Convert Audio Drum Loop to MIDI - EXS24 Tricks - Logic Pro Tutorial
How to take a found Apple Drum Loop and convert it to a usable and editable MIDI file in the EXS24 sampler - The track / song is a short Bouncy Dark EMO EDM Jazz Groove made for this Logic Pro Tutorial. It features some over the top bouncy percussions, groovy kicks, snares and one very mean lead bass synth at 159 BPM.
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Logic Pro X Tutorial on how to make some Cool Groovy Enigma like cosmic, deep moving pads and leads to some chillout LoFi Dirty Beats.
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Final Part in the series... Reason 10 Advance MIDI Config Secrets... Why I believe Reason Rewire sucks for old computers! Three-part video series on how to get a huge CPU Performance boost with a limited budget, by simply following the tricks I show in each video.
In each video, I explain specific tips and tricks on how to bypass Reason Rewire in Logic Pro X. The trouble with Rewire is it is very hard on older or non-standard computers not configured with the best processor, memory and hard drives. This is mainly due to Rewire's taxing nature, it's like running two DAWs on one computer. This is unacceptable, as I own an older Mac Pro and by simply using Rewire it will cause my processor utilization to go up so high that I can't produce music.
Yes, I could by a new Mac Pro, but the cost of a new one is in the 4K~6K range for a nice used one from eBay, yes, I said used. I found by upgrading some key parts in my old system and adding in a cheap 2nd PC. I was able to gain a huge CPU performance and save big on my limited budget.
You want to follow along and you are using Logic Pro X and Reason, you will need two computers, a decent older Mac Pro, and PC, plus two Audio/Midi interfaces. All of this can be found for very cheap on eBay, Craigslist or the local Pawn shop. My local pawn shop is great, as they offer Layaway. The PC does not have to be the best, just enough to run Reason, I am running the latest, version 10.
Over time, I have also made some custom upgrades for each computer, which includes a heavy amount of memory, a decent CPU and hard drive for the OS, plus a fast 2nd hard drive to be used as samples and project storage. When you offload your samples and projects to secondary fast hard drives like SSD or a 10K Raptor (7200 RPMs will not cut it anymore), you will gain a huge performance boost.
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A Very Short Logic Pro X Tutorial on how to create one of the most Bad A Sounding, Sickest Dubstep Bass in less than 10 minutes using only Logic's ES2 Synth. I made a new video where I am releasing samples of my voice as Batman in new Dubstep Template here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l_6IC_BJYY The Project can be found here: http://blnd.io/1ZJWdVi
Out of the Box, Logic Pro X comes complete with an excellent suite of sound-making tools. One of them and the most powerful of these is the ES2: from a programming perspective, it has the flexibility to create everything from emulations of synth classics to completely new and unique-sounding instruments.
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Featuring a one of kind sampled instrument via the EXS24 Sampler and the full Logic Pro X template as seen in the video below.
Where I sampled the Ovation CS257 Celebrity Acoustic/Electric Guitar.
This project includes the full arrangement with all MIDI data, synthesizer presets, mixing/leveling, FX chains, and automation in place. All mixing is performed natively using only internal Apple Logic Pro X native FX chains. The template is provided 100% royalty free and can be used as a base for your upcoming tracks or as an educational and inspirational tool.
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Type: Apple Logic X Template / EXS24 Sampler Instrument Library
Template BPM: 144
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Logic Pro Hacks / Hacking! An Advanced Tutorial for all those Music Hacker Types that like to think outside of the box when it comes to recording two separate audio channels into ScreenCast programs for YouTube. In this video, I show how to setup and record audio from various sources, like Logic Pro X into Ableton Live or Audacity with separate Channels to be used in apps like ScreenFlow.
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Easy fix on how to fix and solve that network access error when trying to connect to a share from a PC to a MAC.
Solve Connect to Network Share Errors Between Windows XP 7 10 & OS X El Capitan Sierra
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Full unbiased review of the relatively new Vengence VPS Avenger Synth. In this review, I talk about the type of Laptop I am using to run it, the graphics issues I had to deal with to make this Synth run without glitching and its processing. Plus I give my experience in dealing with the convoluted licensing and what to expect from their support. I include a bunch of preset playthroughs, which include some fantastic Piano sounds, Arpeggio patterns, Epic Drum Sequences plus some stunning Ambient Soundscapes.
FYI: Sweetwater has been my go-to-source, mainly b/c I can split price into three payments with no credit check, nice on struggling musician budget ;-) https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AvengerVPS--vengeance-sound-vps-avenger - Please Keep in mind, If you go through Sweetwater, They also have to go to the source company and get the license, so it's slow process and usually takes a day or two.
However, you can go straight to the source here and get instantly, but you have to pay full price: https://www.vengeance-sound.com/plugins.php?sub=Vengeance%20Producer%20Suite%20Avenger&issue=DOWNLOADS
Plus there is also PluginBoutique who has a nice package deal. https://www.pluginboutique.com/product/1-Instruments/4-Synth/3201-Vengeance-Sound-VPS-Avenger-Synth
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Funny YouTube Tutorial on how to set up a Yamaha DX7 with "DeXed" a VST MIDI Sysex Editor and create some Gnarly Nasty FM Synth Sounds!
I found a nice Yamaha DX7 Synth the other day and had a little fun hooking it up with Logic Pro. I was actually shocked to kinds of sounds I was able to get out of it.
IMHO, the difference between a Real DX7 and those Synth Clones like Dexed, Arturia, and FM8, is the character. The VST clones just can't compare to the real thing! The reason is simple, Most VST Plugins just have no real Soul!
Let's take for example here an original Yamaha DX7 FM Synth; A staple synth found in most of the Top 40-1980's Pop songs. Why? It just had a certain sound to it that cuts into a mix. Some say it was due to the complexity of how the FM synth was designed or its unique power supply and ROM chip! To me, it was the soul of the machine that defined the era, dirty Low-Fi 12- bit sounds, with a mean-ass low-end... That is Character!
By experimenting with some cool FX sound tricks, I was able to get something really cool. I can only imagine when I start getting into the real thick of the things when I start designing my own DX7 sounds in my genres like Industrial Metal, Psytrance and maybe some Dubstep. This thing is a beast!
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Video on how to use the new Rewire VST with Vienna Ensemble Pro 6 to get Reason 10 working and use it with Logic Pro X.
The wonderful plugin that allows the Rewire of Reason can be found here: Rewire VST: http://www.energy-xt.com/index.php?id=0115
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