Generating Melodies from Scratch Explained®

FANTASTiC | 17 November 2025 | 108 MB

Looking for ways to overcome writer’s block and create compelling melodies even when inspiration isn’t striking? Say no more. In this music production video course, Stephen O’Connell provides practical methods to break the melody-writing process into manageable steps, use your DAW tools creatively, and explore new combinations of ideas. You’ll learn how to develop melodies from scratch, fill in gaps with counter-melodies and harmonies, and choose the right instruments to bring your ideas to life. These music production videos are designed for producers, songwriters, and composers looking for new forms of inspiration in their writing process. The course begins by addressing the blank canvas problem: how to get started when you feel stuck. Stephen demonstrates two approaches — separating rhythm and pitch (to simplify the task) and employing controlled randomness to spark unexpected ideas. He also highlights how instrument range and tone can shape your melodic possibilities.

KORG nanoKEY Studio & nanoKONTROL Studio

FANTASTiC | 17 November 2025 | 768 MB

“KORG nanoKEY Studio & nanoKONTROL Studio Explained®” is designed for producers, keyboardists, and electronic musicians who want to get the most out of KORG’s compact yet powerful controller duo. In this KORG nano video course, production guru Alberto Rizzo Schettino demonstrates how to integrate the nanoKEY Studio and nanoKONTROL Studio into any studio setup, customize their functions, and take full advantage of features like arpeggiators, chord pads, assignable modes, and wireless operation. You’ll learn how to use these controllers effectively for both DAW and hardware setups, gaining the knowledge to streamline your workflow and enhance creative performance. These KORG nano videos are aimed at new KORG nanoKEY Studio and nanoKONTROL Studio users. The KORG nano course begins with an introduction to the controllers and a guided tour of each. Alberto explains their unique capabilities and demonstrates the basics of customizing the nanoKEY Studio using the KORG Kontrol Editor software.

KORG multi/Poly Native TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 17 November 2025 | 228 MB

“KORG multi/poly native: Beyond the Basics” is designed for intermediate to advanced users who want to unlock the full creative power of KORG’s flagship virtual synth. In this KORG multi/poly native video course, synthesist guru Thomas Cochran goes beyond the fundamentals to explore advanced modulation, sequencing, layering, and performance features that make multi/poly native such a deep and flexible sound design tool. You’ll learn how to create complex, evolving sounds and expressive patches that bring new life to your productions. These KORG multi/poly native videos are aimed at users with a basic familiarity of the KORG multi/poly native. This KORG multi/poly native course begins with a deep dive into advanced sound controls, where Thomas demonstrates how to use additional tabs like Ring Modulation, Cross Modulation, and Voice Variation to shape more intricate tones. You’ll also discover how the Drift and Voice Variation parameters can add authentic analog-style movement and character to your patches.

Suno Studio Explained®

FANTASTiC | 17 November 2025 | 135 MB

The use of AI for music production is a hot topic these days, with some users protesting it, while others embracing it. “Suno Studio Explained®” is designed for producers, composers, and songwriters who want to explore the power of AI-assisted music creation and see how they can selectively use it as another tool in their computer-based music-making workflow. In this Suno Studio video course, production guru Larry Holcombe takes you on a tour of Suno Studio, demonstrating how to combine human creativity with intelligent generation tools to spark inspiration, enhance ideas, and build full arrangements quickly and intuitively. You’ll learn how to navigate the interface, edit and layer tracks, and use Suno’s AI features to create entirely new musical parts from audio recordings and loops. These Suno Studio videos are aimed at new Suno Studio users. The course begins with an introduction to Suno Studio’s layout and workflow, highlighting what sets it apart from other AI-powered music tools. Larry demonstrates how to get started with your first session, navigate the timeline efficiently, and make precise edits with ease.

MuseScore Studio Explained®

FANTASTiC | 17 November 2025 | 212 MB

This video course is perfect for anyone new to MuseScore Studio or music notation programs in general. In this comprehensive series, Groove3 instructor Eli Krantzberg walks you through every essential feature of this free, powerful scoring application available from MuseHub. Whether you’re a composer, arranger, teacher, or student, you’ll learn how to create professional-quality scores, from note entry to layout and export. These videos are designed for new MuseScore Studio users. The course begins with the basics of starting a new score (choosing instruments, setting time and key signatures, and adjusting score details) and then progresses to various methods of entering notes and rests. Eli demonstrates how to use the keyboard, a MIDI controller, and alternative note-entry modes to quickly input melodies, chords, and rhythms. Next, you’ll learn about working with multiple voices, inserting and removing measures, editing notes, copying and pasting musical material, and using the Properties panel for fine-tuned control. Eli also covers tuplets, dynamics, hairpins, and other expressive markings that bring your notation to life.

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.

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.