Makerspace Sound and Music Projects for All Ages

Dream up and build your own sound and music projects―no experience necessary! This easy-to-follow guide shows, step-by-step, how to work with sound generation, recording, editing, and distribution tools. Co-written by a professional audio engineer and a dedicated maker-librarian, Makerspace Sound and Music Projects for All Ages gets you started designing, programming, and assembling fun music and audio creations right away. The book features dozens of DIY projects complete with parts lists, start-to-finish instructions, and full-color illustrations that guarantee success. You will explore the latest inexpensive―or free!―audio software for Windows, Apple, iOS, and Android devices.
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Academy.fm How To Make Trap Vocal Chops in FL Studio

Creating effective vocal chops for Trap music can be tricky. It requires proper processing and tasteful writing to really make these chops stand out and have an impact. In this tutorial, Eliminate will outline the fundamentals of creating Trap vocal chops in FL Studio. He will show you how to create catchy grooves with your chops, as well as production techniques to ensure they sound as polished and professional as possible.
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Academy.fm How To Make a Trap Drop Loop in FL Studio

In many cases, the most daunting part of creating a Trap song is the drop. This is the meat of the track where the energy is at its peak and tension finally releases. In this tutorial, Eliminate will discuss the fundamentals of creating a Trap drop loop in FL Studio. He will showcase the techniques he uses when creating an impactful drop groove, as well as outline general production tips. He will also discuss how to export the loop for ease of use in the future. By the end of this video you should have a deeper understanding of how a cohesive Trap drop loop is created.
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Academy.fm How To Make Trap Drums in FL Studio

Drums, and the grooves they create, are what drive the entire track. They provide a foundation for the song and give the listener a point of reference. In this tutorial, Eliminate will offer his expertise on creating comprehensive Trap drum grooves in FL Studio. He will outline the fundamentals of creating a proper drum beat, as well as delve into sample selection. He will also cover production and arrangement tips to ensure your drums are unique and compelling.
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Native Instruments Maschine Expansion Global Shake

AFRICA IS NOW Celebrating the vitality and excitement of contemporary African music, GLOBAL SHAKE throws off the cliches and blazes a trail across continents to Lisbon, London, New York, and beyond. From the rise of Afro bashment in the UK, to club styles like Afrobeats, gqom, kuduro, kizomba, and Afro house, to the influence on world-conquering artists like Drake and Major Lazer, one thing is clear: Africa is the sound of now. Bursting with infectious melodies, radio-ready vocals, and convention-defying rhythms, GLOBAL SHAKE captures the diverse creativity of contemporary Africa as it overflows onto the international stage.
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Ask Video The Orchestral Sessions 102 Prep, Notation, and Parts

So you recorded your MIDI score and can’t wait to hear it played by a live orchestra. What’s the next step? Join music composer Olajide Paris in this new updated course, and learn how to transform your MIDI data into a full score.
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Truefire Richard Hallebeeks Creative Lick Phrasing Guidebook

Musicians who improvise in jazz, rock, and blues need to be able to take any lick or phrase, in their vocabulary and modify it creatively to fit the groove that they’re playing over. Thanks to the unique characteristics of their instrument, guitar players have a very wide palette of harmonic, rhythmic, and positional options at their disposal.
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Empire Soundkits Code Red Drum Kit

'Code Red: Drum Kit' by Empire SoundKits comes packed with sounds that will allow you to make beats in the styles of 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Araab Muzik, Scott Storch and many more.
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The Musical Artistry of Rap by Martin E. Connor

For years Rap artists have met with mixed reception–acclaimed by fans yet largely overlooked by scholars. Focusing on 135 tracks from 56 artists, this survey appraises the artistry of the genre with updates to the traditional methods and measures of musicology.
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K-Devices Drumk 2

Drumk is the smartest editor for your loops. From glitch and cuts intricate sequences to realistic drums variations, you will reach a world of different sounds and styles… with just one tool.
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K-Devices TATAT

TATAT is a lunatic device designed for three main purposes: to create always-changing sequences to quickly sketch and store melodic ideas
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Zero-G Ethera EVI

ETHERA EVI has been created to fit the needs of the most demanding of modern composers and sound designers. Produced by Award-Winning Sound Designer & Composer Stefano Maccarelli and featuring the critically acclaimed vocalist Clara Sorace, ETHERA EVI takes you into an amazing world of stunning vocals, synths, arps, textures, bass, horns, drums, acoustic instruments and ambient sounds for all your cinematic and electronic music productions. ETHERA EVI is a complete All-In-One tool for soundtrack, video gaming, multimedia, and sound design creation. It consists of 4 main instruments:
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Academy.fm How To Make Future Bass Vocal Chops in Logic Pro

Oftentimes in Future Bass, vocal chops are the top layer of the drop. They usually carry a catchy melody that the listener gets stuck in their head and they add a human feel to the song.
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Academy.fm How To Make Future Bass Chords in Logic Pro

Many would argue that chords are the heart and soul of a Future Bass track. They create the emotion and set the tone for the whole song. In this tutorial, Shanahan will offer his extensive knowledge to assist you in creating impactful Future Bass chords for your own tracks in Logic Pro X. He will discuss the importance of synth layering and stereo width. He will also give an in-depth explanation on what processing should be applied and why.
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Academy.fm Using Foley in Future Bass in Logic Pro

Future Bass is known for having many unique, interesting elements. This usually includes natural samples and foley shots to add an interesting flare to the percussion. In this video, Shanahan will show you how foley can be impactful in a Future Bass track. Working in Logic Pro, he will discuss foley sample selection, as well as how to use this foley effectively to make your Future Bass tracks more interesting.
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