Sound Recording Audio Concepts TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | July 12 2014 | 159 MB

Recording is easy, right? Just hit the button and BOOM, you’re an engineer! But what is actually happening? Watch this course by Joe Albano and learn the science of recording! Sound recording starts with the sound itself. Whether it’s an electric guitar or human voice, it all begins with a vibration that needs to be properly captured. That’s why having the knowledge of the science of recording is essential for audio engineers at any level. This animation and graphic-filled course, by audio engineer and educator Joe Albano, serves up all the the audio facts you need to know to help you become a better engineer and producer.

EDM Production Techniques: Drums TUTORiAL

P2P | 11/07/2014 | 456 MB

This course features Ableton Live and Battery

In this course, author J. Scott Giaquinta showcases his techniques for electronic dance music production that he’s used on productions and remixes with such artists as Madonna, Seal, David Bowie, Paul Oakenfold, and Johnny Cash. He’ll focus on drum sounds, demonstrating his techniques for layering kick and snare samples, compressing the sounds, using drum loops, adding a human feel and groove, creating drum transitions, using FX and automation, and other drum mixing techniques. This course features Ableton Live and Battery drum sampler, but you can use these techniques in any DAW of your choice.

Studio One Comping Explained TUTORiAL

Team SYNTHiC4TE | July 09 2014 | 149.6 MB

COMPING DONE RIGHT

Presonus guru returns, serving up tasty tutorials on Comping Tracks in Studio One! Studio One versions 2.5 and 2.6 brought refinements to their Comping Workflow, and this series will get you up to speed on the latest techniques, along with creative uses for Comping that you might not have considered. Bill also shows you other new features and tricks, as you explore all aspects of Comping in Studio One v2.

EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | July 04 2014 | 378.2 MB

BIG, POWERFUL, EXPRESSIVE

Orchestral and studio guru Eli Krantzberg returns, bringing you the definitive collection of video tutorials for the amazing East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra virtual instrument. Eli also gives you in-depth videos for the included PLAY Sample Engine that hosts the library, providing complete coverage on this industry-standard sound library / instrument! Eli begins with several videos covering the PLAY Sample Engine so you know how to set it up for both Stand-Alone Mode and within a DAW. He then explains the relationship between Instruments, Libraries, Articulations, Key Switches and Samples, as well as explores the three Main Views available in PLAY. Moving on, Eli gives you advanced info and tips & tricks for the Main Menu, Browser View and Mixer View, so you have complete control over all of its features and functions.

Remixing Explained TUTORiAL REPACK

SYNTHiC4TE | June 29 2014 | 466 MB

REARRANGE, RECREATE

Multi-Platinum Engineer / Mixer Kenny Gioia is back, this time bringing you an exciting series entitled “Remixing Explained”! Watch Kenny explain what Remixing is, and demonstrate how to Remix a Song containing a Lead Vocal Track from the ground up. You also get the Vocal Track used in the series, so you can follow along and Remix it in real-time with Kenny. Kenny begins with a thorough Introduction, discussing what Remixes are and then plays the original version of the song you’re going to Remix. He also reveals his approach and the Tools you’ll be using. Next, Kenny focuses on the Lead Vocal Track, showing you how to Time-Stretch it to fit the Tempo of the New Arrangement. The all-important Drum Tracks are then created, including Loops and Percussion, followed by an Acoustic Guitar part.

MiXiNG AN EDM TRACK TUTORiAL

Team kEISO | June 25 2014 | 445 MB

This course features the song “Someone,” by Cato Anaya, with vocals by Natalie Bautista. Producer Dave Darlington has already shown you how to achieve a signature sound with Waves plugins. Here he demonstrates his Grammy-winning (and DAW-agnostic) techniques for mixing electronic dance music. From giving your vocalist the star treatment to pumping up the kick and bass, this short course will step up the creativity and quality of your music. Plus, get Dave’s signature tips on mastering several versions of your song in a single step and making quick revisions to any mix.

Nectar 2 Explained TUTORiAL

SYNTHiC4TE | June 25 2014 | 328 MB

Studio wiz Scottie D. returns with another power-packed series, this time covering the ins and outs as well as creative uses for iZ’s amazing Nectar 2 plug-in. See how you can sweeten your vocals and other sounds with this “All-In One” effects suite! Scottie begins with a detailed Introduction, getting you up to speed on what this plug-in is and what it can do. Next, you get a “Quick Start” video so you can dive right in and start using it on your productions, followed by a video on the Main Overview Panel so you can start “Tweaking” it most common parameters. Now it’s time to breakdown all the Modules included with Nectar 2. Scottie reveals, explains and demonstrates them all, including the EQ, Compressor, Limiter & De-Esser, Gate, Saturation, Delay, Reverb, and Assorted FX Modules as well as using them in the Mix with Automation. Wrapping up the series, Scottie gets his tuning fork out and shows you how to use the wonderful Pitch Correction tools in Nectar 2, including how to Harmonize your Lead Vocal and Control the Amount of “Breaths” that are heard in the performance!