Resources on this page are suitable for study of Viewport V in Experiencing Music Technology, 4th Edition.
TUTORIALS
Mixers Tutorials
- Analog Devices: A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
- Music and Technology: Inserts vs Effects Sends—Which to Use for What (by Stephen Sherrard)
- PreSonus: Digital Connection Types
- DJ TechTools: Digital vs. Analog Mixing, Which is Better?
- Allen & Heath: Tutorial on Q24 Using Mixes (YouTube Video by Marion V. Nice tutorial on using a large multichannel mixer for recording)
- Aux and Groups Explained in Less Than 11 Minutes (YouTube by Marion V)
- CollaborateWorship: When to Use an Audio Matrix (by Kade Young)
- Ledgernote: The In-the-Box vs. Outboard Mixing Squabble
- EquipBoard: 5 Best DJ Mixers Under $500 (by Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza)
- PreSonus: How to Pick the Best Mixer for You
Mixing/Mastering, Music Production, Virtual Instruments
Mixing/Mastering
- RollingStone: The Art of Mixing a Song (by Dhruv Agarwala)
- Mix: Josh Gudmwin on Mixing, Part 3: Time to Mix (by Lily Moayeri)
- MusicTech: 6 Ways to Avoid a Terrible Mix (by Andy Jones)
- Differences between mixing and mastering
- Mixing and Mastering with Paul Thomson and Jake Jackson (YouTube, 1 hour, 15 minutes)
- MusicRadar: 18 Expert Sound Design Tips and Tricks
- MusicRadar: 10 Tell-tale Signs of an Amateur Mix (and How to Make Yours Sound Pro).
- Audio Mixing Master Class by Bobby Owsinski (Free Trail, $, Institutional Membership)
Music Production
- Music Production: Concepts and Techniques by Scott Jacoby (3hrs, 45 min.) LinkedIn (Free Trail, $, Institutional Membership)
- MusicRadar: Topic - 5 things I’ve learned about music production: “Why do you even want to sound like anyone else?” (by Ben Rogerson)
- MusicRadar: 18 Expert Sound Design Tips and Tricks
- MusicRadar: 10 Tell-tale Signs of an Amateur Mix (and How to Make Yours Sound Pro).
- Tips and Tricks for Modern Producers by Evan Sutton (Free Trail, $, Institutional Membership)
Virtual Instruments
- Sweetwater inSync: Virtual Instruments Buying Guide
Software Application Tutorials
- Logic Pro
- Getting Started (YouTube, 1 hour, 25 minutes)
- Getting Started (YouTube)
- Comparison Between GarageBand and Logic Pro
- Virtual Instruments in Logic Pro X (YouTube, 37 minutes)
- Logic Pro X Essential Training with Scott Hirsh (2020) (LinkedIn Learning, 8 hours, 43 minutes)
- Logic Pro 10.6 (YouTube)
- Auria Pro
- Getting Started with Auria Pro (YouTube, 39 minutes)
- Ableton Live
- Arrangement View
Session View
Session to Arrangement View - Ableton Live 10 Ultimate Series (YouTube, over 29 lessons, several hours)
- Live in live settings
- Creating with Ableton Live Plugins and Instruments by Rick Schmunk (LinkedIn Learning, 4 hours)
- Live Looping with Ableton Live by Daniel Mintseris (LinkedIn Learning, 3 hours)
- Ableton Live 10 Essential Training by Rick Schmunk (LinkedIn Learning, 13 hours)
- Links on resources for Warping in Ableton Live:
- Videos:
- Good for starting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc2Owu_rm1M
- Excellent for more detailed understand of warp modes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJPQucPFEhc
- For full tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsHnZUGl8yY and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq4wio1e01Y
- Written material:
- Videos:
- Other Advanced DAWs Software Tutorials
- Cubase Pro 10 Essential Training: The Basics by Mark Struthers (LinkedIn Learning, 3 hours, 30 minutes)
- Audition CC 2019 Essential Training by Paul Murphy (LinkedIn Learning, 4 hours, 15 minutes)
- Create professional songs and recordings with Reason 10 by Matt Piper (LinkedIn Learning, 4 hours, 6 minutes)
- Pro Tools 2019 Essential Training: 101 - The Basics by Frank Cook (LinkedIn Learning, 5 hours)
- Recording Sessions in Pro Tools by Mikaelin Bluespruce (I hr, 22 min) LinkedIn (Free Trail, $, Institutional Membership)
- Studio One Professional 5.2 (YouTube)
SOFTWARE LINKS
Links to Advanced DAWs
- *Apple: Logic Pro; Logic Features
- Steinberg: Cubase Pro: Cubase Features
- MOTU: Digital Performer; Digital Performer Features
- AVID: Pro Tools 2019; Pro Tools Features
- PreSonus: Studio One Professional; Studio One Features
- Cockos: Reaper; Reaper Features
- *WaveMachine Labs: Auria Pro; Auria Pro Features
- *Ableton: Live 10; Live Features
- Bitwig: Bitwig Studio; Bitwig Features
- Propellerhead: Reason; Reason Features
- Image-Line: FL Studio Signature; FL Studio Features
Advanced Mastering Software & Mixer Apps
- Magix: Sequoia 15
- Steinberg: Wavelab Pro
- Mixer apps: Studio One Remote (iOS, iPadOS, Android, Windows), QMix (iOS and Android)
Writings on Advanced DAW Software Specifically
- Slant Magazine, 2018: Pro Tools compared to Logic Pro X
- audio, 2017: https://ask.audio/articles/top-12-most-popular-daws-you-voted-for
- Link on latency adjustment settings in advanced DAW software: https://www.sweetwater.com/sweetcare/articles/im-getting-latency-delay-when-recording-on-my-computer/
HARDWARE LINKS
Mixer Hardware
- Allen & Heath: Qu-24 Mixer Manual (PDF) and Demonstration Video (YouTube)
- Behringer: Xenyx X1212 Specifications and Demonstration Video
- Mackie: ProFX12v2 Manual and Demonstration Video (YouTube)
- Midas: DM16/DM12 Mixers & Quick Start Guides
- PreSonus: StudioLive 16.0.2 Manual (PDF) and Demonstration Video (YouTube)
- Tascam: Celesonic US-20x20 Manual (PDF) and Demonstration Video 1 and Video 2 (YouTube)
- Zoom: L-12 LiveTrak Mixer (PDF) and Demonstration Video (YouTube)
- Other Mixer Brands: Behringer, Mackie, Peavey, Soundcraft, and Yamaha.
- Mixer Control Surfaces: Nektar Panoramic P1 | Novation Launch Control XL | AKAI Professional MIDImix | Steinberg CC121 Control Surface | PreSonus Faderport | Slate Media Technology RAVEN.
- Ableton Push used with Live software
- Wireless Multichannel Portable Mixers: Behringer XR12 | Midas MR12 | Soundcraft Ui12
- Podcasting Mixers: RODEcaster Pro
- Small Mixers for Small Jobs: IK Multimedia iRig Mix | ART USB Mix Mixer | MXL Mini Mixer
- DJ Mixers: Pioneer DJ DJM-450
- Portable Recorder/Players: Zoom R8 | Tascam DP-24SD | Roland R-44