Recording

This post covers the basics of MIDI mapping in Ableton for TOTAL REMOTE CONTROL of your Ableton Project!

This post covers the basics of writing and accessing automation data in Ableton Live.

Ableton Live provides multiple techniques for converting MIDI tracks to audio. This post will go over these techniques, along with when to use them and their differences!

The Logic Remote App for iPhone and iPad is one of the most amazing tools, but people hardly ever talk about it! Let's check out why it deserves all the hype...

This post covers the basics of the Logic 10.5 Live Looping Grid!

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. 

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. 

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!

Audio Routing in Cubase

In this video, we go over the basics of importing and exporting tempo tracks/tempo maps into Cubase!

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!

by A. Steynberg

Here's a video tutorial going over the basics of setting up time signatures in Cubase.

Time Signature Setup Steps:

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!

The most basic version of ProTools offers 4 different record modes. This guide will help you pick which one is best for your workflow!

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. 

Want to get rid of drum bleed in your snare track? Cut out that pesky room noise in your vocal tracks? Strip Silencing will save your life!

One of the most distinctive aspects of Ableton Live is its beautifully crafted “Session View.” Ableton LIVE gets its title from this live-looping-based interface which can be used in a multitude of different ways, all super awesome for workflow, composition, arranging, songwriting, beat making, and performing. 

Many people have the false belief that Ableton’s Session View is reserved for live performance. However, this interface has some awesome features that can be used both on and off stage. Let’s check it out.

by Maya Wagner

This post includes a video tutorial!! Scroll down to check it out.

Many people have no clue that this feature exists. It changes the game for workflow and midi sequencing. It is… capture recording. Capture recording takes literally a second to set up; simply right click anywhere on Logic’s control bar at the top of the screen and check the box next to capture recording.

Automating MIDI parameters such as Pitch Bend and Velocity are super important, especially when you want to get specific sounds and really go deeply into specific aspects of your project. Automation means controlling a parameter over time, giving a user more control over their sounds and tracks. This post will focus on automating specific MIDI protocols for a specific MIDI note, but this works for a length of multiple notes as well!

Want beefier vocals? Here are 5 ways for you to do so...