Academy.fm - How To Create Random and Forever Changing Soundscapes



MP4| 379MB

In this video, Tascione will teach you how to create continuously evolving soundscapes using Ableton stock plugins – including Operator and various effect racks created by Tascione. These soundscapes are perfect tools that will add cool and unique atmospheres to your tracks!

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Academy.fm - How to Make Huge Pads with Stock FL Plugins



MP4| 217MB

In this video, Eric Kauffmann will create beautiful, lush pads with nothing but stock plugins inside FL Studio. These pads are made from Harmor, Sawer, and 3xOsc, and are processed with various stock effects including Fruity Reeverb 2, Fruity Compressor, and more.

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Groove3 - Producing an Epic String Arrangement from Score



ilfsn | 3.5 Hours | 1.49GB

Studio guru Marcus Huyskens gives you an in-depth look at how to take a string arrangement composed in notation software and bring it to life inside your DAW using virtual instruments and more. Shot with Presonus Studio One and Notion, the ideas can also be applied to any DAW and score software!

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Groove3 - UJAM Drummers Explained



ilfsn | 40 Mins | 285MB

Studio wiz Eli Krantzberg reveals the new virtual drummer instrument from UJAM! Learn all about its features and functions, as well as see it in-action in a real world session.

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Links update: 25/08/2020

This week Sonic Academy proudly welcomes a brand new tutor, Scott Lowe, one-third of House maestros Deep Matter to bring us an awesome course in How To Make Future House.

With a dance floor filling groove laden with dope bass lines, sweet vocals and synth-heavy lead chords this track is a belter and in this course, Scott guides you through every step of the way of how it has been built from the ground up.

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Sonic Academy How To Use Mastering The Mix EXPOSE with Rory Webb TUTORiAL



SYNTHiC4TE | Jan 12 2018 | 361 MB

This week Sonic Academy welcomes back Hyper Production's Rory Webb for a look at How To Use Mastering The Mix - EXPOSE.

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Sonic Academy GAWP Interview TUTORiAL



SYNTHiC4TE | Jan 12 2018 | 466 MB

Chris catches up with a British based producer who released on some of the worlds coolest labels, think Dirty Bird, This Anit Bristol, Cr2 and Perfect Driver. Having already had a successful career with UK act "The Squatters" This time, Oliver from GAWP is aiming for premium quality with every release with his productions having gained support from a huge spectrum of established artist like Claude Vonstroke, Chris Lake, Billy Kenny, Kyle Watson, Will Clarke, Bot just to name just a few.

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The Complete Guide to Intermediate DJ Mixing with Turntables and a Mixer, Part 1: Vocal-Based Music



ilfsn | 1.5 Hours | 809MB

In this video course, world-renowned DJ Shortee teaches you how to find all your possible mix points in your vocal-based music so that you can quickly create your DJ sets, both planned and improvised on the fly. She shows you how to dissect your vocal-based song structures, step by step and in multiple ways, so that you can easily identify all the ways you can mix your songs together and ultimately speed up your entire mix creation process. Every lesson is taught clearly, making it easy for anyone to understand.

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The Complete Guide to Intermediate DJ Mixing with Turntables and a Mixer, Part 2: Instrumental-Based Music



ilfsn | 1.3 Hours | 764MB

In this video course, world-renowned DJ Shortee teaches you how to find all your possible mix points in your instrumental-based electronic dance music so you can quickly create your DJ sets, both planned and improvised on the fly. She shows you how to dissect your instrumental-based song structures, step by step and in multiple ways, so you can easily identify all the different approaches you can take to mix your songs together and ultimately speed up your entire mix creation process. Every lesson is taught in a clear and concise way that is easy for anyone to understand.

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Academy.fm - EQ The Right Way Using Pro-Q 2 Instead of EQ8



MP4| 180MB

FabFilter has created several incredibly powerful plugins, and Pro-Q 2 is no exception. It has become the top EQ plugin choice for many producers – and for good reason. In this video, Frequent showcases the features of Pro-Q 2 and demonstrates why it is a superior option over Ableton’s stock EQ8 plugin.

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Academy.fm - Creating a Built In Reverb Chain in Ableton Live



MP4| 142MB

Sometimes using Sends and Returns to add effects in your mix can be messy and confusing. Ableton provides us with a few nifty features that can eliminate the need for Sends and Returns, and have your effects built right into the channel. In this video, Tascione will show you how to use the Audio Effect Rack to create a built in reverb chain in Ableton Live.

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Links update: 04/08/2021

Learn to master at home with great results.

Mastering is not about making your music louder to compete with others. It's not about making a track punchy or making your bass louder and its not about adding “air” or “highs”. It's also not about using a standard preset processing chain. In fact, contrary to what most “mastering tutorials” are telling you, loudness is irrelevant and these “preset chains” of processors will rarely work in favour of your music.

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Academy.fm - How To Post Process Guitar Recordings The Right Way



MP4| 173MB

Recording your own instruments is a great way to add an authentic, organic feel to your productions. In this video, Shanahan will teach you clever post-processing techniques that will bring your guitar recordings to life and make them fit perfectly in the mix!

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Academy.fm - Music Theory 101: Being Familiar With Your Keyboard



MP4| 154MB

Learning music theory is comparable to learning a new language, which can be scary to some. In this tutorial Jerry simply lays out the fundamental principles of a keyboard, how it works, and what patterns to look for.

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Links update: 11/10/2020

Are you a composer wanting to record your music with a live orchestra? Then the Orchestral Sessions series is for you! Join music composer Olajide Paris, and learn the art of recording and orchestrating MIDI mockups for real musicians!

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