Inner Timing & Pulse Explained®

HiDERA | 31 August 2024 | 1.87 GB

Many musicians often experience a sense of surprise and even horror when they hear themselves on a recording, primarily due to their timing. (“Am I really rushing that badly?”) Learning to play with good time is critical to so many aspects of being a musician. Firstly, if you’re a “rushin’ draggin'” musician, it can be challenging to secure regular gigs. But even if you work alone and record music by yourself, you’ll save a lot of time and editing headaches if you’re able to record a solid track to begin with. In this musical lesson video course, Larry Holcombe breaks down the subject in a clear, focused way that’s sure to improve your rhythmic feel by leaps and bounds! By the end of this musical video course, you’ll be well on your way to playing in the pocket and grooving hard. Larry begins by discussing some of the terminology (syncopation, swing, groove, etc.) used throughout the course so that everyone will be on the same page. Then you’ll start by working on the main pulse, where you’ll learn to count and play quarter, eighth, and 16th notes in various combinations while playing to a metronome. Larry also thoroughly covers beat division, which will lay the groundwork for our basic rhythmic theory.

bx_glue Explained®

HiDERA | 25 August 2024 | 264 MB

In this bx_glue video course, production expert Larry Holcombe will show you all you need to know about using Brainworx’s bx_glue compressor plugin to handle all your VCA compression needs. Whether you’re looking to glue a mix or bus together, increase harmonic richness with saturation, achieve special sidechain effects, or more, it’s all covered here. By the end of this bx_glue course, you’ll be ready to start using it confidently right away to achieve the sounds you want in your own tracks and mixes. These bx_glue videos are designed for new users. After giving you a tour of the interface to familiarize you with its layout, Larry briefly discusses the general use of VCA compression in various audio scenarios. Then you’ll learn about the compression section, including how to set the standard controls like threshold, ratio, etc. along with single-band or dual-band operation modes.

FEEL IT v2.0.0 KONTAKT

HiDERA | 27 January 2024 | 907 MB

From transcendent chords to pulsating bass, channel authentic 90s house vibes or create a new blend for a future-facing club sound. FEEL IT goes deep with thoughtfully-curated sound sources, sampled from genre-defining machines and the finest studio-grade effects. Get house’s ubiquitous bass sounds and must-have piano and organ synth presets, plus atmospheric textures and pads. Customize the effects chain, edit genre-typical sequences, and mix it up with hands-on macro controls.

Ableton 12: Advanced MiDi Editing

HiDERA | 04 June 2024 | 330 MB

Join Ableton Live expert Thomas Cochran with these in-depth Ableton Live video tutorials for a look at several tips and concepts that will make MIDI editing faster, smarter, and easier in Ableton Live 12. From time-saving features for quickly creating chords to useful tools for generating complex drum patterns and more, there’s plenty here to help you improve your workflow and generate musical ideas that inspire. By the end of this Ableton Live course, you’ll be ready to implement some or all of these features in your very next production. These Ableton Live videos are designed for users who have basic experience with Ableton Live 12. Thomas kicks things off with a look at drum programming, demonstrating how the new MIDI features can be used to generate complex patterns and add various degrees of humanization and velocity variations with just a few clicks. Then it’s on to a new scale degree control that allows you to quickly generate chords and transpose them to different harmonies within the chosen key, resulting in complex chord progressions that sound great.

Bazzazian Tapes KONTAKT

HiDERA | 19 May 2024 | 2.47 GB

Vintage sounds for cutting-edge productions

Bazzazian Tapes digs deep into the archives of one of the most pioneering producers in German hip hop. Packed with character and curiosity, it delivers an eclectic collection of melodic instruments, all run through high-end rack gear, vintage tape machines, and boutique pedals. From retro keyboards and modular synth leads to e-bowed guitars, antique harmoniums, and woodwinds, it’s got all you need to bring a retro flair to modern productions.

Ableton Live 11 Explained®

HiDERA | 11 June 2021 | 505 MB

Ableton Live pro in-depth Ableton Live 11 video tutorials! If you are new to Ableton Live 11 and want to learn the program from the ground up the right way, this course is for you. Thomas starts at the beginning with the important basics and takes you all the way through to exporting your very first song. Two Ableton Live projects that Thomas creates in the videos are also included so you can follow along on your system. These videos are designed for those who are new to Ableton Live 11. To begin Thomas welcomes you and then shows you how to properly configure your audio inputs, outputs, and MIDI controllers so you can hear and playback audio from Live, followed by how to crate a new project and start a song using the different options available including templates. Thomas then explains what makes Ableton Live different from other DAWs, showing you the different workflows available for making your songs and productions. Next you’ll see how to use the browser and its basic functions when producing, plus the different sections and views of Live, integral playback features, and commonly used key commands for quick and easy control.

Homage v1.0.2 KONTAKT

HiDERA | 01 March 2024 | 574 MB

Forget the rules

Homage pays tribute to the adventurous spirit of the LA beat scene with warped melodics and distorted textures packed into a hands-on Play Series instrument. Infuse lo-fi samples into your tracks with saturated synths, keys, guitars, basses, and more. Find your favorite sounds and experiment layering them with noise samples to add instant character to boundary-pushing hip hop productions of all kinds.