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How To: Write a fugue

Turn a Britney Spears song into a classical fugue. A silly, pretentious instructional video I made for Prof. James Gardner's Sight & Sound: TV course, where I write a fugue based on the theme from Britney Spear's "Oops I Did It Again".

How To: Mix a Monday Morning espresso cheesecake mocktail

So it's 6 AM on Monday morning and you're sitting at your dining room table dreading the hour-long drive to work. While taking a swig of Vodka - or at least a flouncy little martini - would probably make you feel better, invigorate the senses and ease your way into the workweek with this Monday Morning espresso cheesecake mocktail instead.

How To: Use CV & Gate with a Subtractor and Matrix Pattern Sequencer in Reason/Record

Learn how to use CV & gating with a Subtractor virtual synth instrument and Reason's Matrix Pattern Sequencer to get great, creative sounds. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Create a "tape stop" sound effect in Propellerhead Reason 5 or Record 1.5

Learn how to create a reel-to-reel-style "tape stop" effect within a Reason or Record session. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Open a Reason 5 track in Record 1.5

Learn how to load and mix a Reason track within Record. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Create a parallel compressor patch in Propellerhead Reason 5

Learn how to add a parallel compression preset to the mastering suite instrument in Reason 5. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Create a multiband processor in Propellerhead Reason 5 or Record 1.5

Multiband processing allows you to apply an effect to only those parts of a track that fall within a certain frequency range. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know to use multiband processing (like multiband compression) in your own Reason & Record sessions. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief vi...

How To: Create drum sounds from scratch with Thor in Reason 5

Samples! Who needs 'em? This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know to create your own drum sounds from scratching using a Thor virtual synthesizer instrument. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Use Neptune Pitch Corrector as an external effect in Record 1.5

One of the great strengths of Record is its routability—that is, nothing need be used as it was intended. his official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know to use Neptune as a creative sound design tool. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Use parallel compression in Reason 5 and Record 1.5

Learn how to apply parallel or New York-style compression to a track or finished mix within Propellerhead's Reason 5 or Record 1.5. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Create a comp from multiple takes in Propellerhead Record 1.5

Learn how to create a perfect track from multiple takes with the Record comp editor. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Edit and timestretch loops in Propellerhead Record 1.5

Learn how to chop and timestretch loops within a Record project. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Use the Automation Clip Toolbox in Reason 5

Learn how to create great automated effects with Reason's Automation Clip Toolbox. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Link multiple Octo Rex loop players in Reason 5

Learn how to layer your favorite REX loops by linking Octo Rex (OctoRex) instruments within Reason 5. This official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead will show you how it's done. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief video software tutorial.

How To: Use the Thor Step Sequencer in Reason 5

The less time you spend aimlessly futzing with Reason's controls, the more time you can spend making music. Learn how to master the Thor Step Sequencer with this official video guide from James Bernard of Propellerhead. Whether you're new to Propellerhead's virtual music studio application, Reason, or their newer DAW app, Record, you're sure to find much to take away from this brief, official video software tutorial.

How To: Buy the perfect pair of denim jeans and care for them

Denim is built tough enough for cowboys, miners and motorcyclists, but it's cool enough for just about everybody since James Dean. In this video from Put This On web series on dressing like a grownup, see how to buy the perfect pair of denim jeans and also some tips on how to care for them. This is the ultimate denim guide.

How To: Draw & watercolor Na'vi Jake Sully from Avatar

Are you a gigantic fan of James Cameron's film, Avatar and have some artistic talent? Why not wear your badge of "Proud Avatar Fan" on your bedroom wall, with this video tutorial on how to draw & watercolor Na'vi Jake Sully. This video goes in fast motion taking you from the beginnings of a blank page, to the pencil illustration, and finally to water color.

How To: Build a simple Entity Data Model in ASP.NET

Microsoft ASP.NET is a free technology that allows programmers to create dynamic web applications. ASP.NET can be used to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. All you need to get started with ASP.NET is the free .NET Framework and the free Visual Web Developer. In this introductory video, Alex James will show you how to build a simple Entity Data Model in a short amount of time.

How To: Make a rum and chocolate cocktail

Not sure what to serve at your next cocktail party? Why not try a decadent rum drink that doubles as a chocolate dessert? In this how-to video James prepares a rum based cocktail with Hotel Chocolat's Liquid Chocolat.

How To: Make a baked camembert cheese in a box

James Martin cooks Camembert cheese in it's own casing to make a delicious gooey starter. You will need Camembert cheese, thyme, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. It'll make a lovely and rich cheese fondue. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make baked Camembert cheese in a box.

How To: Cook a watercress and stilton soup

James Martin makes a smooth full-flavoured soup combining Stilton and watercress. You will need chicken stock, shallot, garlic, celery, watercress, potato, and stilton cheese. Watch this video cooking tutorial and learn how to make a delicious watercress stilton soup.

News: Skyfall's DOP, Roger Deakins | WTI

As we've already mentioned, Skyfall is an awesome James Bond movie - one of the best, really (if not THE best?). Today's very special Watch This Instead looks at one of the reasons it turned out so great: cinematographer Roger Deakins. He's worked with Skyfall director Sam Mendes many times before and has a special relationship with the Coen bros. also. If you're not a James Bond freak or you can't make it out to see Skyfall, then check out some of his other work instead!

How To: Mix a Prosecco champagne and amaretto cocktail

Not sure what to serve at your next holiday party? Don't settle for just plain old champagne. In this how to video James makes a classic sparkling wine cocktail to accompany a praline chocolate. Watch as he livens up the Prosecco champagne with a hint of amaretto to bring out the flavors of the nutty praline.