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Introduction To Digital Audio Production Tutorial Video PDF Print E-mail
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Tom Cosm hosts an HD video series which gives an in-depth explanation on the processes involved with creating a track from scratch using the Ableton Live working file.

The video Includes:

  • An overview of Ableton Live's Arrangement view
  • Basic physics of sound and waveforms
  • Using waveforms to synthesize your own bassline from scratch
  • Tips and tricks for using the Piano Roll
  • Various ways to manipulate the bassline using Envelopes, LFOs and Automation
  • Looping your bassline and adding in a Kick, Snare and Hihat to start constructing a real tune.
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Audio Compression and Audio Compressors PDF Print E-mail
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Dr JM Pisano gives us a great article on audio compression which is used to add dynamic range to an audio signal. The four basis knobs on your everyday compressor are Attack, release and ratio which are explained in detail.

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Mastering Audio at Home PDF Print E-mail
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Here is a step by step article which explains how to master your audio tracks at home using proper EQ and compression techniques.
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