Posts by Tito Bandito
Blackbird Academy: DAW’s & Converters
Lesson 1: Introduction Here in this opening video you’ll receive an introduction to the digital audio workstation and the DAWs & converters course. Lesson 2: What can a DAW do Expand Recorder. Editor. Mixer. Audio-processing platform. The DAW can do it all and maybe the best part – it’s affordable. Lesson 3: What is a…
Read MoreBlackbird Academy: Electrical Levels in Audio Production
Lesson 1: Introduction Here, in this video you’ll see the types of electrical signals that flow from, into, or through microphones, instruments, processors, consoles, and speakers. Lesson 2: What is a Decibel Expand A decibel is used to measure the operating level (intensity of sound or electrical output) produced by a piece of gear. Lesson…
Read MoreBlackbird Academy: Managing Gain & Distortion
Lesson 1: Introduction Know the language: Unity Gain, Digital Zero, Negative Infinity dB. Understanding these terms and their use in production will enable you to record and mix your best sounding tracks. Lesson 2: Demystifying Zero Expand Zero’ means different things on different devices. Understanding the details of gain staging provides you the ability to…
Read MoreBlackbird Academy: Mic Choices & Placement
Lesson 1: Introduction Little things make a big difference. Your mic choices and placement directly impact the sound you record in a tracking session or overdub. Learn to make the right ones in this opening video. Lesson 2: Microphone Features Expand What mics need phantom power? What is a front address mic? Side address mic?…
Read MoreBlackbird Academy: Speakers & Headphones
Lesson 1: Introduction Here, in this opening video, you’ll receive an introduction to speakers, headphones, and in-ear monitors (IEMs). Lesson 2: The Truth Expand Many things impact you listening experience: speaker and headphone components, internal electronics, cabling, power, noise, and even the room you’re in. Lesson 3: Types of Speakers Expand Speakers come in different…
Read MoreBlackbird Academy: Understanding Recording Signal Flow
Lesson 1: Introduction Here, in this opening video, you’ll be introduced to the framework for the whole Foundation Series. Lesson 2: The Source Expand Sure, you can fix timing, add effects and EQ later on in the process to improve sound quality. But it’s always better to get it right at the source before you…
Read MoreBobby Borg: Intro to Music Publishing
Lesson 1: Introduction Here in this first video, music performer Bobby Borg and businessman Michael Eames introduce themselves and give you an overview of what exciting content you’ll be learning in this course. Lesson 2: Copyright Basics Pt. 1 Expand Here, Bobby and Michael introduce you to Music Publishing. They’ll breakdown the different layers of…
Read MoreBobby Borg – Music Marketing for the DIY Musician
Lesson 1: Introduction Welcome to Bobby Borg’s Music Marketing for the DIY Musician. In this video, Bobby gives you an outline of his entire course and tells you everything you’ll need to know to get the most out of it. Lesson 2: What is Marketing? Expand Here, Bobby explains the term “marketing” and walks you…
Read MoreDJ Shortee – Turntables
Lesson 1: Introduction In this opening video, DJ Shortee outlines the course. You’ll see all the gear you need to DJ with turntables, a mixer, and how to set it up. Lesson 2: Basic DJ Gear Expand Here, DJ Shortee teaches you the proper DJ gear needed such as a basic turntable setup. She’ll show…
Read MoreJosh Bess – Building an Audio-Effect Rack
Lesson 1: Introduction Music Producer Josh Bess welcomes you to this exciting webinar! Josh outlines what you can expect, and introduces you to some interesting guests in this live webinar event. Lesson 2: How to Build a Custom Audio Effect in Ableton Live Expand Josh reveals how you can create one of his favorite custom…
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