MIDI Timpiece AV Overview

Combine MIDI with ADATs, ProTools™, and video. The MIDI Timepiece AV takes our world-renowned MIDI Time Piece II and adds synchronization that you really need, like video genlock, ADAT sync, and word clock sync. Even Digidesign superclock! Slave ADATs, Digidesign hardware or word-clock compatible devices to SMTPE and video. Drive your ADATs from your sequencer without an Alesis BRC™. Or control everything from an MMC controller like JL Cooper's CuePoint™. The MTP AV pulls it all together for stable, centralized, hassle-free synchronization and MIDI networking. For Macintosh®, Windows®, and stand-alone setups. The MTP AV is also an 8x8 merger and router. You can merge any combinations of the eight inputs simultaneously to any combination of the eight outputs. Because the MTP AV's internal memory can be programmed from the front panel,the MTP AV is the perfect choice for live performance applications where fast and flexible MIDI patching is essential. You can take the MTP AV on the road because it can operate with or without a computer. The MTP AV can be set to change scenes in response to patch changes, allowing remote control from any MIDI controller. The MIDI Timepiece AV takes full advantage of USB, giving you increased MIDI throughput, better timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via a standard USB hub.

MIDI Express XT Overview

micro express Overview

micro express is a 4-in/6-out MIDI interface with SMPTE synchronization ($295, compatible with Macintosh and Windows).

The micro express is a mini version of the MIDI Express XT. It has many of the same features as the Express XT - except that it is smaller and even more affordable. The micro express is a half-rack unit with 4 inputs and 6 outputs.

The micro express takes full advantage of USB, giving you increased MIDI throughput, better timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via a standard USB hub.

MIDI Express 128 Overview

MIDI Express 128 is a 8-in/9-out MIDI interface compatible with Macintosh and Windows.

Built from the same technology found in MOTU's flagship MIDI Timepiece, the MIDI Express 128 is a professional MIDI interface that provides plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Macintosh or Windows computer. The Express 128 provides 8 MIDI IN, 9 MIDI OUT, 128 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Macintosh and Windows software.

The MIDI Express 128 takes full advantage of USB, giving you high-speed MIDI throughput, sub-millisecond timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via any available USB port. And the Express 128 is powered by USB – no wall wart or AC plug.

No other MIDI interface offers this much value and performance at such an affordable price.

Features

MIDI connectivity - Provides eight independent MIDI inputs and outputs for a total of 128 MIDI channels.

Expansion - MOTU MIDI interfaces grow with you. Expansion is simple. Add additional MIDI ports by plugging in another MOTU MIDI interface..

Compatibility - Works with your favorite software. Includes drivers for Mac OS9, Mac OS X and Windows Me/2000/XP. High-speed USB connection.

USB-Powered - Bus-powered from USB connection. No additional power necessary.

micro lite Overview

micro lite is a 5-in/5-out MIDI interface ($149, compatible with Macintosh and Windows).

micro lite is a 5-in/5-out MIDI interface ($149, compatible with Macintosh and Windows).

Built from the same technology found in MOTU’s flagship MIDI Timepiece, the micro lite is a professional MIDI interface that provides portable, plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Macintosh or Windows computer..

The micro lite provides 5 MIDI IN, 5 MIDI OUT, 80 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Macintosh and Windows software. Large front-panel LEDs illuminate to indicate MIDI activity.

The micro lite takes full advantage of USB, giving you high-speed MIDI throughput, sub-millisecond timing accuracy, support for “hot-swapping” and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via any available USB port. And the micro lite is powered by the USB port — no wall wart or AC plug..

With its attractive yet rugged metal casing, the micro lite slides easily into a shoulder bag or briefcase for ultra-compact portability and convenient desktop operation. Removable rack attachments, as well as a custom center-joint fastener, are included and allow you to easily mount two micro lites side by side in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. No other MIDI interface offers this much value, performance and portability at such an affordable price.

Features

MIDI connectivity - Five MIDI inputs and outputs provide 80 MIDI channels.

Expansion - MOTU MIDI interfaces grow with you. Expansion is simple. Add additional MIDI ports by plugging in another MOTU MIDI interface..

Compatibility - Works with your favorite software. Includes drivers for Mac OS9, Mac OS X and Windows Me/2000/XP. High-speed USB connection.

USB-powered - Bus-powered from USB connection. No additional power necessary.

FastLane USB

FastLane USB is a 2-in/2-out MIDI interface with MIDI thru ($79, compatible with Macintosh and Windows). The professional MIDI interface for your home studio: FastLane is a simple 2 input, 2 output, 32-MIDI channel interface for Macintosh and Windows. It installs in seconds and opens your computer to a world of music software. FastLane's unique advantage: a MIDI thru button allows you to play to your gear even when your computer is turned off-without having to disconnect cables. No other USB interface offers this feature for this price..

FastLane takes full advantage of USB, giving you increased MIDI throughput, better timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another FastLane via a standard USB hub. Or mix and match FastLane with our other multi-port USB interfaces, such as the affordable 4-IN, 6-OUT micro express.

FastLane is specially engineered to operate with multiple USB devices, so your software will never lose contact with it, regardless of how many times you restart your computer or how many other USB devices you connect.

FastLane's in and out status lights for each MIDI port provide quick visual confirmation of MIDI transmission. FastLane is available in your choice of several colors, as well as classy basic black and charcoal. Check out some detailed pictures.

No power supply or batteries required! Includes USB cable.

MOTU Symphonic Instrument Overview

Finally, one simple-to-use instrument that contains everything you need to create complete orchestral recordings. From solo instruments and small ensembles to full orchestral masterpieces, the MOTU Symphonic Instrument delivers.
Start with a massive 8GB library of brand new sounds from world class orchestras and musicians, recorded with pristine audio fidelity and careful attention to detail. Quality and variety abound. Now add a simple, easy to understand, single-window interface to personalize your instruments. Adjust your sound quickly and intuitively.

To further enhance the stunning realism of your compositions, the MOTU Symphonic Instrument includes a built-in convolution reverb processor to produce the most realistic room ambiences available. Use authentic acoustic spaces, from orchestra sound stages to renowned concert halls to majestic cathedrals.

The MOTU Symphonic Instrument is a CPU-efficient plug-in that saves with your host application document for instant recall. Nothing could be easier!

The MOTU Symphonic Instrument is compatible with all major plug in formats for Macintosh OS X and Windows (VST, Audio Units, DXi, MAS and RTAS).

Additional Feature Highlights

Dozens of ensembles are included - or create your own
The MOTU Symphonic Instrument lets you load and save Multis - a collection of instruments that can be loaded and saved together as an ensemble, complete with an acoustic space (reverb setting), volume, panning, tone control and everything you need to save and instantly recall a perfectly balanced, unified ensemble. Dozens of preset ensembles are included, such as Brass Quintet, Choirs & Classical Guitar, Eight French Horns, Concert Mallet & Percussion and Baroque Orchestra. And you can, of course, create and save your own ensembles. You can then reload the entire ensemble in one easy step.

Easy to navigate browser
Double-click one of the sixteen parts to open the multi-column instrument browser. Instruments are clearly presented and intuitively organized by category. You can find and audition the instrument you want in seconds.

Dynamic performance with Expert Mode
Expert mode lets you dynamically add, remove and stack (layer) multiple Symphonic Instrument sounds as you play them from your MIDI controller. Bring instruments in and out, on the fly, using key switches, velocity ranges or note ranges. You can even crossfade between instruments by sending continuous MIDI data (expression controllers) from a mod wheel or other device. The MOTU Symphonic Instrument truly is a powerful real-time performance tool that delivers an entire orchestra to your fingertips.

Realistic expression with MIDI controllers
Achieve incredibly realistic, dynamic performances from the Symphonic Instrument using MIDI continuous controller data from your mod wheel, foot pedal, automated fader control surface or other MIDI control source. Most of The Symphonic Instrument's parameters can be mapped to external control, giving you hands-on, real-time expressive control over your instruments. You can even assign MIDI modulation to crucial individual parameters such as filter cutoff frequency for even deeper expressiveness.

Compatibility with MachFive
If you own MachFive, you can load MOTU Symphonic Instrument sounds into MachFive. This lets you use the unified MachFive interface to incorporate the huge Symphonic Instrument library into your MachFive-driven workflow. You can also take full advantage of MachFive's extensive Expert Mode features for even more dynamic performance control over your Symphonic Instrument sounds.

Scroll Wheel Support
For additional convenience and fast operation, the MOTU Symphonic Instrument supports the scroll wheel on your mouse. Use it to quickly adjust settings or choose an instrument.

Specifications

• 8GB orchestral instrument sound library.
• Convolution reverb for authentic acoustic spaces.
• MachFive compatibility – library loads directly into MachFive for consolidated project management.
• Superb sound quality with the 32-bit UVI Engine – acclaimed worldwide for its lush and powerful sound.
• Fast operation – instant access to all parameters in one window.
• Unlimited polyphony and ultra-low software latency.
• Multitimbral – create stacks and layers in seconds.
• Expert mode – add, remove and layer instruments on the fly, as you play.
• Individual controls for each instrument, including ADSR envelope, LFO (for vibrato, tremolo, etc.), tone controls, tuning and velocity response.
• Multis - create, save, load and share entire ensembles of any size and scope.

Plug-in formats

• MAS
• VST (Mac & PC)
• RTAS (Mac & PC)
• Audio Units
• DXi

MX4 Overview

Meet the new instrument plug-in powerhouse for your studio. Inspired by legendary subtractive synthesizers, MX4 combines several core synthesis techniques in a unified, hybrid synthesis engine that delivers fresh and vintage sounds alike.
As you explore its many banks and hundreds of presets, you'll soon rely on MX4 as your "go-to" instrument. Fat basses, nasty leads, analog pads, vintage electronica — it's all at your fingertips and conveniently saved with your host application projects for instant recall.

Tweaking sounds is fast and easy with clearly presented controls in one window — but with a depth and sophistication true synth programmers will appreciate. Create your music with pristine 32-bit sound quality, unlimited voices and unlimited polyphony (as much as your host computer allows). MX4's flexible programming and advanced modulation architecture provide the intimacy of a vintage synth, the flexibility of a modular synth, and the innovation of a virtual synth.

Version 2 Features

Some folks say that the best things in life are free. In the case of our upgrade path to MX4 Version 2, they're absolutely right. MX4 is our unique multi-synth instrument, and it has quickly established itself as a must-have synth plug-in for any desktop studio, whether you're just getting started or adding to a growing collection.
Version 2 is packed with major new features and hundreds of new presets that instantly expand your sonic palette. Best of all, MX4 Version 2 is a free upgrade to all MX4 Version 1 users! It all starts with the pulsating, rhythmic textures of MX4 V2's new Pattern Gate...

More built-in effects

Built-in effects allow you to incorporate the effect into your programmed presets, rather than having to apply them separately. MX4 Version 2 adds a flanger, phaser and all-important reverb. All of these effects are CPU efficient and add a broad new sonic palette for you to work with.

Stereo Detune

Try this: load a mono preset in MX4 Version 2 and listen to it — a pad for example. Now click the stereo button and play it again. Hear how it widens? Now drag the Stereo Detune slider to about 30%. What you'll now hear is nothing short of huge, spread across the stereo field. Now set the Unison Multiplier to 4, and get ready for *really* huge...

Anti-aliased (band-limited) wavetables

MX4 Version 2 gives you the best of both worlds: MX4 version 1's classic wavetables are perfect for that sought-after, searing aliasing effect. And Version 2's new anti-aliased wavetables give you the pure, pristine sound of every included wavetable, even in the highest registers.

Hundreds of new factory presets

Version 2 delivers hundreds of new presets in a wide range of categories, neatly organized into sub-menus for easy browsing. Many take full-advantage of the hottest new features, like the pattern gate, arpeggiator and pattern sequencer.

Mods page

The Mods page represents an entirely new dimension in multi-synth programming. You now have unprecedented control over the sounds you can sculpt and design in MX4, all just a click away.

Pattern gate

Pulsating, rhythmic, hypnotic, groovetronic—these are just some of the words that can be used to describe the rhythm-based effects in MX4 Version 2. Leading off the many new rhythm-based features is the Pattern Gate, which slices MX4's synth section into programmable pulses that are tempo-locked to your host application. Control pulse shape, pattern, length and swing.

Arpeggiator

MX4 Version 2's arpeggiator gives you everything you need to quickly achieve the arpeggiator effect you are looking for, including the "as played" setting, which lets you control the order in which every note is played. Or go "hands off" with the hold feature, which continues to play the arpeggio even after you let go of the keys.

Trigger sequencer

Trigger an MX4 envelope rhythmically with your host application's tempo. Program any pattern you wish.

Gate and effects topology

Graphically arrange the signal flow of the synth section through MX4's two effects modules and the pattern gate. It's as simple as clicking and dragging.

Enhanced modifier key shortcuts

MX4 provides an innovative, "hands-on" approach to programming modulation sources and destination by clicking directly on the controls in the window with several intuitive modifier key shortcuts. The manipulation is so direct, you'll feel like you are touching the sound itself.

Pattern sequencer

The pattern sequencer gives you the means to rhythmically modulate just about any parameter in MX4, with pin-point control over every step of the pattern. Sure, you can apply it to oscillator pitch, but that's just the beginning. The Pattern Sequencer can be applied to any continuously modulateable parameter, like filters, effects parameters, wavetable index—you name it. This feature alone provides a entire universe of possibilities to explore.

Envelope follower

The envelope follower brings the outside world into MX4 by transforming the amplitude of any external audio signal into a control signal for use inside MX4, as either a modulation source or shaper. Guitar FX and filter FX are examples to get your ideas flowing, but MX4's modulation architecture is so flexible, you'll quickly discover entirely unique ways to dynamically interact with MX4's multi-synth engine.

New shapers

MX4 ships with five new shapers that will further refine your modulation programming: Invert, Transform, Sample & Hold, Lag Processor and Quantizer. These shapers can mean the difference between making a sound great to your ears and making it perfect.

Specifications

* Compatible with Mac OS X Tiger
* Multi-architecture synthesis engine — wavetable, frequency modulation (FM), amplitude modulation (AM) & analog emulation.

• Unlimited voices, polyphony and instantiations (as many as your host computer allows).
• Sample-accurate playback (with host applications that support this OS X feature).
• Plug-in convenience — all settings are saved with host software projects for instant recall.
• Modulatable effects – built-in chorus, phaser, flanger, reverb, and delay effects are integrated into MX4’s modulation architecture and are saved as part of the patch.
• Three wavetable oscillators — choose from over 90 wavetables with or without aliasing.
• Audio input — process any audio signal with MX4’s flexible synthesis engine in real time.
• Modulatable waveform symmetry — create and automate dynamic changes in harmonics.
• Oscillator sync — create hard sync effects, just like the legendary Sequential Circuits Prophet Five™ and other classic polysynths.
• Frequency modulation (FM) — oscillator 3 serves as an FM source for oscillator 1, oscillator 2 and the filters.
• Two resonant multimode filters — use low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch filters with 4 slope settings for a total of 16 different filter types. Create a wide variety of vintage keyboard sounds. Or stack both filters for 48dB per octave.
• Variable Filter Topology™ — use 14 different filter and distortion configurations to produce over 3,000 different filter topologies, before you even begin tweaking filter parameters.
• Six variable waveshape LFOs — each includes adjustable symmetry, rate delay, fade & phase.
• Four DADSHR envelopes. Envelope time segments adjustable from 0 to 20 seconds.
• Modulation sources — all continuously variable parameters, including LFOs and envelopes, can be modulated by many sources, including track automation, MIDI controllers, LFOs & envelopes. Simply choose a source from a menu and then option-click the MX4 knob or fader that you wish to control with it.
• Open modulation architecture — each source can modulate an unlimited number of parameters simultaneously, providing the highest degree of programming flexibility possible. Conversely, any parameter can be simultaneously modulated by multiple sources.

Plug-in formats

• MAS (OS X)
• RTAS (OS X)
• Audio Units (OS X)

Unisyn Overview

Unisyn provides the most comprehensive sound management features available on the Macintosh and Windows, including seamless integration with Performer.
Unisyn gives you all the features you'd expect in a leading editor/librarian. Modify a sound in Unisyn using graphic envelope controls and faders, while getting instant feedback within the context of your music as Performer plays the sequence. Generate entire banks of new sounds with a click of the mouse using Blend, Randomize, and Copy/Paste Parameter features. Unisyn can even share bank names with Performer and other FreeMIDI-compatible software for accurate pop-up sound lists.

Unisyn can store thousands of sounds at your fingertips and recall them instantly using database-style search criteria, such as "plucked electric bass" with "bright stereo flange". Frustrated because you can't recreate the settings in your gear for last month's project? Unisyn can do it with a few clicks of the mouse.

Feature Highlights

AudioDesk Overview

AudioDesk is a full-featured audio workstation software package for Mac OS X. AudioDesk provides all of the high-end features you'd expect in a professional workstation application, like 24-bit/192-kHz recording and real-time, 32-bit effects processing.

The software includes multi-track audio editing, sample-accurate placement of audio, a complete virtual mixing environment with up to 64 stereo busses, automated mixing, graphic editing of mix and effects automation, scrubbing, trimming, spotting, crossfades, support for third-party MAS effects plug-ins, unlimited digital track bouncing (including effects and automation), and much more.

Audio

AudioDesk does not place artificial restrictions on the number of tracks you can work with. Unlimited audio tracks means AudioDesk is ready for as many tracks as your Macintosh will allow.

Mixing

View your audio tracks in a single, unified mixer. Configure up to twenty effects inserts per audio channel, and 32 stereo busses. Everything is automatable, including effects parameters with five advanced automation modes, beat-synchronized effects and sample accurate editing of automation data. The automation system features a rich set of user interface technologies such as event flags for discrete events and spline tools for manipulating control points. Automation parameters are displayed in meaningful real world values such as decibels and milliseconds - not arbitrary values (0-127).

Effects

AudioDesk includes dozens of real-time DSP-effects with easy to use graphical controls and complete automation. Combined, these included effects meet all the demands of today's audio production process; you'll find two, four and eight band EQ, tube-simulation and distortion effects with the flexible PreAmp-1 plug-in, reverbs, a compressor, a synthesizer-style multimode filter, echo & delay effects, chorus, phaser, flanger, and more.

Feature Summary

Mac OS X support - run AudioDesk on the world's most advanced computer operating system.

Support for multiple MOTU CoreAudio drivers - operate MOTU PCI and FireWire audio hardware products simultaneously with AudioDesk. For example, you can use your MOTU 828 FireWire audio interface together with your MOTU 2408mk3 PCI audio interface.

Support for Mac OS X's Audio MIDI Setup utility - Enjoy universal MIDI system management. AudioDesk shares a common studio setup with all of your Mac OS X MIDI applications for AudioDesk's MIDI Machine Control and MIDI sync features.

Multiprocessor support - AudioDesk now doubles the available processing power for plug-ins on any dual-processor Macintosh.

Collect audio data for backup - The "Save As" and "Save a Copy As" commands have a "Duplicate audio data" option that automatically collects all audio files, fades, crossfades, and PureDSP analysis files associated with the project and puts them together in a folder. It doesn't matter where the original files are: they could be scattered over several hard drives. But AudioDesk faithfully finds them and assembles them into one folder. You can then backup, transfer, compact or otherwise handle the project as a single folder with the complete assurance that all associated files are right there in the folder.

Ten levels of undo - AudioDesk remembers your last ten undo operations so you can feel free to experiment with your editing. The undo history window display the 10-step undo history at a glance and lets you jump instantly to any location in the history.

New plug-ins - All of AudioDesk's included plug-ins have been given a whole new sleek look. And you get several new plug-ins that you'll be able to put to use immediately. The new Multimode Filter provides resonant filter effects, much like a modular synthesizer. The Plate reverb provides exceptionally smooth reverb with up to a minute of reverb time. The Trim plug-in allows you to match gain, alter stereo channel imaging and provides precise metering of audio signals. Quan Jr. provides on-the-fly bit reduction for a wide array of "bit crusher" effects. A new Ring Modulator is also included.

Enhanced menu organization - enjoy greater ease of use and faster operation. For example, all project-related commands, such as adding tracks, are now consolidated into the Project menu.

Commands System - Expanded customizable keyboard shortcuts – AudioDesk’s ‘Remote Controls’ feature has been greatly expanded into the ‘Commands’ window, which lets you assign computer keystrokes to virtually any function in AudioDesk. The Commands window allows you to completely customize your computer keyboard interaction with the software.

Automatic Conversions - AudioDesk can automatically convert audio data wherever necessary to make it conform to the current project's sample rate, sample format and tempo. These new auto-conversion features greatly streamline the process of importing audio quickly into your projects.

MP3/REX/ACID File Import - simply drag MP3 files, REX (Recycle 2) files, or ACID files into AudioDesk to import.

Compact Project - This new command is the ultimate way to get rid of all the unused material in a project and prepare it for transfer or archiving. This command discards takes, gets rid of unused soundbites, compacts audio files, regenerates fades — all to your exact specifications and all in the right order to achieve maximum efficiency.

OMF import/export - AudioDesk supports complete multitrack session interchange with Pro Tools, including track layout, frame-accurate audio region placement and volume and pan automation data.

FireWire video output - monitor QuickTime video via a FireWire device.

Merge Soundbites - quickly combine several soundbites with one easy operation.

Graphic time-stretching - grab the edge of a soundbite with the hand cursor and watch it stretch as you pull it longer or shorter.

Graphic fade handles - Edit fades graphically directly on soundbites in the Edit window. Even graphically edit multiple fades simultaneously. For example, if you needed to make all fades in a track a little longer, you can select all soundbites and then grab one fade to change them all. Fades and crossfades are preserved during editing operations, such as dragging, shifting, compacting or setting the soundbite start time. For example, if you trim the edge of a soundbite, and it has a fade on it, the fade will remain after the trim operation.

Edge-editing multiple soundbites - You can now drag the edges of multiple selected soundbites, moving them relative to one another or making them all snap to the same location.

Stationary play head – AudioDesk’s "Continuous Scrolling" preference causes the playback wiper to stay anchored to the center of the window while the data in the window scrolls behind it. You can opt to view a moving wiper as in previous versions, if you wish.

Wiper-centered zooming – AudioDesk’s playback wiper now serves as the anchor point for zooming (in and out). You can quickly zoom in to a specific location and then zoom back out, and the focus point always remains in view. This makes zooming much faster and more convenient, even during playback and recording.

Lock playback to selection - Make a selection and instantly begin looping it.

Solo exemption - Some tracks, such as aux tracks, should never be muted during soloing. The new Solo Exemption feature lets you protect tracks from being muted.

Soundbite sync points/time stamps - Instantly snap audio regions to their originally recorded time. Export/import time-stamped audio regions to/from Pro Tools and immediately restore their original positions in the track. Adjust soundbite location based on a sync point rather than the beginning or end of the region.

Audio bundles window - Create audio input, output and bus setups and reconfigure the I/O setup in your AudioDesk projects with just a few clicks.

Custom track colors - color-code the tracks in your projects in any way you wish to clarify their grouping and organization.

Dockable tool palette - all of the tools you need are just a click away in the new dockable tool palette, which always stay attached to the edit window at any location of your choosing.

Up to 20 effects inserts per track - today's Macs are getting more and more powerful. What does this mean? More real-time effects processing at your fingertips. AudioDesk now lets you configure up to 20 inserts per track for as much processing as you'll ever need from the many included plug-ins, or your favorite third-party plug-ins.

Measures and beats - AudioDesk now lets you specify time musically in measures and beats, so you can easily record and edit according to musical boundaries. For example, you can now set up the edit grid to snap to quarter notes or eighth notes for easy and convenient musical editing.

Global time formats - instantly change the time format displayed throughout AudioDesk in time rulers, dialogs, and anywhere time is displayed. Choose any time format (Measures/Beats, SMPTE frames, real time or samples) and change it at any time.

Multiple plug-in windows - Open two or more plug-in windows simultaneously.

The Ultimate DP6 Training Series DVD

This invaluable training resource from MacAudioLab provides fifteen hours of all new video training for Digital Performer, MachFive 2, MOTU Hardware, and much more.

Designed for all users, from beginners just getting started with a Digital Performer-based studio, to seasoned professionals looking for new ways to improve their workflow, to any user looking to quickly get up to speed on the new features in DP6, the Ultimate DP6 Learning Series DVD is presented in an engaging, interactive QuickTime environment playable on any Mac running QuickTime 7 or higher.

You'll see real-world, hands-on projects, close-ups and spotlights on features being discussed, coverage on MachFive version 2, and twice the video content of earlier editions of the DVD.

Topic highlights include:

• Digital Performer 6.0
• MachFive version 2.0 in-depth
• CueMix FX application
• Ethno Instrument in-depth
• Optimizing your audio system
• 828mk3 integration
• Traveler integration
• Pitch correcting vocal takes
• Track comping
• Direct audio CD burning
• In-depth mixing in Digital Performer
• Professional project management
• Audio file concepts
• Creating and customizing DP projects
• Improving overall audio performance
• Mixing, EQ, and compression techniques
• Scoring for DV/Film
• Working with multiple tempos
• In-depth mastering techniques
• Recording audio/MIDI
• Sequence Editor
• Automation techniques
• Beat Detection Engine
• Arranging
• Advanced audio editing
• and much more...

Producing Music with Digital Performer Book and CD-ROM

Digital Performer is in use on a daily basis throughout Berklee College of Music as an integral part of the curriculum. Working together, MOTU and Berklee Press bring you the ideal companion to Digital Performer: Producing Music with Digital Performer

Written by Berklee faculty member Ben Newhouse, Producing Music with Digital Performer is a comprehensive guide to the features and strategies behind one of the most powerful pieces of music production software. By learning the ins and outs of Digital Performer's intuitive interface and powerful tool set, you'll learn why it is the tool of choice for so many music makers. You'll learn many techniques for making your MIDI productions sound more natural, your working methods more efficient, and your command of Digital Performer's capabilities more complete.

Suitable for all experience levels

Beginning users will learn basic skills and a practical approach to digital music making, and more seasoned users will learn efficient strategies, shortcuts, and advanced techniques to help them get the most out of this powerful software.

Learn how to:

• Set up your Digital Performer studio
• Record and edit both MIDI and audio
• Make your MIDI productions sound musical
• Mix and master your recording onto a CD
• Synchronize your music to video

The included CD-ROM will help reinforce your learning with guided Digital Performer practice projects, providing audio recordings and project setups that illustrate many of the effects and working strategies being discussed. Guided hands-on projects help you practice the presented techniques. They are cross-referenced with the chapters, to help you assess your skills and then easily learn any topic that you'd like to learn more about.

About the author

Ben Newhouse is an assistant professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches music technology and production. He has worked as a music supervisor and composer on dozens of television shows, films, and stage productions for media corporations including ABC, FOX, MTV, and Disney. He holds a bachelor of music in composition from Eastman School of Music.

Buzz

If you want to compose music for film or television—in a digital world—you have a few choices. In my opinion, one of the best and most important for your main system is Digital Performer. Ben Newhouse is a very talented composer that not only agrees with me but has written an excellent book to help anyone interested in this endeavor. I highly recommend it to all.

—Mike Post, Grammy winning composer, including theme songs for L.A. Law, Hill Street Blues, and NYPD Blue.

Over the years, I've been asked by hundreds of DP users for a practical, hands-on resource that goes beyond the manuals. Producing Music with Digital Performer nails it, and I heartily recommend it. This is a great resource for any Digital Performer user - from beginner to expert. Packed full of real-world know-how, the clearly organized and well illustrated chapters pick right up where Digital Performer's extensive manuals leave off. Ben Newhouse explains how to set up a DP system with a friendly style that anyone can understand. For more advanced users, he covers a wide range of topics that serve up loads of insight and advice that experts can use every day.

—Jim Cooper, Director of Marketing, MOTU

This awesome book will lead you towards creating more musical productions, using one of the finest audio/MIDI software tools ever designed. The tips and techniques presented in this easy-to-read guide would take you forever to find on your own. I don't know of a faster way to gain such a deep and intuitive understanding of Digital Performer, so that you can master it and get right to the art of making music.

—Dave Kusek, Architect of the General MIDI Protocol, Vice President of Berklee Media, and author of The Future of the Music Business