Tutorials

String Mixing Techniques in a Band Setting

4m 09s intermediate Intermediate
Author: Jorel Corpus

Mixing Engineer Jorel Corpus walks through some techniques for mixing strings in a band setting. Topics include context consideration, defining main and supporting subjects in mix, and using EQ to sculpt locations for tracks.

Balancing A Day Job With Freelancing

25m 39s beginner Beginner
Author: Jacob Pernell

Working as a freelancer can be overwhelming at times. This tutorial covers the balancing act of working for yourself on short term, project based projects, taking a look at general wellbeing, creating rituals, setting short term and daily goals to maximize your time, setting longer term goals to make sure your on-track with your bigger ambitions, and the importance of community to productivity.

Creating Custom Filters With Max For Live

10m 20s advanced Advanced
Author: Juan Cortés

Max is a visual programming language for media, and is an incredibly powerful tool for creating virtual instruments and audio effects processors. With Ableton Live 9, Max for Live is built right into the DAW, allowing for easy access to the power of Max. This tutorial covers the fundamentals of filters, filter types (low pass, band pass, high pass), from-scratch routing in Max For Live to create a custom filter patch, and you'll learn Max For Live terminology and workflow along the way.

Guerrilla Film Scoring Video Course

1h 40m beginner Beginner • 9 videos

Have you ever wanted a celebrity film composer as a mentor? Now you can have not just one, but many! In the Guerrilla Film Scoring video course the master composers share tips, tricks, advice, and real world knowledge. They will tell you how to create the best-sounding scores quickly and cost effectively — without jeopardizing your art.

Guerrilla Film Scoring Volume 1: The New Scoring Landscape

11m 07s beginner Beginner

Where is the film scoring world headed? What do you have to do to survive the industry? Guerrilla Film Scoring has the answers from Hollywood’s top composers for film, television, and video games.

Guerrilla Film Scoring Volume 2: Hollywood’s Perspective On Music Education

10m 17s beginner Beginner

What is the best way to get a music education? Is it to study at a university, to get an apprenticeship, or to be self-taught? Guerrilla Film Scoring has the answers from Hollywood’s top composers for film, television, and video games.

Guerrilla Film Scoring Volume 3: How Successful Composers Delegate To Protect Their Art

12m 0s beginner Beginner

How do composers build their music teams? How to they decide what to do themselves and what to delegate? Guerrilla Film Scoring has the answers from Hollywood’s top composers for film, television, and video games.

Guerrilla Film Scoring Volume 4: How Top Composers Survive Hollywood’s Performance Pressure

9m 50s beginner Beginner

How do composers manage their intense schedules and the heavy pressure? How can you stay creative in the midst of it? Guerrilla Film Scoring has the answers from Hollywood’s top composers for film, television, and video games.

Guerrilla Film Scoring Volume 5: Stroke Of Genius: Pro Composers Give Writing Tips

13m 56s beginner Beginner

Is it possible to write great music quickly? How can you compose music faster and make it better at the same time? Guerrilla Film Scoring has the answers from Hollywood’s top composers for film, television, and video games.

Guerrilla Film Scoring Volume 6: Composers: Demos Aren’t Good Enough Anymore

8m 8s beginner Beginner

How do great composers quickly make great sounding demos of their writing? How could you sell yourself and your ideas better with your demos? Guerrilla Film Scoring has the answers from Hollywood’s top composers for film, television, and video games.