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MOTU Digital Performer: Introduction

MOTU Digital Performer: Introduction

by Les Brockman
Publisher: Total Training
Release Date: November 2009
ISBN: 00320090100SI
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Video Description

Veteran audio engineer Les Brockmann demonstrates that even though Digital Performer was originally designed for professional studio production, film scoring, live performance and remixing, that with DP's advanced features and an intuitive streamlined design, it can be easily utilized for professional results for all levels of users from home recording enthusiasts to world-class recording studios. Les demonstrates how to record live instruments, record and import MIDI files, sequence and edit your finished project for export in a variety of different file formats.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
    1. Quick Start Guide Part 1 00:07:02
    2. Quick Start Guide Part 2 00:07:07
    3. Quick Start Guide Part 3 00:05:12
    4. Quick Start Guide Part 4 00:20:34
    5. Quick Start Guide Part 5 00:04:22
    6. Quick Start Guide Part 6 00:02:08
  2. Chapter 2: Digital Performer File Management
    1. The Digital Performer Project 00:03:36
    2. The File Menu-Creating a New Project and Saving 00:02:31
    3. The File Menu-Opening a Project 00:04:14
  3. Chapter 3: Digital Performer Screen Features and UI
    1. The Control Panel 00:15:00
    2. Using the Windows 00:06:53
    3. Keyboard and Mouse Shortcuts 00:06:45
    4. The Six Time Registers 00:04:50
  4. Chapter 4: Tempo, Metronome and Timing
    1. Tempo Control and Advanced Features 00:05:02
  5. Chapter 5: Navigating in Digital Performer
    1. The Markers Window 00:03:32
    2. The Chunks Window 00:07:06
  6. Chapter 6: Editing in Digital Performer
    1. Editing and Manipulating MIDI 00:07:58
    2. Manipulating MIDI 00:03:54
    3. Editing Windows for Audio 00:11:54
  7. Chapter 7: All About Audio in Digital Performer
    1. Types of Tracks/Technical Details About Digital Audio 00:06:03
    2. Audio Bundles and Inputs, Outputs and Buses 00:05:50
    3. Monitoring, Buffer Settings and the Setup Menu 00:05:24
    4. The Soundbites Window 00:05:08
  8. Chapter 8: Mixing Audio in Digital Performer
    1. The Mixer Window-A Guided Tour and the V-Rack 00:08:55
    2. Mix Setup 1- Using Buses, Monitoring and the Master Fader Track 00:03:25
    3. Mix Setup 2- Plug-Ins and Aux Tracks 00:10:03
    4. Making a Mix- Applying Plug-Ins, Reverb, Effects, Balance and Panning, Managing Mix Levels and Laying Down the Mix 00:14:05
    5. Editing and Exporting the Mix 00:04:58
  9. Chapter 9: Using Video in Digital Performer
    1. Video in Digital Performer 00:05:03
  10. Chapter 10: Learning More About Digital Performer
    1. Learning More - MOTU Website, the Manual, Tech Support and HowAudio.com 00:02:02