Music & Audio

Soundtrack Pro Tutorial: Adding Fades

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:21:19 -0500

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In this excerpt from the DMTS Jumpstart Soundtrack Pro 2, Apple Certified Instructor Jem Schofield demonstrates how to adjust the volume of tracks using fades and envelop points.

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Mainstage Tutorial: Floating Split Point

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:26:29 -0500

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In this tutorial, Certified Apple Instructor Jonathan Perl overviews the set up and functionality of the Floating Split Point available to user's of Apple's Mainstage.

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Rehearsal Space: Chromeo

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:55:23 -0500

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Chromeo is P-Thugg, aka Patrick Gemayel and Dave 1, aka David Macklovitch, the older brother of A-Trak. These two friends describe their pairing as "the only successful Arab/Jewish collaboration since the beginning of time." Their music is romantic electro-funk with a strong 80s influence.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space, Patrick and Dave discuss their musical inspirations and answer the question, "How much of your act, if any, is comedy?" They discuss their post-production process, how DAW's like Logic Studio make music more democratic, and finally they give some unusual advice to musicians just starting out.

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Rehearsal Space: Les Savy Fav

admin — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:05:49 -0500

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It's easy to see why Les Savy Fav has been called a godfather of independent rock. Formed in 1995, they found critical and cult success for their intelligent lyrics and outrageous live shows. In 2005, the band members took a hiatus to focus on other priorities. Despite speculation that Les Savy Fav had broken-up for good, they returned in 2007 with a series of blistering live performances. Their newest album, Lets Stay Friends, further solidifies their place as one of the best bands around today.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space, band members Tim Harrington and Syd Butler talk about why having

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Soundtrack Pro Tutorial: Audio File Projects

admin — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:40:19 -0500

Tutorial Description:

In this excerpt from the DMTS Jumpstart Sountrack Pro 2, Apple Certified Instructor Jem Schofield demonstrates the methods that exist for correcting audio clipping.

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Logic Studio Quicktips: Ultrabeat Part 6 - The Filter Section

admin — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:32:20 -0500

Tutorial Description:

Logic Pro Quicktips are demonstrative primers for those who have never used Logic before and useful updates for experienced users new to Logic Pro 8.

Continuing the Quicktip series on Logic Studio's Ultrabeat drum sequencer, Zoom-In's Matthew Hendershot provides an overview of Ultrabeat's Filter Section.

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Rehearsal Space: Ratatat

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:40:26 -0500

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Mike Stroud and Evan Mast are the men behind Ratatat , one of electronic music�??s rising stars. The duo�??s chest-pounding instrumentals and innovative hip-hop remixes have earned them serious credibility and fans in high places. Shortly after the group�??s formation they were signed to XL records and have toured with the likes of Daft Punk, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and Bjork.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space Mike and Evan talk about the serendipity of their success and how their music always sounds like �??a really bad idea�?? on paper. They delve into their creative process,

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Power Panels: Online Rights in Europe

admin — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:55:06 -0500

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This episode of Power Panels is a co-production with ASCAP.

ASCAP Expo hosted a panel of publishers and PRO executives to examine online rights in the European marketplace. They look at the ways in which the publishers and PROs are working �?? individually and together �?? to develop new business models for online licensing.

This panel features:
Roger Greenaway, Sr. Vice President, International �?? ASCAP
John LoFrumento, CEO �?? ASCAP
Jeremy Fabinyi, Managing Director - Mechanicals
David H. Johnson, Chairman and CEO �?? Warner Music Group
Bernard Miyet, CEO �?? SACEM

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Adobe Creative Suite 4: An Introduction

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:01:06 -0500

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Zoom In Online�??s Aanarav Sareen speaks with Chad Siegel about Creative Suite 4, it�??s core enhancements and useful tips.

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Soundbooth CS4: An Introduction

admin — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:43:07 -0500

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Zoom In Online�??s Aanarav Sareen speaks with Lawson Hancock about Soundbooth CS4, who discusses the product�??s new features; especially it�??s speech-recognition technology.

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Logic Studio Tutorial: Noise Reduction in Soundtrack Pro 2

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:37:05 -0500

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In this tutorial, Certified Apple Instructor Jem Schofield discusses how to clean up audio using the Noise Reduction tool and the analysis tab in Soundtrack Pro 2.

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Technology Today: Lou Gimenez

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:08:48 -0500

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The Music Lab Recording Studio is a production studio that rests in Elmont New York, just a short trip from downtown Manhattan. Music Lab has found itself continually adapting to the rapid changes in today's audio industry by embracing the latest technology and utilizing it right along side the traditional analog systems that previously helped define the sound of recorded music.

Zoom In's Matthew Hendershot sat down with studio owner and operator Lou Gimenez to discuss his open-minded attitude about working with analog and digital side by side. Lou discusses both the philosophical reasons for the technology tag

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Rehearsal Space: We Are Scientists

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:42:49 -0500

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The infectious tunes and energetic live performances of the Brooklyn-based band We Are Scientists have launched them into the UK music mainstream. However, it's Chris Cain and Keith Murray's friendship, creativity, and sense of humor that have given them their rabid cult following. From onstage banter to inventive music videos to an advice column on the band's website, it's refreshing to discover talented people who can also laugh at themselves in the often ego-driven world of rock and roll.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space, Keith and Chris discuss the advantages of being signed to a major label, their unique

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Power Panels: Where Should I Go? Lord Send Me!

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:58:55 -0500

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This episode of Power Panels is a co-production with ASCAP.

Should Christian songwriters write what they think will appeal to recording artists and performers looking for material, or should they write about what directly inspires them personally? Learn from some Stellar and Dove Award-winning songwriters how to approach the opportunities and challenges that exist in Christian music, including how to prosper in the music industry and how to respond when others suggest improvements for a song you believe God gave to you.

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Logic Studio Quicktips: Ultrabeat Part 5 - The Ring Modulator

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:22:33 -0500

Tutorial Description:

Logic Pro Quicktips are demonstrative primers for those who have never used Logic before and useful updates for experienced users new to Logic Pro 8.

Continuing the Quicktip series on Logic Studio's Ultrabeat drum sequencer, Zoom-In's Matthew Hendershot takes a look at the Ring Modulation Engine the most often overlooked sound engine in Ultrabeat.

For more Logic Studio Quicktips and Tutorials, click here.

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Rehearsal Space: Orba Squara

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:46:15 -0500

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You probably already know the music of Orba Squara, even if you don't realize it. Mitch Davis is the man behind the music. He wrote, recorded, mixed, created the artwork, and now performs (with his live band) the Orba Squara debut album, Sunshyness. It is truly an independent album, but Mitch has garnered widespread attention thanks to high profile commercial licensing, like the Apple iPhone commercial.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space, Mitch talks about how he went from working with other artists to creating his own music on a multitude of organic instruments, including the often broken toy pianos he

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Logic Studio Tutorial: The Hyper Editor

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:37:44 -0500

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In this tutorial, Certified Apple Instructor Jonathan Perl utilizes the Hyper Editor in Logic Pro to create a transitional effect using a MIDI snare drum.

For more Logic Studio Quicktips and Tutorials, click here.

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Rehearsal Space: Myron McKinley

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:10:06 -0500

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Myron McKinley has been the musical director and keyboard player of the seminal Earth, Wind & Fire for more than eight years. With a strong musical background in jazz and hip hop, he creates seamless segues between hit songs during the band's ninety minute continuous sets. Myron's expertise in both music and technology have brought him together with other musicians as well, including Whitney Houston, Tupac Shakur, and Stevie Wonder.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space, Myron talks about how technology has completely changed the music industry and how he uses Apple's MainStage during live Earth, Wind & Fire

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Logic Studio Quicktips: Ultrabeat Part 4 - Noise Generator

admin — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:10:13 -0500

Tutorial Description:

Logic Pro Quicktips are demonstrative primers for those who have never used Logic before and useful updates for experienced users new to Logic Pro 8.

Continuing the Quicktip series on Logic Studio's Ultrabeat drum sequencer, Zoom-In's Matthew Hendershot takes a look at the Noise Generation Engine contained in Ultrabeat, discusses it functions and parameters, and illustrates its ability to create atonal sounds for percussion.

For more Logic Studio Quicktips and Tutorials, click here.

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Power Panels: Changing Lanes

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:21:15 -0500

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This episode of Power Panels is a co-production with ASCAP.

Sometimes a willingness to change lanes on your career route can offer new inspiration, a greater business network and more income. Join a group of writers who did just that to learn ways in which you can redirect your skills toward new avenues of success. This panel features:

Amy Powers, Songwriter/President �?? Powers That Be Inc.
Jamie Houston, Songwriter/Producer �?? High School Musical, Hannah Montana
Paul Reisler, Founder/Artistic Director �?? Kid Pan Alley
Mike Himelstein, Songwriter/Composer �?? Shrek, 102 Dalmations
Ralph Covert, Songwriter/Singer/Composer/Producer

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Rehearsal Space: Anton Newcombe

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:40:22 -0500

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Everyone has an opinion about Anton Newcombe. He is a controversial figure, inspiring strong reactions of both devotion and criticism. In 2004, Ondi Timoner released her award-winning documentary Dig! that followed the lives and careers of the bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols for seven years. Anton has denounced his depiction in the film that propelled him further into the public spotlight. As the founder and the only continual member of The BJM, he is well-versed in more than eighty instruments and equally competent at producing and running record labels. His musical prodigy and his

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Logic Studio Quicktips: Ultrabeat Part 3 - Oscillator Two

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:54:10 -0500

Tutorial Description:

Logic Pro Quicktips are demonstrative primers for those who have never used Logic before and useful updates for experienced users new to Logic Pro 8.

Continuing the Quicktip series on Logic Studio's Ultrabeat drum sequencer, Zoom-In's Matthew Hendershot overviews the sound generating engine, Oscillator Two, comparing and contrasting its options and parameters with those of Oscillator One from the previous Quicktip.

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Rehearsal Space: A-Trak

admin — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:53:32 -0500

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Alain Macklovitch aka A-Trak began his music career in Montreal at the age of 13. Influenced by his older brother David (of the band Chromeo), he began scratching records on his father�??s turntable. Before long, his DJ battles became the stuff of legend, culminating in A-Trak winning the DMC World Championship when he was just 15 years old. Since then he's accumulated numerous awards and has found success both as a DJ and a producer.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space, A-Trak discusses the pros and cons of being Kanye West's tour DJ and the appeal of combining hip hop

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Power Panels: Getting Your Music Placed: Outside the Box

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:10:26 -0500

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This episode of Power Panels is a co-production with ASCAP. ASCAP EXPO hosted a panel on creative ways for concert music and jazz composers to get publishing and performance opportunities. Composers John Mackey, Alex Shapiro, and Frank J. Oteri share their personal tips regarding the business side of their job.

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Rehearsal Space: The Airborne Toxic Event

admin — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:08:03 -0500

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Two years ago, The Airborne Toxic Event formed in Los Angeles, a city with one of the strongest and most diverse music communities in the country right now. Without a manager, a PR company or a label, they immediately began receiving overwhelming critical and popular acclaim. Rolling Stone named them one of the Top 25 Bands on MySpace, and The LA Times, LA Weekly, NME and countless music blogs have written rave reviews about their energetic live shows. Earlier this year, their residency at Silver Lake�??s renowned venue Spaceland was spread by word of mouth to the point where

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Logic Studio Quicktips: Ultrabeat Part 2 - Oscillator One

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:18:42 -0500

Tutorial Description:

Logic Pro Quicktips are demonstrative primers for those who have never used Logic before and useful updates for experienced users new to Logic Pro 8.

In this second part of the ongoing Quicktip series on Logic Studio's Ultrabeat drum sequencer, Zoom-In's Matthew Hendershot overviews the sound generating engine, Oscillator One. He discusses the three different sound engines available in Oscillator One along with their functions and editable parameters.

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Rehearsal Space: Andrew W.K.

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:08:49 -0500

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Through music, Andrew W.K. has been able to pursue his many disparate interests. It's led him from Michigan all the way to the Warped Tour, the cover of countless magazines, appearances on tv shows, lecture halls at Yale, articles in the New York Times, and now to the Santos Party House, his very own performance and party space in New York City.

In this episode of Rehearsal Space, Andrew talks about the changes he saw first-hand as the music industry adapted from its Golden Era to the economical version of it we see today. He also discusses his ideas

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Logic Studio Tutorials: STP2's Frequency Spectrum Analyzer pt. 2

admin — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:11:47 -0500

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Apple Certified Trainer Jem Schofield continues his outline of Sound Track Pro's Frequency Spectrum Analyzer's functions and tools in the second part of this tutorial focused on cleaning up trouble audio.

For more Logic Studio Quicktips and Tutorials, click here.

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Power Panels: Composing BioShock

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:25:38 -0500

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Garry Schyman is the award-winning video game music composer behind Destroy All Humans TV, The A-Team, and Magnum P.I..

This episode of Power Panels is a co-production with ASCAP. In this session of ASCAP's I Create Music Expo, Garry discusses the role of music in a video game, his experience scoring the blockbuster game Bioshock, and how he combines various musical styles, ranging from late Romantic classical to the avant-garde musique concrete.

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