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50+ Quicktime video tutorials
300 pages of course notes
Audio samples and song files
Personalised video feedback on your music
Weekly webchat with a pro producer
Student forum - post your questions & discussion topics
Week 1: An Introduction to Digital Audio
The history of recording Your guide to digital audio (sample rate & bit depth) Microphone types and their uses Setting up Cubase for recording (VST connections) Week 2: Using and Arranging Audio Loops The audio pool in Cubase Arranging a basic track from audio loops Editing events and arrangement techniques "Bouncing" audio tracks Week 3: Audio Editing - Sample Editor/Part Editor Processing audio (fade in/ fade out, normalise, reverse) Using the sample editor in Cubase Using the part editor in Cubase Creating individual mixer channels for your drum tracks Week 4: Recording and Editing Vocals Setting up a good recording environment Vocal recording techniques Recording overdubs and backing vocals Editing and "comping" the best take Week 5: Recording Guitar and Percussion Recording electric guitar & bass guitar Recording acoustic guitar Stereo recording with two microphones Tips for recording and editing live instruments Week 6: Creative audio editing Processing audio. How to use plug-ins What is timestretching and how is it used? What is pitchshifting and how is it used? Creative audio processing. Professional tips & tricks Week 7: Sampling What is a sampler? What are the benefits over audio editing? Native Instruments' Kontakt: loading instruments and Multi's Configuring multiple outputs Creating your own instruments Week 8: Sampling (part2) Multi-sampling and velocity switching Creative filtering in Kontakt Using modulation sources such as envelopes and LFO Adding MIDI control to parameters Week 9: Automation Automating volume Automating effects Automating Kontakt parameters Automating VST synth parameters Week 10: Mixing (part 1) Professional tips & tricks for mixing your track The channel strip: editing channel settings Grouping tracks: why & how? Stereo enhancement plug-ins Week 11: Mixing (part 2) How to use EQ in Cubase How and when to use compression Effects routing Using insert effects and FX channel tracks Week 12: Final project & exam Basic mastering techniques Audio mixdown Submit your final project Final Test
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12th Jan 09 6th Apr 09 6th Jul 09 28th Sep 09
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Student feedback:
"From day one, I was studying alongside a pro record producer; someone with production credits on commercial recordings who taught me how to use cubase to it's best."
(John Burns - UK)
The Intermediate Cubase course introduces audio recording and editing in Cubase. Plus cutting-edge sampling techniques in Kontakt and how to use automation to bring your tracks to life. Finally, you'll mix down your finished track using EQ, effects and compression under the guidance of a professional producer.
