Output Arcade Explained® TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 28 July 2018 | 134 MB

Studio production delivers an in-depth guide to Output’s new cloud based virtual instrument, Arcade! Learn all about its features and controls, as well as how to get creative with it. Larry begins by giving you an introduction to the series, the concepts of Arcade, explains how the subscription model works, and also covers the basics of the interface. Next you’ll learn the differences between Lines, Kits and Loops, and how you can search within these areas to find exactly what you’re looking for, and more. Basic sound manipulation is up next, and you’ll see how to use both Macros and Modifiers, as well as tips on using the hands on controllers to manipulate sounds in real-time. You’ll then explore the Session View which allows you to keep everything in the right key of your song. Moving throughout the rest of the series you’ll visit other areas of Arcade such as the Menu Tab and Mixer, and get complete explanations with real world usage examples of their functions and purpose. Larry then goes deeper, focusing on Arcade’s powerful sound design parameters such as Macros, LFOs, Resequence, Playhead, Repeater, and the FX section. Editing loops, creating kits, importing your own loops and files, and much more are then covered in-detail.

Studio One 4 Explained® TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 13 July 2018 | 556 MB

Presonus guru delivers an in-depth video tutorial series designed for the new Studio One v4 user! Go from zero to hero in no-time, and learn all the important foundations and basics of the new Presonus Studio One DAW. Your new favorite DAW awaits! Featuring 33 in-depth videos, Marcus starts off with creating your first song and walks you through the process, including all the settings, template options, and more. You’ll then learn all about song folder and content locations, studio one song folder structure, and setting up your recording interface and more. Next, it’s on to important S1 basics, such as the main windows, track types, creating tracks, using the transport, working with the browser, using markers, the Arranger Track and much more. Marcus then shows you how to edit both audio and MIDI with the various tools included with Studio One, to make that perfect performance come alive. Recording in S1 is then looked at in detail, and you’ll get all the info needed to correctly optimize your setup for recording, enable the metronome and recording basics, how to set an optimal recording level when tracking in Studio One, using pre-roll and pre-count, use punch in recording with auto punch, loop recording, comping for the perfect take, and creating a separate headphone mix for the talent.

VocalSynth 2 Explained TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 15 June 2018 | 518 MB

Sami Rabia brings you in-depth video tutorials all about the new VocalSynth 2 vocoder and voice processing plug-in! Learn what all the features and functions do, how to use them, as well as cool sound design ideas. Sami begins by welcoming you and then explains how vocoders work, as well as how VocalSynth 2 differs from traditional Vocoders. He then goes right into an in-depth general overview and layout of VocalSynth 2 and what each section does, including how to audition presets. Next, you’ll learn about how each vocal module is powered by fully featured synthesizers, their parameters, and how they effect the actual vocoders. MIDI & side-chain modes are then revealed, and you’ll see how to use VocalSynth 2 as an effect insert, and how to send it your own MIDI and audio information for a truly endless sonic palette. Wrapping it up, Sami goes deep into the FX section where you’ll learn all about its top-notch effects, and then gives 2 inspiring sound design videos covering ways to creatively use VocalSynth 2 on vocals and drums.

Logic Pro X Drummer Explained TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 15 June 2018 | 648 MB

Logic Pro X master brings you the definitive video tutorial guide to Logic Pro X Drummer! Learn what all the features of this power packed virtual drum instrument do, as well as how to effectively use them to create amazing acoustic and electronic drum parts for your songs and productions. Eli begins with a welcome, followed by videos on the basics of how Drummer tracks, Drummer regions, and Drummer kits work in Logic Pro X. You’ll then learn the various ways to create Drummer tracks, both with and without Arrangement Markers, and how to generate additional Drummer regions once the track is created. Next you’ll explore ways of switching genres and drummers without changing their associated drum kits, as well as ways of switching drum kits while maintaining the same drummers and their grooves and more. Eli then gives you 3 in-depth videos entirely dedicated to the feature rich Drummer Editor and how it works with both acoustic and electronic drums.

u-he Bazille Explained TUTORiAL

Team SYNTHiC4TE | August 01 2014 | 776 MB

THE MODULAR MONSTER

Synth master Scottie Dugan returns, this time covering the incredible modular virtual synth Bazille, by the synth gurus at u-he! This definitive series covers everything from beginning to end, including sound design examples that will show you how to make awesome sounds from scratch. Scottie starts with a detailed Overview covering the Main Sections and Controls. Next, Oscillator Basics are shown, followed by Phase Modulation, Distortion and Fractal Resonance explanations, including how to use them to shape sounds. LFOs, Filters, Envelopes and Processors are then examined, explained and demonstrated, giving you a solid working knowledge of these important Sonic Sculpting Tools.

RME TotalMIX Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | Sept 30 2015 | 501 MB

ABSOLUTE CONTROL

RME interfaces include TotalMIX, an incredibly powerful and fully-featured integrated software mixer with amazingly flexible routing options and built-in DSP. RME expert Todd Tatnall shows you how to get the most out of this complex mixer and more. After a brief Overview and Installation Guide, Todd dives right into an overview of the Mixer and its sections. He then shows you Channel Basics and Settings, before exploring the EQ and Dynamics Sections. Next, Todd covers the Control Room, showing you how to configure and control your monitoring environment. Todd then spends a couple of videos explaining the Control Strip in detail, including how to use Snapshots, Groups, and Layouts. Wrapping it up, Todd covers the FX section and Matrix View, and teaches you how to use the Settings and Preferences to customize TotalMIX to your exact needs.

Reason Drum Sequencer Explained

SYNTHiC4TE | June 02 2018 | 417 MB

Reason Guru shows you everything you need to know about the new Drum Sequencer player in Reason 10! Learn all about it and how to use it creatively when producing in Reason. Paul begins with the basics of inputting drum hits into the new Drum Sequencer player, as well as how to automate pattern changes. He then goes into Remapping Lanes, Playback Modes and setting Pattern Lengths for complete control over the Drum Sequencer player. Live Note Input, Randomization and Pattern Presets are then all gone over in detail, allowing you to both program and select different patterns quickly and easily. Paul then gets advanced, showing you how to utilize automation to create variations on your patterns without wasting precious pattern slots. You’ll then see how to increase the Lane and Pattern Count, Convert CV to MIDI with a free player device and open up all of your existing rack devices to the wonderful world of players.