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AudioTutsPlus on 1/13/11
// Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Audiotuts+. This tutorial was first published in September 2008. Following my tutorial on creating a house drum track we received requests for information on creating bass lines, lead sounds, FX and arrangements. So, over the coming weeks I will be supplying step-by-step tutorials, demonstrating possible techniques for completing an electronic house track. I will build on the track in each tutorial so you can see things develop and make the Logic project available at each stage. Even though these tutorials are completed in Logic Pro 8 and in a one particular style of house, the techniques are very much generic and can be applied to any software and genre of dance music. Note: this tutorial contains embedded audio that will not display in a feed reader. Click back to the site to read the tutorial with audio or download the Play Pack at the end of the tut. 1. Choose your weapon Once... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/18/11
I am an acoustic guitar lover. I have been playing guitar since I was a kid but it wasn’t until I was 22 that I started loving my acoustic guitar much more than I ever did my electric. Recently I had to sell my acoustic in order to buy a new one. Sounds peculiar but due to travel constraints I couldn’t travel with all my guitars, forcing me to sell my precious acoustic. Since I couldn’t live without a proper acoustic guitar I decided shortly thereafter to buy a new one. Buying a guitar, for me, is an intense project. I absolutely can not buy guitars online and need to weigh every option before I part with my cash. If you are in the same predicament I was, keep these few things in mind when you are deciding on your acoustic guitar. It will get you an amzing axe, regardless of budget. Play Every Guitar in Your Price Range When you go in to buy your guitar, set aside some time in the store to test out guitars. Se aside a budget and play every guitar in your budget. I... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/31/11
Probably most of you have played computer games or have watched movies, where the music is made with large percussion hits and really low ethnic drums. I remember watching the Warcraft 3 introduction video, where the attack of the orcs was accompanied by smashing drums. I always wanted to capture that sound and in this quick tip I’ll try to explain you some of the techniques I’ve come across in my experience. Step 1: Choose Your Samples Of course, like everything else in MIDI sequencing, the better the samples, the better the result. In my case I’ll be using Quantum Leap StormDrum 2 – a nice library, full of drum samples, that vary from epic low hits to glitches and ethnic finger cymbals. If you don’t own StormDrum 2, don’t worry because all these hints and tips can be applied to other libraries as well – just trust your ears! Okay, so I’ve loaded these samples: Tong Zi Set Chinese Kettle Drums Dynasty O’Daiko O’Daiko Set Brushed Drums Earthquake Ensemble All... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/8/11
// The Mac App Store has just opened, and the first day was an unqualified success, with the download of over a million apps. What will the app store mean for audio software, and the future of the Mac? We have a look at the audio apps available on Day 1. There has been concern expressed over whether the app store is right for audio. It isn’t the right platform (in its current state) for the sale of plugins. And there is concern about the huge margins Apple make from other people’s software. Yet there are already 76 apps in the “Music” category of the store. There are also fears about whether Apple will make the Mac a closed shop by forcing all apps to be sold through the app store at some point in the future. But that remains to be seen. For now, the Mac App Store is a convenient way for Apple users to discover, install and update software. Let’s have a look at what’s available. By the way, you install the app store on your Mac by doing a standard System Update from the... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/10/11
// Today I would like to show you a mini pluck sequence. I use this sound quite a lot in my productions, and invented the term “mini pluck”. It is used in several trance songs – especially in uplifting trance – but you can use other genres as well In this tutorial I’ll show you how to create a “mini pluck downer” type patch in Sylenth. This is basically a pluck arpeggio with a filter being modulated in a random rhythm. I use Ableton Live to create it. It is suitable for giving backing support to other parts of the song. Other words it’s a backing track just give some feel your tracks. Step 1: Create a Track Let’s insert a MIDI channel in Ableton and insert the MIDI clip. The length of the clip is three bars. Change the grid to 16th notes and draw some notes on C#4, E, G#, A and don’t leave any silence between them. So as you see the notes is rising on the scale. Duplicate this sequence until you reach bar 2.3. So the sequence looks like the following. This will act... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/19/11
This tutorial will show you how you can build an organic sounding ‘super flanger’ using the RV7000 and a combinator in Reason. This effect can really add some life and movement to drums and other sounds in your music, and takes advantage of the unique wiring options offered in Reason. I have used Reason 4 to make this effect but any version of Reason from 2.5 and upwards is fine. Below is an example of the kind of effect you can create with this device. Download audio file (audio example 1.mp3) Step 1 This process will be easier to understand if you know a little about what actually creates a flanging effect. Flangers are essentially the same as delay units, but with a very very short delay time. In this first audio example I am using the standard DDL-1 delay unit in reason, with a simple drum hit being played as I shorten the delay time. The first hit has a delay time of 191 ms, and the last one has a delay time of just 30 ms. Download audio file (audio example 2.mp3) You... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/12/11
// In this tutorial we are going to cover how to use FL Studio’s master pitch and tempo tools to create a massive slow down you’ll hear at the end of some songs. This effect first came from records that would slow down as they came to an end and caused a drop in pitch and speed. Soon DJs would emulate this at a club as an effect. In the digital realm these is no record we can put our hands on, but we can automate a slider or two to get the same effect. If your using another DAW, check to see if you have a master pitch or tempo you can automate in your DAW. With all that in mind, let us begin! Step 1: Pick Your Beat Before we can start the slow down we will need something we can slow down first. To really show this effect off I am going to use an instance of Drumaxx and create beat by using a prebuilt pattern in the Drum n Bass genre. Drum n Bass usually floats around 170-190 BPM and is perfect for our purposes. After that I will drag my pattern out for 8 bars in a piano... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 1/20/11
In the first example, we’ll use volume automation to make a flexible sidechain effect, and in the second example, I’ll show you how to use creative volume automation to give a track room to breathe. I’m using FL Studio, and these tips are useful for all DAWs. Step 1: Setup First, let’s have a listen to what we have right now. Download audio file (01volpad.mp3) If you’d like to learn how to make a sound like this, check out the Reverse Glass Tutorial. But for this tutorial, we’ll begin by adding a volume plugin to the mixer track. I’ll be using FL Studio’s Fruity Balance. Next, create an automation clip controlling the volume level. Step 2: Design Now we have a volume envelope. Let’s zoom in on one bar and draw the shape so that it ramps up from 0 to 100 on each beat. Download audio file (02volpad.mp3) Let’s slice this bar and paint it across the playlist to save us the trouble of drawing this shape a lot of times. Download audio file (03volpad.mp3) Now I’m... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 12/13/10
Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Audiotuts+. This tutorial was first published in October 2008. Ever wanted to DJ with Ableton Live? Here’s how! While it’s true that you can produce a complete live show with Ableton Live, bringing your studio production to stage, some would just like to mix their favorite tracks “a la DJ.” The most basic principle of DJing is to have a set of tunes playing continuously — no jumps, no cuts, no funny transitions, just as if all the pieces in the playlist were one. A long tune of an hour or more. Thumbnail image courtesy of Dade. There are many sets of tools to help you achieve this, the most common being turntables and a selection of vinyl records. Others DJ with CDs instead, while some resort to laptops and DJing software and a few even use iPods. No matter what set of tools and techniques you choose, DJing will always require the smooth transitioning and syncing of musical pieces. An... Relative News
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AudioTutsPlus on 12/16/10
When you buy an album or MP3, you are normally purchasing a license to listen to the music as a private individual. You can listen, but don’t touch. Or copy. Or redistribute! What if you want to include one of the tracks in a project—say a short film clip, an iPhone app, or a Flash project? Unless you have loads of money, you’re out of luck. So, what can you do? Where can you turn? Read on! In a recent Open Mic we explored this very issue. We asked, “Where can I find redistributable music?” A huge thanks to everyone who responded. Your answers form the basis of this article. And there isn’t just one answer to that question. In fact, there are three major categories of licenses that will give you the rights you are after. And each category of license has inspired countless website full of music. This article will introduce them to you. But before we start, be aware that different licenses give you different rights. Some come with significant limitations. As you read this... Relative News
