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   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.

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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

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