Yesterday the HA! team spent the day with Sound Engineer/Composer/Producer Roger Cole. Many of you may know Roger from the band Little Feet, not as a band member but as a producer. Over the past two plus decades Roger has been on the road making sure other artists didn't have to worry about their 'sound'. The point of our time with Roger yesterday was to tape a new title entitled SIGNAL FLOW. If you working with sound, live or studio, you're a lot more efficient and effective if you understand signal flow and nobody know that better than Roger Cole.
Look for Roger in other upcoming titles including: Running Live Sound and Sibelius, in addition to a new video series coming soon the HowAudio.com - Tips From The Pros.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
What's new this week Oct. 26th
Sorry, I need to get better at updating. I have a great reason though, if it really matters. We've been busy creating new titles for HowAudio.com.
Yesterday we filmed a title on the Line 6 Low Down Bass Amp with Jonathan Ahrens. Look for that one in the next couple of weeks at the latest.
It looks like we are finally going to post the Line 6 Spider III and Spider Valve tutorials.
New titles added this week are the "Preparing for Mastering" with Grammy Nominated Mastering Engineer Ron McMaster (Capitol Mastering). He did a great job explaining the nitty-gritty of the too-often-overlooked as aspect to remember for mastering your projects. Also added is the Antares Auto-Tune title with Jeff Dykhouse.
Teddy Campbell just finished up another Drum Tuning title for us. Why another drum tuning title you ask. Well, there were some things that we felt we left out from the first one, based on your feedback. So, we got the incredible Teddy Campbell to show us the ropes.
Carmen Rizzo also has a couple of more titles that are currently in editing. Look for those in the coming weeks.
Within a week you should see a title on Podcasting, The POK, EQ basics followed by a What's New in Reason 4.
Stay tuned for more giveaways. Next week we will announce all the winners from our How To Relic A Guitar giveaway. Over the next year we will be giving away NI Software, Audix Mics, M-Audio gear, Behringer gear as well as a custom built pedal board designed and built by Phil O'Keefe.
Yesterday we filmed a title on the Line 6 Low Down Bass Amp with Jonathan Ahrens. Look for that one in the next couple of weeks at the latest.
It looks like we are finally going to post the Line 6 Spider III and Spider Valve tutorials.
New titles added this week are the "Preparing for Mastering" with Grammy Nominated Mastering Engineer Ron McMaster (Capitol Mastering). He did a great job explaining the nitty-gritty of the too-often-overlooked as aspect to remember for mastering your projects. Also added is the Antares Auto-Tune title with Jeff Dykhouse.
Teddy Campbell just finished up another Drum Tuning title for us. Why another drum tuning title you ask. Well, there were some things that we felt we left out from the first one, based on your feedback. So, we got the incredible Teddy Campbell to show us the ropes.
Carmen Rizzo also has a couple of more titles that are currently in editing. Look for those in the coming weeks.
Within a week you should see a title on Podcasting, The POK, EQ basics followed by a What's New in Reason 4.
Stay tuned for more giveaways. Next week we will announce all the winners from our How To Relic A Guitar giveaway. Over the next year we will be giving away NI Software, Audix Mics, M-Audio gear, Behringer gear as well as a custom built pedal board designed and built by Phil O'Keefe.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
New Look and Feel
We are excited to announce our new and improved website. You asked for a site that was much more user-friendly and we think we have accomplished that.
In addition, we have more than doubled the number of subjects with dozens more on the way before the end of the year.
Look for upcoming titles by such names as:
Carmen Rizzo - Carmen Rizzo is a two-time Grammy nominated recording artist whose multi-faceted career includes producing, mixing, remixing, programming and co-writing with/for influential artists such as Seal, Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, Paul Oakenfold, BT, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Cirque de Soleil and Pete Townsend. Carmen has also co-produced projects with such notable producers as Trevor Horn, Marius, David Foster, Rob Cavillo and Don Was. His current solo album “The Lost Art of the Idle Moment” is a lush beat-driven disc that features vocal collaboration with Esthero, Jem, Kate Havnevik, Ladybug Mecca and Grant Lee Phillips. He also co-founded Niyaz (Six Degrees), which is a world-beat and electric fusion musical project, with Azam Alit and Loga Ramin Trorkina. Other recent projects include composing his first film score and collaborating with Eurythmics' Dave Stewart on a world-beat song for Greenpeace.
Onree Gill - Onree Gill has worked with some of the biggest and brightest names in the music industry today, especially in his current role as Alicia Keys musical director. Other impressive artists he has had the opportunity to work with include: John Mayer, Eve, Missy Elliott, Kelly Price, DMX, Sean "P Diddy" Combs, Stevie Wonder, Gwen Stefani, Lenny Kravitz, Carlos Santana, Eric B, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Big Daddy Kane, Naughty by Nature, Dez, Iyanla Vanzant, James Hall & Worship & Praise, Jade, Patra, Bono, Arturo Sandoval, Paul Simon, Julian Marley, Damien Marley, Usher, Angelic Kijo, Adam Levine, Snow, and Soundscape Music Media. Onree uses the Motif ES8, Motif ES7, Motif ES Rack, and the NS10M.
In addition, we have more than doubled the number of subjects with dozens more on the way before the end of the year.
Look for upcoming titles by such names as:
Carmen Rizzo - Carmen Rizzo is a two-time Grammy nominated recording artist whose multi-faceted career includes producing, mixing, remixing, programming and co-writing with/for influential artists such as Seal, Coldplay, Alanis Morissette, Paul Oakenfold, BT, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Cirque de Soleil and Pete Townsend. Carmen has also co-produced projects with such notable producers as Trevor Horn, Marius, David Foster, Rob Cavillo and Don Was. His current solo album “The Lost Art of the Idle Moment” is a lush beat-driven disc that features vocal collaboration with Esthero, Jem, Kate Havnevik, Ladybug Mecca and Grant Lee Phillips. He also co-founded Niyaz (Six Degrees), which is a world-beat and electric fusion musical project, with Azam Alit and Loga Ramin Trorkina. Other recent projects include composing his first film score and collaborating with Eurythmics' Dave Stewart on a world-beat song for Greenpeace.
Onree Gill - Onree Gill has worked with some of the biggest and brightest names in the music industry today, especially in his current role as Alicia Keys musical director. Other impressive artists he has had the opportunity to work with include: John Mayer, Eve, Missy Elliott, Kelly Price, DMX, Sean "P Diddy" Combs, Stevie Wonder, Gwen Stefani, Lenny Kravitz, Carlos Santana, Eric B, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Big Daddy Kane, Naughty by Nature, Dez, Iyanla Vanzant, James Hall & Worship & Praise, Jade, Patra, Bono, Arturo Sandoval, Paul Simon, Julian Marley, Damien Marley, Usher, Angelic Kijo, Adam Levine, Snow, and Soundscape Music Media. Onree uses the Motif ES8, Motif ES7, Motif ES Rack, and the NS10M.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Press Release - ProTools LE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Diane Gershuny/ DG•PR
dgershuny123@gmail.com • 562-366-8869
Pro Tools LE 7.0 DVD Is Among Hottest Titles Offered By Howaudio.com
Exhaustive ‘How-To’ DVD Elicits Raves From Savvy Pro Tools Users
Orange, California (September 9, 2007)—HowAudio.com’s exhaustive Pro Tools LE 7.0 ‘how-to’ title is among hottest DVDs offered by the on-demand music training website. Throughout the course of the nearly 10-hour DVD, veteran audio engineer Jeff Dykhouse takes you on comprehensive tour through Digidesign’s Academy Award® winning, industry-standard audio production software. Harness the power of your Digidesign audio hardware to move your ideas from concept to completion with ease and efficiency! With Howaudio.com’s ‘QuickSTART Overview’ you get the needed edge to be up and running quickly. Plus, you’ll get an inside view of an actual live session being tracked using Pro Tools, with a window-in-window picture of both the studio and the on-screen Pro Tools session.
“Pro Tools LE 7.0” has elicited raves from top recording pros. “Howaudio.com’s Pro Tools DVD is exactly what I have been looking for: solid, quick info on things you need and want to know,” says Carmen Rizzo, producer/remixer/recording artist.
“I’ve been working with Pro Tools since before it was Pro Tools,” says producer/mixer/ engineer/composer Rich Tozzoli, who has mixed 5.1 surround projects for artists ranging from Blue Oyster Cult to David Bowie, recorded guitarists from Al DiMeola to Ace Frehley, and whose music can been heard on the Discovery Channel, VH1, Nickelodeon and The History Channel. “With Howaudio’s Pro Tools LE 7.0 DVD, I was able to pick up a bunch of cool tips. From beginners to experienced pros, this disc has something for everyone."
DVD author Jeff Dykhouse agrees. “I've been using Pro Tools professionally since it was called Sound Designer II in about 1989, and in those years, I've picked up a few tricks along the way. It pains me to watch people spend a lot of time trying to accomplish tasks in Pro Tools instead of making music. I invite you to pull up a chair and go through virtually every ProTools LE feature with me. Each technique is demonstrated as if you were sitting in the chair next to me staring at my monitor.”
For more on this title and the range of additional pro audio and music gear how-to titles offered by HowAudio.com, go to: www.howaudio.com
About the Author:
Jeff Dykhouse has been actively involved in audio engineering for more than 20 years. He has been a user of computer-based recording systems from their inception. Jeff's diverse career has earned him gold and platinum awards (RIAA). Many of Jeff’s endeavors have been within the Praise & Worship genre, where he has worked with top artists such as Paul Baloche, Crystal Lewis, Kevin Prosch and The Violet Burning. Additional clients include corporations such as RCA, Apple Computer, NBC and Charles Schwab. Jeff owns and operates a recording facility and systems design company in Temecula, CA. Visit Jeff at http://www.WorshipMix.com
CONTACT: Diane Gershuny/ DG•PR
dgershuny123@gmail.com • 562-366-8869
Pro Tools LE 7.0 DVD Is Among Hottest Titles Offered By Howaudio.com
Exhaustive ‘How-To’ DVD Elicits Raves From Savvy Pro Tools Users
Orange, California (September 9, 2007)—HowAudio.com’s exhaustive Pro Tools LE 7.0 ‘how-to’ title is among hottest DVDs offered by the on-demand music training website. Throughout the course of the nearly 10-hour DVD, veteran audio engineer Jeff Dykhouse takes you on comprehensive tour through Digidesign’s Academy Award® winning, industry-standard audio production software. Harness the power of your Digidesign audio hardware to move your ideas from concept to completion with ease and efficiency! With Howaudio.com’s ‘QuickSTART Overview’ you get the needed edge to be up and running quickly. Plus, you’ll get an inside view of an actual live session being tracked using Pro Tools, with a window-in-window picture of both the studio and the on-screen Pro Tools session.
“Pro Tools LE 7.0” has elicited raves from top recording pros. “Howaudio.com’s Pro Tools DVD is exactly what I have been looking for: solid, quick info on things you need and want to know,” says Carmen Rizzo, producer/remixer/recording artist.
“I’ve been working with Pro Tools since before it was Pro Tools,” says producer/mixer/ engineer/composer Rich Tozzoli, who has mixed 5.1 surround projects for artists ranging from Blue Oyster Cult to David Bowie, recorded guitarists from Al DiMeola to Ace Frehley, and whose music can been heard on the Discovery Channel, VH1, Nickelodeon and The History Channel. “With Howaudio’s Pro Tools LE 7.0 DVD, I was able to pick up a bunch of cool tips. From beginners to experienced pros, this disc has something for everyone."
DVD author Jeff Dykhouse agrees. “I've been using Pro Tools professionally since it was called Sound Designer II in about 1989, and in those years, I've picked up a few tricks along the way. It pains me to watch people spend a lot of time trying to accomplish tasks in Pro Tools instead of making music. I invite you to pull up a chair and go through virtually every ProTools LE feature with me. Each technique is demonstrated as if you were sitting in the chair next to me staring at my monitor.”
For more on this title and the range of additional pro audio and music gear how-to titles offered by HowAudio.com, go to: www.howaudio.com
About the Author:
Jeff Dykhouse has been actively involved in audio engineering for more than 20 years. He has been a user of computer-based recording systems from their inception. Jeff's diverse career has earned him gold and platinum awards (RIAA). Many of Jeff’s endeavors have been within the Praise & Worship genre, where he has worked with top artists such as Paul Baloche, Crystal Lewis, Kevin Prosch and The Violet Burning. Additional clients include corporations such as RCA, Apple Computer, NBC and Charles Schwab. Jeff owns and operates a recording facility and systems design company in Temecula, CA. Visit Jeff at http://www.WorshipMix.com
Press Release - How To Relic A Guitar
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Diane Gershuny/ DG•PR
dgershuny123@gmail.com • 562-366-8869
HowAudio.com Introduces "How To Relic A Guitar" & Guitar
Set-Up and Maintenance DVDs By Acclaimed Luthier Steve Soest
First Guitar-Oriented DVDs In “Foundation Series” Teach Basic Guitar Setup PLUS How To Transform Guitars From Ordinary Axes To Relic-ed Masterpieces & Coincides with Guitar Giveaway
Orange, California (July 23, 2007)—HowAudio.com (HA!), a subscription-based, on-demand music training website/store launched June 1st, ’07, announces the release of its first guitar-oriented, instructional ‘how-to’ DVDs in its “Foundation Series”. These two titles, “Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance Intro” and "How To Relic A Guitar" are both hosted by acclaimed luthier, Steve Soest. Join Soest as he takes you through proper guitar set-up and maintenance basics, and how to transform your ordinary axes to relic-ed masterpieces. Both DVDs are 1-1/2 hours in length. Coinciding with the Relic release, Howaudio.com is giving away two (2) guitars relic-ed by Soest, along with cases from Pro Tec and straps from Rebel Strap Co. Visit www.howaudio.com to register to win by the Sept 17th deadline!
Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance Intro: Join Soest as he takes you through proper techniques of the basic set-up and maintenance of four basic types of guitars including: solid body fixed bridge guitars, solid body floating tremolo bridge guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars. Steve demonstrates the proper way to change the strings on your guitar, adjust the neck, assess the nut and adjust the pick-up height and set the intonation and action so that your instrument is setup for optimum playability.
How To Relic A Guitar: Finding an affordable vintage guitar is a near impossibility. Every now and then you hear a story of someone walking into a pawnshop or garage sale and finding that one stellar guitar: the guitar whose battle scars could tell a thousand stories. In this tutorial, Soest walks you through the steps that will transform your guitar from an ordinary axe into a relic-ed masterpiece. Steve will show you how to etch, stain, create dings, bumps, rust, cracks, and even cigarette burns that will result in your guitar catching the "vibe" of a vintage guitar.
ABOUT STEVE SOEST
Steve Soest is a musician, songwriter, luthier and vintage guitar connoisseur. He is an accomplished guitar technician with over 30 years of experience in the repair, modification, restoration, and construction of both vintage and new guitars. Soest works closely with Fender Guitar’s So Cal Custom Shop and Artist Endorsement Programs.
His client list includes many of the world’s greatest guitarists: Brian Setzer, David Hidalgo, Dave Mason, Van Halen, the Rolling Stones, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
dgershuny123@gmail.com • 562-366-8869
HowAudio.com Introduces "How To Relic A Guitar" & Guitar
Set-Up and Maintenance DVDs By Acclaimed Luthier Steve Soest
First Guitar-Oriented DVDs In “Foundation Series” Teach Basic Guitar Setup PLUS How To Transform Guitars From Ordinary Axes To Relic-ed Masterpieces & Coincides with Guitar Giveaway
Orange, California (July 23, 2007)—HowAudio.com (HA!), a subscription-based, on-demand music training website/store launched June 1st, ’07, announces the release of its first guitar-oriented, instructional ‘how-to’ DVDs in its “Foundation Series”. These two titles, “Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance Intro” and "How To Relic A Guitar" are both hosted by acclaimed luthier, Steve Soest. Join Soest as he takes you through proper guitar set-up and maintenance basics, and how to transform your ordinary axes to relic-ed masterpieces. Both DVDs are 1-1/2 hours in length. Coinciding with the Relic release, Howaudio.com is giving away two (2) guitars relic-ed by Soest, along with cases from Pro Tec and straps from Rebel Strap Co. Visit www.howaudio.com to register to win by the Sept 17th deadline!
Guitar Set-Up and Maintenance Intro: Join Soest as he takes you through proper techniques of the basic set-up and maintenance of four basic types of guitars including: solid body fixed bridge guitars, solid body floating tremolo bridge guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars. Steve demonstrates the proper way to change the strings on your guitar, adjust the neck, assess the nut and adjust the pick-up height and set the intonation and action so that your instrument is setup for optimum playability.
How To Relic A Guitar: Finding an affordable vintage guitar is a near impossibility. Every now and then you hear a story of someone walking into a pawnshop or garage sale and finding that one stellar guitar: the guitar whose battle scars could tell a thousand stories. In this tutorial, Soest walks you through the steps that will transform your guitar from an ordinary axe into a relic-ed masterpiece. Steve will show you how to etch, stain, create dings, bumps, rust, cracks, and even cigarette burns that will result in your guitar catching the "vibe" of a vintage guitar.
ABOUT STEVE SOEST
Steve Soest is a musician, songwriter, luthier and vintage guitar connoisseur. He is an accomplished guitar technician with over 30 years of experience in the repair, modification, restoration, and construction of both vintage and new guitars. Soest works closely with Fender Guitar’s So Cal Custom Shop and Artist Endorsement Programs.
His client list includes many of the world’s greatest guitarists: Brian Setzer, David Hidalgo, Dave Mason, Van Halen, the Rolling Stones, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
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