Class of February 2025 Live Q&A Replays

WEEK 1: BONUS MODULE

Overcoming your Music Tech Mindset Blocks

Feb 4th @ 10am GMT

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

DEIRDRE MCGERTY
Yes, you can connect the Yamaha YPT-240 to your computer as a MIDI instrument. Go to page 26 of the manual >> https://fr.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/5/329455/psre243_ypt-240_en_om_a0.pdf

WEEK 2: MODULE 01

Let's Train Your Ears!

Feb 11th @ 7pm GMT

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

Rianne van Dam

You may find this helpful >> https://melodics.com/info/music-production-glossary

But the most important thing is that you can start to notice the differences in sounds and how they change your listening experience.

WEEK 3: MODULE 02

Let's Build Your Studio!

Feb 18th @ 10am GMT

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

MODULE 1

RUTH BOOTSMAN

If you want to go deeper into this, train your ear with isolated stems (soundgym.co)

MODULE 2

RACHEL PLAYFAIR

Check out the DIY sound panels guide I’ve shared in the resources section of your HRA course hub >> https://www.homerecordingacademy.co.uk/resources

CARRIE TREE

The most portable vocal reflection filter is the Kaotica Eyeball. Lots of people highly rate this, but it has also had some complaints of giving a more boxy sound. Here’s a helpful YouTube review >> https://youtu.be/nUVuW34oZ-Y?si=vnJvBf5ypAw_uI41

BEYOND

MARINE BERCHER

Start with YouTube. Piano Pig has some great beginner lessons >> https://www.youtube.com/@Piano_Pig

RUTH BOOTSMAN

I think it’s definitely worth trying it out and then returning it with their 14 day money back guarantee if it’s not for you >> https://vochlea.com/. Make sure you check the terms and conditions before purchasing.

Here’s a YouTube review you might find helpful >>https://youtu.be/iPOGR7IWZnQ?si=08PhaBVs8xXMUIIY

WEEK 4: MODULE 03

Let's Hit Record!

March 25th @ 7pm GMT

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

MODULE 3

CARRIE TREE

Melodyne: https://www.celemony.com/en/melodyne/what-is-melodyne
Change the pitch of an audio region >> https://support.apple.com/en-gb/102146
Pitch Shifter in Logic >> Carrie Tree https://support.apple.com/.../logicpro/lgce2a28541a/mac

RUTH BOTSMAN
There’s lots of great info on recording vocals and using presets in the user guide: https://support.apple.com/guide/logicpro/welcome/mac

RIANNE VAN DAM
Zoom H4N Pro >> https://zoomcorp.com/en/gb/handheld-recorders/handheld-recorders/h4n-pro/

HANNAH GNECKI
Triton Pre-Amp: Triton mic preamp >> https://www.thomann.co.uk/tritonaudio_airhead_v2.htm...

BEYOND

RUTH BOTSMAN
Setting up a bus track in Logic >> https://splice.com/blog/audio-bus-guide/#:~:text=Bus%20tracks%20in%20Logic%20Pro,bus%20set%20as%20its%20input.

WEEK 5: IMPLEMENTATION WEEK

Implementation Week #1

March 4th @ 10am GMT

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

MODULE 3

RUTH BOOTSMA

Tips for live vocal performance with mic >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7Y5mNGt92k

Logic Pro Performance Tips >> https://support.apple.com/en-us/108295

MIDI MODULE

HANNAH GANECKI

Logic Pro MIDI Automation >> https://support.apple.com/.../logicpro/lgcpa90a61bf/mac

How to make sure 'Automation Follow Edit' is turned on in Pro Tools >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdOVA2-EW3E

forum on editing MIDI sustain in pro Tools >> https://duc.avid.com/showthread.php?t=428427

BEYOND

DIEDRE MCGERTY

Apple’s Terms on GarageBand Loops >> https://support.apple.com/en-us/102034

How to increase audio clip gain in Garageband >> https://bit.ly/41JczGg

RIANNE VAN DAM

MIDI Piano Roll Editer, Logic Pro >> https://support.apple.com/.../logicpro/lgcpa8fee137/mac

Add plugin in Logic >>

https://support.apple.com/.../logicpro/lgcp7989b5cd/mac

WEEK 6: MODULE 04

Editing & The Fundamentals of Production

March 11th @ 7pm GMT

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

Here’s the questions I’ll be answering live on the call today: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1202426361884267&set=gm.656253733542156&idorvanity=614350294399167

MIDI MODULE

RUTH BOOTSMA
Here’s a video on how to transpose MIDI in Logic >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tr_pjKyUjnM

MODULE 04

RUTH BOOTSMA

Diagram of a shelf filter >> https://flypaper.soundfly.com/produce/shelf-eq-vs-bell-eq-when-and-how-to-use-them-both/

What is a de-esser >> https://splice.com/blog/what-is-a-de-esser/

PENNY SMITH

Video on how to use the compressor in GarageBand >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCocVuVwAko&t=1s

How to crossfade in GarageBand >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X5mm65ccZM&t=2s

HANNAH GNECKI

FabFilter Pro-Q 3 >> https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-q-4-equalizer-plug-in

iZotope Neutron >> https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqJGM0J7tVE19shSinRnAOmnzzhCDa15ve2KJiE4WRkbUIdkvLa

Waves F6 Dynamic EQ – https://www.waves.com/plugins/f6-floating-band-dynamic-eq?wgsf=1&fo_c=1545&fo_k=536d8f3217868380fc395b2cb524f28f&fo_s=gsurus&w_campaign=19902965197&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvr--BhB5EiwAd5YbXqXz1-i7wPSmrt2qGyTRIo83QECBSFoUDY8cuWm-xH5emfAmhgFCYRoCQCwQAvD_BwE

WEEK 7: MODULE 05

Mixing It All Together

March 18th @ 10am GMT

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

MODULE 4

CARRIE TREE

Difference between Chorus, Flanger and Phaser >> https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/understanding-chorus-flangers-and-phasers-in-audio-production
How to add a Chorus in Logic >> https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/logicpro/lgcef266d395/mac
How to add a flanger in Logic >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADh2UXiDRQw

MIDI MODULE

JULIE WOOLMORE

How to edit velocity in Ableton >> https://www.ableton.com/en/live-manual/11/editing-midi-notes-and-velocities/
How to enable Scale Mode in Ableton 11 >> https://flypaper.soundfly.com/produce/how-to-use-scale-mode-in-ableton-live-11-video/

MODULE 5

DIEDRE MCGERTY + HANNAH GANECKI

How to import audio into GarageBand >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqn_uwH2pu4&t=20s

WEEK 8

Implementation Week 2

March 25th @ 7pm BST

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

Here’s the questions I’ll be answering live on the call today: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1216008337192736&set=gm.666422649191931&idorvanity=614350294399167

Here’s the links I mentioned in my answers:

MODULE 4

PENNY SMYTHE

How to Lock (Freeze) a track in GarageBand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pzzSoqfwws

HANNAH GANECKI

The last VOCAL EQ video you ever need to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyHpBtS9Iso&t=25s

MIDI MODULE

DIEDRE MCGERTY

How to Add and Edit MIDI Instruments in GarageBand: https://youtu.be/LJvVnQ5YxlY

WEEK 9: MODULE 06

What's Next?

April 1st @ 10am BST

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

Continue your journey inside Rise & Release

(and get your first month for just £1!) [Enrolment Closes April 14th] >> https://www.girlstwiddlingknobs.com/riseandrelease

JO ONI

What is a Demo? LANDR Blog >> https://blog.landr.com/music-demo/

WEEK 10

Wrap Up Week

April 8th @ 7pm BST

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

HRA Class of Feb-25 Wrap Party

April 16th @ 7pm BST

Here's the links I mentioned in my answers

Continue your journey inside Rise & Release

(and get your first month for just £1!) [Enrolment Closes April 14th] >> https://www.girlstwiddlingknobs.com/riseandrelease

JO ONI

What is a Demo? LANDR Blog >> https://blog.landr.com/music-demo/

Class of February 2025 Live Q&A Replays

WEEK 1: BONUS MODULE

Overcoming your Music Tech Mindset Blocks

WEEK 2: MODULE 01

Let's Train Your Ears!

WEEK 3: MODULE 02

Let's Build Your Studio!

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

BEYOND

WEEK 4: MODULE 03

Let's Hit Record!

MODULE 3

BEYOND

WEEK 5: IMPLEMENTATION WEEK

Implementation Week #1

MODULE 3

MIDI MODULE

BEYOND

WEEK 6: MODULE 04

Editing & The Fundamentals of Production

MIDI MODULE

MODULE 04

WEEK 7: MODULE 05

Mixing It All Together

MODULE 4

MIDI MODULE

MODULE 5

WEEK 8

Implementation Week 2

MODULE 4

MIDI MODULE

WEEK 9: MODULE 06

What's Next?

Continue your journey inside Rise & Release

WEEK 10

Wrap Up Week

HRA Class of Feb-25 Wrap Party

April 16th @ 7pm BST

Continue your journey inside Rise & Release

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