Recording artist, producer, and engineer Jonathan Kagi will guide you through the exciting world of audio and multimedia production. You will learn every detail of running ACID, along with many of the other popular production applications on your PC, such as Cakewalk Sonar and Fruity Loops. You will learn to correctly outfit your computer and turn it into a full-blown production studio. This series has it all- audio, MIDI, video, songwriting, technical and theory. Learn about all the new and emerging technologies in the world of digital production, including Pure Wave and Firewire audio, and hot new video applications like Arkaos VJ, and Vegas. Turn your PC into powerhouse workstation and generate media in the format of your choice. Click a movie topic below to get started right away.
WelcomeIntroductionCourse PrimerTechnical ConsiderationsTraining ObjectiveCD ExtrasSamples and LoopsWork FilesTechnologiesD/A A/D Converters
ADAT /SPDIF optical Light Pipe
SPDIF coaxial - RCA
USB
MIDI
mLAN
Sync
Drivers and HardwareDrivers I
Drivers II
Echo Layla 24
Echo Surround I
Echo Surround II
The Acid WindowOverview
The Tracklist
The Timeline
The Window Docking Area
Customizing AcidToolbar
Time Display
Grid Spacing
Track Properties
PreferencesGeneral
Audio
MIDI
VST Instruments
Video
Editing
Sync
Acid ProjectsSetting Project Properties
Adding Media
BeatMapper
File Management
Acid-zip
Tools
KeyProject Key
Key Change
Track Key
Event Key
Editing EventsMaking Selections
Basic Edits
Ripple Edits
Splitting and Joining Events
Slipping and Sliding Events
Event Envelopes
Working in the Track ViewStandard Markers
Time Markers
Command Markers
Regions
Tempo
Adjusting Time
The ChopperSelect In Chopper
Grid and Snapping
Navigation and Commands
Selections
Increments
Inserting Selections
Destructive VS Non Destructive Edits
Processing Duplicates
Regions in the Chopper
RecordingRecording Audio 3:23
Recording MIDI
Recording Input from Other Applications
Multiple Takes
Working with TracksTrack Effects
Plug-in Chains as Packages
Track Envelopes
Bus Envelopes
Assignable Effect Envelopes
Effect Automation Envelopes
Adjusting Envelopes
Non-MIDI Tracks (Audio Tracks)General Track Properties
Stretching Properties
Replace File
Time and Pitch Stretching
Stretch Markers
Render to New Track
Export Loops
MIDI TracksMIDI Track Properties
Routing MIDI
Recording MIDI
Render MIDI Soft Synth
Quantize MIDI
Step Recording
Yamaha - Open Plug-in Technology (OPT)OPT
Acids OPT Editors
Voice Editor MIDI Setup
C-Console
Using the MixerPre and Post
Multiple Mixer Controls
EQ and Compression
Mixing with Waves
Waves Masters
Automating Mixer Controls
5 1 surround
RenderingRendering Separate Files
Rendering Projects
Publishing to the Internet
Writing to CD
Rendering Surround
Vegas VideoCapture
Edit
Render
MasteringSound Forge I
Sound Forge II
Waves DSPMondoMod I
MondoMod II
Enigma
Enigma Controls
RenVerb Early Reflections
RenVerb Time and Decay
RenVerb Pre Delay
RenVerb Automation
ReasonRemote Control
Wiring Reason
Build and Export
Rewire with Live and Sonar
ZeroXSeamless Looper
BeatCreator
Akaos VJAutomatic or Manual
Create your Synth
Record and Render Movies
Native InstrumentsFM7 and Pro53
FM7 Loops
NI VST Effects
Fruity LoopsFruity Loops
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