DVD

Record, Propellerhead Software's brand new recording software, gives you unlimited audio tracks, world class effects and mixing gear, and a whole new take on music recording. With an intuitive, straightforward interface and a hands-on approach to capturing performances, Record was designed for musicians - not audio engineers. This is recording done right! Covers: navigating the interface; working with the Record rack; mixing and production techniques; and more. 2 hr., 22 min.

Whether you're laying down song ideas or working out complex arrangements, Propellerhead Software's Reason has proven itself to be the production environment of choice among many of today's electronic musicians. With its sophisticated integration of drum machines, samplers, soft synths, mixer and effects modules, Reason 3 is capable of stunning results. The realistic user interface is remarkable, and more than visually appealing, it actually helps you understand signal flow and how audio devices are connected. Reason is in a class of its own, and with this training tutorial, you'll know all you need to know to master it - and fast! In this DVD, you'll get up to speed quickly on Reason's capabilities and functions. You'll learn the basics of sequencing and see how to construct a MIDI sequencing track using all of Reason's onboard synthesizers, signal processors, samplers and drum machines. In the Effects & Mixing segment, you'll learn how to apply virtual effects as well as how to work with Reason's on-board mixer to fully develop your track. Along the way, you'll receive many valuable tips and techniques, including how to use Recycle, and integrating Reason with ReWire so you can run Reason within your favorite DAW application. 93 minutes.

Put fire in your bow! Learn the secrets behind how to build new mental skills that will enable you to enliven your bow arm, dip into the primal rhythms of your soul, and make everyone within ear's distance frolic, cavort, and dance! This DVD offers: rhythmic warm-up games designed to surprise and illuminate you over two dozen rhythmic ear-training exercises rhythmic skills such as syncopation, two against three, and emphasis on the off-beat phrasing techniques such as scoops, wows, pings, and the placement of slurs, inflections, and slices of silence - all designed to enable you to create your own groove. 60 minutes.

Now for the first time, 10 of today's most influential bass players come together to bring you the Star Licks All-Star Bass Series: James Jamerson Jr., Louis Johnson, Abe Laboriel, Nathan East, Chuck Rainey, Freddie Washington, Verdine White, Larry Graham, Byron Miller and Neil Stubenaus. On this DVD, all 10 artists take an in-depth look at right hand techniques covering rhythm ideas, concepts on developing speed and a variety of fingering techniques, including: slap and pop, flamenco style, and multi-finger picking.