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Whether you are an Artist, Songwriter, Producer, or Instrumentalist, knowing your way around Pro Tools is very valuable. You may have heard the DAW being referred to as the “industry standard,” which is definitely true, especially if you are working in professional recording studios. Pro Tools is amazing at integrating with mixing boards and similar studio technologies, but it was also one of the first digital audio workstations to be widely used for recording digitally.
April 14th 2021
Maya Wagner
You ever wonder what a good key is for your vocalists? Well, sometimes it takes more than just asking! Now of course, your vocalist most likely will tell you the key they want it in, but sometimes to make the musical choice, you as the producer/engineer can evaluate what is best for the record!
April 14th 2021
Michael MacDonald
Now that you have completed your tracking session, with multiple takes of an instrument or vocals, you want to comp? Sure, here are some tips to get you started!
April 6th 2021
Matt Ho
GarageBand Film Scoring BasicsLogin Required
Did you know you could import a movie into GarageBand and score to it?
April 6th 2021
Blair Pershyn
Logic: Film ScoringLogin Required
In this class video, we look at synchronizing film and audio in Logic as well as working with markers and tempo.
April 6th 2021
Blair Pershyn
As a rule, we shoot for perfection when recording. While this is a good mindset to have, the reality is that oftentimes prior to mixing, some level of editing is required in order to polish up our tracks and help our song shine as a whole. Beat mapping is one tool in Pro Tools we can use to edit tracks efficiently.
April 4th 2021
Jannick Frampton
This post covers the uses and parameters of Logic's native synthesizer, ES2.
April 1st 2021
Maya Wagner
Ever wonder how you can best use your EQs to your advantage? Get techy with Matty - learn the basic parameters of an EQ to buff up your arsenal!
April 1st 2021
Matt Ho
Cubase Audio Routing DiagramLogin Required
Check out this diagram by Aletta Steynberg!
April 1st 2021
Maya Wagner
In the second installment of the free plugins serious I will provide more links to amazing plugins that you can download and start using for no cost!
March 26th 2021
Kari Estes
Automation has a different approach in FL Studio, learn how to use it here!
March 26th 2021
Javi Lloret
Basics of Cubase Time Signature TracksLogin Required
by A. Steynberg
Here's a video tutorial going over the basics of setting up time signatures in Cubase.
Time Signature Setup Steps:
March 16th 2021
Althea (Aletta) Steynberg
We keep hearing about "sample rate" in the world of production: Film Scoring majors, EPD Majors, MP&E, CWP, among others. But what is it? Why is it important? Let’s dive in!
March 15th 2021
Javi Lloret
Have you ever wondered how to set up Pro Tools for scoring to video? Whether you are making music for ads, movies, or any short clips, these tips will help you get started fast on your production.
March 15th 2021
Javi Lloret
Ableton LFOLogin Required
Want to use an LFO as a plugin effect? Join peer trainer Shirly as she explains how to creatively use the LFO effect from Max for Live, in Ableton Live.
March 15th 2021
Shirly Gurten
Ableton ShaperLogin Required
Join Shirly Gurten for a session with the creative plugin Shaper from Ableton Live: Max for Live
March 12th 2021
Matt Ho
The most basic version of ProTools offers 4 different record modes. This guide will help you pick which one is best for your workflow!
March 2nd 2021
Kari Estes
For the Spring 2021 semester, all visits to use a workstation or borrow equipment must be reserved in advance. We are located in the Library at 150 Mass Ave.
February 25th 2021
Blair Pershyn
Need to add some instructions for your performer in your score? You can find lots of good stuff in the expression tool (tempo marks, expressive texts, and more), but there are a few crucial musical notations that can only be found in Finale's smart shape tool.
February 18th 2021
Tristan Klopp
Intro to Ableton LiveLogin Required
by Shirly Gurten
In this introductory video, we'll provide a rundown on the various views in Ableton, how to select sounds, enter MIDI information and quantize.
Sign-up for a Peer Training today if you’d like to learn more about these and other topics at library.berklee.edu/training
February 10th 2021
Shirly Gurten