In the final installment of the series, we are going to look at the final effects on the signal chain (Master EQ, Master Reverb, Master Limiter), and discuss the various final print options.
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Quick Song Editing in Logic Pro
In this screencast David Bergman shows you how to do some quick song editing in Logic Pro, including fades.
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Introduction to Modal Interchange
Are you getting tired of using the same old chord progressions in your compositions? An excellent way to spice up your creations would be to familiarize yourself with the concept of modal interchange, also known as modal mixture.
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Get the Best from EZdrummer Using MultiChannel Functions
ToonTrack EZdrummer is a great resource to obtain incredible drum sounds from a virtual instrument. But if we want to get more from this plug, we have to use the “multichannel function“, obtaining the possibility to mix and process each piece of our drum kit, like real “played“ drums. So let’s see how to do it.
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The Basic Functions of Harmony
“All you need is three chords and the truth.”
At it’s core, all music can be considered an interplay of tension and release. The degree of tension can come from dissonance vs. consonance, orchestration, dynamics, or a hundred other musical elements. The key to using tension and release is balance. With too much tension and no release the tension can become unbearable and the music unlistenable. On the reverse side, if the music is too neutral with little to no amount of tension it can be dull and lifeless.
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This entry is part 2 of 14 in the Creative Session: All About Music Theory Session
Sidechain Functionality with 3rd Party Plugins in Ableton Live
Ableton Live 8 has native sidechaining that only works with the native Compressor plugin or any other possible Max4Live devices. Steinberg’s VST3 specifications include functionality for VST3 compatible plugins to allow external sidechain signals but Live does not yet support the VST3 protocol. In this tutorial I will explain how to set up a third party sidechain enabled VST plugin in Ableton Live and I will present two example scenarios.
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Action Sequence Hats
Get your hats sounding like a “ticka ticka” action sequence. We’ll do this by varying the volume of hits. This is particularly useful for Drum N Bass and Hip Hop. I’ll be using the default drum sounds from FL Studio, but this is transferable to any DAW.
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How to Remake Soul Survivor by Young Jeezy and Akon
When rapper Young Jeezy went into the studio with Akon to create “Soul Survivor,” the concept behind the song was a dark one. Most evident in the music video (based on the Roc-A-Fella film “Paid In Full”), the song is essentially a story about life on the streets.
Thus, when Tha Bizness and DJ Toomp handled production for the song, they needed to create an instrumental that would live up to that feeling. In this tutorial, we’re going to break down just what made the song feel so dark, and also what sort of elements went into creating a #4 Billboard Hot 100 song.
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Quick Tip: How to Make a Snare Roll Generator
Today I will show you my new gadget, and teach you how to make it. A snare roll is an important part of a song. It can be used in many situations: as a creative element of a song or introducing something important like a breakdown. My new toy will reduce the time it takes to create one.
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How To Make Epic Electronic Beats
On the most part electronic beats are pretty straight forward. Most of the work lies in processing and programming variations. A lot of my students often ask how to make their beats sound more epic, so I thought I’d share a few useful mixing and editing tips with you.
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