide range of musical instruments, devices, and computers. You’ll create melodies with a built-in or external keyboard, draw in drum beats, record MIDI sounds, and practice a technique called quantizing, which aligns a track’s timing so it sounds steady and professional. No need for special musical knowledge: it’s a perfect class for producers, musicians, sound designers, and anyone interested in working with audio.

Create Custom 90s Ambient Pads

FANTASTiC | 11 December 2024 | 391 MB

Using the Korg 01R/W to show you how you can design custom 90s ambient pads with any rompler. The concept involves taking an existing pad sound you like – and showing you key parameters you can modify to have a big impact on the sound. Enjoy!

Top 10 Mix Tips!

HiDERA | 16 March 2025 | 420 MB

Ready to improve your mixes but aren’t sure where to start? Start here! This mixing tips video course teaches you 10 indispensable mixing tips that will help transform your mixes in no time at all. Mixing wizard Larry Holcombe breaks down topics like mix organization, sidechain circuitry, low-end control, using a reference track, and more in an easy-to-follow manner with plenty of demonstrative examples. You’ll begin to see notable improvements in your very next mix! These mixing videos are designed for intermediate-level mix engineers looking to improve their mixes. Larry begins by focusing on mix organization, consolidation of parts, and gain staging, ensuring that you’re starting off on the right foot. Then he explains how to group the tracks into busses and add metering to properly visualize frequency and loudness. You’ll also learn how to use internal sidechain EQ to make sure your compressor isn’t getting gummed up by responding to unwanted sounds. Next, Larry focuses on the low end, demonstrating how to obtain a thicker bottom by taming a bass resonance and adding a general low-end boost.

How To Play Piano By Ear

P2P | 13 May 2025 | 2.42 GB

Welcome to “How to Play Piano by Ear” A course designed to give you the tools, structure, and confidence to understand music without needing sheet music or theory-heavy lessons. This course is built for intermediate-level musicians who want to unlock the ability to play songs by ear. Whether you’re a pianist, composer, performer, or just someone who wants to connect more directly with music, this course provides a clear and proven method for building real listening skills. You won’t find abstract theory or endless lectures here. Instead, every lesson is practical and hands-on. You’ll play, repeat, listen, and apply. The goal is simple: to help you understand music through experience, not memorization.

No Background Noise TUTORiAL

P2P | 12 May 2025 | 671 MB

How to Record Clear Audio Like a Pro: No Background Noise is your complete guide to producing clean, professional-grade audio for podcasts, YouTube videos, online courses, voiceovers, and more. Whether you’re working from a home studio or a makeshift recording space, this course teaches you how to eliminate background noise and deliver crystal-clear sound quality. In this course, you’ll explore microphone selection, placement techniques, and voice projection strategies that drastically improve your recordings. You’ll learn how to create a quiet recording environment, use basic acoustic treatments, and apply digital tools for noise reduction. From understanding cardioid vs. condenser mics to applying filters in Audacity or Adobe Audition, you’ll master every step to create audio that sounds clean and professional. This course is ideal for content creators, educators, YouTubers, podcasters, and freelancers looking to improve their audio quality without expensive gear. With practical demonstrations and actionable tips, you’ll learn how to build a noise-free setup and deliver studio-quality recordings every time. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned creator, this course will elevate the clarity and quality of your recordings and help you stand out in a noisy world.

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.