Cubase 7 is a complete overhaul of Steinberg's powerful DAW. Are you ready to learn some cool tips and tricks? Cubase 7 master Mark Struthers opens up his bag and gives you 20 tips and tricks about version 7 that will help your productivity, creativity and workflow in this amazing DAW. Mark begins with an introduction video welcoming you to the series and talks about what to expect. Then Mark starts the tips and trick videos off with tutorials about creating user templates, project formats, the GUI and Overview Pane, editing Channel Settings and window behaviors. Next up are tutorials about Workspaces, using track images, customizing the inspector, track options, using chord tracks and adjusting the Transport Panel. Mark then reveals interesting tips about displaying effects, using dynamic tempo for realism, groove copy, the Mix Console and generating vocal harmonies. The series is completed with videos covering converting audio to MIDI, export options, cleaning up your sessions and backing them up, as well as how to deal with latency issues and more.

This workshop from Photoshop master Tim Grey will help you master the fine art of creating selections in Photoshop. You’ll gain a strong understanding of exactly what selections are, how they can be created and refined with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, and how they can be employed in the process of optimizing your images. In the process you’ll learn how to use every selection tool available in Photoshop and be introduced to a variety of other special techniques. Note: This course was recorded in Photoshop CS5, but was created with users of both Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS4 in mind.

Helen Driggs shares essential techniques for getting started with riveting and cold connections, including how-tos in designing, drilling, hammering, and much more...

This DVD was designed to teach all skill levels the fundmental skills and techniques to modeling efficiently and effectively in Google SketchUp. If you are just getting started using the program, you'll appreciate that we start from scratch and build your knowledge from the ground up. And to those that have been using the program for years - we guarantee that you learn something new to add to your repertoire. From Groups and Components, to Photomatch and Animations - this DVD focuses on more advanced SketchUp topics. We take the tools and commands that you're familiar with and teach you how to use several of those functions together to create time-saving SketchUp workflows. We recommend that you watch our Level 1 training DVD first to establish a solid base of 3D modeling fundamentals, then watch this DVD to learn more advanced workflows. This DVD contains 6 different lessons with nearly 3 hours of total instruction. We begin by creating more complex buildings and teaching you how to work effectively with groups and components. Then we demonstrate how to draw complex objects using the Follow-me tool. Finally, we cover advanced topics such as Photomatch and creating Animations.

For those of you who deal with singers or kazoo players who are not necessarily 100% in tune, (You know who you are) here is a video on how to make the most of Melodyne. Melodyne is a very powerful set of tools that lets you fix just about anything you could imagine but like all powerful tools, it can be confusing. In this video Fab discusses how to think about the tuning process, the caveats you need to know about, describes the essential tools and shares tips and tricks on how to become great at the Melodyning process and subtly tune your vocal tracks.

Have you ever heard a song or arrangement and wished you could recognize the chords or progressions? Well, Doug Zangar has done it again with his second installment of ear training, this time focused on Triads. Doug begins with the basics of creating chords or "Triads" as well as arpeggios. He then starts with Triads in Root Position, teaching you how to listen and recognize them. Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented Triads are all explored and Doug gives you a test on them to see if your ears are locking in on the different types. Next up are the different Triads in First Inversion, as well as a test to see how well you can identify them. Doug then goes a step further and introduces Second Inversion triads in all the different flavors and gives you a test on those as well. Wrapping up the series are 3 mixed tests and 2 final exams that give your ears the ultimate workout! Once you have these lessons down, you'll be a walking Triad recognizer, instantly hearing what's really going on in your favorite music.

Eli Krantzberg is back again, this time with a must have series covering the critically acclaimed plug-in suite by McDSP. Learn all the McDSP Plug-ins inside and out with "McDSP Plug-Ins Explained". The series starts off with Eli going over the McDSP interface conventions and then features each plug-in individually, showing you all of their features and functions. Next, Eli demonstrates how to use each plug-in with an "In-Action" video, where you can see the plug-in applied to various tracks in real-time. Eli covers the 4020 Retro EQ, 4030 Retro Compressor, 4040 Retro Limiter, 6030 Ultimate Compressor, Analog Channel, Channel G, CompressorBank, DE555 De-esser, FilterBank, FutzBox, MC2000, ML4000 and Revolver. He also includes videos about EQ basics, compression basics, and using McDSP plug-ins on a mix! Don't just fiddle with McDSP plug-ins, really learn them inside and out. You'll then be able to get the most out of them and your productions.

In this tutorial Les Brockmann, a veteran audio engineer, demonstrates that even though Digital Performer was originally designed for professional studio production, film scoring, live performance and remixing, it can be easily used for professional results for all levels of users from home recording enthusiasts to recording studios. Les demonstrates how to record live instruments, record and import MIDI files, sequence and how you can edit your finished project for export in many different file formats. By the time this tutorial is completed you will understand topics like file management, mixing audio, using video, tempo and timing.

Mixing music with plug-ins has become the norm these days, but is it possible to create a great sounding mix with plug-ins that offered for free? Well, DAW expert Russ Hughes says "YES" and shows you some great plug-ins that are available for free and how to use them on a mix. Russ even includes the audio file stems from the tutorials so you can practice mixing along! Russ starts of with an introduction video explaining the series and what it will accomplish, as well as playing the song you'll be mixing together. Next, he tackles the drums and percussion, showing you how to get super lows on the kicks and a nice top end using a collection of free EQ plug-ins. Bass guitar and piano are then looked at, and Russ explains how to get them to sit in the mix just right. Acoustic guitar and synths are focused on and Russ demonstrates how to use a free delay plug-in to enhance the parts. Electric guitars and vocals are next up and Russ introduces amp simulations and reverbs to do the job. Lastly, Russ concentrates on the final mix, revealing how to "glue" the whole thing together. If you're mixing on a budget, or just want some more insight on mixing in general, this series is a must see! Join Russ and watch how to get the best bang without spending any money on plug-ins...

Learn how to use the powerful new Direct2D 1.1 API along with DirectX to develop stunning applications for the Windows desktop, Windows Store, and Windows Phone. This is an intense crash course in DirectX programming. You’re going to learn about Direct3D, DXGI, devices, swap chains, but it’s more than that. This course is about developing awesome applications for Windows. You’re going to learn how to develop applications that can run cross-platform, reaching the Windows desktop, Windows Store, and Windows Phone environments. You’re going to learn about performance and efficiency. You’re going to learn how to produce high-quality animation. Moreover, you’re going to do it all in C++.

Are you planning to do an audio interview – whether for a language survey or something else? These days there is a whole range of media on which you can record your interview and in this course, Dave Bode will show you what to use and how this can be done in the most professional way possible. He will teach you what microphones to use, what recording options you have and much much more.

The true power of the incredibly deep ABSYNTH 5 virtual synth by Native Instruments is fully explored and revealed by NI super user Al Swettenham. Al starts at the top with a detailed introduction to ABSYNTH 5 as well as an important setup and overview tutorial and in-depth browser coverage. Next, Al dives into the formidable Patch Window, demystifying the different Oscillators, Waveshapers and Modulators, Filters and Channel & Module templates. You are then shown the powerful Effects Window, deciphering the multitudes of special effects you can add to your patches to create other worldly sounds. The Wave Window follows and the various tools available for crafting and transforming your waveforms is explored. The Envelopes Window is next and is fully broken down, showing you how essential it is for shaping your sounds further. Al wraps up the series with a focus on the Performance window, LFO Window and the Audio Recorder. If you use this mega synth, you owe it to yourself to unlock its true capabilities, features and functions. Tune in with Al now.. Watch "ABSYNTH 5 Explained" today.

Are you a web developer, but want to improve your Photoshop and graphics skills? Well, join us as Neil teaches us the basics of Photoshop that all web developers need.

As digital photographers and Photoshop users, we sometimes get so caught up in working efficiently and mastering complex techniques that we forget photography is at heart a creative endeavor. In this course photographer and author Tim Grey encourages you to explore how you can leverage the power of Photoshop to express your creative vision. You’ll learn how to apply various creative effects related to tonality, color, artistic filters, creative borders, image montages, and much more. Along the way you’ll see every detail of how these effects are achieved so you can adapt them to suit your own purposes. The course concludes with a series of projects that involve the use of multiple creative effects for a single image. Note: This course was recorded in Photoshop CS5, but was created with users of both Photoshop CS5 and Photoshop CS4 in mind.

We'll begin this course by learning about some of the basic features of the video portion of the timeline panel where we'll learn how to import video clips and do some basic editing. From there we'll spend the next several lessons focusing on other visual editing techniques such as using adjustment layers, smart filters, key frames, layer masks and animating with layer styles. We'll also take some time to navigate the frame animation portion of the timeline panel in which we'll explore animating some mouth expressions. Finally we'll cover the timeline's export settings and how to fix possible broken file links. By utilizing the features that the Photoshop timeline has to offer, you'll be able to add a lot of fun and creativity into your own video or animation projects.