Conflux Explained®

HiDERA | 09 November 2024 | 128 MB

New Kontakt 8 users have a lot to be excited about, and the new hybrid instrument Conflux is certainly near the top of the list. In this video course, synth guru Eli Krantzberg takes you on a deep exploration of the instrument, explaining all the parameters and features and providing plenty of musical examples so you can really get an idea of Conflux‘s capabilities. By the end of the course, you’ll be familiar with all the controls well enough that you can make use of them in your very next production. These videos are designed for new Conflux users.

Adding Impact to Your Sounds

HiDERA | 09 November 2024 | 220 MB

Do you struggle with sounds that seem weak, sterile, or anemic? You’ve come to the right place. In this music production video course, studio wiz Thomas Cochran will show you several practical ways to combat these issues with several different plugins, including compressors, transient shapers, EQs, saturation, clippers, and more. You’ll learn how to identify issues and address them with dependable methods that deliver consistent results, providing increased punch and clarity to lifeless tracks. These music production videos are designed for intermediate mixing engineers who are looking to improve the sound of their tracks and mixes. Thomas begins by examining the Hitsville EQ Collection (Universal Audio), demonstrating how it can beef up the low end of the drums and bass by enhancing the strength of transients through EQ and saturation. Then learn how to use transient shaper plugins like Transient Master (Native Instruments) and SPL Transient Designer Plus (Brainworx) to shape the attack of various sounds to your liking.

Different Types of Amp Tones

HiDERA | 12 July 2024 | 381 MB

Guitar tone chasers, rejoice! In this guitar video course, recording expert Gary Hiebner discusses several common types of amp tones and shows how each one can be duplicated with an amp sim. You’ll learn about setting controls, tweaking, and combining various chains to get different results. Grab your guitar and learn! These guitar videos are designed for guitarists using amp sims. Gary begins with one of the most iconic rock amps of all, the Marshall JCM800, and demonstrates the mid- to high-gain sounds for which it’s famous. Then it’s on to the Orange Rockerverb to show its famous creamy, fuzzy tone that’s loved by so many. Next, we’ll introduce the Dual Rectifier from Mesa Boogie, where you’ll learn how to achieve its distinctive high-gain tone, which is renowned for its deep bass. Then Gary covers the recent classic, the EVH 5150, which many consider to be the standard for modern high gain, followed by a pair of classic Fender amps famed for their bell-like cleans and angry half-dirty tones. Other amps covered include the Vox AC30 (for the chime), Roland Jazz 120 (cleanest of cleans), Mesa Boogie Mark V (high gain classic), and more!

Softube Parallels Explained®

HiDERA | 14 July 2024 | 172 MB

Join synth expert Thomas Cochran for a deep look into Softube’s new synth instrument, Parallels. You’ll learn how to draw an incredible range of tones from the synth using its intuitive interface. From quivering basses to echoed, reverse pads, and more, Parallels is a sonic playhouse. This Parallels video course is designed for new Parallels users. Thomas welcomes you and then presents a quick overview of the instrument, including generating sounds, managing presets, etc. Then it’s on to the Source section, where you can access different sound sources to combine and layer into a composite sound of your own. Next, you’ll explore ways to vary the sounds further, including Shaper, modulation, effects, and more. Thomas concludes the course by demonstrating the creation of two sounds from scratch: a pad and a bass.

bx_limiter Explained®

HiDERA | 14 July 2024 | 729 MB

Are you ready to start using a limiter in your tracks but aren’t sure where to start? You’re in the right place. In this bx_limiter video course, veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe will guide you through the use of bx_limiter and bx_limiter True Peak by Brainworx, two exceptional plug-ins that can expertly handle many of your mixing and mastering tasks. If your tracks sound too quiet, too dull, too boomy, etc., you’ll learn how to correct them in no time with this bx_limiter course. By the end, this course will equip you with new skills that you can apply to other similar plugins. These bx_limiter videos are designed for those new to the world of mastering. To begin, Larry extends a warm welcome to you, delves into the concept of mastering, and explains how limiting fits into it. He then takes you on a tour of the bx_limiter interface, ensuring you are familiar with its layout before delving into the details. Then you’ll learn about each of the plug-in’s parameters, such as the threshold, channel linking, mix, XL, etc., and how to use them to handle and manage the transient material in your mix.

Pro Tools Advanced Vol.1 TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | 17 September 2014 | 521 MB

SUPERCHARGE YOUR WORKFLOW

Pro Tools guru Kenny Gioia brings you the first volume of videos dedicated to enhancing your Pro Tools experience. Shot in Pro Tools 11 and compatible with Pro Tools 8, 9 & 10, this in-depth series focuses on Workflow, arguably the most important aspect of using a DAW, making you a Pro Tools pro in no time. Kenny jumps right in and reveals the powerful Import Session Data feature, which saves you a ton of time, by allowing you to Import Audio, Effects, Channels, and other often used Parameters into Your Sessions. Next, Advanced Marker Usage is shown, including Selection Markers, Zoom, Pre & Post Roll, Show / Hide Tracks, Track Heights, Groups and more. Moving on, Kenny gives you one of the Best Kept Secrets in Pro Tools, Window Configurations. Kenny goes thru each and every parameter that can be stored and recalled with this powerhouse feature, along with great examples of How They Can Be Applied. Keyboard Shortcuts are then explained and demonstrated, and this video alone will Dramatically Speed Up Your Workflow.

Dance Music Gain Staging Explained®

HiDERA | 26 October 2024 | 704 MB

Join veteran Groove3 instructor and dance music guru Larry Holcombe for a video tutorial series on the all-important subject of gain staging, as it applies to dance music specifically. A topic that’s often overlooked by novices, this will help you take more control of each element involved in your mix—from metering to plugins and everywhere in between. By the end of the course, you’ll know you’re optimizing every signal chain stage. These gain staging videos are designed for users new to the subject. Larry starts off by discussing the theory of gain staging and why it’s such a necessary aspect of music production when working in a DAW. You’ll learn specifics about making sure plugins (especially vintage ones) stay in their “sweet spot” for the best sound, along with other tips for maintaining a healthy signal level. Larry also discusses various metering options, including VU meters and peak levels, to make sure you’re keeping your levels under control at all times. Then, after demonstrating the procedure for properly setting input levels, he sets up a good initial level for the kick drum, which will be used as the basis for building our mix. This ensures we’ll have plenty of headroom in the master bus.