Studio One: Programming Realistic Drums

FANTASTiC | 18 November 2025 | 270 MB

If you’re looking to craft lifelike, dynamic drum tracks inside Studio One, you’re in the right place. In this comprehensive Studio One video course, Studio One expert Gary Hiebner covers everything from basic setup and MIDI drum programming to advanced quantization, groove editing, and genre-specific techniques. You’ll learn how to turn static MIDI beats into expressive, natural-sounding drum performances that feel alive in any mix. By the time you’re done, you’ll be ready to employ these techniques in your very next track. These Studio One videos are designed for Studio One users new to drum programming. The Studio One course begins with creating instrument tracks and configuring MIDI controllers, followed by a deep dive into Studio One’s built-in drum instrument, Impact, and the sampler, Presence. Gary demonstrates how to load presets, tweak sounds using envelopes and filters, and even layer or replace hits with audio samples for extra punch and character.

Mixing & Mastering With Clip to Zero

FANTASTiC | 18 November 2025 | 521 MB

Are you wanting to achieve louder, cleaner, and more dynamic results without over-reliance on heavy compression or limiting? You’re in the right place. In this mixing and mastering video course, mixing master Larry Holcombe introduces the Clip to Zero approach: a modern mixing and mastering workflow that uses careful clipping to maximize level and punch while maintaining musicality and clarity. After viewing this mixing and mastering course, you’ll be ready to apply these ideas and concepts in your very next track with results that speak for themselves. These mixing and mastering videos are designed for those new to the Clip to Zero method. This mixing and mastering course begins by defining what Clip to Zero is and how it differs from traditional loudness techniques. Larry explains how controlled clipping can be used to increase loudness transparently, resulting in mixes that feel bigger and more alive while avoiding distortion.

EZdrummer 2 Explained TUTORiAL

P2P | 10 June 2014 | 197 MB

MEET YOUR NEW DRUMMER

Toontrack EZdrummer 2 has changed the virtual drumming game yet again. This software instrument is absolutely mind blowing and veteran studio guru Todd Tatnall is going to show you all it can do, taking you from installation and setup all the way to creating your first song! Todd begins with an introduction to EZdrummer 2, going over what it is and discussing what you’ll learn throughout the series. Next, it’s on to Installation and Registration, and then an in-depth look at the Standalone version of EZdrummer 2. Exploring the Interface is next, and you’ll see how to load basic drum kits, audition drums, change individual drum sounds and modify them. Todd now goes deeper into EZdrummer 2, explaining How to Browse and Audition MIDI Grooves using the Browser and Search Pages, as well as How to Use the Grooves from Expansion Packs. Play Styles and Power Hand are then looked at in-detail, showing you how to adjust the grooves and kits for nearly infinite variations. The Song Track and Song Creator are then revealed, allowing you to Custom Build your New Drum Parts for your songs with ease and realism.

Super Jumbo Explained®

SYNTHiC4TE | 09 June 2019 | 242 MB

Learn Super Jumbo, incredibly realistic virtual acoustic guitar instrument inside and out, as well as how to use it creatively. Eli starts with an introduction to Super Jumbo, as well as Super Jumbo’s main features and functions. Playing Modes and Articulations are then explained and explored, and you’ll see exactly how to utilize Instrument Mode, Keyboard Mode, and Solo Mode, including how each of the Super Jumbo articulations and key switches work. Next, Eli shows you how to use Super Jumbo Strummer to play and edit harmonic and rhythmic strumming or picking patterns based on the chords you like. Super Jumbo Riffer is then revealed, and you’ll see how this tool is used to generate new ideas and more. Wrapping it up, Eli demonstrates how to use the Dice feature to generate random Super Jumbo Riffer patterns based on selective user input, how to import and play 3rd party guitar tablature files, alter the sound of Ample Guitar Super Jumbo by adjusting the tuning and gain of individual samples, using effects, and much more.

Serum 2 Explained®

HiDERA | 11 April 2025 | 398 MB

If you’re on the hunt for the best sound design synth, Serum 2 is definitely worth checking out. In this Serum 2 video course, electronic music wiz Larry Holcombe will show you how to get started with this powerful hybrid synth from Xfer Records. After watching, you’ll understand exactly what each and every parameter does to the sound. From the oscillators, filters, envelopes, and LFOs to the wavetables, sampler, macros, and Mod Matrix, it’s all covered! By the end of this Serum 2 course, you’ll be ready to start using Serum 2 on your next track. These Serum 2 videos are perfect for those just starting out with Serum 2! Larry welcomes you and begins with a brief tour of the interface to get you your bearings, touching upon the oscillators, filters, and modulators, among other major components. Then he discusses the oscillators in detail, showing how to create different sound sources to be used as the basis for a patch. After this, Larry explains the wavetables and how wavetable synthesis works on Serum 2 using the Wavetable position dial.

Logic Pro 11 Update Explained®

HiDERA | 01 June 2025 | 480.52 MB

Join Logic Pro expert Eli Krantzberg on a journey through all the amazing features in Logic Pro 11! Apple really went all out in this new version, and you’ll learn about everything that’s new and/or improved. From all the new instruments and plug-ins to the AI-driven assistant features, Eli leaves no stone unturned, and you’ll be up to speed and taking full advantage of these improvements in no time! These Logic Pro 11 videos are designed for new Logic Pro 11 users. Eli begins with a brief overview of the main updates and additions in Logic Pro 11, so you’ll know what’s to come, and then explores the new Session Players AI-based feature. You’ll learn how it allows you to quickly and easily generate realistic-sounding performances for drums, bass, and piano in numerous genres, along with the many ways in which you can customize the parts via the Session Player Editor. Next, Eli covers each of the new instruments—Studio Bass and Studio Piano – in detail, highlighting the different models, microphone combinations, and all the other tweakable parameters available that will let you dial in the exact sound and feel you need. This is followed by a look at the various ways of getting chords into the Chord Track, as well as the myriad options for sound and part customization within the Session Player Editor for Studio Bass and studio piano.

Mixing Secrets Explained®

HiDERA | 28 March 2025 | 294 MB

If you’re feeling a bit bogged down with your workflow and/or aren’t happy with the results you’re getting with your mixes, then we have the mixing video course for you. In this video tutorial mixing course, mix wiz Thomas Cochran will show you several ways of mixing smarter, quicker, and more effectively. Whether it’s using combinations of plug-ins in the place of one to more successfully accomplish a goal, using one plug-in (such as a channel strip) to accomplish the tasks of several, or dealing with unwanted resonances, there’s a lot here for everyone. These mix videos are designed for intermediate-level recordists and mixers looking for tips on how to improve their results and process. Thomas begins the course by showing you a fast, tried-and-true method for leveling a signal with the 1176/LA-2A combination. Used on countless hits, this technique is famously used both when tracking and/or while mixing. Then you’ll see how to split equalization duties into two or more EQs, using one more for correction and the other more for color. Next, Thomas teaches you how you can tame unwanted resonances and harmonics with Soothe2 (Oeksound) and Pro-MB (FabFilter), demonstrating on two sources: piano and live strings. This is followed by a look at mixing bass effectively with the classic combination of a Pultec EQ and R-Bass (also known as Resonance Bass) from Waves. Finally, you’ll see how a channel strip, such as the SSL E from UAD, can be used to quickly mix multi-source instruments like drums, reducing plug-in clutter and enabling faster, more intuitive mixing moves.