Philharmonik 2 Explained TUTORiAL

ilfsn | 01.09.2017 | 554 MB

1.3 Hours

Miroslav Philharmonik has carved a niche for itself in the crowded landscape of orchestral libraries by offering sounds focusing on emotional character. In this info-packed tutorial series, studio expert Eli Krantzberg demonstrates how to pull every last nuance out of this impressive virtual string instrument. Beginning with the interface, Eli shows you around the Play, Mix, Edit, Macro, and FX Tabs and explains what they all do. Then he explores how to Browse, Load, and Record Multi-Articulation Key Switch Instruments. This leads directly into a video on how to work with Multis. Eli then tackles how to Mix in the Virtual Box using Philharmonik 2’s Internal Effects exclusively in one video, and then gives you strategies for Mixing in your DAW of choice. Philharmonik 2 can also be used in a live context. Eli demonstrates how to work with Patterns to set up Note Triggers, and how to use the Live Tab to Create Set Lists that contain multiple songs consisting of different Multis.

Microphone Preamps Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | August 27 2017 | 676 MB

New to recording with Microphone Preamps? Not sure of the differences between a $100 preamp and a $1000 preamp? Well pull up a seat and hang out with Scottie Dugan and Brian Zieske, as they show you everything you need to know to get started with using microphone preamps! This series is designed for those who never used a microphone preamp before, and want to know about all the common features and controls found on mic pres, as well as how to set them up. It also touches on how the components and circuit design varies between units, and gives some sonic examples between an inexpensive “all-in-one” mic pre / audio interface and more expensive stand alone mic pres. It’s not a mic-pre “shoot out” however, and we chose the MOTU because there are so many out in the field, and the others because they are studio staples.

Tune Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | August 27 2017 | 325 MB

In-depth series on using the powerful pitch editing plug-in Tune! Watch and learn what every function and button does, as well as see it used in-action. Eli starts by welcoming you and gives a solid overview of the plug-in and what it can do, followed by a tour of all its main sections. You’ll then see how to get up and running fast with Waves Tune via a quick start video, and then a deeper dive into its editing tools, graphic mode, adding or removing vibrato, and some great tips and tricks. See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you’re new to Tune, or just want to know more about it, Eli has your back… Watch “Tune Explained®” today!

Arranging Pop Horns Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | August 05 2017 | 611 MB

Do you need horn parts for your Pop songs and productions? Well shows you just what you need to know to create killer horn section parts for both real horns or MIDI programmed horns! In this series designed for beginner to intermediate arrangers, Eli starts with an introduction, explaining exactly what to expect from the series, and then jumps right in, covering the art of Unison and Octave Doubled horn lines. Harmonizing in 3rds, 6ths and 7ths are then all explained and explored, enabling you to write awesome sounding horn sections with a variety of colors and sound. Eli then gets into voicings, including 3 and 4 note voicings, followed by Drop 2 voicings, which give your horn section parts a more spread out sound, great for wrapping around other instruments.

Logic Pro X v10.3.2 Update Explained

SYNTHiC4TE | July 20 2017 | 360 MB

The new additions to Apple’s flagship DAW, Logic Pro X 10.3.2! See, hear and learn all about the amazing new features and functions in-depth, and how to use them in your songs and productions. Eli begins with the newly added Drummers and Percussionists and their features, followed by coverage of the new Yellow Apple Loops, Audio Region Transpose feature, Fine Tuning function, Mixer and Bus enhancements, and cool graphic changes. He then goes over Touch Bar support and ways to add Touch Bar support to any Mac with the free Touché app! Eli finishes up the series with a video on a bunch of miscellaneous improvements that will speed up your productivity and spark creativity.

GarageBand Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | July 15 2017 | 734 MB

One of the most popular DAWs on the market, Apple GarageBand allows you to record your music simply and affordably. Apple Certified Pro brings his GarageBand DAW expertise with “GarageBand Explained”, covering the Basics, Advanced Techniques, and tons of Tips & Tricks to get you creating your own music fast, with this powerful, user-friendly DAW. First, Eli gives you a general overview of GarageBand, covering the User Interface, How to Create New Projects, as well as all of the Controls you need to know about to get started. Then take a tour of the Apple Loops library, as Eli shows you How to Load Loops into Your Project. He also explores the different Ways to Navigate the Playhead within the Project, as well as getting around the Project Window.

Padshop & Padshop Pro Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | July 11 2017 | 705 MB

Synth expert reveals awesome Padshop & Padshop Pro virtual instrument, showing you all of its features and functions and how it can create amazing sounds for your next song or production! Sami starts out by covering the differences between Padshop and Padshop Pro, and how the videos to follow are compatible with each version. He then covers the concept of Granular Synthesis so you know what you’re working with, followed by Padshop’s parameters voice and pitch sections, Modulation, and Effects, enabling you to fully understand just what tools you have at your disposal.