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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.

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25 Abstract Textures and Drones – Audio Premium

on Sep 1st 2009 with 1 comment

This Premium Pack download contains 25 Abstract Textures and Drones from Audiotuts+ author Toby Pitman. They are ideal for all sorts of applications including Motion Graphics, Flash websites, game development and TV/Film scores. They are made entirely from scratch using a range of audio processing techniques.

Detailed instructions of how to use the loops have been included.

To learn more about what you get as part of Audio Premium, read this. To take a peek inside this sample pack, hit the jump!

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50 Funky Guitar Loops Sample Pack – Audio Premium

on Jun 17th 2009 with 3 comments

This week in Audio Plus we have 50 funk guitar loops from Audiotuts+ author Toby Pitman, available in both WAV and REX formats. Everything you need to add a bit of funk to your productions.

To learn more about what you get as part of Audio Plus, read this. To take a peek inside this 65 sample pack, hit the jump!

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This entry is part 23 of 25 in the Creative Session: All About Loops Session
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Groove Templates and Quantizing in Logic Pro — Audio Premium

on Jun 10th 2009 with 3 comments

In this week’s Audio Plus content, Toby Pitman teaches you how to use Logic’s quantize and groove templates features, so you can pull the music in time without sucking the life out of it. For non-Logic users, the tutorial covers the subject in a way that’s relevant for users of most audio software.

To learn more about what you get as part of Audio Plus, read this. To take a peek inside this tutorial, hit the jump!

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Using Logic Pro’s Transformer Object

on May 7th 2009 with 25 comments

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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Create Gated Sequence Effects with Ultrabeat

on Mar 23rd 2009 with 16 comments

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

on Feb 12th 2009 with 14 comments

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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This entry is part 9 of 10 in the Creative Session: All About Reverb Session

Using Quick Automation Access in Logic Pro 8

on Jan 30th 2009 with 25 comments

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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This entry is part 14 of 25 in the Creative Session: All About Mixing Session

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

on Jan 4th 2009 with 27 comments

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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