So what is Electro-Harmonix Effectology
Effects expert Bill Ruppert is back with the latest in his series of of tutorial videos, Electro-Harmonix Effectology. The series is unique in the way Ruppert uses effects pedals in the manner of a modular synthesizer.
In Vol.18, of the series, Ruppert looks at creating “World Sounds” with effects pedals.
If you’re interested in the effect details, check out his post on the EXH forum.
MIDI – what it is and how it can be used for arranging
This presentation, via Leodorain, takes a basic look at the power of MIDI – what it is and how it can be used for arranging.
This MIDI tutorial covers:
- What is MIDI?
- Getting a MIDI file
- Importing MIDI
- Replacing channels with samplers
- Changing the color of notes
- (Strings) Notes out of register
- Articulation markers
- Velocity
The information is basic, focusing on an introduction to arranging with MIDI.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAZDfeBojP0
Plugins:
Symphonic Orchestra (Sampler): http://www.soundsonline.com/products/…
Hollywood Strings (Sampler) is better for stringed instruments than symphonic orchestra (so I’ve heard): http://www.soundsonline.com/product.p…
Nexus 2 (Synthesizer): http://refx.com/?page=products/nexus/…
I’m using Nexus for the piano parts. If you want a more professional piano sound, I suggest using Quantum Leap Pianos (Sampler): http://www.soundsonline.com/products/…
EZDrummer (Sampler): http://www.toontrack.com/products.asp…
Guitar Rig (FX): http://www.native-instruments.com/#/e…
I’m using Nexus 2 for the guitar along with guitar rig (which is a bit amateurish) If you want a more professional sounding guitar, I suggest getting Ministry of Rock (Sampler): http://www.soundsonline.com/products/…
Disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the MIDI’s in the video. I am NOT RESPONSIBLE for viewers downloading, copying, distributing, or altering other people’s works. Download MIDI files AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
This was non-profit and used for educational purposes. Hopefully copyright owners will cut me some slack if they see this video. :/
Tutorial on Spectral Tools
Spectral Tools uses a time-expansion/compression algorithm based on Jean-Francois Charles’ “A Tutorial on Spectral Sound Processing Using Max/MSP and Jitter”. It allows for extreme stretching and freeze of short samples using video matrices.
The included effects are common tools for the transformation of sounds. It can be controlled via OSC for live performances.
Side chaning with gating in Ableton Live
This is a really quick easy way to get nice rhythmic cuts based on the other elements in your track. Ableton Live tutorial using the standard gate plugin.
How to make a good trance arpeggio
Get the real trance going, nice tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to create a trance arpeggio by hand using ableton live, massive, and a sound set from Adam Szabo. You can order that soundset here: http://www.adamszabo.com/
Making bitcrushing effects
This episode shows how to create a bitcrushing effect using a Sample and Hold module of a modular synthesizer. By clocking the sampling with a VCO you get into audio frequencies. Results with vary a little depending on your sample and hold module but hey -it’s analog!
Tutorial on how to make a 2 oscillator synth
Image Line SynthMaker is an audio programming tool for Windows that lets you create your own sounds, virtual instruments and effects, without having to write any code. The instruments and effects you create can then be used for playing live via MIDI or as VST plugins.
Image Line put together this Synthmaker tutorial that looks at how to make a 2 oscillator synth.
Get the grips of FL Studio
Several nice tutorials has been added to the FL Guru site lately, make sure to check them out. Below are some examples:
Questions about how to remove vocals from music tracks is one of the most common questions we see in Looptalk (…after ‘When is the next version of FL Studio coming out!’, ‘how do I record from a microphone’ and ‘do you like my hair’). With inspiration from nucleon (thanks nuc) we bring you the tutorial you have been waiting for…
Pitcher is the development name for Image-Line’s new real-time pitch manipulation plugin. It can automatically detect and correct pitch based on the input audio OR respond to MIDI input for live OR Piano roll modulation of monophonic OR polyphonic notes to create harmonies.
Learn the secrets of white noise
How to make a white noise build up in Ableton
More stuff on Reason 5
Here are two newly discovered tutorials I found the other day, enjoy
Beat Construction Volume 1 is the beginning of a new form of micro training for Propellerhead Reason 5 users producers and beatmakers all over the globe. In these beatconstruction series videos, you get to watch your favorite music instructor at work doing what he does best. HIP HOP PRODUCTION! We all love the talking, feedback and encouragement, but sometimes some just want to get right to the heart of the lessons. The Reason for this arrangement is very beneficial for both parties for as a professional producer without any restrictions can get more involved and produce high quality production tracks without breaking the flow of the must needed creativity that is necessary to produce professional quality results.
Along with this arrangement, the Propellerhead Reason 5 project files are included in each session so as to get hands on involvement in the very exact material that was used and produced by your instructor. This allows you to utilize the very exact mix, mastered sounds, samples and instruments used to create this production material. BTW: Do what you please with the Reason files, they are “Royalty Free”, so go ahead take advantage before the prices go up, because I promise you it will. So hurry and get your copy of Beatconstruction Series video tutorials for Propellerhead Reason files today!
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