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MOTU Digital Performer 6 Tutorials

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Digital Performer 6 is a powerful digital audio workstation that has a comprehensive set of digital audio and MIDI sequencing tools. From powerful recording and editing tools, to an industry standard MIDI sequencing, DP 6 is widely recognized as one of the top music creation tools for film scoring. Instead of simply taking you through the manual, course author Sam McGuire presents three typical workflows with accompanying work files so you can work along side the tutorials. Whether you are a first time user, or a simply brushing up on the current version, you will find straightforward explanations and practical instruction that are aimed at a variety of skill levels. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
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Introduction to Digital Performer 6
 Welcome to DP6 (05:11)
 Historical Perspective (03:07)
 New Features in Version 6 (04:17)
Fundamentals
 Digital Audio (04:30)
 MIDI pt. 1 (04:05)
 MIDI pt. 2 (04:46)
 Audio MIDI Setup (05:20)
The Interface
 Introduction to the Interface (03:58)
 Windows & Tabs (05:41)
 The Tools (03:23)
 Commands (03:34)
Introduction to Projects
 Production Phases (03:19)
 Projects & Work Files (02:47)
Project 1 Introduction
 Creating a Project & Preferences (05:42)
 Audio Settings (04:43)
 Creating Tracks (04:18)
 Writing Approaches (04:31)
Virtual Instruments
 V-Rack (03:06)
 BassLine (04:49)
 PolySynth (04:29)
 Nanosampler (06:29)
 Modulo (06:25)
 Model 12 (04:03)
 Proton (05:09)
Recording MIDI
 Setting up the Workspace (04:34)
 Creating an Instrument (02:43)
 Track Headers (04:11)
 Recording (03:17)
Composing
 Rhythm Programming (05:12)
 A Strong Foundation (05:50)
 Adjusting Sounds (04:52)
 Creating a Bass Part (04:33)
 Recording Keys (03:42)
Editing MIDI
 Tools for MIDI (03:43)
 Quantization (06:36)
 Plugins pt. 1 (04:14)
 Plugins pt. 2 (03:53)
 Plugins pt. 3 (04:47)
Arranging MIDI
 Markers (03:08)
 Tempo Operations pt. 1 (04:15)
 Tempo Operations pt. 2 (03:24)
 Tempo Operations pt. 3 (03:26)
 Chunks (03:42)
 Songs (04:15)
Mixing MIDI
 The Mixer (06:44)
 The Graphic Editor pt. 1 (03:42)
 The Graphic Editor pt. 2 (05:52)
 Automation pt. 1 (05:57)
 Automation pt. 2 (05:10)
Alternate Mixes
 Multiple Mixes (03:45)
 Listening Environment (06:02)
 Comparison Mixes (03:34)
Project 2 Introduction
 Audio in DP6 (02:12)
 Sound Bites Window (04:41)
 Sequence Editor (04:06)
 Waveform Editor (04:38)
Audio Basics
 Creating Audio Tracks (03:42)
 Finding the Tempo (05:04)
 Takes & Comping (03:44)
 Polar (03:14)
Audio Editing
 Tools for Audio (05:38)
 Fades & Crossfades (03:29)
 Beat Detective (05:55)
 Tuning (04:18)
 Spectral Effects (03:10)
 Scaling Time (03:55)
Audio Mixing
 Plugins pt. 1 (06:56)
 Plugins pt. 2 (05:07)
 Plugins pt. 3 (05:24)
 Automation (06:50)
 Meter Bridge (05:08)
Mastering
 Bounce to Disk (04:10)
 Appropriate Effects pt. 1 (03:27)
 Appropriate Effects pt. 2 (03:21)
Project 3
 Importing Video Clips (03:01)
 Streamers/Punches/Flutters (05:17)
 QuickScribe (03:01)
 Exporting Final Clip (03:17)
 Final Cut Pro Integration (02:37)
Score Examples
 Example 1 (04:21)
 Example 2 (06:20)
 Example 3 (04:09)
Efficiency in DP6
 Clippings (05:24)
 Pure DSP Basics (03:49)
 Freezing Tracks (03:33)
 Control Surfaces (03:25)
Surround Sound
 Your Environment (03:54)
 Formats (02:52)
 Panner (05:12)
Summary
 Wrap Up (03:05)
 Author Bio (03:14)


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Title: MOTU Digital Performer 6
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 33990
ISBN: 1-935320-42-4
Duration: 7 hrs / 91 Lessons
Compatibility: Win XP, 2000, 98, NT, Mac OS X, OS 9

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