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MusicTech July 2018

He’s the man who revolutionised modern film scores with a creative approach to music-making, sonic experimentation and sound utilisation that helps some of the biggest directors to tell their stories. This month we’re overwhelmingly honoured to speak to one of the greatest composers on the planet: Hans Zimmer. In our ten-page interview we talk to Hans about his recent work with Spitfire Audio (read our review) – co-creating a remarkable assortment of production and studio tools – as well as his incredible career in soundtracking. Elsewhere this issue, Dave Gale takes us through the legacy of the vocoder, we report on this year’s Superbooth show in Berlin and speak to its progenitor Andreas Schneider about his views on modular synthesis and its integral place in the music technology world. We’ve also got our usual tutorials, tips and reviews. Enjoy the issue!

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Academy.fm How To Make Trap Vocal Chops in FL Studio TUTORiAL

Creating effective vocal chops for Trap music can be tricky. It requires proper processing and tasteful writing to really make these chops stand out and have an impact. In this tutorial, Eliminate will outline the fundamentals of creating Trap vocal chops in FL Studio. He will show you how to create catchy grooves with your chops, as well as production techniques to ensure they sound as polished and professional as possible.

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Academy.fm How To Make a Trap Drop Loop in FL Studio TUTORiAL

In many cases, the most daunting part of creating a Trap song is the drop. This is the meat of the track where the energy is at its peak and tension finally releases. In this tutorial, Eliminate will discuss the fundamentals of creating a Trap drop loop in FL Studio. He will showcase the techniques he uses when creating an impactful drop groove, as well as outline general production tips. He will also discuss how to export the loop for ease of use in the future. By the end of this video you should have a deeper understanding of how a cohesive Trap drop loop is created.

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Academy.fm How To Make Trap Drums in FL Studio TUTORiAL

Drums, and the grooves they create, are what drive the entire track. They provide a foundation for the song and give the listener a point of reference. In this tutorial, Eliminate will offer his expertise on creating comprehensive Trap drum grooves in FL Studio. He will outline the fundamentals of creating a proper drum beat, as well as delve into sample selection. He will also cover production and arrangement tips to ensure your drums are unique and compelling.

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Ask Video The Orchestral Sessions 102 Prep Notation and Parts TUTORiAL

So you recorded your MIDI score and can’t wait to hear it played by a live orchestra. What’s the next step? Join music composer Olajide Paris in this new updated course, and learn how to transform your MIDI data into a full score.

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Truefire Richard Hallebeeks Creative Lick Phrasing Guidebook TUTORiAL

Musicians who improvise in jazz, rock, and blues need to be able to take any lick or phrase, in their vocabulary and modify it creatively to fit the groove that they’re playing over. Thanks to the unique characteristics of their instrument, guitar players have a very wide palette of harmonic, rhythmic, and positional options at their disposal.

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The Musical Artistry of Rap by Martin E. Connor

For years Rap artists have met with mixed reception–acclaimed by fans yet largely overlooked by scholars. Focusing on 135 tracks from 56 artists, this survey appraises the artistry of the genre with updates to the traditional methods and measures of musicology.

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Alan Parsons Art And Science Of Sound Recording TUTORiAL

Filmed in HD, this the most powerful instructional series ever created for music production. "The Art & Science of Sound Recording" looks at everything from soundproofing to mixing, and from recording guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals, to recording a choir. Fellow professional engineers & producers join Alan Parsons in this top quality, practical, and cutting-edge guide, including Jack Joseph Puig, John Fields, Elliot Scheiner, Jack Douglas, Tony Brown and Chuck Ainlay. Artists and musicians interviewed include Michael McDonald, Taylor Hawkins, Nathan East, Rami Jaffe, Carol Kaye and Erykah Badu.. This invaluable instructional DVD set applies classic, old school recording experience to the modern recording scene, and is certain to be a standard work on the subject for years to come. Along with its fully interactive website, "The Art & Science of Sound Recording" is a complete course in modern recording.

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ADSR Sounds 808 and Sub Bass Masterclass TUTORiAL

Learn how to make your 808′s thump The struggle is over! Learn how to make, mix and generally demystify the elusive 808 low end sounds. At over 5 hours long, the 808 Sub Bass Masterclass explains everything you need to know and understand about 808’s and sub basses.

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Academy.fm How To Make Future Bass Vocal Chops in Logic Pro TUTORiAL

Oftentimes in Future Bass, vocal chops are the top layer of the drop. They usually carry a catchy melody that the listener gets stuck in their head and they add a human feel to the song.

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Academy.fm How To Make Future Bass Chords in Logic Pro TUTORiAL

Many would argue that chords are the heart and soul of a Future Bass track. They create the emotion and set the tone for the whole song. In this tutorial, Shanahan will offer his extensive knowledge to assist you in creating impactful Future Bass chords for your own tracks in Logic Pro X. He will discuss the importance of synth layering and stereo width. He will also give an in-depth explanation on what processing should be applied and why.

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Academy.fm Using Foley in Future Bass in Logic Pro TUTORiAL

Future Bass is known for having many unique, interesting elements. This usually includes natural samples and foley shots to add an interesting flare to the percussion. In this video, Shanahan will show you how foley can be impactful in a Future Bass track. Working in Logic Pro, he will discuss foley sample selection, as well as how to use this foley effectively to make your Future Bass tracks more interesting.

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Academy.fm How To Make Future Bass Drums in Logic Pro TUTORiAL

Having stellar drums in Future Bass is an extremely important aspect of both the mix and the arrangement. There are many different factors to consider when writing your drum grooves, as Shanahan demonstrates in this video.

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Sound Design Tutorials Virus Ti Masterclass TUTORiAL

The Access Virus Ti. Arguably the most Powerful and Versatile VA Hardware synth on the market. This course is aimed at giving you the knowledge you need to make your own sounds from the Virus Control plug in. It is suitable to everyone who owns a virus TI, whether a TI Snow or a TI Polar, from beginner to pro.

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Electronic Musician - August 2018

Electronic Musician is not merely a recording magazine but covers all aspects of music production—performance, recording, and technology, from studio to stage. EM finds the top artists and producers – as well as all the musical trendsetters – and gets them to advise, mentor, and detail their craft. Each issue gives you the tools you need to make better music, from production to performance. Plus tips and techniques, gear reviews, and insights from today’s top artists.

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Ask Video Antelope Audio 102 Classic Compressors TUTORiAL

Antelope’s classic compressors are authentic recreations of the most sought-after hardware compressors available on the market. See and hear these hardware-based effects in action with mix engineer and audio producer Alex Solano.

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Ask Video Sugar Bytes 101 Aparillo Sound Design TUTORiAL

Sugar Bytes’ Aparillo is unlike any other synthesizers. Demystify this very unique instrument in this course by synthesis expert Rishabh Rajan! Sugar Bytes’ Aparillo is based on FM synthesis, but it’s definitely not your standard digital synth plugin. A quick look at the user interface may leave you confused… and when you switch to the Orbit tab, you will probably feel like you've been teleported at the control board of an alien spaceship. Thankfully, sound designer Rishab Rajan is here to demystify everything about this very special instrument!

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Sonic Academy How To Use Tekturon with Bluffmunkey TUTORiAL

This week Sonic Academy welcomes back sound design maestro Bluffmunkey for a look at D16 Group's multitap sequenced delay plugin, Tekturon. Boasting 16 separate tappable delay lines, Tekturon can generate dynamic, multifaceted delays, complex rhythms, and much more.

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Sonic Academy Gareth Emery Interview TUTORiAL

In this Interview, Chris chats with Trance DJ and producer Gareth Emery about his new venture Choon. Causing quite a stir in the industry, Choon is a blockchain based streaming service which aims to allow direct listener-to-artist relationships by cutting out all the industry middlemen. Benefits for artists include near real-time royalties, transparency in data, and smart contracts allowing the artist complete control of their works and splits.

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Academy.fm 10 Tricks You Need To Know In iZotope Ozone 8 TUTORiAL

iZotope Ozone 8 can seem very daunting at first with all the modules available. To help you gain a better understanding of this powerful tool, Noah Lloyd will offer his expertise.

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