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2 FAST and SIMPLE Tricks to Help You Record MIDI in LOGIC PRO!
Working with MIDI can have it's challenges, but here are two quick tips to help speed up your workflow and support your creative ideas.
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Capture Recording (MIDI) Without Hitting Record
05:01 Create Track When Working With MIDI Recordings
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A growing database of knowledge articles, this is a great resource for Kontakt Samplists looking to learn more about Kontakt instrument creation and scripting.
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Use this Quick Reverb Trick to Balance Your Mix!
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TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:14 The Trick 07:22 Adding It In Context LINKS: Stereo Panning Video: ua-cam.com/video/sF3rjrPzQus/v-deo.html FOLLOW STEVE Website/Bio: www.stephen-oconnell.com/ Instagram: stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/stephen-oconnell-composer Pianobook: www.pianobook.co.uk/profile/steveoc/ Facebook: stephenoconnellportfolio GIVE ...
Stereo Pan vs Balance Pan... What's the Difference? (Logic Pro, Ableton, Cubase and Pro Tools)
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You may not know this or have seen the option before, but you can often right click on your pan knob and change its function in your DAW. What is the difference between these options? Well, tune in to find out. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:55 What is Balance vs Stereo Pan (In Logic Pro First) 06:12 Now in Ableton 07:30 Now in Cubase 08:27 Now in Pro Tools FOLLOW STEVE Website/Bio: www.stephen-oc...
I Built My Own MUSIC STUDIO Desk...
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Taking you behind the scenes as I build my own DIY Studio Desk. As a musician, composer and producer, my creative space needs to support my workflow and have my back when writing and producing. However, custom solutions for desks and other studio furniture can cost a fortune, so if you have some skills and some time, maybe this is something you could do... FOLLOW STEVE Website/Bio: www.stephen-...
Why Sampling Guitar is Actually HARD! ... Featuring Westwood's Lost Guitar and Ample's Semi Hollow
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Sampling guitar isn't as straight forward as you may think... It's not like a piano or synth, there are different performance techniques, different articulations and different instrument limitations to navigate. Let's look at these challenges and check out how some libraries have navigated them... Looking at Westwood Instrument's LOST GUITAR as well as Ample's Semi Hollow Guitar and Native Inst...
Accuracy vs Character... What's More Important in Sample Libraries, like Novella Origins?
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Amongst the many different instruments, ensembles, found sounds, and sound designed effects out there, there are really two types of focuses for sample library developers. Do we make it real and perfect or do we make it a vibe? Here's my argument on why we should considered both when buying our next library. LINKS: Check Out "A Breath of Life" Demo Track: soundcloud.com/stephen-oconnell-compose...
How to Link Your Sublime KSP Script with Kontakt Automatically... NO MORE COPY AND PASTE!
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When you start to get more advanced with Kontakt's KSP language, you are likely switching over to using a code editor like Sublime Text Editor or VS Code with Kontakt plugins/extensions. However, now you don't have the script right there in the Kontakt Script Editor, so you have to keep coping across from your text editor over to Kontakt... don't you?... Nope, you can keep it linked together wi...
Do Pro Composers Really Need FREE Sounds... Like UNTOLD STRINGS by Westwood?
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There comes a time where you might feel like you have enough libraries, enough sounds to achieve what you want to achieve. You've paid enough money to get "pro" sounds, so what's the point in downloading the free ones... won't they just suck? In comparison, won't they just be worse than the other versions? Well, I don't think so, and not just because it's free... LINKS: Check Out Westwood's Unt...
10 Surprising LOGIC PRO Features That Should Have Been On By Default!
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TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:48 Fade Tool 02:04 Right Click Tools 03:35 LCD Display Customisation 04:34 Capture Recording 05:25 Auto Colour Tracks and Regions 06:30 Change Middle C as C3 to C4 07:39 Saving All Files 09:08 Start Up Options 10:27 Second Ruler 10:54 MIDI Chase 12:20 BONUS TIP Saving a Template FOLLOW STEVE Website/Bio: www.stephen-oconnell.com/ Instagram: stephenoconn...
Sorry I've Been Away... Here's How I'm Making It Up To You
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FOLLOW STEVE Website/Bio: www.stephen-oconnell.com/ Instagram: stephenoconnellportfolio SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com/stephen-oconnell-composer Pianobook: www.pianobook.co.uk/profile/steveoc/ Facebook: stephenoconnellportfolio GIVE A TIP FOR SUPPORT Along with Pianobook’s new tipping feature, I’ve created a Ko-fi account if you would like to “buy me a coffee” for sup...
Sample Libraries are Always an Investment... (maybe this one is a little controversial? 🤷‍♂️)
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Are you tired of people arguing over the "best" library and dying on a hill to defend their favourite one? Well, me too, because this is how I actually think about sample libraries... Spitfire Audio, Orchestral Tools, Heavyocity, Native Instruments, does it even matter which one you pick? LINKS: Listen to LEGACY: Sorry, I got an ear infection during the mix, but I'll get it to you as soon as po...
How to Script KEY SWITCHES for Your Kontakt Instrument!
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Today, we take a look at the world of Key Switching and how to script this into your own Kontakt instrument. Here's a hint, it is a little more involved than you'd first think! LINKS: How to Mute Groups with Buttons: ua-cam.com/video/7WMLOf9T-no/v-deo.html How to Change a Key Colour: ua-cam.com/video/rprY6awVOT4/v-deo.html How to Use If and Select Functions: ua-cam.com/video/qlSVQF10PzI/v-deo.h...
Add a Second Ruler to Get Bars and Time in Logic Pro All At Once!
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In this quick tip, we will take a look at a few Logic Pro features for helping you navigate your session and manage your timing. We will find out how to change your ruler at the top of the workspace from Bars and Beats to time codes, how to add a second ruler so you can see both at the same time, and even how to make the play head scroll in the centre of the screen (like Pro Tools and other DAW...
How to Change KEY COLOURS in Kontakt Scripting | KSP Tutorial
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There are many reasons you may want to colour your keys differently for your Kontakt instrument, from special samples and sounds through to keyswitches or other utility keys. Here is how you can do it, for a single key or a whole range! TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:13 How to Find Out the Note Number 03:54 Colour a Single Key 04:47 Colour a Range of Keys LINKS: Recap how to make ADSR Knobs: ua-ca...
Berserkr is INSANE!... Come Nerd Out With Me! (Review and Demo)
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Berserkr is INSANE!... Come Nerd Out With Me! (Review and Demo)
Get Into Modular Synthesis for FREE!... Getting Started with Reaktor Bento Blocks!
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Get Into Modular Synthesis for FREE!... Getting Started with Reaktor Bento Blocks!
All of the Pro Features of Logic Pro's METRONOME Explained!
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All of the Pro Features of Logic Pro's METRONOME Explained!
What You Know Is Worth SOOO Much More Than You Think!
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What You Know Is Worth SOOO Much More Than You Think!
Quick and Handy Ways to Solo and Mute in Logic Pro... From Regions to Groups of Tracks!
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Quick and Handy Ways to Solo and Mute in Logic Pro... From Regions to Groups of Tracks!
Vintage Vibes + Modern Magic with Prismic... A New Kontakt Twist on a Decent Sampler Gem
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Vintage Vibes Modern Magic with Prismic... A New Kontakt Twist on a Decent Sampler Gem
I Blind Tested LOST SYNTH... A New Library from Westwood Instruments!
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I Blind Tested LOST SYNTH... A New Library from Westwood Instruments!
LCD Display Panel Deep Dive... Unveiling Hidden Gems in Logic Pro
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LCD Display Panel Deep Dive... Unveiling Hidden Gems in Logic Pro
LOGIC PRO POWER UP! Supercharge the Display and Toolbar to Unlock Extra Features!
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LOGIC PRO POWER UP! Supercharge the Display and Toolbar to Unlock Extra Features!
Toska Seems to Combine Everything I Love About Analogue Synths and Organic Textures (Review)
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Toska Seems to Combine Everything I Love About Analogue Synths and Organic Textures (Review)
Group your Kontakt UI Controls Together with Panels - Kontakt Scripting Tutorial
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Group your Kontakt UI Controls Together with Panels - Kontakt Scripting Tutorial
All of the Common String Articulations You Need to Know!
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All of the Common String Articulations You Need to Know!
The New BBCSO Piano by Spitfire Audio Finally Completes the BBC Symphony Orchestra
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The New BBCSO Piano by Spitfire Audio Finally Completes the BBC Symphony Orchestra
I Built a FREE Sample Instrument With 12 Unique ANALOGUE SYNTH Layers
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I Built a FREE Sample Instrument With 12 Unique ANALOGUE SYNTH Layers
Match Your TEMPO and TIME SIGNATURE to your Film Score with Logic Pro
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Match Your TEMPO and TIME SIGNATURE to your Film Score with Logic Pro
Automatically Create Loops from Old Samples with Sample Robot
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Automatically Create Loops from Old Samples with Sample Robot

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  • @TheoShahh
    @TheoShahh 2 дні тому

    There is a core version of this plugin, do you think it’s bad to get the core version instead of pro? Or not worth it?

  • @brother0john
    @brother0john 4 дні тому

    Really useful, thank you!

  • @ninaraymond1341
    @ninaraymond1341 6 днів тому

    Just discovered your channel. It’s awesome. Please don’t stop educating. Good to know you’re living down under . I’m in Sydney.

  • @ryyymyyy
    @ryyymyyy 7 днів тому

    the new update doesn't have it :/

  • @oliverostermann2612
    @oliverostermann2612 7 днів тому

    It sounds awesome. I have tons of libraries. But there are always libraries with sounds you don’t have.

  • @70erJahreJunge
    @70erJahreJunge 10 днів тому

    Thanks, that was awesome.

  • @ianfutter3788
    @ianfutter3788 19 днів тому

    Wow love it Stephen, a man after my own heart I think, it certainly pays to build a custom desk if you can - i see you use pocket fixings is it called to screw down back stand? Also what is the SSL desk there you have, is that midi controller or the full system T panel ?

  • @DirettoIZM
    @DirettoIZM 21 день тому

    Excellent tips, as always. Have you ever made a tip video about changing tempos and/or time signatures while scoring a film or scene in Logic? I really struggle with this and end up wasting lots of time "re-quantizing", if that's a word... Thanks for all your video tips!

  • @dcollett
    @dcollett 22 дні тому

    Thanks very much for these two excellent tips. Your presentation style is perfect because you make everything clear and easy to duplicate. Question: on tip #2, when you recorded the second track, it appears to be about twice as long as the first track. Why is that? Thanks!

  • @StratsRUs
    @StratsRUs 22 дні тому

    This is knockout.Great explanations.Thank you. To make Samplers interesting in the teaching itself is a GREAT talent.

  • @zoaltamam
    @zoaltamam 24 дні тому

    This is amazing man! Thank you so much.

  • @rndea100
    @rndea100 25 днів тому

    i have a lot of bass guitar recording from my pals thunderbird 3000 can i use them samples to make my own vst instrument then play them on the key board in different tempos ?? bass is so nicce sounding

  • @simontate3321
    @simontate3321 26 днів тому

    Nice vid thanks. Do you have an example of how it actually works in a piece? Are you splitting the midi and putting them on the separate midi channels/tracks? Also how do you control the volume of each articulation?

    • @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew
      @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew 22 дні тому

      Hey, great question. I don't have a physical example at hand, however, I am essentially splitting the MIDI track up over the different articulations, and I use the expression slider to really balance the different articulations together, controlling the overall volume.

    • @simontate3321
      @simontate3321 21 день тому

      @@StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew ahhh - ok, that sounds like a good workaround, because the expression slider is essentially another volume control, correct? it doesn't actually change the articulation, say if you had a hard stacatto but just wanted it quieter? thank you

  • @5ammy13
    @5ammy13 28 днів тому

    AcousticSamples Guiatrs are really good. Enjoy the strummer a lot. Very ingenious design and is my main virtual guitar :)

  • @nexatil9490
    @nexatil9490 29 днів тому

    Hello, I have 10 groups of instruments, and I want to select 4 instruments at random through the 4 add_menu_item in each menu, I choose a timbre and all timbres will be available in the menus for selection, is this possible?

  • @dkkrecords
    @dkkrecords 29 днів тому

    So called knowledgeable talking heads with all their double speak and camera desire in no way compete with yur approach

  • @vincelightborn
    @vincelightborn Місяць тому

    Thank you so much! Subscribed.

  • @Thomask-er1kq
    @Thomask-er1kq Місяць тому

    OOOOOOHhhhhhhhhhhaaaaa. Thank you so much. I am now in a new territory. Many Thanks!

  • @santoshgujar5237
    @santoshgujar5237 Місяць тому

    ✨Thank you, Sir, 🙏✨

  • @omstudiosurguja
    @omstudiosurguja Місяць тому

    Thank you ❤❤❤

  • @Mrjononotbono
    @Mrjononotbono Місяць тому

    I was hoping this would show how to use KSP to add the modulators to the GUI. Nice video to show people where the actual controls are though. Cheers.

  • @Mrjononotbono
    @Mrjononotbono Місяць тому

    Thanks for this. Looking forward to getting to the end of the course :)

  •  Місяць тому

    Hey! Do you know how to do the same in Reaper?

  • @jatinbid7717
    @jatinbid7717 Місяць тому

    hie, pls do session on how to diy on making own strum libraries, pattern sequencing libraries

  • @maximusamercurio
    @maximusamercurio Місяць тому

    So you have to change the entire project time signature just to write in a triplet? logic is a f'ing joke.

  • @TheMindfulUniverse-369
    @TheMindfulUniverse-369 Місяць тому

    I was after this for ages but its pretty weak tbh. You hit the nail on the head at 3:00

  • @coreylayzell
    @coreylayzell Місяць тому

    What a **** so much waffle

  • @eliaszerano3510
    @eliaszerano3510 Місяць тому

    can you also set the devision for one region while maintaing the default 4/4 of the project ? please

  • @rickfowler3710
    @rickfowler3710 Місяць тому

    This was a lightbulb moment for me , nice one

  • @OfficialStevenCravis
    @OfficialStevenCravis Місяць тому

    Is there any difference to the method recommended here, if using Direction Mixer inserts on each track rather than Stereo Pan?

    • @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew
      @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew 22 дні тому

      Hey, great question, in theory it should be fairly much the same. Ultimately, it's about the "why", why you are using this technique in the first place. Since we are using it to balance the mix, where ever you feel there is something missing is where you could throw the reverb to, in order to fill the space a little more.

  • @intergalacticpimp8683
    @intergalacticpimp8683 Місяць тому

    Thank you!!

  • @vonabeats98
    @vonabeats98 Місяць тому

    Great! What was that intro song?

    • @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew
      @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew 22 дні тому

      Hey, that was a song I wrote a couple of years back, called Enigmatic Waves, to demo a free sample library I created, called MelloSaw. on.soundcloud.com/fxRKz41i1vX9sve97

    • @vonabeats98
      @vonabeats98 22 дні тому

      ​@@StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew Beautiful sound! Will be getting the library! Well done 🔥

  • @chickenlickin3820
    @chickenlickin3820 Місяць тому

    just what ive been looking for thanks buddy!

  • @çağdaşözdemir-t2n
    @çağdaşözdemir-t2n Місяць тому

    thank u so much, I tried it and boom 😍

  • @jankastelic1699
    @jankastelic1699 Місяць тому

    Hi! Amazing video and such a useful tip for using it :D Been wondering if there is any chance that maybe you could make a turtorial on how to script something like that in KSP :D Keep up the amazing job :D

  • @pulsarstar
    @pulsarstar Місяць тому

    This video is extremely useful and extremely well executed including left and right directions :)

  • @preamble466
    @preamble466 Місяць тому

    And they said it couldn’t be done…

  • @OfficialKaraokeKaka
    @OfficialKaraokeKaka Місяць тому

    Cubase is much more detailed and logical. Thanks for sharing

  • @Babypowderbeats
    @Babypowderbeats Місяць тому

    Your the best dude thanks!

  • @qnguyen1947
    @qnguyen1947 Місяць тому

    Thank you very much Stephen . With your tutorials , you have opened my mind into how to create a KONTAKT instrument for myself .

  • @lorez6063
    @lorez6063 Місяць тому

    I wonder if this matters with mono recordings, aka rhythm guitar tracks which get planned hard left and hard right. It seems like the information is identical in the left and right channels, so it doesn't matter which planning method you use. Just a bit of additional amplitude? What do you think?

    • @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew
      @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew 22 дні тому

      Hey, that's exactly it, with mono recordings, it is just a balance knob, adding more volume to the left or right speaker. In Logic, I'm pretty sure mono tracks don't have the option to change the pan knob to stereo pan, because there wouldn't be a benefit, it would simply just be the same signal in both speakers when panned to the centre.

  • @jeniaadvokat7247
    @jeniaadvokat7247 Місяць тому

    Many thanks for the clarification! Your delivery has a nice vibe :) I've just recently made the switch from Ableton to Logic Pro to work on a multitrack drums session.

  • @kitokajimo7111
    @kitokajimo7111 Місяць тому

    Thank u so much 👍🏻

  • @danielmontemusic
    @danielmontemusic Місяць тому

    I did this and it worked great, but now I'm trying to add a knob for glide speed and I can't seem to get it working! Any advice? Thank you!

  • @JaBrandonSpoons
    @JaBrandonSpoons Місяць тому

    I saved this video knowing I would need to reference it later and sure enough I did! Thanks!

  • @nathanseiler
    @nathanseiler Місяць тому

    Hey Stephen Nice to see you on here. Great video and love your new custom setup! Definitely a helpful video on creating a studio space for renters. Appreciated 🎹🙏

  • @johanniemann4041
    @johanniemann4041 Місяць тому

    Extremely useful, thank you!

  • @patkelly8309
    @patkelly8309 Місяць тому

    What about the phase issues that come from stereo panning?

    • @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew
      @StephenOConnellCmdShiftNew 22 дні тому

      There definitely can be some issues, particularly if your correlation between the left and right sources is closer to the -1 than the +1. If a signal like that get's stereo panned hard left or right, you are going to get a lot of cancellation, so a balance knob in those situations might not be a bad idea to avoid this issue. As with all tools, it's as much about picking the right one for the job as it is the power of the tool.

  • @filinator33
    @filinator33 Місяць тому

    nicely explained and presented... thanks

  • @banditalley9592
    @banditalley9592 Місяць тому

    Brilliant. Such clear and precise instruction! Thank you