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Sustain Pedal Setup for Komplete Kontrol Keyboards

In the Creative Technology Center, the iMac stations are equipped with Komplete Kontrol MIDI keyboards. These are versatile and configurable to many different types of software instrument controls. Here is how you can set them up with the provided sustain pedal.

September 10th 2021 Eric Levine

Visiting the CTC - Fall 2021

From July 1 onwards, visits to the CTC may be made as a walk-in or booked in advanced via our website. We are located in the Library at 150 Mass Ave.

August 19th 2021 Blair Pershyn

Sync To Picture Prep in Logic

Are you about to score for a video in Logic? Here you'll find a detailed guideline on how to prepare for your scoring session in the most effective way, making sure everything lines up with the movie, and with workflow, tricks to improve your speed in the session. Let's dive in!

May 18th 2021 Javi Lloret

Frames Per Second

Commonly referred to as “FPS”, Frames Per Second is an important unit to know about, especially if you’re in the Film Scoring or Sync industry. Click here to learn everything about them!

April 26th 2021 Javi Lloret

Michael's Most Used Waves Plugins

Hi! My name is Michael MacDonald! I’m a 7th-semester Film Scoring Major/MP&E Minor at Berklee and today, I’m starting my series on my Most Used Waves Plug-Ins! This is Part 1 in a relatively short series. Today I’m going to show you 4 plug-ins I most recently used on a very short movie-like soundscape project!

April 26th 2021 Jannick Frampton

iZotope Vintage Limiter

Are you looking to learn a little bit more about iZotope Ozone? Look no further! Today we’re going to be looking at the Vintage Limiter.

April 22nd 2021 Michael MacDonald

MIDI Mapping in Logic Pro X

This post provides an overview of the MIDI "Learn" function in Logic Pro, as well as a short exlanation of "Smart Controls" as they relate to MIDI mapping.

April 22nd 2021 Maya Wagner

Cubase Audio Routing Diagram

Audio Routing in Cubase

April 22nd 2021 Althea (Aletta) Steynberg

Getting Started Recording in Pro Tools

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

Vocals in 3 Keys: Know Your Vocalist!

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

Comping in ProTools

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 Basics

Did you know you could import a movie into GarageBand and score to it?

April 6th 2021 Blair Pershyn

Logic: Film Scoring

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

Quick Beat Mapping in Pro Tools

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