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By: Kazell Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 30-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: DJ Equipment Basics In the past 25 years DJ'ing has evolved to a level where DJ's are now considered integral members of today's music and nightclub scene. That being the case, choosing the right equipment can be a daunting task with the many options available on the market today. Whether setting up a home DJ studio or spinning parties, weddings or corporate events, Kazell, a well-respected LA based DJ, shows you the different equipment you can utilize in setting up your rig. In addition, he walks you through the advantages and disadvantages of various gear and basic equipment configurations. Whether you're a...
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Battery 3 - Drums & Percussion Native Instruments By: Kevin Bazell Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 30-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Battery 3 - Drums & Percussion Native Instruments Acclaimed for its ease of use and powerful interface, Battery 3 is the ultimate tool for producing professional drum tracks. Battery 3 has become the standard among producers needing a high-end percussive workhorse sampler. With well over 100 professional kits that range from authentic acoustic sounds to contemporary electronic collections and ethnic percussion from all over the world, Battery 3 is unparalleled in creative freedom. With a powerful new engine and extensive sound shaping options, Battery 3's user-friendly and flexible GUI gives you total control with quick response. Join Kevin...
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Woodwind/Brasswind: Maintenance & Quick Fixes By: Jeff Peterson Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 30-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Woodwind/Brasswind: Maintenance & Quick Fixes Taking good care of any musical instrument is essential to keep it in optimum playing condition. For brasswind and woodwind instruments this is especially true: cleanliness, periodic lubrication and regular maintenance can affect the sound and playability of your instrument. In this tutorial, Jeff Peterson shows you proper care and maintenance techniques that may ultimately prevent costly major repairs. Jeff covers tips on proper assembly and disassembly, emergency repairs to get you through your gig, routine maintenance (valve oils, greasing slides, etc.) and how to clean everything from the...
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FM8 - FM Synthesizer Native Instruments By: Kevin Bazell Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: FM8 - FM Synthesizer Native Instruments
Native Instruments FM8's digital synthesizer delivers unsurpassed depth, brilliance and dynamism – perfect for creating melodic and percussive sounds of the highest quality. With a clearly designed interface, FM8's simple controls easily adjust complex parameters allowing for a more intuitive approach to generating pristine dynamic sound. This award-winning synthesizer offers an unprecedented range of features and effects. A unique arpeggiator and revolutionary sound morphing feature paired with a large selection of charismatic effects add countless sound-shaping possibilities. Join Kevin...
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Essential Gear for Mobile Recording By: Carmen Rizzo Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Essential Gear for Mobile Recording
No longer is your musical creativity confined to the walls of a recording studio. Today with a little planning and the right gear, you can record audio whenever and wherever you want. Two-time Grammy nominated recording artist and musician Carmen Rizzo shows you all the audio gear necessary for on-location recording. PLUS, Carmen shows you that it can all fit into two carry-on bags you can stow into the overhead compartment of most major airliners. Learn valuable tips from a seasoned pro about the best way to travel light without sacrificing any of your audio recording quality.
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Ableton Live 6: An Introduction By: Cliff Truesdell Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Ableton Live 6: An Introduction
A long time favorite of remix and electronics artists, Ableton™ Live is a powerful audio loop-based sequencer that is designed to be used not only as an instrument for live performances but also as a tool for in-the-studio composing and arranging. Live's intuitive interface allows the user to keep the musical creativity flowing by supporting instantaneous manipulation of parameters such as tempo and feel of the music in addition to allowing you to record, mix, match, add effects, improve musical structure and create variations in your samples. With a large library of multi-sampled...
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By: Jeff Dykhouse Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Introduction to Equalizers
In audio processing, equalization or EQ is the process of changing the frequency envelope of a sound. In this tutorial, Jeff Dykhouse, veteran recording engineer, will help simplify the world of EQ by demonstrating the different types of equalizers and how to use them during recording, at mixdown and in mastering. Using a signal generator and spectrum analyzer, Jeff shows you visually, as well as audibly, how EQ's work on both generated sound and music. In the final segment, Jeff follows a recorded song through production to illustrate how and when to best use EQ's to modify the sound of...
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Acoustic Guitar Miking Techniques By: Jeff Dykhouse Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Acoustic Guitar Miking Techniques
Every acoustic guitar has its own unique tonal qualities and capturing that distinct sound in the studio can be very difficult. There's no right or wrong answers but there is a method to the madness of recording an acoustic guitar. Recording engineer Jeff Dykhouse demostrates the microphone selection and placement process of recording an acoustic guitar in a studio setting. You will hear and see the comparison process that led Jeff to select both the microphones and placement for this particular recording situation.
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By: Daniel Murphy Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 30-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Introduction to Podcasting In today's Digital Age anyone with an Internet connection, a computer and some basic audio equipment can produce a Podcast and make it available to the worldwide online community. Podcasts are used to market businesses, educate and train others or simply just for fun. Join Daniel Murphy as he shows the basic elements that are required to produce a Podcast, including microphones, audio recording/editing software, mixers and soundcards. With step-by-step explanations and plenty of examples, this tutorial will help you produce and publicize your own professional sounding Podcasts.
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By: Les Camacho Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Drum Miking Techniques
For the studio engineer there is no more complex a job than properly miking the drum kit. Join veteran recording engineer Less Camacho and accomplished studio drummer Jonathan Gorman as they demonstrate the best microphones and techniques for miking the drum kit in the recording studio. Les will demonstrate how to listen critically, how to find the "sweet spot" of each drum, what type of mic is best suited for each drum, how to "audition" and then fine tune the mic placement. Utilizing three different setups from entry-level microphones all the way to high-end microphones, Les shows you...
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By: Jeff Dykhouse Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 30-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: AXIOM 61 USB MIDI Controller Jeff Dykhouse demonstrates the power and flexibility of the Axiom 61 advanced 61-key USB mobile MIDI controller. This cool tool has semi-weighted action and assignable aftertouch. The eight rubberized trigger pads are ideal for creating drum tracks and firing samples. Nine sliders and eight endless rotary encoder knobs put you in total control of your software studio. There are also 15 MIDI-assignable buttons—including six transport controls—assignable wheels, foot pedals and more. Jeff shows us how to program the Axiom Programming utilizing the free Enigma editor/librarian software, in...
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By: Jeff Dykhouse Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Strike Virtual Drummer
Strike is one of the most powerful, realistic sounding and customizable virtual drummer software programs on the market today. No matter what your experience level, users can create amazing, professional sounding patterns using either the 1500 editable presets or creating your own custom sounds. Strike has the ability to create unbelievable human feeling sounds utilizing its proprietary realtime performance engine. By simply using the Style and Kit sliders you can customize this Ultimate Virtual Drummer instantaneously, creating the exact sound and feel that you are looking for....
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By: Jeff Dykhouse Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: What's New in ProTools 7.4
The upgrade to ProTools 7.4 offers some cool improvements but at the top is the amazing featuring of time-manipulation called Elastic Time or Elastic Audio as it's sometimes referred to. This real-time feature makes it incredibly easy to manipulate tempo or time, without the loss of sonic integrity. Join award-winning engineer Jeff Dykhouse as he shows us what 7.4 can do.
If you are looking for comprehensive training on ProTools, look for the ProTools LE: Essential Training tutorial available on our site. This 9+ hour title will train you on all you need to know on ProTools LE.
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By: Matthew Loel T. Hepworth Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 30-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Cubase 4: The Essentials Steinberg Cubase is one of the top digital music creation, audio editing, sequencing, and recording DAW's available to audio pros today. Designed for professional musicians, composers and audio engineers, Cubase 4 incorporates newly expanded features with an intuitively designed interface and seamless integration of external audio and MIDI compatible hardware that will undoubtedly speed up your workflow and boost creativity to new levels. With 8 hours of training, musician, long-time Cubase user and Steinberg product specialist, Matthew Loel. T. Hepworth, will not only help beginners learning...
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By: Jeff Dykhouse Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: What's New In GarageBand '08
In this title, Jeff Dykhouse shows you all the new features in GarageBand '08. If you are looking for training in the essentials of GarageBand please take a look at the "Introduction to GarageBand" title by Jeff Dykhouse
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Building Your Own Guitar Effects Pedalboard By: Phil O'Keefe Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 30-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Building Your Own Guitar Effects Pedalboard Tired of untangling all those cables and then assembling all your guitar effects pedals before every gig or frustrated at the one-size-fits-all pedalboards available on the market? Then join Phil O'Keefe, guitarist, audio engineer and producer, as he takes you through the design, step-by-step construction, assembly and wiring of your own custom guitar effects pedalboard. With a few tools, some supplies from the local hardware store and help from Phil, you can build a fully operational guitar effects pedalboard that will have you plugged in and cranked up in no time.
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By: Jeff Dykhouse Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Mixcraft 4: The Essentials
Mixcraft™ is an affordable multi-track audio and MIDI recording studio that enables you to compose original music, record your band, create a podcast, or remix a song. Use it as a multi-track recorder or as a music loop remix program. Even with all this power, Acoustica engineers have kept the design easy-to-use and clean.
Topics Include:
Soundcard Setup
Creating A Song Using Loops
Adding Markers
Using Virtual Instruments
Recording Audio
Using Effects Plug-Ins
Creating Mash-Ups, Re-Mixes and DJ Mixes
Automation Features
Mixer and Sharing Your Project
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By: Steve Nalepa Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2009 Insert Date: 11-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Torq with Xponent
Torq Xponent is the cutting-edge DJ performance system that brings professional controls to the world of computer-based digital Dj'ing. Engineered by M-Audio's SynchroScience Design Group, the Torq Xponent package includes the fully integrated Torq DJ software. The Torq Xponent combines the features of a standard DJ mixer with the ease of a pair of DJ – CD players. You can mix, scratch and cue your digital files without ever touching your computer. Join electronic musician, recording artist and DJ Steve Nalepa as he shows you how to make the leap from traditional DJ'ing to the Torq Xponent...
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Microsoft Office 2007: Getting Up to Speed By: Geoff Blake Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2007 Insert Date: 09-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Microsoft Office 2007: Getting Up to Speed These tutorials make all programs in Microsoft Office 2007 a breeze to use. You are introduced to the new interfaces and taught how to use each application's key features. This includes how to save time creating shortcuts for formatting Word documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Plus, see how to manage your email, calendar, and list of contacts. Learn how to use Office 2007 efficiently and effectively with minimal effort now!...
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By: Adam Pratt Publisher: Total Training, Inc. Publication Date: 01-JAN-2006 Insert Date: 09-SEP-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Adobe InCopy CS2
Discover how InCopy can help you streamline design projects by allowing editors to work on parts of pages, spreads, or an entire document in parallel with designers. The presenter, Adam Pratt, is an Adobe Certified Expert in every application in the Creative Suite as well as a Certified Print Specialist and a Certified Web Specialist.
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