Make a Track in Cubasis 2 TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 28 August 2018 | 61.4 MB

Steinberg’s Cubasis 2 for iPad is like having Cubase in your pocket… or at least in your backpack. This touch-optimized music and recording app is filled with features that’ll surprise and inspire you. Learn Cubasis right now with Hollin Jones! If you use Cubase (or even if you don’t) you’ll find that Cubasis 2 for iPad brings a lot of powerful production, recording and even performance tools to the world of touch! There are unlimited MIDI tracks, dozens of audio inputs and outputs and so many pro features that we decided to bring on Cubase expert Hollin Jones to explain and explore them. If you’re already a Cubase user then sit back and see how you can use Cubasis to kickstart your productions and take them to the next level. But even if you simply have an iPad and are looking for a powerful app to record and produce with when you’re feeling inspired AND while untethered from your studio, then Cubasis might be for you too!

Analog RYTM MKII TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 27 August 2018 | 384 MB

Beats & Samples

The ultimate analog/digital hybrid drum machine just got better. Thanks to its distinctive analog sound and its new sampling capabilities, the Analog Rytm MKII now truly offers limitless sound design possibilities. Join artist and producer Thavius Beck in this 2 hours+ course, and get ready to harness this powerful rhythm maker! Thavius starts the course with a detailed overview of Analog Rytm’s data structure. This is where you learn about projects, kits, patterns, and how everything is organized. He then demonstrates how to start from scratch with a blank template, and how to create, save and load your own projects and kits. Next, Thavius dives right into the major new feature of the Analog Rytm MK2: sampling! After recording different sounds from his trusty OP-1 synth, he demonstrates how to get creative with sound design, and how to record patterns by playing the pads live, or by programming Elektron’s infamous step sequencer. Next thing you know, you’ll have your first beat blasting! You’ll also learn the best workflows and strategies to get the most of your Analog Rytm MK2, such as using P-Locks, Retrigs, micro timing, Copy/Paste techniques, how to tweak your song live with Scene and Performance modes, and a lot more.

Whats New in Reason 10 TUTORiAL

FANTASTiC | 27 August 2018 | 96 MB

Reason 10 is here, and it’s big! It includes two brand new synthesizers, three new live-sounding organic instrument devices, Radical Piano and Synchronous (both previously available as Rack Extensions), as well as new library content. In this 17-tutorial course, our Reason expert Hollin Jones reveals how to get the most of all the hot new features. He starts by showing you how to get creative with the powerful Europa shapeshifting synthesizer. This big  wavetable synth can create everything from buzzing lead sounds to deep basses and shimmering pads. Hollin then uncovers the mystifying Grain synth, and he explains how to completely transform samples with it. Next, comes the three live-sounding organic instrument devices: Klang Tuned Percussion, Pangea World Instruments, and Humana Vocal Ensemble. Continuing with the course, you also discover how to get realistic sounding upright and grand pianos with Radical Piano, and you experience the complex and extremely powerful time-based effect Synchronous. Hollin also gives you an overview of the new library content.

Minimoog Model D Explained & Explored

FANTASTiC | 26 August 2018 | 346 MB

Is there a more famous synth on the planet? We don’t think so. And there’s a reason for that: It sounds awesome! In this course, synth expert takes you on an expertly guided tour of the Minimoog Model D.  You learn about its signal flow, its layout, its modulators and controllers, and how this synth generates its classic sound. You also see what’s new in this version of the “D” including the new CV integration. You also get a cool series of tutorials on designing fat bass sounds and those soaring, square wave leads. This Minimoog Model D remake stays faithful to the original design and sound of the original Minimoog that was manufactured from 1970-1981. In fact, the original sound engine is completely intact and no changes have been made to the signal path. So whether you’ve got a new Model D or a real classic, this course will help you master this wonderful Robert Moog synth!

Recording & Editing MiDi Pro Tools

FANTASTiC | 26 August 2018 | 353 MB

Despite its reputation as an audio-centric DAW, Pro Tools includes powerful MIDI tools and features to satisfy the most demanding MIDI musicians. In this course, trainer reveals everything you need to know to become a Pro Tools MIDI expert. Joe starts the course with a brief lesson on the concepts of MIDI, where you learn some important background and historic facts. After giving a tour of Pro Tools’ built-in Virtual Instruments and explaining how to set up external hardware synths, Joe explores MIDI recording and editing in fine details. You learn everything about Pro Tools’ Edit Window, Piano Roll, MIDI Event List and Score Editor, you discover the MIDI editing tools, and you also learn tips and keyboard shortcuts to improve your workflow.

Beginners Guide to Mastering with Ableton Live

FANTASTiC | 24 August 2018 | 178 MB

A mastering video tutorial series designed for the beginner, covering the important topics needed to master your music in Ableton Live! Learn the basic principles and terminologies, as well as specific steps to take to get great sounding master files that you can publish to the world. Adam welcomes you and then goes over what mastering actually is, followed by quite possibly the most important aspect of mastering, limiting. You’ll then see how to properly set your limiter and how loud you should actually make it. Throughout the rest of the series you’ll explore topics such as setting sub bass and kick drum levels, using EQ to tonally balance your master mix, and why you should do mastering as a separate step. You’ll also learn about export options & file types, headroom for MP3 conversion, and what Metadata is and how to use it. Rounding it all out, Adam then goes into topics such as DC Offset, when it is OK and not OK to go “into the red” in your level meters, how to Look at Mastering Chains / Racks and much more.

Percussive Fingerstyle on Acoustic Bass

FANTASTiC | 25 August 2018 | 1.72 GB

Hi, I’m Dmitry Lisenko, and welcome to my new Foundry course, Percussive Acoustic Bass. This course is an introduction to the wonderful world of percussive bass guitar! By understanding the core concepts, you’ll be able to replace whole rhythm section in acoustic concerts, acting as a bass player and drummer at the same time. Also, it’s an incredible way of exploring your bass at home, for solo playing, covering songs arrangements, and just for the joy of playing! It will open a whole new dimension in your composing and change your understanding of the rhythm section. All exercises and information given here is to demonstrate the most common approaches and techniques used in percussive style acoustic bass. It’s the first step in discovering rhythm section abilities for bass players.