Category Archives: Video

Using Waves Codex To Design A Custom Riser Transition

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Often times in music production, you may find yourself in need of a transition to segway from one section of a track into another. There are various ways in which this can be done, but one in particular that can fit the bill is a classic riser transition. Whether you may realize it or not, there’s a good chance that you’re already familiar with this type of effect, as its often found in modern E.D.M. and hip-hop/trap styles of music. It has a signature sound, and there’s a good reason why it gets used – simply put, it just works..

Although there are numerous sample packs available with these types of transitions, they can easily be generated (and customized) using the right type of Virtual Instrument. In fact, this is often more preferable, as with a couple quick tweaks of a parameter here and there, you can easily come up with something that fits the track, and has its own unique sound.

In this 1st video of a 2 part free tutorial series with the support of Waves, Marcus demonstrates how to use the Waves Codex Wavetable Synth plug-in to create a custom riser transition in a hip-hop/trap song. In addition to using Codex, he also turns to Waves OneKnob Pumper to help create a gated effect, as well as Renaissance Reverb to add some depth and ambience.

Waves CLA MIxDown Overview

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In this free video tutorial with the support of our good friends at Waves, Marcus Huyskens takes a look at using Waves CLA MixDown on the Mix Buss to quickly master a Cue.

Using Waves Torque To Re-Tune Drum Loops

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In this free video tutorial with the support of our good friends at Waves, Marcus Huyskens demonstrates how to use Waves Torque to creatively re-tune drum loops to sit better in a Cue.

Using The UAD Oxide Plug-in To Improve Virtual Instruments In PreSonus Studio One

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In this free video tutorial, kindly sponsored by Universal Audio, Russ shows how to use the UAD Oxide tape plug-in to add character and warmth to virtual instruments and loops. No other plug-ins or effects are used, you’ll be amazed at the difference!

Universal Audio say of Oxide “The Oxide Tape Recorder plug-in provides UA’s revolutionary magnetic tape emulation technology in a simple, affordable package — with all of the essential features. By harnessing the musical, mixable sound of tape, Oxide gives you clarity, punch, and warmth so every track “sounds like a record.””

More on UAD Oxide

Adding Motion To Electric Piano’s Using Waves Brauer Motion

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In this free video tutorial with the support of our good friends at Waves, Marcus Huyskens takes a look at using Waves Brauer Motion to add some movement to Electric Piano’s.

Overview: Waves Pianos and Keys Bundle

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Marcus takes a quick look at the Piano’s and Keys Bundle from Waves Audio.

Free Tutorial: Using The External Side-chain On The Waves F6 To Fine-tune Your Mix

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In this free video tutorial with the support of our good friends at Waves, Marcus Huyskens demonstrates the concept of using the external side-chain on the Waves F6, to trigger band specific Dynamic EQ on an instrumental sub mix to allow the lead vocal to sit on top of the mix.

Free Tutorial: Using The Waves F6 Dynamic EQ On Electric Guitars

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In this free video tutorial with the support of our good friends at Waves, Marcus Huyskens demonstrates how to use the Waves F6 Dynamic EQ on Electric Guitar to tame harsh upper mid-range frequencies as well as tightening up the low end.

Watch A Monster PC Perform With PreSonus Studio One And Quantum

Slick Audio has made a video showing the performance of Studio One 3.5 and the new PreSonus Quantum Thunderbolt interface.

The entire test is run using their custom built PC, with what I can only describe as some very sexy hard drive bays in the machine.

For a long time, Windows users have been wary of Thunderbolt becuase of compatibilty issues. PreSonus claaim to have written the Windows drivers for Wuantum from the ground up. This test seems to prove that is the case with some staggering performance and low latency numbers.

It’s enough to make a Mac fan boy like me a little jealous!

Free Tutorial: Using The Waves F6 Dynamic EQ On Acoustic Guitars

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In this free video tutorial with the support of our good friends at Waves, Marcus Huyskens demonstrates how to use the Waves F6 Dynamic EQ on Acoustic Guitar to shape the tonal balance & add some clarity and definition in the top-end.