Switch on the radio or TV and you'll hear the use of samples in music or foley. They're everywhere! G.W. Childs shares 3 tips for Propellerhead Reason users on making best use of our sample libraries.
Following on from the loop recording options article, Mike Watkinson explores how to manage takes and multiple playlists in Pro Tools 10. Read on for a bundle of tips and shortcuts!
ePubs are all the rage and Adobe InDesign CS5.5 supports some intriguing, interactive features for this format. David Smith shows how to create an SWF image gallery for the ePub format.
Want to learn how to create a sweet trance bass in Logic Pro? Darren Burgos, Logic guru and experienced mixing engineer and producer takes you step by step through the process in Logic's ES2 synth.
Sneak Peek for Guitarists! Phoenix Digital Audio Teknologies & macProVideo.com have created Phoenix Pro, a DSP plugin to "raise any performanc from the ashes". Toby Pitman tests this amazing plugin.
Ever get in a muddle when converting video from one format to another'¦ (let's face it, who doesn't?)'¦ MPEG Streamclip to the rescue! Hollin Jones walks us through how easy converting video can be.
Mastering a track to sound like a million-dollar need not cost a million dollars! G.W. Childs shares some time-tested mastering tips to suit any budget!
Apple has re-invented books with their iBooks format. And we're thrilled to announce the first MPVHub Expert Guides Remix Essentials iBook! Learn how to remix with expert steps & audio and images...
In Photoshop it is possible to remove all colors except one using masks. David Smith demonstrates an even simpler technique for applying color pass on photos. No messing with masks required!
No one likes flat, lifeless drum tracks... And yours don't need to be either! Gary Hiebner digs out this tip on adding saturation to your beats in Logic Pro from his bag of music production tricks.
From importing audio stems into After Effects through to converting audio to keyframes and using linear expressions, this article has it all. Toby Pitman shares his tips on how to animate audio in AE.
Rory Dow, Ableton fiend, explores 5 (well 6 really, but who's counting?) Max for Live devices that take Ableton Live into new creative realms for music creation. Check them out inside.
Ben Balser loves the audio editing features and effects plug-ins included in Final Cut Pro X. In this article he explores the process of recording and editing "long-form" audio in FCP X.
Understanding blending paths can open up a world of creative possibilities in Illustrator CS5. David Smith shows how to create a retro, Hanna Barbera style graphic using blending paths
After exploring the differences between Timecode and MIDI Beat Clock, David Earl moves on to show how to sync two Macs running MainStage. For a fail-safe live performance rig this tip is unbeatable!
Don't know your TrueType from your WOFF? Got EOT and SVG in a twist? Or perhaps you just want to learn how to get hold of excellent pre-made fonts and generate your own'¦ Iain Anderson types it out.
If you want to record the sound from an app on your Mac you could use Logic and Soundflower'¦ or you could choose a more elegant approach. Mike Watkinson tests out Piezo by Rogue Amoeba.
Native Instruments' Battery comes with excellent kits, but you can go one step further and create your own, too. Mo Volans shows you all the steps needed and includes the kit as a FREE download!
Toby Pitman has created an entire cinematic-style loop construction kit exclusively for Hub members. Log-in/sign-up for a free account to download them now! Not to be missed!!