A thin, weak kick drum can single-handedly undermine the impact of a decent mix. GW Childs ditches his diet in a bid to fatten up his kick drum using Ableton's compressor and reverb plugins.
It doesn't take long to create some truly interesting and immersive liquid backgrounds using shape layers in Adobe After Effects. Toby Pitman dives in.
Using keyboard shortcuts can save you lots of time over trawling through menus with your mouse. Cubase 6 takes efficiency to the next level; Macros that combine multiple shortcuts in one keystroke.
Spry Accordions are a delightful way in which to deliver large amounts of information in a confined space. They are also a lot of fun for users if you use them in a clever way. David Smith shows how.
So you've imported your clips into iMovie but how do you turn the raw footage into a compelling story? iMovie's storyboard feature complete with animatics makes it easy and Mike Watkinson reveals how.
Even guitar playing pros can come unstuck when faced with playing a challenging riff or two. Toby Pitman explains how going back to basic practice exercises can get you shredding again in no time.
Ben Balser is one of the most well-respected & knowledgable Final Cut trainers. He has provided consultancy & training for editors in the biggest media networks in the US & has now joined macProVideo!
Becoming familiar with essential productivity tips & keyboard shortcuts will make life easier in any application you use, and especially in After Effects. Richard Lainhart shares 5 essential AE tips.
Green-screening just got a whole lot easier in Final Cut Pro X. Iain Anderson, expert Final Cut Trainer, shows how to make the new keyer in FCP X and Motion 5 work for you.
GarageBand for iPad has some useful additions over its Mac-based sibling. One of these, Smart Instruments, enables anyone, regardless of musical ability, to play an instrument. Hollin Jones explores.
For anyone who has ever attempted to create Graphics in Photoshop intended to be edited into a video sequence and delivered via a TV screen or monitor, the results can be very disappointing.
There have been a number of new microphones hitting the market of late. One of these, the Samson Meteor, certainly has scored high on looks, so Mike Watkinson takes it out for an audio test drive.
Sculpture's intricate interface means it often gets overlooked as a sound design tool. Richard Lainhart plucks away at this physical modeling instrument and shows how to create a sitar-like sound.
Once they get a handle on how FCP X works, most users agree it's the future of Non-Linear Editing. It is quick & enjoyable to edit video. David Smith shows how easy it is to add & modify transitions.
Backing up your data is possibly the most important step when making music (or anything!) on your Mac. G.W. Childs turns his bad experiences into essential reading for all Logic Pro users.
Logic Pro has some flexible techniques when working with Multi Output instruments. Toby Pitman demonstrates how to create simultaneous audio and MIDI multitrack bounces with EZdrummer in Logic.
Logic's EVP88 can create Rhodes pianos, analog basses, Hammond organs and all manner of realistic & eclectic sounds. In this MPV Free Stuff, Toby Pitman shares 10 excellent Rhodes presets for Logic!
Want to create Hollywood-style explosions as seen in your favorite action/thriller movies? Using After Effects you can and Richard Lainhart shows you how. Get ready to detonate...
Mac OS upgrades and updates bring with them excitement for new and useful features. Now that the dust has settled, Mo Volans explores the benefits for all audio users across OS X 10.7.