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Waves Tune: How To Convert Audio to MIDI | WinkSound
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The human voice is a magical tool, almost like a fingerprint, one's voice is unique and can act as an identifier. Throughout history singers, engineers and producers alike have tried to control the human voice and the multitude of different components that make each voice different such as intonation, timbre and vibrato. By converting an audio performance to MIDI you can take control of all these parameters create new and interesting sounds, textures and patterns.
Waves Tune features an Export MIDI function which allows you to easily convert an audio file into a versatile MIDI sequence. In this video learn how to navigate the Waves Tune plugin interface, use basic tuning function to pitch correct a vocal performance and export the audio notes as a MIDI sequence.
To convert audio to MIDI in Waves Tune:
1. First pitch correct the audio as you would like the MIDI to play using the main pitch controls. If you need further tools right-click within the Pitch Edit Graph to access the editing tools or choose from the Tool Menu at the bottom center of the plugin window.
2. Once your vocal is in tune click on the Export MIDI button located above the Overview Window. Choose a name for your file, select a destination where to save the new MIDI file to and click 'Save'.
3. Now you can import the new MIDI file onto an instrument track within your music production software, assign a virtual instrument and begin designing a new sound or even re-arranging the MIDI note pattern.
You can use the Save button to create a preset based on your current settings. This could be a good idea if your working on a large project with similar material multiple versions of the same song.
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Waves Z-Noise: How To Use Noise Reduction | WinkSound
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Whether you're recording vocals in a professional or home studio environment, all recording devices have traits which make them susceptible to noise usually in the form of ground hum, white noise, or noise from environmental elements like the fan from your computer. Learn how Waves Z-Noise can help you separate and reduce the noise from the signal within an audio file.
To apply noise reduction to an audio file using Waves Z-Noise:
1. Find a quiet spot within the audio file where there is only silence and the noise     presents.
2. Click on the Learn button and hit play on your DAW. Waves Z-Noise will now scan     the audio file to create an noise profile.
3. Stop playback, click the Learn button again and the noise profile will be displayed     as a white line across the Analyzer window.
4. To monitor the amount of noise that will be reduced switch Waves Z-Noise to     Difference mode from the Main Output section.
5. Raise the Reduction control to maximum.
6. Adjust the Threshold until you can only hear noise and not the vocal.
7. Switch Waves Z-Noise back to Audio mode from the Main Output section to listen     to the cleaned, processed audio.
Once you find the setting that works best for you try saving them as a preset. This can come in handy when working with similarly recorded material.
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Native Instruments Maschine: How To Import Audio Samples | WinkSound
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Native Instruments Maschine is a powerful music production tool and sequencer. The use of loops and samples to compose within the software can help your creativity flow especially if the sounds you use appeal to your production style whether it be Dubstep, Indie Rock, World Music or any other genre. In this tutorial Zachary from MaschineProducers.com explains how to load audio samples into Native Instruments Maschine using the Dubstep Monster construction kit from P5audio.com.
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P5audio is a sample and loop label comprised of professional music producers and sound designers. Find more P5audio samples and loops online at:
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Native Instruments Maschine: How To Drag And Drop Patterns | WinkSound
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Native Instruments Maschine integrates with all major DAW's in various ways. After arranging a sequence within Maschine you might want to have the ability to mix each element separately to fine tune each sound. In this tutorial Zach from MaschineProducers.com explains how to drag and drop sequences from Maschine as MIDI or audio files into Logic Pro for further mixing. This can also be done with other popular music production software.
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Native Instruments Massive: How To Use The Amp Envelope | WinkSound
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Synthesizers often employ an envelope generator that controls a sound's parameters at any point in its duration. These envelope are also known as ADSR envelopes which stands for Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release times. In this tutorial PandaEngineer explains how to access the main amp or volume envelope of Native Instruments' Massive.
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Native Instruments Massive: How To Use The Filter Section | WinkSound
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Filters allow you to select a range of frequencies in a sound, and either amplify or reduce those frequencies. In this tutorial PandaEngineer explains how to route to and make use of the filter section within Native Instruments Massive to create more expressive sounds.
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Native Instruments Massive: How To Use The Oscillator Section | WinkSound
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Oscillators produce the original sound which you can hear in your patches and is then fed through the rest of the signal path in the synthesizer. Oscillation itself is the production of a certain type of waveform, which produces a different sound depending on the shape of the waveform. Native Instruments Massive uses wavetables, a form of additive synthesis, to create it's sounds. In this tutorial Audio Engineer PandaEngineer explains Massive's signal flow and how to use the oscillator section to create custom sounds.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: Overview of the Lo-Fi Effect | WinkSound
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The Lo-Fi effect decreases the quality of your audio signal by lowering the resolution or sample rate. Learn how to create dirty sounds such as those produced by old drum machines by accessing the Lo-Fi effect within Native Instrument's Battery 3.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: How To Use the Impulse Reverb | WinkSound
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An impulse or convolution reverb is a process for digitally simulating the reverberation of a physical or virtual space. Battery 3s Reverb section gives you two types of high quality reverb: Reverb (normal digital reverb) and Impulse. Learn how to access and use the Impulse Reverb section of Native Instrument's Battery 3.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: Overview of the Articulation Section | WinkSound
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Use the Articulation section to add special and authentic nuances to your drum parts. This tutorial offers an overview of the Articulation section within Native Instrument's Battery 3.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: Saving Your New Kit | WinkSound
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This tutorial explains how to easily save your new kits as presets for instant recall within Native Instrument's Battery 3.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: Mapping Multiple Samples to One MIDI Note | WinkSound
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In this video tutorial learn how to map and layer multiple samples onto one MIDI key within Native Intruments Battery 3 allowing you to trigger all selected samples at once.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: Cell Matrix Overview | WinkSound
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Cells represents a particular drum or sound and can contain up to 128 samples. This tutorial offers an overview of the Cell Matrix functionality within Native Instrument's Battery 3.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: Adjust Samples With The Volume Envelope | WinkSound
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The Volume Envelope shapes the volume of the produced note through out the course of that particular notes duration. Learn how to access and take advantage of the attack, decay, sustain and release functions to customize your sounds within Native Instruments Battery 3 sampler.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: How To Use the Loop Function | WinkSound
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This video tutorial explains how to create loops of your samples within Native Instruments Battery 3.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: How To Stop Samples from Overlapping | WinkSound
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When working with samples in Battery 3 you might find that they overlap each other or themselves when triggered. This tutorial explain a quick and easy way of avoiding overlapping samples within Native Instrument's Battery 3.
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Native Instruments Battery 3: How to Route Samples to Individual Tracks | WinkSound
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In this video tutorial learn how to route Battery 3 samples to individual tracks within Pro Tools 8 which will allow for more in depth mixing of these elements.
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Battery 3: How To Emulate Real Drum Recordings | WinkSound
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This video tutorial explains how to get a realistic drum recording sound from Native Instrument's Battery 3 drum sampler.
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Battery 3: How To Automate Parameters | WinkSound
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In this video tutorial learn how to automate any parameter within Native Instruments Battery 3 to add a more organic and natural feel to your final mix.
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Native Instruments FM8: How To Use the Morph Section | WinkSound
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Frequency modulation or FM synthesis is a form of audio synthesis where the timbre of a simple waveform is changed by applying another modulating frequency, resulting in a more complex waveform and a different-sounding tone. In this tutorial learn how to use the Morph section within Native Instruments FM8 synth for create new, unusual sounds.
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Beatstation: Setting Up Your MIDI Controller
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In this tutorial you will learn how to set up and use your midi controller with Beatstation while in standalone mode. This allows you the ability to trigger Beatstations sounds, samples, and rex files in any live situation you may come into. -
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Beatstation: How To Adjust Session Tempo
by WinkSound 785 views
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Beatstations standalone option allows you to use Beatstation in any live situation. Triggering samples, sounds, rex files can all be done on the fly. This tutorial explains how to adjust the tempo of your Beatstation's session. Tempo adjustment will only effect the BPM of your rex files and midi grooves. -
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Beatstation: How To Save Recorded Samples
by WinkSound 1,271 views
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This tutorial will show you how to use Beatstations built in sample recorder. It is easy to use and your recorded sounds will quickly integrate within your Beatstation sessions. Recording your own samples will help you maintain your music production originality. Keep in mind that you can only use the sample recorder when Beatstation is in standalone mode. -
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Beatstation: How To Use the Sample Recorder
by WinkSound 2,013 views
Toontrack has released their latest virtual instrument called Beatstation offering drum, bass and lead instrument creation with a simple drag and drop interface. In this tutorial learn how to use the Sample Recorder to create, edit and arrange your own custom sounds all within Beatstation.
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Aviary.com: Myna Overview | WinkSound
by WinkSound 7,299 views
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In this video we'll explore Myna, Aviary.com's new online audio editor. Use Myna to remix music tracks and audio clips, apply sound effects and record your own voice or instruments.
Amongst it's multiple features Myna has the ability to import audio files from your computer as well as an intuitive Clip Editing tool allowing you to trim, loop, stretch and reverse audio clips. Easily automate fade-ins, fade-outs, panning and gain over time with editable control points. Add non-destructive effects to create more depth and dynamics within your mixes and when your finished, export your final mix to your desktop or publish to your account. Myna is also a collaborative tool allowing you to share your saved projects with your friends and other users.
To begin using Myna visit Aviary.com and create your free account.
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Mixing: How To Use a Frequency Analyzer
by WinkSound 33,607 views
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A Frequency Analyzer gives you a visual representation of the frequencies within a specific audio signal. The frequency appears on the horizontal axis, and the amplitude is displayed on the vertical axis. This tutorial explains how to use Blue Cat Audio's free Frequency Analyzer plugin to help balance your final mix. -
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Native Instruments Battery 3: Create Multiple Loops From A Single Sample | WinkSound
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A single sample or one-shot offers many opportunities for sound design and can be re-interpreted in many ways. This tutorial explains how to take advantage of Battery 3's looping feature to create multiple loop points within a single sample.
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WinkSound.com: Bomb Squad on Melodyne
by WinkSound 3,797 views
Hank and Keith Shocklee on Melodynes use in the studio.
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Melodyne: Time Stretching
by WinkSound 2,499 views
Learn how to time stretch your tracks in Melodyne.
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Melodyne: Shortcuts and Key Commands
by WinkSound 2,236 views
Learn how to use Melodyne's most popular key commands and shortcuts for quick navigation.
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Melodyne: Quantization
by WinkSound 6,446 views
Learn how to quantize audio files and vocal performances using Melodyne.
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Melodyne: Plugins
by WinkSound 1,496 views
This tutorial explains how to make use of VST and AU plugins within Melodyne.
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Melodyne: Pitch Correction
by WinkSound 12,744 views
Learn how to quickly correct the pitch of individual and groups of notes within Melodyne.
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Melodyne: Importing Audio
by WinkSound 5,161 views
This tutorial explains how to easily import your audio files in Melodyne.
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Melodyne: Creating Harmonies
by WinkSound 20,494 views
This tutorial explains how to quickly create Harmonies in Melodyne.
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Melodyne: Audio to Midi
by WinkSound 31,328 views
Learn how to convert audio files into MIDI performances within Melodyne for further mixing, arranging and sound design.
