Space Control Explained®

HiDERA | 28 March 2025 | 175 MB

Join production guru Larry Holcombe for a deep dive into Space Control, the stereo processing tool from Acustica and Studio DMI in collaboration between DJ/producer Hardwell and audio engineer Luca Pretolesi. In this Space Control video course, you’ll learn the function of each parameter, what it does, and how to use it, with many telling audio demonstrations along the way. From sophisticated mid/side processing and balancing to correcting phase issues and ensuring mono-compatibility, Larry covers it all in detail so you’ll be ready to start using Space Control with earnest on your very next song. These Space Control videos are designed for new Space Control users. To begin, Larry gives you a tour of the interface and discusses a bit of the plug-in’s history and feature set, before moving to the Master Left section. Here you’ll find the analyzer modes, which allow us to visualize the results of our processing, as well as the input gain and preamp section. The Master Right section follows, where you’ll see the bypass, output gain, and auto gain features, as well as a demonstration of how to solo the center and side bands.

Building Instruments With Logic Pro Samplers

HiDERA | 15 October 2024 | 528 MB

Join Logic Pro expert Stephen O’Connell for a fun, informative video course on building your own instruments using Logic Pro’s built-in samplers! You’ll learn a ton and have a blast getting creative in new, inspiring ways—not to mention ending up with sounds and instruments that are uniquely your own. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to start designing your own custom instruments for your very next production with sounds that can truly set your tracks apart from the crowd. Your imagination is the limit! These videos are designed for Logic Pro users that are new to using samplers. Stephen welcomes you and provides a short overview of what will be covered in the series, highlighting the three samplers we’ll be using—Quick Sampler, Drum Machine Designer, and Sampler—all of which are included in Logic Pro. Then Stephen gets down to it, starting first with Quick Sampler, covering the layout of its interface and explaining its capabilities. You’ll learn how to load samples and play them back in various modes (Classic, One Shot, Slicing) to achieve different sounds and effects. You’ll also see how to record a sound directly into Quick Sampler itself with its built-in recorder.

Knifonium Explained®

HiDERA | 24 May 2025 | 276 MB

If you’re a lover of rare analog synths, you’re probably already aware that Brainworx has released a stellar virtual recreation of the Knifonium by (hardware version by Knif Audio). In this Knifonium video course, analog synth expert Stephen O’Connell will walk you through all the features and parameters of this amazing instrument and show you how to coax the incredible, massive sounds for which the hardware version is so highly revered. Equally at home in a film score, a hip-hop track, or other synth-heavy genres, once you complete this course, you’ll be ready to start gracing your tracks with its heavenly tones on your very next project. These Knifonium videos are designed for new Knifonium users. Stephen begins with an overview of the course, discussing the original instrument’s history and mystique, along with some of the features that make it stand out from the rest. Then he covers the interface so you get a good idea of where all the components are and how everything is laid out, so you’ll have no problems following along as we proceed. Stephen also shows you how to manage (load, save, favorite) the impressive collection of presets included with Knifonium.

Nuendo 14 Update Explained®

HiDERA | 24 May 2025 | 1.4 GB

Join expert Gary Hiebner for a Nuendo 14 video course covering all its updates and added features. In this extensive Nuendo course, Gary will walk you through all the new additions and features found in 14 and demonstrate how they can be used to help improve all aspects of your process – from time-saving improvements and technologies to new effects, system integration, and more. By the end of this Nuendo 14 course, you’ll be completely up to speed and ready to make use of any and all of these features starting with your very next song. These videos are for Nuendo users wanting to get fully comfortable with Nuendo 14 quickly. Gary welcomes you and begins with the Range Selection tool, illustrating its new capabilities for moving, selecting, and editing items in various ways. Then you’ll learn how the Adaptive Background Attenuation tool can create automatic ducking effects so that a foreground signal can be heard clearly over background material. Gary also explains how the ADE Dialogue Transcriptions feature can transcribe spoken word from an audio source and create a marker for reference.

ACE Studio Explained®

HiDERA | 24 May 2025 | 246 MB

A comprehensive look at ACE Studio – the popular AI-powered virtual vocal generator that allows you to create studio-quality vocals from MIDI and lyrics. You’ll learn all you need to know to create stellar vocals, from using the Clip Viewer to drawing in melodies, entering lyrics, editing pitch, and much more. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to start using ACE Studio in your very next production. These ACE Studio videos are designed for new ACE Studio users. Eli begins with a brief overview of the app, looking at the main preferences and examining the different parts of the interface, such as the transport, library, arrangement view, clip viewer, etc. Then you’ll get a ground-up course on using Clips – the basic containers that hold MIDI notes or audio tracks – including how to create, move, split, resize, separate them, and more. This is followed by a look at how to save your work.

Leap Progressive Trance For KONTAKT 8

HiDERA | 22 May 2025 | 360 MB

Fast and fun loop control

Leap is an ultra-fast and playful way to play and manipulate loops. Spark fresh ideas, sprinkle in expressive performance effects, or just jam. Breathe new life into your sample collection or try something totally fresh with our new Leap Expansions series, starting with 12 curated packs for specific genres and styles.

Building Instruments: Ableton Live Samplers

HiDERA | 21 December 2024 | 303 MB

Join Ableton guru Stephen O’Connell for an engaging course that teaches you how to construct your own instruments using Ableton Live. Understanding the intricacies of Ableton Live’s three samplers will equip you with the skills to craft unique custom sounds for your productions, enabling your music to stand out from the crowd. From different sampling playback modes to filters, modulation, and more, it’s all covered! These videos are designed for Ableton Live users who are interested in sampling. Stephen begins with an overview of the three samplers we’ll be talking about in this course (Simpler, Drum Rack, and Sampler) and discusses the goal of the series. Then it’s off to the races, and he starts covering Simpler, beginning with the interface and showing how to load your first sample. You’ll then learn about the different playback modes, the ASDR envelope, loop position, and more.