Here’s a selection of Ask.Video’s most popular standalone tutorial-videos:
  • 1. Introduction
    2m 37s
    Ableton Push 3 101
    Push 3 Explored
    Unleash your creativity with Ableton's Push 3! Whether you use it as a standalone instrument or paired with a computer, dive into its full potential with this hands-on course led by Ableton Certified Trainer Thavius Beck. Learn Push 3 now!
  • 2. Plugin and Standalone App
    5m 21s
    Ivory 101
    Ivory 3 Explored
    Synthogy's Ivory 3 is the world's first virtual piano instrument that merges the realism of digital sampling with the expressivity of modeling. Let's dive into this amazing instrument with expert trainer and multi instrumentalist Matt Vanacoro!
  • 2. Plugin and Native App Setup
    3m 26s
    EZ Drummer 3 101
    EZ Drummer Explored
    If you're a music producer or sound engineer looking to create realistic drum tracks without needing a professional drummer, Toontrack's EZ Drummer 3 is the perfect solution. Discover how to make the most of this drum production software in this course, led by trainer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Vanacoro!
  • 2. The Rear Panel
    2m 31s
    Polyend Tracker 101
    Polyend Tracker Beginner's Guide
    The Polyend Tracker is the first hardware tracker ever created. Watch this course to discover every feature of this unique standalone workstation, and get "tracking" with trainer and music producer Nigel Broad!
  • 1. Welcome
    2m 26s
    MPC 201
    MPC Standalone Workflow Guide
    AKAI's MPC standalone music production centers like the MPC Live II, the MPC One and the MPC X are perfect for any music production task. See them in action, and learn to master their features in this course, with music producer and renowned MPC expert Booker Edwards.
  • 6. Setting Up For Success
    4m 23s
    SWAM 101
    SWAM Audio Modeling Demystified
    SWAM 3 technology is here, and it's a great way to create the timbre and expressivity of real instruments. It uses both physical and BEHAVIORAL modeling to create a realism that is truly astonishing! Check it in this 23 video course.
  • 4. Setting Up (Standalone or Plugin)
    2m 13s
    Arturia V 108
    The Emulator II V Explored
    Arturia's Emulator II V is a recreation of E-Mu Systems' iconic 8-bit sampler that popularized sampling technology in the '80s. Learn how to use this reimagined instrument in this course, with trainer and synth expert Nigel Broad.
  • 1. Introduction
    1m 1s
    Maschine + 101
    Maschine+ Beginner's Guide
    Native Instruments Maschine is now standalone. Join NI specialist Matt Cellitti in this 21 video course, and learn to unleash the power of Maschine+ to take your creativity to the next level.
  • 3. Audio and MIDI settings
    2m 23s
    Elektron 108
    Overbridge 2
    Overbridge 2 lets you integrate your Elektron hardware with a computer for maximum creative flexibility. Discover this free standalone app and plugin in this course by Elektron specialist Thavius Beck.
  • 8. 8. Standalone or Plug-in Operation
    3m 2s
    Ozone 9 101
    Ozone 9 Mastering Toolbox
    iZotope's Ozone 9 is here! Learn this powerful mastering software in this 36 tutorial course by expert trainer Matt Hepworth... and discover the future of mastering!
  • 4. 4. The Standalone App
    2m 11s
    Kontakt 101
    Beginner's Guide
    Native Instruments' Kontakt is a powerful engine for creating and playing sampled instruments. Join NI expert Matt Vanacoro in this course, and learn to harness the industry-standard sampler: NI Kontakt 6!
  • 3. 3. Standalone Operation
    3m 13s
    Ozone 8 101
    Mastering Toolbox
    iZotope Ozone 8 is here, and so is this in-depth Mastering Toolbox by our expert trainer Matt Hepworth. Watch this course now and learn all features and modules of this invaluable mastering suite!
  • 4. 4. Standalone, Plugin, and Libraries
    3m 43s
    Komplete Kontrol Mk2 101
    Absolute Beginners Guide
    With its new streamlined layout, hi-res color screens and improved features, Native Instruments' Komplete Kontrol MK2 is a solid upgrade to the original version. Join Matt Vanacoro in this course, and learn how this software & hardware solution will enhance your music-making experience.
  • 13. 13. The Setup Page
    4m 40s
    Launchpad Pro 101
    Produce and Perform
    Novation's Launchpad Pro is a perfect controller for Ableton Live and Thavius Beck is the perfect trainer to teach it. If you already own a Launchpad, learn how to play it better. If you're thinking about getting one, watch this course now!
  • 2. 2. Standalone & Plug-in Operation
    0m 51s
    Ozone 7 101
    Mastering Toolbox
    Ozone 7 is here and it's got all kinds of new modules to learn and explore. See the new vintage processors and catchup on all the new features as explained by expert trainer Matt Hepworth.
  • 11. 11. Using Play with a DAW in Standalone Mode
    4m 48s
    EastWest 101
    Learn The PLAY Engine
    EastWest's world class sample libraries all share the PLAY engine technology. Watch this course to understand how you can get the most bang out of your EastWest sample libraries.
  • 2. 2. Standalone & Plugin Formats
    2m 36s
    SampleTank 101
    Learn SampleTank Now
    SampleTank 3.5 is full of new sounds and features that makes it the king of sample players. See how this instrument works, as explained by our star trainer Matt Vanacoro, in this 34-tutorial course.
  • 4. 4. Plugins, Standalone & Instances
    4m 48s
    Komplete Kontrol 101
    Kontrol Explored
    Komplete Kontrol is a software & hardware solution for composing, performing and producing music with the Native Instruments collection of synths and samplers. This course by Matt Vanacoro explains how this technology will enhance your NI experience!
  • 2. 2. Standalone vs. Plug-ins
    5m 9s
    iZotope Ozone 6.1
    Mastering Toolbox
    iZotope's Ozone 6.1 is a formidable mastering tool packed with every kind of processor you need to master any kind of track. This course, filled with musical examples is the best way to learn Ozone. Master like a pro!
  • 3. 3. The Standalone App
    3m 57s
    Waves 302
    Codex: Deciphered
    Codex is a granular, scanning, wavetable synth unleashed by the team at Waves. See how this synth inspires sonic madness in this exclusive course by trainer Matt Vanacoro. Then catch the bonus all-Codex song, at the end of the course, by the amazing Eyal Amir.
  • 2. 2. Standalone, Plug-ins & Advanced
    3m 26s
    iZotope RX 4
    Audio Repair Toolbox 2
    iZotope's RX 4 is here and so is audio expert Matt Hepworth to show you how this re-imagined RX works! Learn all about RX 4's new audio restoration, forensic and enhancement technologies in this comprehensive 4+ hour course!
  • 8. 8. Using the Google Drive Application
    4m 9s
    Google 102
    Google Apps: Collaborate and Share
    Google Apps are free and come with your Gmail account. Watch this in depth 30-tutorial course as master trainer Matt Vanacoro reveals the power that drives this generation of Google Apps!
  • 3. 3. Plugin vs. Standalone
    2m 53s
    EZdrummer 2
    EZdrummer 2 Explored
    No more drummer jokes!... because Toontrack's new EZdrummer 2 is the smartest new "drummer" in town. Learn all its new features and master all the powerful new tools in this massively detailed 28-tutorial course by Matt Vanacoro.
  • 3. 3. Installing and Setting Up DCAM
    2m 12s
    FXpansion
    DCAM: Synth Squad Demystified
    DCAM Synth Squad by fxpansion combines 3 modeled synths and a super deep layering tool into an insanely powerful bundle. Sound complicated? Well, it isn't because you've got the exceptional synth guru Matt Vanacoro here to demystify it. Check it out!
  • 4. 4. Plugins, Standalone and Application Preferences
    5m 36s
    BFD3
    BFD3: Demystified
    It's a Big Freaking Deal when FXpansion updates their amazing flagship drum software. Watch this course and see how all the BFD3 features and technologies will power your drum programming to perfection...
  • 2. 2. The Standalone vs. The Plug-in
    6m 11s
    iZotope RX 3
    Audio Repair Toolbox
    This 43-video in-depth course, by audio expert Matt Hepworth, offers a comprehensive look at iZotope's RX 3's arsenal of audio restoration modules. You learn about their functionality and – with an abundance of real-world audio examples – you get to see these modules in action. There is no better way to learn about audio and the RX 3!
  • 2. 2. Running Element as plugin vs.standalone
    3m 19s
    Waves 301
    Element Explored
    The designers at Waves know about audio! See how they bring their DSP expertise to the cool new soft synth they call Element in this exploratory course by Matt Vanacoro.
  • 2. 2. The Plugin, Formats, Standalone
    3m 13s
    Battery 4 101
    Battery 4 Detonated
    Native Instruments' Battery 4 is here and it's exploding with all kinds of killer features. Dive in with expert instructor Matt Vanacoro and see all the advances NI has packed in their flagship drum synth!
  • 2. 2. MachFive Plugin vs Standalone
    4m 37s
    Digital Performer 8 201
    MachFive 3 Unleashed
    MachFive 3 -MOTU's massive, mothership of a sampler- is full-featured and very deep! But have no fear because MOTU software consultant Matt Vanacoro is here to demystify it! So get ready to learn MachFive 3 faster than the speed of sound in this inspiring 29-tutorial course!...
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