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New training materials for DP6 from Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard is one of the most respected names in music publishing, with an extensive library of up-to-the-minute training materials. And now they've added two new titles for Digital Performer 6: a Beginner Level Music Pro Guide Series DVD and a "Power! Series" Comprehensive Guide book. Both are chock full of basic techniques, advanced techniques, hints, tips and tricks for beginners and experts alike. If you are looking to expand your knowledge of all things DP, or simply looking to hone your skills, these new training materials are a great new resource.

 
 
 

Digital Performer 6

Beginner Level Music Pro Guides Series

Digital Performer 6 is the latest version of MOTU's industry-leading Mac-based audio and MIDI production software. With DP6 you can professionally record, edit, arrange, mix, and master audio and MIDI tracks side by side. Whether you're into music production, songwriting, film scoring or any other professional audio task, Digital Performer 6's advanced functionality and intuitive interface adapt to your creative style and allow you to effortlessly pursue your production goals. This DVD makes the power of DP available to first-time users and is designed to get you up and running in no time. The program includes: an introduction to the DP6 interface and feature set; pro techniques for recording audio and MIDI; a primer on critical synthesizer functions; tips for mixing with DP6's effects and signal processors. Running time: 2 hours, 28 minutes.

Digital Performer 6 Power!

The Comprehensive Guide

Digital Performer is one of the leading digital audio workstation programs for the Mac. It allows you to sequence MIDI, record multiple channels of audio, mix them down, synch them to video, and use plug-in software synthesizers and software studios. Digital Performer 6 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide provides a versatile guide to setting up and using the newest version of MOTU's Digital Performer 6 audio/MIDI sequencing, editing, and recording software. The book's approach is one that will simplify and demystify the technical aspects of setting up and using Digital Performer 6, while also supplying useful engineering tips and shortcuts to help you get the most out of the program. Chapters and sections progress naturally through the music production process, from navigating the interface, setting up projects, and recording, to working with MIDI, editing, arranging, mixing, mastering, handling music notation, and scoring to picture. This setup allows new users to work through the book from start to finish and learn Digital Performer quickly, while intermediate and advanced users can flip to specific areas of interest to learn new tricks and increase their mastery. Regardless of your skill level, this is the only guide to Digital Performer you will ever need to take your music to the next level.