MOTU Digital Performer 6 Tutorials
Online Contents For This Course
We have made some of the video tutorials for
MOTU Digital Performer 6
freely available to help you evaluate our training. Click on any of the linked lesson listings below to preview FREE!
Course Description
Digital Performer 6 is a powerful digital audio workstation that has a comprehensive set of digital audio and MIDI sequencing tools. From powerful recording and editing tools, to an industry standard MIDI sequencing, DP 6 is widely recognized as one of the top music creation tools for film scoring. Instead of simply taking you through the manual, course author Sam McGuire presents three typical workflows with accompanying work files so you can work along side the tutorials. Whether you are a first time user, or a simply brushing up on the current version, you will find straightforward explanations and practical instruction that are aimed at a variety of skill levels. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Choose your media type:
|
Introduction to Digital Performer 6
|
|||
| Welcome to DP6 | (05:11) | ||
| Historical Perspective | (03:07) | ||
| New Features in Version 6 | (04:17) | ||
|
Fundamentals
|
|||
| Digital Audio | (04:30) | ||
| MIDI pt. 1 | (04:05) | ||
| MIDI pt. 2 | (04:46) | ||
| Audio MIDI Setup | (05:20) | ||
|
The Interface
|
|||
| Introduction to the Interface | (03:58) | ||
| Windows & Tabs | (05:41) | ||
| The Tools | (03:23) | ||
| Commands | (03:34) | ||
|
Introduction to Projects
|
|||
| Production Phases | (03:19) | ||
| Projects & Work Files | (02:47) | ||
|
Project 1 Introduction
|
|||
| Creating a Project & Preferences | (05:42) | ||
| Audio Settings | (04:43) | ||
| Creating Tracks | (04:18) | ||
| Writing Approaches | (04:31) | ||
|
Virtual Instruments
|
|||
| V-Rack | (03:06) | ||
| BassLine | (04:49) | ||
| PolySynth | (04:29) | ||
| Nanosampler | (06:29) | ||
| Modulo | (06:25) | ||
| Model 12 | (04:03) | ||
| Proton | (05:09) | ||
|
Recording MIDI
|
|||
| Setting up the Workspace | (04:34) | ||
| Creating an Instrument | (02:43) | ||
| Track Headers | (04:11) | ||
| Recording | (03:17) | ||
|
Composing
|
|||
| Rhythm Programming | (05:12) | ||
| A Strong Foundation | (05:50) | ||
| Adjusting Sounds | (04:52) | ||
| Creating a Bass Part | (04:33) | ||
| Recording Keys | (03:42) | ||
|
Editing MIDI
|
|||
| Tools for MIDI | (03:43) | ||
| Quantization | (06:36) | ||
| Plugins pt. 1 | (04:14) | ||
| Plugins pt. 2 | (03:53) | ||
| Plugins pt. 3 | (04:47) | ||
|
Arranging MIDI
|
|||
| Markers | (03:08) | ||
| Tempo Operations pt. 1 | (04:15) | ||
| Tempo Operations pt. 2 | (03:24) | ||
| Tempo Operations pt. 3 | (03:26) | ||
| Chunks | (03:42) | ||
| Songs | (04:15) | ||
|
Mixing MIDI
|
|||
| The Mixer | (06:44) | ||
| The Graphic Editor pt. 1 | (03:42) | ||
| The Graphic Editor pt. 2 | (05:52) | ||
| Automation pt. 1 | (05:57) | ||
| Automation pt. 2 | (05:10) | ||
|
Alternate Mixes
|
|||
| Multiple Mixes | (03:45) | ||
| Listening Environment | (06:02) | ||
| Comparison Mixes | (03:34) | ||
|
Project 2 Introduction
|
|||
| Audio in DP6 | (02:12) | ||
| Sound Bites Window | (04:41) | ||
| Sequence Editor | (04:06) | ||
| Waveform Editor | (04:38) | ||
|
Audio Basics
|
|||
| Creating Audio Tracks | (03:42) | ||
| Finding the Tempo | (05:04) | ||
| Takes & Comping | (03:44) | ||
| Polar | (03:14) | ||
|
Audio Editing
|
|||
| Tools for Audio | (05:38) | ||
| Fades & Crossfades | (03:29) | ||
| Beat Detective | (05:55) | ||
| Tuning | (04:18) | ||
| Spectral Effects | (03:10) | ||
| Scaling Time | (03:55) | ||
|
Audio Mixing
|
|||
| Plugins pt. 1 | (06:56) | ||
| Plugins pt. 2 | (05:07) | ||
| Plugins pt. 3 | (05:24) | ||
| Automation | (06:50) | ||
| Meter Bridge | (05:08) | ||
|
Mastering
|
|||
| Bounce to Disk | (04:10) | ||
| Appropriate Effects pt. 1 | (03:27) | ||
| Appropriate Effects pt. 2 | (03:21) | ||
|
Project 3
|
|||
| Importing Video Clips | (03:01) | ||
| Streamers/Punches/Flutters | (05:17) | ||
| QuickScribe | (03:01) | ||
| Exporting Final Clip | (03:17) | ||
| Final Cut Pro Integration | (02:37) | ||
|
Score Examples
|
|||
| Example 1 | (04:21) | ||
| Example 2 | (06:20) | ||
| Example 3 | (04:09) | ||
|
Efficiency in DP6
|
|||
| Clippings | (05:24) | ||
| Pure DSP Basics | (03:49) | ||
| Freezing Tracks | (03:33) | ||
| Control Surfaces | (03:25) | ||
|
Surround Sound
|
|||
| Your Environment | (03:54) | ||
| Formats | (02:52) | ||
| Panner | (05:12) | ||
|
Summary
|
|||
| Wrap Up | (03:05) | ||
| Author Bio | (03:14) | ||
Course Information
| Course: | MOTU Digital Performer 6 |
| Author: | Sam McGuire |
| SKU: | 33990 |
| ISBN: | 1-935320-42-4 |
| Release Date: | 2009-04-27 |
| Duration: | 7 hrs / 91 tutorials |
| Work Files: |
Yes |
| Captions: | No |
Subscription / Purchase Information
This course is just part of the entire VTC collection of over 782 courses, 81,350 video tutorials (20,800+ free), available to you for just $30 a month.
View All Courses Subscribe Learn More
United States
Email this Page
Send us Feedback