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Make a metronome with a candle

How to make a metronome with a candle

Check out the wonders of science. Time, balance and tempo perfectly illustrated with by a lit candle.

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Play the theremin

How to play the theremin

A short introductory theremin lesson to playing notes, executing dynamic vibrato, and dynamic volume with the theremin. Theremins are awesome, definitely try it, if you ever get the chance.

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Play "Paper Planes" by MIA on piano

How to play "Paper Planes" by MIA on piano

MIA's "Paper Planes" is deceptively simple. The beat and sound just get your feet moving. Beginning pianists will be thrilled to be able to learn how to play such an awesome song.

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Build a didgeridoo with PVC

How to build a didgeridoo with PVC

The didgeridoo is one of the more interesting wind instruments in the music world, first developed by Indigenous Australians, and recently developed by YOU. With PVC, heat gun, hair dryer, and a few other ...

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Build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

How to build an SRV Stratocaster guitar

The Strat is one of the most recognized electric guitars made by Fender, with Eric Clapton, Billy Corgan, Jeff Beck, and John Mayer all having their own signature model. But with the price of a Stratocaster ...

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How to consolidate tracks in Pro Tools

Consolidate tracks in Pro Tools

Make the mixing process easier and free up some space in your tracking window by combining different tracks and onto one track using Pro ...more

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How to create a contemporary beat with Reason

Create a contemporary beat with Reason

Layer your beats with cool drum sounds and effects with Reason's Redrum software and give your track the hot rhythmic hooks that will make ...more

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How to create custom bass sounds with Reason

Create custom bass sounds with Reason

Customize your bass tones with Reason's Malstrom Synthesizer and give your tracks the attitude and backbone they need to keep the groove ...more

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How to edit selections in Pro Tools

Edit selections in Pro Tools

Fine tune your mix down to the very last detail and playback the edited selections the song using the Pre and Post Roll feature in Pro Tools ...more

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How to experiment with song forms in Pro Tools

Experiment with song forms in Pro Tools

Remove whole sections of a recording over multiple tracks using 'Shuffle Mode' in Pro Tools and shorten the length of your radio single or ...more

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How to learn EQ essentials in Pro Tools

Learn EQ essentials in Pro Tools

Balance the frequencies in your mix using the EQ plug-ins in Pro Tools and get your recordings sounding top notch.

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How to make a ghetto pop filter

Make a ghetto pop filter

A pop filter or pop shield is an anti-pop noise protection filter for microphones, typically used in a recording studio. In this how to ...more

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How to make gruesome sounds for video games

Make gruesome sounds for video games

George Spanos and Dustin Crenna, sound designers, demonstrate with fruits and vegetables how the gruesome sounds for video games are made ...more

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How to master audio

Master audio

Watch this video to learn about compression and/or limiting dynamics of sound to produce a great master.

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How to mic an Amp with Engineer Drew Malamud

Mic an Amp with Engineer Drew Malamud

In this clip, Drew Malamud, producer/engineer and studio director for Studio Plateau out of Montreal, discusses different microphone ...more

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How to modify your gig box to accommodate your pedal board

Modify your gig box to accommodate your pedal board

Watch to learn how to modify your case so you can fit your pedal board ...more

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How to organize your drum tracks in Pro Tools

Organize your drum tracks in Pro Tools

Stay organized and get a rockin' drum mix by controlling and editing your drum tracks using the Track Groups feature in Pro Tools.

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How to record a bassline into a techno track

Record a bassline into a techno track

Mr. Cornwell begins the crucial process of recording a bassline for our fast-developing techno track. See how to do it in this 2-part ...more

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How to record a drum kit with the PreSonus devices

Record a drum kit with the PreSonus devices

This video, sponsored by PreSonus, shows how a drum kit can be recorded with portable devices. You can see details about microphone ...more

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How to record a guitar through the pocket Marshall amp

Record a guitar through the pocket Marshall amp

This video shows how it is possible to get a decent sounding recording ...more

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How to set up the Voltz effect pedal power supply

Set up the Voltz effect pedal power supply

This video offers a quick way to set up your Voltz effect pedal board in one minute.

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How to set up a home recording studio

Set up a home recording studio

Whether you want to record a demo or simply indulge your inner rock star, a home studio has certain requirements.

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How to use the LEDs on the mixer for better mixing

Use the LEDs on the mixer for better mixing

Those cute little lights are not there just to give you a disco affect. If you know how they work you can use them to help you mix with less ...more

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How to use the NRV10 FireWire Digital Audio Interface

Use the NRV10 FireWire Digital Audio Interface

This video gives you a tour on the NRV10 by M-Audio. It shows you how ...more

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How to use the Voltz effect pedal power supply

Use the Voltz effect pedal power supply

This video offers a basic overview of how to use this particular pedal board.

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The lethal pneumatic ping pong gun. This thing isn't exactly wife approved. Creator Ron Kessinger built this mighty powerful ping pong launcher - "a variation on a potato cannon, built to run on ...

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