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Echo + Shaper: Tutorial On Ableton
17 Apr
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Echo + Shaper: Tutorial On Ableton

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In this video I will show you how to use the Max 4 Live plugin Shaper to map all sorts of interesting LFOs to Echo which in turn will create some crazy modulation on a simple bass line.   I hope you enjoy it and go and make some mental sounds yourself after you watch it. If you have any questions about the video then please comment below and I will get back to you. Waveform Screenshot Mapping Screenshot

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15 Apr
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LIVE STREAM 02. – Preparing a Track for Mix Down

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In this video I go through my process for getting a track ready to mix down. I explain why I choose to keep my writing and mix down projects separate form each other and why I prefer to mix just using audio. Why prepare a mix this way rather than just mix as you go? - When you mix as you go you get excited about adding in more parts and you forget to methodically mix each element.- You often end up just fighting fires. Fixing one element and then realising that it’s messed up another. - Mixing from stems...

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15 Apr
5

Ableton Tips And Tricks Part 1

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[You will be directed to FB to catch this one, as not possible to embed here ;-)] Heya folks, Got some Ableton goodies here for you to check out. Phat Beats. Armageddon On The Streets1. 2-step beat with no swing.- Add tambourine loop- Have a default channel strip saved with an EQ with a low cut already on it to save time.- I also have my default midi channel with a sampler and an EQ on it. 2. Add swing from the groove pool- Try some various options from the 16s 3. Add some random velocity from MIDI Effects -...

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LIVE STREAM 01. Mix Down Walk Through – Desert Sound Colony – Pompey Cruiser
15 Apr
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LIVE STREAM 01. Mix Down Walk Through – Desert Sound Colony – Pompey Cruiser

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In this video I go step by step through the processes that I used to mix down my track Pompey Cruiser that came out on Holding Hands last month. I cover EQ, compression, distortion, creating an interesting stereo image, tape emulation and much more. Here's a general guide to making your way through a mix down Before you start make sure you have watched my video on getting a track ready to mix. - On Logic Pro increase size of the waveforms with “Waveform Zoom” - All tracks should have a compressor and then an EQ on them. - I...

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