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How To: Get started with MIDI keyboards in Reason 3.0

In this music production tutorial you will learn how to initialize setup and get a basic understanding of Midi Keyboards control with Reason 3.0. Learn the basic technology and effects that go along with creating electronic music from keyboards and other MIDI sources in Reason 3.0 in this three part tutorial. Part one covers basic setup, part two covers LFOs, Sequencer edits, and use of the Pitch bend / Mod wheel and part three covers understanding control knobs and the automation thereof.

How To: Make iOS Alert You When Your iPhone Only Has 5% Battery Life Remaining

The battery on your iPhone can go from 10% to completely dead in a matter of minutes, or at least it can feel that way. Apple does prepare you with an alert when you hit the 20% and 10% mark, but it's easy to forget to charge your iPhone before it dies even with those notifications. That's why you should also be notified when your battery's down to 5% remaining.

How To: Create & use trigger grouping in QuicKeys 4

The tutorial shows how to use trigger grouping in QuicKeys, which essentially means instead of assigning a single trigger to activate shortcuts, you can use a group of keys as a trigger. In this example, you'll see how to set up a macro to launch Calculator by simply typing the letters “cal” (short for Calculator) in the Finder. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be wel...

How To: Produce live performance patches in Reason 3.0

Would you believe that you can use Reason as an all-in-one performance tool? This Reason 3.0 tutorial will show you how to generate beats quickly, on the fly, using advanced Combinator automation and Dr. REX loops a-plenty. Use of Midi keyboard a must! See how to generate music quickly without completely ripping someone off in this Reason 3.0 tutorial series.

How To: Add music to a PDF slideshow from Lightroom in Acrobat

At first glance there doesn’t look like a way to save your slideshows into a format that you can send to some one. If you look a little further you’ll see you can indeed export them though. It exports the whole slideshow into a PDF Presentation (much like Photoshop’s PDF presentation automation). However, it won’t include any music tracks you’ve added in Lightroom. Well there’s a workaround if you’ve got Acrobat Professional. You can go in after the fact and embed the music to the presentatio...

How To: Use MIDI in Record

In this tutorial, we learn how to use MIDI in Record. First, automatically find your controller keyboard and set it up in your software. With this set up, create an ID8 instrument by clicking on the icon. Settle for a grand piano and record something to test it out. All clips are recorded and save mini notes, data, automation, and more. Clips can be moved, resized, duplicated, split, and joined through Record. These make up the arrangement and make the music. You can automate anything you wan...

How To: Use QuicKeys in dual monitor mode in Mac OS X

This video explains how to use the Resize Windows shortcut in QuicKeys with a dual monitor set up. Basically, you can configure QuicKeys to automatically assign designated windows of any application to resize and appear on your main or secondary monitory. It’s really great for keeping your desktop a little more organized. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well serve...

How To: Automate OS X menu items the QuicKeys toolbar feature

This quick clip demonstrates how to use the toolbar feature in QuicKeys to automate menu bar items in an application. QuicKeys toolbars are a great way to add more functionality to an application. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video g...

How To: Copy & paste multiple items in Mac OS X with QuicKeys

This is a very handy QuicKeys shortcut that you can download right from within the QuicKeys editor. The action allows you to copy multiple items at a time and them paste them in the order you were copied. Really a nice little time saver. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step...

How To: Using Web Actions in QuicKeys 4.0

QuicKeys includes a feature shortcut for what's called Web Actions that work in Safari and provide the ability to control websites using simple triggers. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.Note: if you're a QuicKeys 4.0 user, y...

How To: Save a webpage as a PDF with QuicKeys in Mac OS X

This tutorial shows you how to use QuicKeys to create an autmation that saves web pages as PDFs. This action saves you three or four clicks in the normal process. Whether you're new to Startly Software's popular macro and automation application or are merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this free video software tutorial. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.

How To: Stop Notification Banners from Popping Up for Custom App Icon Shortcuts on Your Home Screen

Users on Android could customize their app icons for some time, but it's a relatively new addition to the iPhone. You could change icons since iOS 12, but it really took off in iOS 14 and got even better in iOS 14.3. Still, it's not as easy as on Android, and you'll see a notification every time you open an app with your custom icon. However, there is a workaround to stop those annoying notifications.

How To: Use a calendar for future projects in MS Project 2007

In this tutorial, we learn how to use a calendar for future projects in MS Project 2007. First, go to the "tools" menu, then down to organizer. Choose the calendar tab and then change what the calendars are available in. Choose ABC Limited, then click on "copy". Now, click on "close" and open up a new project. From here, go to "project" then "project information", and you will be able to change to the other calendar. Remember to change the default under the options so you have the correct tim...

How To: Create gun sounds in FL Studio 7

This three part tutorial teaches you the basics of using FL Studio 7 with the free version you can download. First you will learn the basics, then part two will explain how to add in some effects to make your song more... lively, and part three covers how to make Automation Clip patterns with volumes and pitches.

How To: Begin a new project in MS Project 2007

In this tutorial, we learn how to begin a new project in MS Project 2007. First go to your start menu, then click on "Project 2007". When this opens, you will see a panel on the left hand side, which is a project guide. Once you are in this project, you can open up a stored one that you were previously working on, or continue with a new one. You will have different task bars that correspond to the information you type in. Click on each individual task to see the information for each one. Ente...

How To: Generate a visual report in Microsoft Project 2010

In this clip, you'll learn how to visual data with charts and graphs in MS Project 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular project management application or are just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Project 2010 workflow, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a material resource in Microsoft Project 2010

In this clip, you'll learn how to create a new material resource when using MS Project 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular project management application or are just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Project 2010 workflow, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a new milestone in Microsoft Project 2010

In this clip, you'll learn how add a new milestone when working in MS Project 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular project management application or are just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Project 2010 workflow, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Create a new task in Microsoft Project 2010

In this clip, you'll learn how to create a new task when using MS Project 2010. Whether you're new to Microsoft's popular project management application or are just looking to better acquaint yourself with the Project 2010 workflow, you're sure to benefit from this free video software tutorial from Lynda. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.

How To: Start editing video projects in Adobe Premiere Pro CS3

For a new user, Adobe Premier Pro can be overwhelming. There's just so much you can do! So, a little guidance, or shall we say "basic training," is what you'll need to get started editing your own home video or professional film. This five-part series is your basic training, taught by Jordy Vandeput, showing you the basic, need-to-know stuff in Premiere Pro CS3.

How To: Create budgets in MS Project 2007

These days it seems like budgets are on everybody's minds. Big or small, financial planning is an essential part of daily life following the latest recession. In this tutorial you will learn how to create budget resources, using MS Project 2007, that you can assign to your project to compare you actual hours and costs against your budget.

How To: Save your DVD project in iDVD

When you save your iDVD project, you can save a version of the project in what's called a project archive. Archives contain all the files, menus, movies, and slideshows that make up your DVD. Once created, the archive can be saved to an external disk, copied to another Mac, or saved on your desktop.