DJ.Studio Explained®

HiDERA | 01 July 2025 | 730 MB

In this DJ.Studio video tutorial course, electronic music guru Larry Holcombe will show you how DJ.Studio places all the tools you need at your fingertips, making it easier than ever to create mashups, DJ mixes, video mixes, live sets, and more in no time at all. With plenty of smart features like stem separation, harmony/tempo matching, transition editing, mastering, and more, this app can do it all and quickly! These DJ.Studio videos are for new DJ.Studio users. To begin, Larry welcomes you and gives a brief overview of DJ.Studio, explaining what it is and what it can do, and follows with a quick tour of the interface so you can see how everything is laid out. Then you’ll jump right in and create your first mix, learning how to import different types of audio files, access the local library, and use the Harmonize feature to sequence the mix in various ways. You’ll also see how to use the Match icons as well as the Mood and Fuzzy modes. Next, you’ll move on to the Studio page, where you can edit the transitions automatically created by DJ.Studio. You also have access to the mixer, timeline editor, and beat markers here, and you can add other various effects as well. Larry then covers the Transitions tab, which gives us precise control over our transitions, including the length, type of crossfade, etc., and offers the ability to save presets.

Serum 2: Making House

HiDERA | 01 July 2025 | 291 MB

Ready to produce your first house track with Serum 2? In this Serum 2 video course, production expert Thomas Cochran will walk you through the process from start to finish. You’ll learn how to select and process sounds, program drum/percussion/bass patterns, add lead and pad parts, arrange the song, add effects, and more – all the way through to the final mix. By the time you’re through with this Serum 2 production course, you’ll be ready to start on your house track right away. These Serum 2 videos are designed for Serum 2 users who have existing knowledge of Serum 2 and want to produce house music. Thomas kicks things off by welcoming you and briefly discussing what we’ll be covering in the course so you’ll know what to expect. He then plays through the song we’ll be building throughout the series so you can see where we’re headed. Then it’s on to the drums, which will form the foundation of the track on which we can build. You’ll learn about selecting the right sounds, creating the patterns/fills, adding various percussion elements, and more.

Kithara Explained TUTORiAL

HiDERA | 29 December 2024 | 116 MB

If you’re curious about how to use new layered sample VI based on guitars and stringed instruments from around the world, well, fret no more. Veteran Groove3 instructor Larry Holcombe will guide you step-by-step through Kithara, teaching you how to adjust all the parameters and utilize all the features to quickly create evocative and inspiring sounds. Whether you want to create ambient, evolving landscapes for a film/TV score or dress up that beat with some unconventional sounds, it’s all here. These Kithara videos are designed for new users. Larry begins with a brief overview of the plug-in, so you can understand its basic architecture, followed by a tour of the interface to help you get your bearings. He then moves on to the Main and Layers pages, where you’ll spend most of your time. You’ll learn how to select different samples for the four different layers (Attack, Sustain 1, Sustain 2, and Release), blend them in different amounts, edit the amp envelopes, and more. Next, Larry covers the Fragments page, where you can create randomized “fragment” fluttering effects to complement the fundamental layers and tickle the ears in unpredictable ways. Then, you’ll explore the FX page, where you’ll get access to spatial and other granular effects to further decorate your sounds. Other topics include the Settings page (for global controls, etc.), modulating your sound (using the mod wheel to add movement and life to patches), the source browser (for organizing sounds), and more.

Beginner Guitar Explained®

HiDERA | 20 April 2025 | 2 GB

So you’ve decided to learn guitar! We commend you on your choice and have just the course for you. In this 12-lesson series, pro guitarist Doug Boduch will walk you through the process from the very beginning, teaching you everything from the parts of the guitar and basic technique to learning chord progressions, strumming patterns, scales, and licks! By the end of the course, you’ll be well on your way to playing your favorite songs and learning your favorite licks and solos. These videos are designed for complete beginners. The course begins with your first five lessons, in which you’ll learn important info such as the parts of the guitar, basic playing technique for both hands (pick hand and fret hand), the note names of the open strings and first few notes, and some chords as well. By the end of these first five lessons, you’ll be playing your first little song.

Producing Voiceovers With Logic TUTORiAL

Team DYNAMiCS | 30 April 2010 | 504.86 MB

LEARN TO MAKE PRO VOICEOVERS IN LOGIC!

Presented by Apple Logic Certified Pro Eli Krantzberg, this collection of Logic 8 & 9 compatible video tutorials will show you how to make professional voiceover productions for commercials, advertisements and more. Starting with a blank session, Eli takes you step by step from the beginning and shows you how to prepare, record, edit, mix and master a quality voiceover spot for a radio advertisement. If you want to expand your studio services to include voiceover work, this collection will be your best investment.

Mixing a Modern Jazz Track

Team kEiSO | 12 June 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.

How To Use CS-80v TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | 23 August 2016 | 1.12 GB

The master of the vintage synth King Unique to guide us through ‘How To Use CS80v’. CS-80 V modelled version of the legendary Yamaha™ CS-80, considered by many to be the ultimate polyphonic synthesiser of the late ‘70s. Noted for its expressive playability and its unique dual voice layout allowed for rich and full sounds that have not been matched to this day. It was popularized by artists such as Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre, Brian Eno, Ultravox and Peter Gabriel, to name a few. Hit song after hit song has turned this synthesiser into a true legend. Here we look at evey function, how it can be used in your productions and finish off with a ‘stream of consciences’ sound design special, in only a way that Matt can!