Join production expert Larry Holcombe for a highly informative video course on three distortion plug-ins from D16's Silverline series. In this D16 video course, Larry will cover Redoptor 2, Decimort, and Devastor 2 in detail, including all the parameters and components, so you'll see and hear exactly how to get the most from these characterful effects in your own productions. These videos are designed for new D16 Silverline users.

Larry begins by focusing on the bit-crusher Decimort with a look at the preamp, bit reduction, and sample rate reduction controls, and you'll hear how this plug-in can inject new life into stale, dull sounds. You'll also learn how Decimort can do even more by tweaking the DC, dithering, jitter, and filter controls, along with preset management and MIDI control assignment.

In this comprehensive UVI Soul Drums video course, veteran Groove3 instructor Eli Krantzberg takes you on an in-depth tour of UVI's Soul Drums virtual instrument. You'll learn how to make use of all the preset kits and grooves, program your own beats in several ways, edit individual drum sounds, add and tweak various built-in effects, and much more. By the end of the Should Drums course, you'll know it inside and out and will be ready to make use of it in your very next production. These videos are for new Soul Drums users.

Eli begins with a quick overview of the instrument, familiarizing you with the interface and demonstrating how to quickly play the sounds, customize mixing parameters, and more, just to provide a preview of things to come. Then it's on to the subject of kit customization, where Eli will show you how to begin with a preset kit and groove and then modify it as necessary to fit your needs. The Utility Kits and Utility Grooves are then explored in further detail, where you'll see how they can make an excellent foundation that can be further developed into the perfect drum part.

Learn to mix with Jamie King + The Contortionist multi-tracks.

You know Jamie King for his work with bands like Between The Buried And Me, Alesana, A Skylit Drive, and For Today, and this month on Nail The Mix he'll be mixing "Return To Earth" by one of today's most respected and exciting progressive rock bands The Contortionist.

What's cool, interesting + challenging about this session:

► This is a very "real," analog session: no drum samples, all real amps for the bass/guitar tones, and most of the synths are analog synths

This course is meant to beginner guitarists who knows at least a few chords and advanced guitarists who just want to expand their repertoire of strumming patterns.

You struggle with strumming patterns and you don't know how to start to practice at all?

Does it also confuse you to try to read all those complicated written strumming patterns?

In the course "Become a Master of Guitar Strumming" I will guide you step by step through your process learning more patterns and play them without effort.

Ableton Workflow Tutorial - Organic/Downtempo MasterclassLearn How To Make Organic/Downtempo House & TechnoWelcome to the Organic/Downtempo House Ableton Course with Omar MehoAre you ready to immerse yourself in the lush, hypnotic world of organic and downtempo house music? Look no further, because you're about to embark on a musical journey like no other with Ableton Live, guided by the expert hands of Omar Meho.

Course Overview:In the realm of electronic music production, few genres captivate the soul quite like organic and downtempo house. It's a genre that seamlessly blends warm, organic textures with hypnotic rhythms, creating a sonic landscape that's both soothing and dance-floor. If you've ever dreamt of crafting tracks that transport listeners to another dimension, this course is your ticket to making that dream a reality.

Make a track in the styles of contemporary Disco House Producers

What you'll learn

Music arrangement
song structure in a digital composition
chord playing and drum programming
mixing skills

Jazz: it's more than just music; it's an emotion. And at its core? The hypnotic sway of walking basslines. If you're new to the world of bass and itching to decode this rhythmic enigma, Walking Bassics is your starting line.

This course consists of 27 exercises designed exclusively for beginners, ensuring each concept is untangled, focused around the 2,5,1,6 4 chord progression - a frequent star of many jazz standards.

We'll start by getting to grips with straightforward basslines anchored on the root notes. As you grow more confident, we’ll introduce you to variations, inviting you to experiment with starting on the third, fifth, or seventh and even dabble with the finesse of chromatics and passing notes.

In this short course I will show you how to effortlessly create a Hard Techno track from scratch. I will show you the complete process of track creation. I explain how to create, Mix, Master then release your music on 25 of the most popular music platforms.

I explain in detail how to create the best sounds suitable for this genre of music without overwhelming you with the technicalities of music production. I explain the thinking behind my creative decisions as I work and even touch on the psychology of creativity enabling you to produce music quickly without getting caught up in overthinking the process.I use Logic Pro X to produce the track and also the phoscyon 2, 303 plugin however all these techniques can easily be implemented on other Digital Work Stations and by using other 303 synths.

Learn the essential chords and strumming patterns you need to start playing your favorite songs on the acoustic guitar!In this course, you will learn the following:The most important basic chords: C, G, Am, F, D, and E.Simple strumming patterns: Downstrokes, upstrokes, and alternating.How to find the chords to your favorite songs: Using chord charts and websites.

By the end of this course, you will be able to play the most common chords and strumming patterns, and you will be well on your way to learning your favorite songs.The course includes:Video lessons: Clear and concise video lessons that will teach you everything you need to know.

Practice exercises: A variety of practice exercises to help you solidify your skills.A small PDF with chord shapes, strumming patterns and progressions to practiceWhether you are a complete beginner or you are just looking to brush up on your skills, this course is for you!Here are some additional details about the course:The course is self-paced, so you can learn at your own speed.The course is online, so you can access it from anywhere.

Baby Audio and YouTuber Andrew Huang teamed up to create Transit-an innovative multi-effect plugin specifically designed for creating complex transition FX with the twist of a knob. Dive deep into Transit with house producer Olav Basoski, and discover the power that this plugin has to offer.

Transit is the type of plugin that makes you wonder, how come no one's thought of that before? It's the ultimate solution for creating transitions in your music, and with 18 built-in effects, it offers so many possibilities. It's a sound designer dream! From distortion and bit-crushing to chorus, phaser, filters, pitch-shifting, reverb, delay, and beyond, Transit offers it all. With so much to explore, we asked trainer and producer Olav Basoski to create this course and guide you through the ins and outs of Transit