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Serato Sample is a state-of-the-art plugin with stem separation that lets you manipulate samples from any audio source. Discover how to use Serato Sample to create original and exciting music, with this course by trainer and producer Booker Edwards. Take your sample game to the next level!

The EP-133 K.O.II is a fascinating and affordable sampler by Swedish company Teenage Engineering. Get ready to "float like a butterfly" and master the EP-133 K.O.II with this knockout guide by music producer Rishabh Rajan!

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!

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!

In this Advanced Ableton Live Hacks course, famous house producer Olav Basoski packs his favorite tricks in a course specifically designed to make you a better Live producer.

Now that you know the fundamentals of using Steinberg's Cubase, you're ready to learn about recording and editing audio and MIDI data. Join Cubase Product Specialist Matthew L.T. Hepworth as he reveals how it's done in this 2-hour course!

Logic Remote is Apple's FREE companion app to control both Logic Pro and GarageBand. See how Live Loops and the Step Sequencer come "alive" when paired with Logic Remote. Join Logic certified trainer Nigel Broad in this course to learn all about it!

Join our Steinberg Product specialist Matt Loel T. Hepworth with this in-depth Beginners Guide! Watch this info-packed course now, and learn Cubase from the ground up!

Novation's Launchpad Pro is a powerful 64-pad MIDI grid controller that can be used with Ableton Live, Logic Pro X or with external hardware. Learn to create and perform with Novation's flagship controller, in this course by artist and producer Rishabh Rajan.

Reason's Backline Rig V4 bundle is a carefully selected collection of keys, drum libraries, strings, and classic effects to help you get that Rock and R&B sound. In this course, included free in the Propellerheads Rack Extensions V4 bundle, watch producer Hollin Jones explain and deploy all of them in this course.

Apple's Logic Pro X 10.4.2 is here with plenty of cool new features and enhancements. Watch this FREE What's New course by certified trainer Joshua Carney, and discover all the new goodies included in the last Logic update!

The new and improved Octatrack MKII is much more than a sampler. Learn how to use this sound-mangling machine to its full potential with our Elektron expert, Thavius Beck!

Logic's Step FX is a powerful plugin capable of creating rhythmic modulation and gating effects. Learn this multi-effects inside out with trainer, producer and composer Joshua Carney!

The new Synthetic Rig V3 Bundle for Reason is an expanded collection of synth tutorials designed for the electronic music producer. This in-depth course, included free in the Props RE bundle, explains them all and shows them in action.

Reason's Backline Rig V3 bundle is a carefully selected collection of keys, drum libraries, strings, and classic effects to help you get that Rock and R&B sound. In this course, included free in the Props RE V3 bundle, watch producer Hollin Jones explain and deploy all of them to build a track.

The NLE AudioPedia series, our video-based audio encyclopedia, is an invaluable resource for sound engineers, musicians, students, educators and all audio enthusiasts. This ninth installment is about MIDI terminology.

Many Cubase users are unaware of how powerful Steinberg's HALion Sonic SE really is. But they will ... after watching this course by Steinberg Product Specialist, Matthew Loel T. Hepworth!

Can you create quality dance music using nothing but a computer and Korg's Gadget? Join Drum 'n' Bass and EDM producer Nigel Broad in this course to find out!

Pads are a key arrangement texture for all kinds of music... and especially dance music. Join Adam Pollard ,AKA Multiplier, to learn the advanced art of pad creation... and your EDM tracks will thank you.

AKAI's MPC Live is a standalone music production center designed for both the stage and the studio. In this hands-on course, music producer and MPC expert Booker Edwards shows you how to create, record and perform with this innovative beat-making machine.

Who doesn't love beautiful evolving pads? They are the perfect ingredients to use when you want to enhance the ambience and add emotion in your music. In this 22-tutorial course, dance music producer Adam Pollard explains how to design your own, from scratch, using any synth.

Cubase 9 is here, and the developers at Steinberg have filled it with all kinds of new features. Join Cubase expert Matt Hepworth to see what the excitement is all about. Watch "What's New" in Cubase 9 now!

Steinberg's Cubasis 2 for iPad is like having Cubase in your pocket or at least in your backpack. This touch-optimized music and recording app is filled with features that'll surprise and inspire you. Learn Cubasis right now with Hollin Jones!

AKAI's MPC Software combines all the classic MPC sound libraries with all kinds of wild new samples. It integrates everything into a central, beat-based DAW platform... and Booker Edwards is here to show you how it all works!

Now that you're playing Push 2, get ready to push harder! This exclusive "live" performance production course by electronic artist Thavius Beck shows you how to unleash the advanced musical power of Ableton's Push 2.

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!

The new Synthetic Rig V2 Bundle for Reason is an expanded collection of synth tutorials designed for the electronic music producer. This in-depth course, included free in the Props RE bundle, explains them all and shows them in action.

Reason's Backline Rig V2 bundle is a new collection of Rack Extensions curated by Propellerhead. It's designed to help you get that Rock and R&B sound. In this course, included free in the Props RE V2 bundle, watch producer Hollin Jones explain and deploy all of them to build a track.

iMaschine for iOS is a feature-packed, touch-based music production and performance instrument that you can take anywhere. Learn how to get the most out of this Native Instruments app in this video guide by Hollin Jones.

Cubase 8.5 is here and so is specialist Matt Hepworth to take you through 20-plus of his favorite new features. So whether you're upgrading or starting anew, this course will get you up-to-date with all the cool new stuff!

Recording artist Deepchild reveals how he creates his dirty analog sounds in Ableton Live. Watch this course to learn about the unique sound design techniques used in his mutant techno tracks.

Composing music to picture is an essential skill to master for any composers. This introductory course covers the basics of working with video in Steinberg's Cubase. Learn these skills and begin scoring now in this 24-tutorial, Hollin Jones course.

No one can escape GRAVITY... but you can use it to your sonic advantage! Learn how to infuse your tracks with Heavyocity's GRAVITY in this "heavy" course by audio expert Joe Albano.

Reason's Backline Rig bundle is a collection of Rack Extensions curated by Propellerhead. It's designed to help you get that rock & R&B sound. In this course, included in the RE bundle, producer Hollin Jones explains and deploys all of them to build a track.

The SongCraft adventure series continues! They're back at SxSW to attempt to compose and produce a song in a single day with indie band "Butter the Children". Will they succeed? Watch and see!

With so many new features, Cubase 8 is perhaps THE most complete DAW on the planet. See what all the buzz is about in this deep, 37-tutorial course by Cubase wizard Matt Hepworth.

u-he Zebra 2 is a sonic beast that sounds absolutely wild! We asked one of our favorite synth trainers, Rishabh Rajan, to explain this virtual synth and tame it for you. Check it out!

Reason 8 has all the tools you need to go from your initial ideas to a professional sounding track! In this 20-tutorial guide, you're off to a "Quick Start" with Reason expert Hollin Jones.

Maschine 2.0 software is here and it's better and more powerful than ever! See what's new and how Maschine now integrates seamlessly with the Native Instruments Komplete family of instruments. It just might change your life!

Logic Remote is Apple's FREE iPad app that is designed exclusively for Logic Pro X. Learn all about its intelligent, multi-touch, second screen capabilities with Logic expert and macProVideo publisher, Steve H.

Creating Dubstep requires both advanced technical skills and wild imagination. In this advanced production course, The Sound Tutor takes you on a sonically-rich journey to the center of Dubstep production using Ableton Live.

Reason delivers all kinds of powerful tools to mix and master your music. Learn the Mo Volans mix/master pro workflow and see how you can make your tracks explode with energy – all within the awesome Reason 7.

Native Instruments' Maschine is both a live performance controller and a powerful studio creative instrument. This course lasers in on how to build a complete studio track from start to finish using the amazing Maschine.

Reason wizard Mo Volans takes you deep inside the world of synthesis and plunges you into the dark underworld of Twisted Sound Design in this exploration of advanced sonic techniques...

Ableton's Push is the most innovative new instrument to hit the market in years. So we decided to place one in the hands of the world's most innovative keyboard player: Jordan Rudess. See how Dream Theater's synth wizard pushes Push to the limit!

House Music Legend Olav Basoski dives deep into his secret sound design techniques to show you how he makes tracks that top the charts and rock the dance floor.

Learn how to power your live performances with Apple's MainStage 2.2 in this FREE introductory course...

Reason wizard Mo Volans takes you deep inside the world of synthesis and plunges you into the dark underworld of Twisted Sound Design in this exploration of advanced sonic techniques...

Musician + iPad = a match made in multi-touch heaven! MPV trainer Rishabh Rajan is here to show you GarageBand in its iOS incarnation. So stretch your fingers and get ready for some touching musical moments...

64 bit Cubase 6.5 is here with its new synths: Retrologue and Padshop. There's also a new Comping tool and some very cool new effects plugins. So join Cubase "Commander" Matthew Loel T. Hepworth, your captain on flight Cubase 6.5, to learn what's new...