Logic Pro: External Effects & Synths

HiDERA | 11 April 2025 | 159 MB

Do you wish you could use some of your favorite effects pedals and amps in Logic Pro the way you do a plugin? Or maybe you’ve got a killer-sounding analog synth that you’d like to control just like a virtual instrument? Well, step right this way, because you’ve come to the right place. In this Logic Pro video course, Logic Pro guru Stephen O’Connell will walk you through the process of connecting various types of outboard gear and interfacing seamlessly hassle-free! These Logic Pro videos are for Logic Pro users who already know their way around Logic Pro, but are looking to integrate external devices into their in-the-box workflow. To begin, Stephen welcomes you and provides an overview of what we’ll be covering, including the different types of outboard gear we’ll look at and why you’d want to use it, along with what equipment you’ll need to follow along. Then he explains the various types of audio signals (mic, line, and instrument level) at work in this type of scenario, how they differ, and how to convert from one to another properly.

Serum 2 Explained®

HiDERA | 11 April 2025 | 398 MB

If you’re on the hunt for the best sound design synth, Serum 2 is definitely worth checking out. In this Serum 2 video course, electronic music wiz Larry Holcombe will show you how to get started with this powerful hybrid synth from Xfer Records. After watching, you’ll understand exactly what each and every parameter does to the sound. From the oscillators, filters, envelopes, and LFOs to the wavetables, sampler, macros, and Mod Matrix, it’s all covered! By the end of this Serum 2 course, you’ll be ready to start using Serum 2 on your next track. These Serum 2 videos are perfect for those just starting out with Serum 2! Larry welcomes you and begins with a brief tour of the interface to get you your bearings, touching upon the oscillators, filters, and modulators, among other major components. Then he discusses the oscillators in detail, showing how to create different sound sources to be used as the basis for a patch. After this, Larry explains the wavetables and how wavetable synthesis works on Serum 2 using the Wavetable position dial.

Learning After Effects

P2P | 24 December 2024 | 1.74 GB

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to Adobe After Effects, tailored for beginners eager to master the art of animation and visual effects. You will learn the core principles of motion graphics, from navigating the interface to animating elements, applying sophisticated effects, and enhancing your compositions. Through clear, step-by-step lessons, you’ll gain hands-on experience with essential tools such as keyframes, layers, and timelines, building the foundation for creating professional-quality animations. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and confidence to bring your creative vision to life with After Effects, whether for personal projects, presentations, or professional work. In Learn Adobe After Effects: Beginner-Friendly, you’ll master the essentials of animation and visual effects. This course covers everything from navigating the After Effects interface to animating graphics, applying effects, and refining your compositions. By the end, you’ll be able to create smooth animations, manipulate layers, and enhance projects with professional visual effects.

Audio & Video Podcasts (2025)

P2P | 08 February 2025 | 3.36 GB

Learn how to start your own podcast. Podcasting is a cost-effective way to connect with targeted audiences and even extend the reach of an existing publisher. This course provides proven tips for producing professional, high-quality audio and video podcasts on any budget. Instructor Rich Harrington—a veteran podcast producer and host—starts with a basic overview of what podcasting is. He then provides preproduction strategies that will help you identify business opportunities, find your niche, and create a basic outline for your show. He also compares the benefits and drawbacks of audio and video podcasting and screencasting, and shows how to set up a studio for recording—allowing you to get up and running in less than a day!

McDSP ML4000 Explained®

HiDERA | 07 February 2025 | 129 MB

In this informative and engaging McDSP ML4000 video course, mixing and mastering wizard Alberto Rizzo Schettino takes you on a comprehensive journey into the ML4000 Mastering Limiter plugin by McDSP. Considered a modern-day industry-standard mix bus plugin, the ML4000 is a powerful yet musical bus processor that ticks all the boxes. A serious user for many years, Alberto not only walks you through each and every parameter and control and demonstrates their function, but he also imparts decades of wisdom and tips, all born out of his extensive experience with the plugin. These McDSP ML4000 videos are designed for new users. Alberto begins by welcoming you with an overview of the series, detailing his experience with the ML4000 and how it’s affected his workflow over the years. Then he moves on to the interface, familiarizing you with the plugin’s layout and feature set and demonstrating how the various zones and tabs are often interconnected in smart, intuitive ways. Next, you’ll explore the multi-band parameters more closely and learn about the various controls you have in each band for the three processors: Gate, Exp, and Comp. You’ll learn some common pitfalls to watch out for as well as the signal flow inside the ML4000.

The Legend HZ Explained®

HiDERA | 07 February 2025 | 465 MB

In this detailed The Legend HZ video course, synth guru Larry Holcombe takes you on a deep dive into The Legend HZ, the amazing VI from Synapse Audio that builds upon the Moog-emulating predecessor, The Legend. The Legend HZ was designed in collaboration with film-scoring phenom Hans Zimmer and packs an incredible amount of functionality that caters especially well to the needs of a film composer, including an additional three oscillators, polyphony, a modulation matrix, and more! These The Legend HZ videos are designed for new users. Larry welcomes you and provides a bit of background info on what The Legend HZ is, why it was developed, and what sets it apart from its predecessor (The Legend) and the Moog hardware instrument on which it’s based. Then he gives you a quick overview of the interface and main features, followed by a demonstration of how to save and manage presets, so you’ll be ready to start testing out sounds right away.

Producing Music with Live 12

P2P | 07 February 2025 | 26.92GB

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Welcome to the Ultimate Ableton Live 12 Masterclass Edition Hi – I’m Jason, Ableton Certified Trainer and tenured university professor with a Ph.D. in Music. I have over 75 courses with a rating of 4.5 and higher. Tens of thousands of students have taken my Ableton Live 9, 10, and 11 classes, and they average over 4.7 in student ratings. I’m here to guide you through the intricacies of Ableton Live. Whether you’re a beginning music maker, aspiring producer, or a seasoned professional looking to up your game, this course is the perfect starting point.