Prep, Notation & Parts TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 21 June 2018 | 151 MB

The Orchestral Sessions

So you recorded your MIDI score and can’t wait to hear it played by a live orchestra. What’s the next step? Join music composer  in this new updated course, and learn how to transform your MIDI data into a full score. Nowadays, orchestral music recorded with MIDI in a DAW can sound fantastic, but there’s nothing like music played by real musicians. In this second instalment of the Orchestral Session series, music composer covers the special preparation work needed to transform your MIDI score into data that a notation program can use. In this course, covers essential techniques and strategies to speed up your orchestration prep work. Topics such as when to use region-based vs. event-based quantization, how to deal with dedicated runs libraries so they correctly translate to the score, or how to consolidate MIDI parts are all covered. Olajide also discusses how to create individual parts from ensemble patches, what important housekeeping steps need to be done before exporting, why you should know about the alternative music XML format, and more… In the last section, you learn about the challenges and considerations when orchestrating for the scoring stage, where you learn to import MIDI prepared from a DAW into Sibelius and Finale, and you get a walkthrough of a completed orchestral score!

Virus Ti Masterclass TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 20 June 2018 | 893 MB

The Access Virus Ti. Arguably the most Powerful and Versatile VA Hardware synth on the market. This course is aimed at giving you the knowledge you need to make your own sounds from the Virus Control plug in. It is suitable to everyone who owns a virus TI, whether a TI Snow or a TI Polar, from beginner to pro. Every knob / slider , feature and function is explored in detail. with over 6 hrs of tutorials split into 14 videos. Each covering different sections for you to return to whenever you need. We brush on synthesis basics as we move through the course as I explain what each element does and how it effects the overall sound you are creating.

Classic Compressors TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 19 June 2018 | 107 MB

Antelope’s classic compressors are authentic recreations of the most sought-after hardware compressors available on the market. See and hear these hardware-based effects in action with mix engineer and audio producer. Thanks to their Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology, Antelope’s hardware-based effects gives you access to accurate models of some of the most sought-after vintage effects without even taxing your computer CPU. In this course, you get an in-depth tour of all the Antelope vintage EQs, with lots of real-world musical examples. First, Alex covers emulations of classic tube compressors from the 1950s, such as the ALT-436C, RCA BA-6A and the Fairchild 670. You see and hear them on drums, bass and guitar. Next, you get an overview and demonstration of the legendary 1176, including the infamous All-Buttons mode, and other compressors from the 1970s. You also learn about the SMT-100A (a classic compressor from the ’80s), the VCA160 (an emulation of the dbx 160), a recreation Empirical Labs’ Distressor (one of the most powerful and edgy compressors known to the audio world), and more…

Aparillo Sound Design TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | June 19 2018 | 252 MB

Aparillo is unlike any other synthesizers. Demystify this very unique instrument in this course by synthesis expert! Aparillo is based on FM synthesis, but it’s definitely not your standard digital synth plugin. A quick look at the user interface may leave you confused… and when you switch to the Orbit tab, you will probably feel like you’ve been teleported at the control board of an alien spaceship. Thankfully, sound designer Rishab Rajan is here to demystify everything about this very special instrument! Rishabh starts the course with a quick overview of the synth. After explaining where everything is found on the interface, he dissects all the knobs, controls and panels. You learn how every parameter (Ratio, FM Index, Formant/Waveshaping, Jitter, LFOs, Envelopes, etc.) work together to create complex timbres and organic textures, all while strengthening your knowledge of FM synthesis. You also explore Aparillo’s arpeggiator (which behaves in very unique ways) and you get an in-depth look at the effect section (which includes some very unusual and great sounding filters). Rishabh ends the course by covering everything about the fascinating Orbit tab…

Gareth Emery Interview TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | June 19 2018 | 796 MB

In this Interview, Chris chats with Trance DJ and producer Gareth Emery about his new venture Choon. Causing quite a stir in the industry, Choon is a blockchain based streaming service which aims to allow direct listener-to-artist relationships by cutting out all the industry middlemen. Benefits for artists include near real-time royalties, transparency in data, and smart contracts allowing the artist complete control of their works and splits. As a fan, you can create monetised playlists, know that your plays are directly supporting your favourite artists work, and have full confidence that you are supporting your favourite producers. Here we discuss how artists are paid, what are ‘notes’ and the roadmap for Choon over the next year. This is cutting-edge technology and here we chat to someone at the forefront.

Fingerpicking TUTORiAL

P2P | 16 June 2018 | 1.5 GB

Fingerstyle Guitar / Intermediate Level

Go beyond the basics of fingerstyle guitar by learning new techniques and playing more challenging songs

New Perspectives TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 15 June 2018 | 316 MB

Great songs often come to us in bits and pieces. A perfect verse pops into our head like a gift, but we struggle to come up with a chorus or second verse that feels right. In this course, learn practical songwriting techniques that can help you look at your tune through a different lens—and, in turn, take your song to unexpected new places. Professional musician Julian Velard shows how to play with melody, form, and chords to gain a fresh perspective when a tune has you stuck. Along the way, Julian demonstrates each technique by playing musical examples.