What you'll learn

How to use the Composing Tools within Studio One
How to compose better and faster with Studio One composing tools

Course content

6 sections • 22 lectures • 1h 42m total length

Introduction2:09
In this video Gary gives a brief introduction on what is going to be covered in this course
My 4 Favorite Composing Tools2:56
Here Gary shows you his 4 Favorite Composing Tools within Studio One

Using the Chord Track4:10
Gary introduces you to the global chord track. Where to find it and how it is used.
How Chord Substitution Works10:35
In this video Gary shows you how you can use the Chord Track, and Chord Selector to substitute and change your chords in your chord progression.
Changing the Chord Quality or Color3:38
You can also extend your chords, and change their color/quality with the chord selector. This video shows you how this is done.
Following the Chord Track7:17
In this video Gary shows you how to set the follow modes on your tracks so that your parts follow the chord track.
Assignment 2: Using the Chord Track0:35
Building Bass Patterns to the Chords6:28
You can also use the Pattern Mode with the Chord Track. Gary shows you here how you can create a Bass pattern mode, and then get it to follow the global chord track.
Transpose Chords3:55
It's also very easy to transpose any chord up or down. Gary shows you the contextual menu to use to apply these transposition changes.
Assignment 3: Transposing Chords0:13

Chord Detection on Audio Events12:01
Studio One has an advanced method to also work with audio events and the chord track. Gary shows you how this works in this video.
Assignment 4: Detect Your Chords0:22
Melody Ideas with Melodyne6:41
Gary shows you how he uses Melodyne to quickly record in his melody ideas. And how you can take the analysed Melodyne audio part and move it to an instrument track.
Assignment 5: Make your own Melody with Melodyne0:16

Using the Arranger and ScratchPad8:06
The Arranger and ScratchPad are also great composing tools to use to build up and edit your song arrangement. Gary shows you how this is done in this video.
Assignment 6: Test Your Arrangement with the Arranger and ScratchPads0:25
Majors and Minors9:52
In this video Gary shows you some composing tips and tricks when working between major and minor chords. And how these can add interest in your productions.
Summing Up What We have Learnt3:24
In this video Gary Sums up what has been covered in the course

Requirements

Studio One Professional Software (Studio One Artist doesn't have the Chord Track, or Harmonic Editing features)
A basic knowledge of the application

Description

If you want to improve your song composing in Studio One, this is the perfect course for you!

Learn how to use the Composing Tools within Studio One to improve your songs

This is a complete course teaching you how to use all the composing tools and feature sets in Studio One to allow you to explore new and different directions with your songs

With easy-to-follow tutorials and a real-world examples of a song composing tips and tricks, you'll enjoy learning while taking action.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The new composing tools available in Studio One from version 4 and up
Exploring the Drum Editor
How to use the Patterns step-sequencer-style mode
How to Global Chord Track works
Building up Chord Progression using the Chord Track
Detecting Chords in MIDI and Audio Events
Getting Audio and MIDI parts to follow the Chord Track
Using Melodyne to help you move audio melody ideas to instrument tracks
Using the Arranger and ScratchPad to build up your song arrangement ideas

WHY COMPOSE IN STUDIO ONE?

Studio One is a fully featured package.

It has great composing tools that allow you to explore different chord progressions and melodies

It is super easy to navigate and use.

The composing tools allow you to improve your song writing efficiency and workflow.

Tools like the Arranger, and ScratchPad allow you to test out different arrangement and chord progressions very easily

WHY LEARN FROM US?

This course expands on my other bestseller Udemy course on Studio One. That course covered the basics, and I hope this course helps you step up your music compositions in Studio One.

My goal with the course is to give you tools within Studio One that help you write better songs

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU IN THE COURSE!

Cheers,

Gary Hiebner

Who this course is for:

Aimed at users that want to composer and write better in Studio One with its composing tools
Music Composers, Producers working with Studio who want to know the tools better
Users who want to take their Studio one Songs further by using the included composing tools

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 5min

Drum Editor and Pattern Mode3 lectures • 19min

How Chords Work in Studio One8 lectures • 37min

Audio and Chords and Melodies4 lectures • 19min

Composing and Arranging Tips4 lectures • 22min

Bonus Section1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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