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Logic's ES E was named "E" for ensemble. This basic single oscillator polyphonic synth is great for pads and string textures.
March 26th 2021
Maya Wagner
Automation has a different approach in FL Studio, learn how to use it here!
March 26th 2021
Javi Lloret
Setting Project Start Time and Frame Rate in CubaseLogin Required
When working with video in Cubase, you may need to adjust the frame rate of your project or the SMPTE timecode value at the project start.
March 18th 2021
Althea (Aletta) Steynberg
Cubase - Importing Video EfficientlyLogin Required
This post covers the basics of importing video into Cubase efficiently and neatly.
March 18th 2021
Althea (Aletta) Steynberg
Changing Tempo After Adding Empty Bars in CubaseLogin Required
Video and Post by Althea Steynberg. Revised and Edited by Maya Wagner.
When working with video in Cubase, one may need to change the tempo of empty/negative bars without altering the alignment of the video and its audio track.
Of you were to simple adjust the tempo at bar -1 to match the tempo of bar 1, the video would not be aligned at bar 1. Follow these steps to ensure that your video stays aligned with its audio when you adjust the tempo of negative bars:
March 17th 2021
Althea (Aletta) Steynberg
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
ES P is a simple additive synthesizer named "P" for polyphonic. With up to 8 voices and 5 waveforms to mix and match, plus noise, this 80s-emulating software synth is simple but fun to mess around with.
March 15th 2021
Maya Wagner
Cubase Tempo Track Editor BasicsLogin Required
The Tempo Track Editor provides an overview of the project tempo settings & you can edit tempo events here.
March 12th 2021
Maya Wagner
Setting up a Tempo Track from Tapping with Cubase ProLogin Required
Whether you are syncing your click to an audio recording or to a picture, this tutorial will help you learn how to create a tempo map for your music using MIDI Tap Tempo in Cubase. You can either use an external MIDI keyboard or an in-house keyboard within Cubase!
March 12th 2021
Michael MacDonald
Each DAW has its own process for exporting audio, MIDI, and more. In Ableton, there are lots of settings to look out for! So, let’s go over the basics of exporting audio in Ableton Live!
March 12th 2021
Maya Wagner
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
Logic’s developers have an interesting way of maintaining the interface aesthetics of old plugins and synths while adding new “modern” ones to create an interesting blend of old school and fresh synth engines for us to play around with. The smorgasbord of synth designs and capabilities is part of Logic’s character. There have been so many different updates and changes, but some of these synths remain the same. Let’s talk about the E-synths, where Logic all started!
March 2nd 2021
Maya Wagner
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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
The topic of "track types" may come across as one which doesn’t require much explanation. Yet, this seemingly simple topic can actually become quite deep! Today I thought I would provide a little introduction to the types of tracks in Pro Tools and some of their main purposes.
February 17th 2021
Maya Wagner
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