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.

Advanced Mixing Course TUTORiAL

P2P | 19 July 2015 | 7.4 GB

This is an 8 week intensive mixing course designed to completely change the way you approach mixing music. This course is the advanced version of the Basic Mixing Course. It contains more explicitly detailed information about the inner workings of the mixing process and the tools used for mixing. This course is specifically designed for individuals who wish to learn a practical, professional approach to mixing in detail. This class was created by Michael White, a 27 year professional of the music industry with over 30 gold and platinum records and 100 million in sales.

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.

Mercury-6 Explained®

FANTASTiC | 13 January 2026 | 255 MB

Cherry Audio’s Mercury-6 is a modern take on the classic Roland Jupiter-6, combining vintage character with flexible, performance-ready features. In this video course, Stephen O’Connell guides you through everything you need to know to confidently create, shape, and perform sounds with Mercury-6 — whether you’re brand new to the synth or looking to go deeper with its layering and modulation capabilities. These videos are designed for new Mercury-6 users. You’ll begin with a clear overview of the interface, presets, and workflow, learning how to navigate the synth, manage and save sounds, and adjust the UI for focused sound design. From there, Stephen walks you through building sounds from the ground up, covering oscillators, filters, envelopes, and modulation sources like LFOs to add depth, motion, and expression.

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.

Sound Designing For Music Instruments

FANTASTiC | 11 January 2026 | 119 MB

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Sound designing your musical instruments in Logic Pro will separate you from those who are using the same instruments in Logic Pro. This can bring you more attractive, catchy and advanced sounding instruments and listeners in audiences will respect the work, which can result in you getting more attention as an artist or music producer, which can also bring a bigger reputation for you, along with more money.

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.