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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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Native Instruments Maschine Expansion Global Shake v1.0.0 WiN MacOSX

AFRICA IS NOW Celebrating the vitality and excitement of contemporary African music, GLOBAL SHAKE throws off the cliches and blazes a trail across continents to Lisbon, London, New York, and beyond. From the rise of Afro bashment in the UK, to club styles like Afrobeats, gqom, kuduro, kizomba, and Afro house, to the influence on world-conquering artists like Drake and Major Lazer, one thing is clear: Africa is the sound of now. Bursting with infectious melodies, radio-ready vocals, and convention-defying rhythms, GLOBAL SHAKE captures the diverse creativity of contemporary Africa as it overflows onto the international stage.

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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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MAGIX Samplitude Pro X3 Suite v14.3.0.460 WiN

Samplitude Pro X3 has been designed from the start as a DAW that answers to the highest quality standards. Carefully selected mastering plug-ins, efficient editing functions and extremely precise algorithms have continually set new benchmarks in the audio industry for more than 25 years.

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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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Empire Soundkits Code Red Drum Kit WAV MiDi

'Code Red: Drum Kit' by Empire SoundKits comes packed with sounds that will allow you to make beats in the styles of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Araab Muzik, Scott Storch and many more.

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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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K-Devices Drumk 2 v2.4 Max for Live

Drumk is the smartest editor for your loops. From glitch and cuts intricate sequences to realistic drums variations, you will reach a world of different sounds and styles… with just one tool.

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K-Devices TATAT v1.0

TATAT is a lunatic device designed for three main purposes: to create always-changing sequences to quickly sketch and store melodic ideas

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Zero-G Ethera EVI KONTAKT

ETHERA EVI has been created to fit the needs of the most demanding of modern composers and sound designers. Produced by Award-Winning Sound Designer & Composer Stefano Maccarelli and featuring the critically acclaimed vocalist Clara Sorace, ETHERA EVI takes you into an amazing world of stunning vocals, synths, arps, textures, bass, horns, drums, acoustic instruments and ambient sounds for all your cinematic and electronic music productions. ETHERA EVI is a complete All-In-One tool for soundtrack, video gaming, multimedia, and sound design creation. It consists of 4 main instruments:

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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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Zero-G Inspiring Guitars KONTAKT

Inspiring Guitars is a massive 3.5GB Kontakt Instrument guitar library that’s packed full with over 3000 separate riffs and loops. It comes with a unique custom Kontakt interface with many great features that allow you to manipulate the guitar riffs to your heart’s content.

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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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