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For the past 18 years Toby has worked as a freelance session guitarist and programmer. A self confessed 'studio nerd' Toby also writes music for TV/Advertising as well as doing the odd bit of production/writing for various artists. He spends most of his time in his studio staring into a monitor or playing guitar. Recent clients include George Michael and David Arnold.


Posts by Toby Pitman

An Introduction to Metasynth

Sep 16th in Production by Toby Pitman
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Metasynth has been around since 1999 but has so far remained a bit of a secret to most people. It’s ‘paradigm-smashing’ tools allow you create sounds that no other synth or software could even dream of doing. In this tutorial I’ll give you quickstart tour and some examples and show you why Metasynth is the coolest piece of software you’ll ever own!

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Using Logic Pro’s Transformer Object

May 7th in Logic Pro, Production by Toby Pitman
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The Transformer object in the Environment is one of the most powerful tools Logic has to offer. With a little bit of MIDI know-how, it can become an incredibly powerful creative tool. In the second part of this Environment series we’re going to look at the basic concept of how the Transformer interprets and manipulates MIDI messages. Even if you don’t have Logic, there’s some useful information about MIDI as well.

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Understanding Logic Pro’s Environment

Apr 19th in Logic Pro, Recording by Toby Pitman
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The Environment is the core of Logic. It can be the cause of a lot of confusion (and even fear!) for new and even more experienced Logic users. In the first of three tutorials that focus on the Environment I’m going to explain exactly what the Environment is and why it makes Logic the most flexible and advanced MIDI sequencing package on the market.

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Create Gated Sequence Effects with Ultrabeat

Mar 23rd in Logic Pro, Mixing & Mastering by Toby Pitman
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Ultrabeat is Logic’s secret weapon when it comes to drum sounds, but it can also double as a extremely powerful gate sequencer. In this tutorial we’ll take one pad sound and create a complex layered sequence. There’s a screencast to follow along with!

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How to Use Convolution for Reverb & Effects

Feb 12th in Logic Pro, Sound Design by Toby Pitman
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In this tutorial we’re going to dive into the crazy world of impulse responses and convolution reverbs. You’re going to see how modern software reverbs are no longer just for simulating spaces, they can also be used for anything from speaker simulations and equalizers, to powerful sound design tools.

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Using Quick Automation Access in Logic Pro 8

Jan 30th in Logic Pro, Mixing & Mastering by Toby Pitman
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The key to any polished sounding mix is the use of automation. Whether you’re on an SSL console or in Reason at some point your going to want to record fader movements or synth parameters to enhance your mix.

Mixing with a mouse isn’t very inspiring and if you don’t have a fully fledged control surface it can sometimes be the only option. Luckily Logic has a handy function to get you automating in style!

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Play Chords with One Finger Using Logic Pro’s Chord Memorizer

Jan 4th in Composition, Logic Pro by Toby Pitman
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Really bad at playing keyboards? Lost that creative spark? Here’s a tutorial showing you how to create some cool ideas using a little known object in Logic called the Chord Memorizer. Buried inside the dreaded Environment, this MIDI tool can help you build anything from new musical ideas to complex layered sounds — with one finger!

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