Steinberg's Cubase SX3 converges extraordinary sound quality, intuitive handling and a vast range of functions with creative tools that save you time at every link of the production chain, from the initial musical idea to final mastering. Mastering these abilities is critical to getting the most from Cubase SX3, and in this Advanced Level DVD from Hal Leonard's MusicPro Guides series of DVDs you'll learn the skills you need to know to produce advanced arrangements by setting up loops and determining their tempos, creating a Tempo Track, using the Sample Editor (to create an effect) and more. This DVD teaches you to master the Mixer functions including training on Automating EQ, Grouping Tracks, Compression, Delays, mixing Pre-fader versus Post Fader, setting up sends, even adding a second mixer to your projects. A must-have training program for anyone wanting to make the most of using Cubase SX3! Running time: 90 minutes.

Apple's Logic 8 has been completely redesigned from the ground up, making this latest version of the feature-packed digital audio workstation application simply the best it's ever been. Forget what you know about previous versions, Apple's Logic 8 Pro Studio and Express are all new and full of enhancements across the board. This new DVD from BCI Media and Hal Leonard, Logic 8: Beginner Level explores all of the features of Logic 8 so that no matter which edition you choose, you'll be able to use the powerful tools it provides to start making your music sound incredible!



You'll learn how to quickly navigate the newly designed single-window interface, and how Logic 8's new Multitake Management and Quick Swipe Comping dramatically streamline the overdub process. Learn to master the powerful new audio editng features such as snap-to-transient and graphical time stretching, and sample accurate editing in the Arrange window while learning to work faster and with greater precision. You'll even learn all about end-to-end surround production features in Logic 8, including multichannel tracks, busses, and support for True Surround software instruments and effects. This DVD will familiarize you with the features of Logic 8 Express while introudcitng you to even more features from the massive Logic 8 Pro Studio package. 120 minutes.

Digidesign's Pro Tools LE 7 continues to set the recording industry standard for professional low-cost, high-quality audio and MIDI production with software that produces projects fully compatible with Pro Tools HD studio systems. Combined with a variety of new hardware options from Digidesign like the 002, Mbox or compatible M-Audio devices, Pro Tools LE 7 (and Pro Tools M-Powered) is the ideal creative music production tool. This easy-to-use beginning guide to Pro Tools is designed to take you through a full, entry-level session showing you everything you need to know to take your song from start to finish using the hardware and software components of the system. You'll learn all the basic features for recording audio and MIDI, applying effects, editing automation and mixing down your tracks. You'll even learn how to open your projects up to the expansive world of VST plug-ins from third party developers that you can use right alongside your Pro Tools RTAS effects and instruments. 100 minutes.

Sibelius has become the industry standard for composers, producers, copyists, authors, and educators interested in a music notation software that is not only fast and practical, but powerful and intuitive. In this beginnger program for Sibelius 5, you'll learn all about creating a score, entering notation with the mouse and computer keyboard, controlling the tempo and playback, and so much more. You'll even get tips on understanding page layout and engraving rules. If you are interested in getting up to speed quickly on Sibelius 5, this program is definitely for you!

When you master using SONAR Home Studio 6, you'll know everything you need to use your PC as a complete music production studio. This exciting DVD shows you how to record live instruments and vocals, and mix them using SONAR Home Studio 6's studio-quality audio effects. You'll learn to edit audio, MIDI, and music notation and build backing tracks or entire songs while learning how to work with the hundreds of included instrument sounds and tempo-syncing loops that come with SONAR Home Studio 6! This DVD will help you gain expert-level knowledge on using SONAR Home Studio 6 to: navigate the Home Studio 6 interface; record any instrument; create music notation; quickly create backing tracks; use the new Synth Rack of VSTi and DXi instruments; edit; produce remixes and soundtracks; mix and share your music; and much more! 120 minutes.