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Unboxing and full demo of the Pocket Piano V2 — a modular 88-key portable MIDI controller with onboard sounds, Bluetooth pedal & more. In this video, I do a completely blind unboxing and first-look demo of the Pocket Piano V2 — a brand new modular portable keyboard from a Spanish company based in Barcelona. No script, no manual, just real reactions as I figure out what this thing can actually do. The Pocket Piano V2 is unlike anything else on the market right now. It's a modular 88-key controller that clicks together magnetically, fits inside a small carry case, and connects via USB-C MIDI. I test the latency with Pianoteq, try out the onboard piano, electric piano, clavinet, and pad sounds, and even pair the Bluetooth pedal straight out of the box. Throughout the demo I compare the feel to my Roland RD88 and Yamaha CK88, talk about the build quality, and discuss real-world use cases — from touring musicians flying between cities to online piano teachers who need a lightweight setup. I also share the practical challenges of importing this product to India and dealing with customs. This isn't a sponsored review — just an honest first impression of a product I've been waiting months for. Whether you're a gigging keyboardist, a music teacher, or a gear nerd curious about the future of portable MIDI controllers, this video will help you decide if the Pocket Piano V2 belongs in your bag. If you found this useful, please like, share and subscribe for more piano lessons, gear demos, and music technology tutorials from Nathaniel School of Music. Let me know in the comments what you'd want me to test next! 🏫 Courses, Workshops or Private lessons ➡️ https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 ============================= 📹 Our Video Courses (Everything for Life Bundle) - https://learn-music.nathanielschool.com/ 🏡 Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ============================= ▶️ Related Videos & Playlists 🎬 Composing with Dorian Mode & Chord Progressions - https://youtu.be/NCFZhIyG0Y8 🎯 Melody & Chord Progressions Essentials - https://youtu.be/P35zTEvb3Xw 🔑 Melodic Arpeggios on Piano: Accent Patterns - https://youtu.be/DbL4DJnwIhA 💡 Reading Chord Charts for Musicians - https://youtu.be/4qHUtgJ7XoE 📂 Piano Improvisation Tutorials - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-b9x0Hk6hTmgkFoRoHalH_ ============================= 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://nathanielschool.com 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://free-music-lessons.nathanielschool.com ⏳ Chapter markers 00:00 - Introduction: Not a Lesson, a Demo 🎬 00:23 - Quick Tour of My Studio Keyboards 00:34 - CK88 vs RD88 Recap 00:45 - Why the Pocket Piano is Different 🎹 01:00 - Famous Artists Who’ve Demo’d This Product 01:24 - Ordering from Spain to India 02:16 - What’s in the Box? 02:29 - The Mystery Cloth 🤔 02:44 - USB-C Cable & Jack Inspection 03:01 - Bluetooth, MIDI & Pedal Predictions 03:44 - Powering On for the First Time 03:52 - Connecting to Mac via USB-C 04:44 - Loading Pianoteq for the Test 04:53 - Octave Switcher Buttons 05:35 - Clicking the First Module Together 🔗 05:50 - Does the Modular System Actually Lock? 06:13 - Adding the Second Key Module 06:27 - Adding the Third Module 06:50 - The Missing C Key Quirk 07:32 - Touch Sensitivity Check 07:48 - Comparing Feel to a Weighted Piano 08:03 - Why I Bought This — Touring & Teaching 08:46 - Building Out the Full 88 Keys 09:05 - Unboxing the Bluetooth Pedal 09:40 - Honest Take on Build Quality 10:30 - Testing the Onboard Clavinet Sound 11:21 - Plugging in Headphones 🎧 12:23 - Layering Pads with the Dual Button 12:52 - Reverb & Chorus Effects Demo 13:06 - Recommended Stage Output Setup 14:00 - TRS to DIN MIDI Out Explained 14:06 - Using It as a MIDI Controller for Synths 14:35 - Use Case: Touring Musician in India ✈️ 15:50 - The Stand Problem — It Falls Off! 16:00 - Suggestions for the Pocket Piano Team 16:37 - Use Case: Online Music Teachers 👨‍🏫 16:58 - Customs & Import Tips for Indian Buyers 18:27 - Comparing to Foldable Pianos 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 📧 Customised & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://riffs.jasonzacmusic.com/ #PocketPiano #MidiController #PortablePiano

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🎤 Looking to upgrade your microphone setup but don’t know where to start? In this all-in-one guide, I break down every type of microphone used in music production, from budget-friendly dynamic mics to boutique modeling mics that can sound like any mic ever made. We’ll talk about: * Studio, live, and mobile setups * Accessories you actually need (clamps, clips, cables) * Choosing the right mic based on your musical goals as a vocalist, producer, instrumentalist, or sound engineer 🔥 From the Shure SM58 that won a Grammy to Rode Wireless GO for creators on the move, this video is packed with practical info AND quirky trivia to help you make the right mic choice. 🧠 Fun Facts * You can literally bake the Shure SM57 and it’ll still work (don’t try it though!) * The Blue Yeti is both a mic and an audio interface. * Zoom H4N is an interface with built-in stereo mics—perfect for ambient capture. * The Slate ML1/ML2 can imitate nearly every famous mic. * The iPhone mic or AirPods can still save your day when everything else fails! 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 ⏳00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - Shure SM57 - Bulletproof 02:23 - Shure SM58 - Win an artist a grammy 03:24 - Essential Accessories 03:47 - Blue Yeti - Audio interface 05:21 - Zoom H4N - Built-in mic 08:06 - Shure Beta 52A - Best used for low-end instruments 09:11 - Rode NT5 (Matched Pair) - Works best as a matched-pair 12:09 - Sennheiser e835 - Best for stage performance 12:49 - Sennheiser e604 -Doesn’t need any accessories 13:34 - e908B (Clip On) - Works best for Brass instruments 14:49 - Slate Modelling Microphones - Become any or every mic 16:20 - Any Dynamic Mic - Doesn’t need a great room to record with 17:23 - Blue Baby Bottle - Best to record the sound of music in the room 18:35 - SE Electronics SE4400 - Best for a Choir or group 19:30 - Rode Wireless GO - Designed for you to move around anywhere 21:25 - iPhone in-built microphone - Succeeds when all available ones fail 22:27 - Aston Microphones Spirit - Best for a vocal recording 23:56 - My Favourite Mic ? 24:42 - Conclusion 📧 Customised & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #Microphones #MusicProduction #HomeStudio

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🎓 Want to learn Audio Recording & Music Production? Fill up this form and our course advisor will reach out to you soon: https://forms.gle/WdoKM6DKWQBJwT927 In this final episode of our introduction to music production series, we look at the gear (hardware & software) over every step of the audio signal flow and culminate with our first recording using a DAW, Reaper. Prior to the recording process, we learn how to setup a microphone, understand the features of an audio interface & use the accessories to their fullest potential. 🎧 Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware & Software (Playlist) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 🎙️ How to Record, Mix & Master at Home : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnnwGCtpPCg&list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA&index=14 🎸 How to Build a Home Studio : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8LAh2Z0F2M 🎶 Audio Signal Flow : https://youtu.be/jXzLy0E_Piw?si=os_QUq_ELI7ou217 🎼 Audio & MIDI Signal Flow : https://youtu.be/TXkkm5OyzyM 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 ⏳ 00:00 - Introduction 01:23 - Audio Signal Flow Explained for Beginners 02:12 - What is the Proximity Effect in Microphone Recording? 02:23 - Microphone Pickup Modes 03:07 - Understanding the Sound Source Before Recording 03:58 - How to Record Line-Level Instruments Properly 🎸 05:09 - 3 Recording Modes You Must Know❗ 05:35 - Must-Have Microphone Accessories for Better Sound 09:49 - How the Audio Signal Reaches Your Computer 10:11 - What Does an Audio Interface Actually Do❓ 13:53 - Let’s Start Your First Audio Recording Session‼️ 17:41 - Practical Tips for Better Recording Results 19:32 - Final Thoughts and Recap of Key Takeaways 📧 Customised & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #HomeRecording #HomeStudio #AudioInterface

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Hi everyone, this is Jason Zac from Hi everyone, this is Jason Zac from Nathaniel. In this midi recording beginners lesson, Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music walks you through it step by step on the piano. So I'll give you the steps and you could So I'll give you the steps and you could So I'll give you the steps and you could call it the signal flow if you will. 🎓 Take your music skills to the next level with in-depth courses: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 In this lesson, we look into everything one needs to know about MIDI—from its types and connections to setting up your DAW (Reaper) for recording. 🎧 Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware & Software (Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 🎹Yamaha CK88 vs RD88:  https://youtu.be/uiDMZcwmnxk?si=YwJyPuUN_30THJej 📱 How to Send Audio & MIDI between iPhone/iPad: https://youtu.be/4fDW7gB25Tk?si=ydCZSnZctWI3793U 🎙️ How to Record, Mix & Master at Home | Home Recording 101 - Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnnwGCtpPCg&list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA&index=14 🎸 How to Build a Home Studio - Sound Proofing, Treatment & Studio Gear 🎹 | Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8LAh2Z0F2M 🎶 Audio Signal Flow | Episode 3: https://youtu.be/jXzLy0E_Piw?si=os_QUq_ELI7ou217 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 ⏳ 00:00 - Signal flow for MIDI 01:00 - How I entered the world of MIDI 02:06 - What is MIDI? 02:23 - Types of Cables used 02:46 - How is MIDI Connected? 04:00 - Choosing the correct cable 04:42 - Connecting your keyboard to the computer 05:24 - DAW Essentials 06:51 - Your first MIDI Recording 08:35 - Do you need a Soundproofed Studio for MIDI Production? 08:59 - Should you buy a MIDI Controller⁉️ 10:12 - Other use cases of a Digital Piano 10:50 - MIDI Accessories 11:30 - General Ethical Advice 📧 Customised & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #MidiRecording #HomeStudio #MusicProduction

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📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 In this video, learn how sound travels from the microphone to your studio monitors and then back to your ear in this complete guide to audio signal flow. From artist preparation to DAWs, audio interfaces, and cable types, we break down each step in simple terms. 🎧 Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware & Software (Playlist) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 🎙️ How to Record, Mix & Master at Home | Home Recording 101 - Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnnwGCtpPCg&list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA&index=14 🎸 How to Build a Home Studio - Sound Proofing, Treatment & Studio Gear 🎹 | Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8LAh2Z0F2M 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 ⏳ 00:00 - Introduction 05:11 - Step 1: Artist Preparation 06:58 - Step 2: Microphone 07:56 - Types of microphones 12:42 - What is bass information? 14:21 - What is Pickup? 24:19 - My journey 29:48 - Step 3: Audio interface 33:19 - Input & Output of Audi Interface 36:39 - Step 4: DAW 38:02 - Step 5: Monitors 39:38 - Equipments for the Audio Signal Flow Process 44:48 - Cables to avoid⁉️ 46:12 - Types of cables 48:08 - Conclusion 🧠 Key Concepts Covered: * Artist Preparation Essentials * Microphone Selection & Function * Bass Information * What is Pickup? * Audio Interface Breakdown * Input & Output Explained * DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) * Studio Monitors * Audio Signal Flow Equipment 📧 Customised & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #AudioSignalFlow #HomeStudio #AudioInterface

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Hi everyone, this is Jason Zac from Hi everyone, this is Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music. In this build home studio lesson, Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music walks you through it step by step on the piano. based on the number of musicians that you're going to deal with. 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 In this video, I will walk you through how you can design and built your studio space from the ground up — covering sound proofing, wall treatments, setting up of desk, essential gear, and a mini studio tour of my studio 🎹🤘🏾 Whether you're a musician, producer, or podcaster, this setup will give you clean recordings, accurate mixes, and a vibe that inspires creativity — all from home. 🎙️ How to Record, Mix & Master at Home | Home Recording 101 - Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnnwGCtpPCg&list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA&index=14 🎶 10 Necessary Things You Need to Know as a Music Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0M72qHunY8&list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA&index=8 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 ⏳ 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Home Studio Considerations 02:30 - Room within a Room (Aquarium🐟) 03:28 - Flooring & Decoupling 04:47 - How to Build the Walls 06:26 - Floating Drum Riser 07:55 - Why is there a need for Air Gaps? 10:09 - What is Sound Treatment 13:37 - Sound Absorption & Diffusers 13:59 - What is Diffusion? 15:11 - The Ideal Desk Setup 18:07 - What goes in a Patch-bay? 22:57 - Final Thoughts and what might work best for you? 25:48 - Conclusion 🧠 Key Concepts Covered: * Acoustic absorption * Best materials used for walls and panels (like plys and pine wood) * Soundproofing with drywall and decoupler rubbers * Optimising drum sounding in a small space * Proper speaker setup and dealing with woofer frequencies * Smart use of space with DIY treatment and custom builds 📧 Customised & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #HomeStudio #AcousticTreatment #StudioSetup

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Hi everyone, this is Jason Zac from Hi everyone, this is Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music. In this record mix master lesson, Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music walks you through it step by step on the piano. Then we look at all the equipment that you'll look at all the equipment that you'll look at all the equipment that you'll need for your home studio. 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 In this video, we walk you through the entire music production process — from the recording to the final mastering. Whether you're a beginner setting up a home studio or just curious about how songs come together, this episode gives you a solid foundation to start producing music yourself. 🎙️ In future episodes, we’ll break down each stage in detail — from choosing the right gear to mastering EQ, compression, and more. Whether you're a beginner or pro, this video will strengthen your internal clock and get your head, hands, and feet moving in time 👣🎧 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 ⏳ 00:00 - Introduction 04:14 - Categorisation of the steps involved in Music Production 04:31 - Step 1 - Recording 06:28 - Room treatment v/s Room Proofing for the Studio 07:54 - Types of Mic 08:50 - Challenges of sound proofing 09:47 - How to sound proof? 10:36 - How to fight proofing? 11:13 - Step 2 - Audio Editing 13:36 - What is DAW? 20:00 - Step 3 - Mixing 22:06 - Final Step - Mastering 26:25 - My Journey in Music Production 27:44 - Conclusion 🧠 Key Concepts Covered: * Music production roles and their importance * Room treatment vs. soundproofing * Microphone types and their uses * Common soundproofing challenges & solutions * Audio editing essentials * Introduction to DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) * Basics of mixing (EQ, panning, balance) * What mastering is and why it matters * Personal tips from my music production journey 📧 Customised & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #HomeRecording #HomeStudio #MixingAndMastering

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Discover the top 10 must-have tools for musicians! 🎸🎹 Whether you're a producer, performer, or composer, these essential apps, gear, and software will boost your workflow, creativity, and productivity (beginner to advanced levels). From DAWs to practice aids, find out what every musician needs in their toolkit! As a musician & student, we are constantly faced with the challenges of recording our creations, listening with high quality and find elements in songs efficiently. This tutorial covers 10 resources that you must have at any level in this field. ⏳ How to use the Metronome - https://youtu.be/w3zw7PE9pW0 ⚙️ All our Tech Videos in one place - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Tool 1 - Metronome 01:17 - Being in the Zone 02:50 - 2. Tuner 03:42 - Warning when using a Tuner 05:53 - 3. Drum Loops 07:34 - AI Drummer Tools 09:01 - Nothing beats jamming with a Drummer 09:33 - Practice Tracks 12:11 - Record Yourself - DAW 13:38 - Drum Machine with Piano 15:32 - 6. Notation Software 17:08 - 7. Stem Splitter 19:05 - How to use AI for Musicians? 19:47 - 8. Publishing Tools 21:03 - 9. Streaming Services 21:57 - How to Discover Music 23:07 - 10. Listening Environment 24:44 - Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #MusicianTools #MusicApps #HomeStudio

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Learn how I integrate virtual instruments into a portable, affordable, and scalable setup. As a touring musician and recording artist, I’ll share the tools that have saved me time and resources throughout my years of gigging across the country. Whether you're a performer or a home producer, this approach can enhance your sound without breaking the bank! 🔹 What You'll Learn: ✅ Types of MIDI Connections – 5-Pin DIN, USB, Bluetooth & More ✅ Setting Up Your DAW – Enabling Inputs & Selecting Virtual Pianos ✅ Exploring Virtual Pianos – Sample-Based (Keyscape) vs. Modeled (Pianoteq) ✅ Different Piano Sounds – Grand, Upright, Electric, Clavinet & More ✅ Pros & Cons – Why Virtual Pianos Are Powerful (and Their C=hallenges)✅ My Personal Workflow & Why I Use Virtual Instruments 💻 Whether you’re on a budget or aiming for studio-quality sound, virtual piano software can transform your playing experience. Watch till the end to see how I use them in my setup! 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🤔 Yamaha CK88 vs RD88 – Best Digital Piano Under $1500? 🎹✨ - https://youtu.be/uiDMZcwmnxk?si=Ym9pjH-PJLdtdBup 🎹 New Keyboard? Must-Do Checks! 🔍 - https://youtu.be/s_wsHwo4IJg?si=XbFHTHkWre7T6KUX 💻Send Audio & MIDI Between iPhone/iPad & Mac Wirelessly! 📱💻 - https://youtu.be/4fDW7gB25Tk 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - Performance 00:20 - Introduction 00:54 - The sound comes from the computer! 01:30 - My 2 Digital Pianos 01:57 - Travelling for live performances 03:21 - Considerations while Touring 06:25 - How to send MIDI Data 08:51 - Backup on Stage 10:39 - Managing the Virtual Instrument 12:43 - Types of Virtual Pianos 16:40 - Algorithm Based Piano 18:36 - I looked like a DJ? 21:06 - Using the DAW for further enhancements 22:07 - Handling Latency 23:55 - Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #VirtualPiano #PianoVST #HomeStudio #Pianoteq #Keyscape

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In this rhythm lesson, Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music walks you through it step by step on the piano. Whether you're a beginner or experienced musician, this lesson will guide you through the basics of using the application, making it accessible to everyone. By the end, you'll be ready to compose your first score, layering melodies and harmonies effortlessly. ✅ Input Notes – Learn to enter notes via keyboard & MIDI controller ✅ Compose Your First Score – From melody to harmony, arrange your score together ✅ Export with Ease – Discover how to save your project in multiple formats 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware & Software (Playlist) - https://geni.us/lvEAOK How to Send Audio & MIDI between iPhone/iPad📱 Mac 💻 without a SINGLE Cable 🔌 - https://youtu.be/4fDW7gB25Tk 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - About the Lesson 05:18 - MuseHub 05:39 - The Interface & Basic Functions 08:06 - Palettes 17:01 - Score Information - Key Signature, Meter, Tempo 18:53 - Blank Project with Rests 21:59 - Octave Displacement 22:31 - Note Entry Via MIDI Keyboard 24:01 - Input notes of melody sung 26:14 - Let’s add to this Melody 28:11 - Organizing your Score 29:19 - Entering chords in left hand 31:19 - Add arpeggios in left hand 33:20 - Layering more Instruments 36:50 - Final Tips and Rendering 38:44 - Exporting your Project in multiple formats 41:19 - Uses of Notation 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal

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Wireless Audio & MIDI Between iPhone, iPad & Mac. In this send audio midi lesson, Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music walks you through it step by step on the piano. Learn how to connect your iPhone or iPad with your Mac computer to exchange both audio and MIDI without the use of (almost) any cable whatsoever. The only physical tether needed is the charging cable for your iPhone/iPad, which you would need to connect to your Mac, and you’re good to go! 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware & Software - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - What you shall learn 01:47 - Opening apps on iPad 02:27 - Geoshred - Tactile Control 03:16 - Old School Method of Connecting to Computer 04:00 - Cable Adapters 05:14 - Charging Cable for BOTH Audio & MIDI 06:08 - Setting up the MacOS 06:29 - Audio MIDI Setup 09:06 - Create Aggregate Device 09:51 - Setting up our DAW - Reaper 10:41 - MIDI settings in Reaper 12:39 - Making the Required Tracks in the DAW 13:50 - Create an Audio Track 14:58 - Send MIDI to the iPad 17:04 - Working with Virtual Instruments 17:56 - My Track Preset 20:30 - Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #iPadMusic #AudioMIDISetup #HomeStudio

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Here's my in-depth review of two top digital pianos under $1500 – the Roland RD88 and Yamaha CK88. I compare them across key factors like build quality, computer connectivity, live performance, and even often overlooked details such as dimensions, knobs and faders, pedals, adapters, and overall ease of use. I’ll also share why I own both and what I consider when buying a new instrument, regardless of budget! 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🔍 Just Bought a Keyboard? Don’t Skip These Crucial Checks! - https://youtu.be/s_wsHwo4IJg ⚒️ Don’t DISCARD your Digital Piano until you’ve considered these FIVE pieces of advice! : https://youtu.be/ov8mojWB-j0 🪗 10 Necessary Things You Need to Know as a Music Producer : https://youtu.be/Z0M72qHunY8 💻 Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware & Software - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - The Usual Suspects 00:21 - About these Digital Pianos 00:51 - Why NOT Yamaha Montage? 01:33 - What are we ruling out? 02:55 - Challenges of Owning a Real Piano (Apart from the💰) 03:39 - My first Piano ❤️ 04:48 - Why do I have both RD88 & CK88? 06:25 - The Price Difference 07:13 - Why did I pick these 2 (within 1500$) 07:45 - Ridiculously Simple to Use 08:34 - Other Essential Features of Both 14:07 - The Battle Begins - CK88 v RD88 15:05 - Sweetwater.com Comparison 15:53 - Organ Flutes of Yamaha CK88 20:33 - No Pedal 😡 20:49 - About the Adaptors 21:43 - Dimensions 23:13 - Pitch & Mod Wheels 26:00 - A Pleasant Surprise with CK88 26:38 - The Game Changers 💪🏽 28:51 - Live Sets with CK88 31:23 - Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #YamahaCK88 #RolandRD88 #DigitalPiano

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I've enjoyed playing on a wide variety of 88-key pianos (and even smaller ones) on stage, in studios, churches, and random places! However, in many of these settings, it's important not to go in blind when it comes to knowing your instrument. You don't need to know it "inside and out," but at least enough to make the gig or recording go smoothly. This detailed tutorial will be helpful if you find yourself in any of these situations: 🎹 Looking to buy a digital piano but have a lot of technical questions and doubts 🎵 Already own an instrument but want to unleash its full potential 🎤 A touring musician who needs the right keyboard for every concert 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ⚒️ Don’t DISCARD your Digital Piano until you’ve considered these FIVE pieces of advice! : https://youtu.be/ov8mojWB-j0 🪗 10 Necessary Things You Need to Know as a Music Producer : https://youtu.be/Z0M72qHunY8 💻 Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware& Software - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - Introduction 00:44 - What Pianist are you? 02:30 - Those HEAVY Digital Pianos 03:24 - MIDI Controller? Yes or No? 04:02 - Instant Play with In-Built Speakers 05:36 - What to be aware of? 06:01 - Master Tune 09:46 - MIDI Sources 11:24 - Be wary of Effects 13:45 - Panel Lock 14:21 - MIDI Metering 14:55 - Challenges of Playing a Used Keyboard 18:47 - Checking for Computer Latency 19:39 - Touch Settings & Velocity Curves 21:53 - VST Touch Settings 23:35 - USB MIDI Drivers 24:11 - What Pedal to buy? 27:13 - Importance of the Pedal 27:27 - Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #DigitalPiano #KeyboardSettings #PianoTips

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Learn how to use the amazing Jacob Collier Audience Choir Virtual Instrument by Native Instruments with our detailed overview of all its features. From the very basics of controlling the dynamics of the Choir to smart harmony features like chord generation and Triad Blend, here’s everything you need to know to get started creating music with the free Jacob Collier Audience Choir powered by Native Instruments. Relive the magic of his recent world tour and conduct thousands of voices from across the world. Plus, there's a selection of unique body percussion samples and vocal triads layered by Jacob himself. 🎶 Djesse Volume 4 by Jacob Collier - https://youtu.be/BwXnDqEqmJw?si=rqzgKvnCMqabTg9h 🎧 Our Technology Tutorials - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-oDECTqn5vGPkDtSK905jC&si=6V1x2yrCnc8ohCpU 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - Performance 00:29 - The Jacob Collier Audience Choir 02:36 - How to Install the Audience Choir 03:39 - Keyboard Layout 04:28 - Which Triads & Chords work best? 05:46 - Percussion & SFX 08:02 - Vowel Syllables 10:36 - How to Control the Timbre? 12:05 - Choir Effects - Delays & Reverbs 13:37 - Mono & Stereo 14:21 - Advanced Features 17:52 - Dynamic Control 19:17 - Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #JacobCollier #AudienceChoir #NativeInstruments

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In this Tutorial, we brainstorm the goals that you might have when getting into the field of music production & home recording. There are quite a few challenges that we face as musicians in this age of technology. It’s important to stay with the times and have a solid grounding of hardware & software. This lesson will be the first of many more as we dive into the art of recording, MIDI, mixing, arrangement, using a DAW and many more. 👉🏼🏡Visit our Channel for more Tutorials & Performances - https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: https://www.nathanielschool.com/ 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🐣 All our Beginner Piano Lessons in one Place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/free-lessons/tags/beginner-1 🕰️ 00:00 - Introduction 01:57 - Documneting And Recording 03:50 - Improve Audio Quality 06:26 - Arranging & Producing 09:34 - Record & Release 11:17 - Film Music Composition 12:24 - Cost Saving 14:05 - Be in Control 14:45 - Backing Tracks & using IEM Systems 16:28 - Scratch Track Preparation 17:38 - Technology is Future 18:37 - The Cook Of the Song 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #MusicProduction #HomeRecording #HomeStudio

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Do you use Zoom for a Music lesson as a teacher or student? Then you MUST watch this video. All audio settings are explained in detail to optimise for the best quality audio. A best possible music piano tutorial from Nathaniel School of Music. Do you use Zoom for a Music lesson as a teacher or student? Then you MUST watch this video. All audio settings are explained in detail to optimise for the best quality audio. In this Zoom Settings Tutorial, we study how to setup Zoom for the ideal music class, production session and even a jam! Recently, Zoom upgraded the app with amazing features for Musicians to learn, jam & collaborate. We will go through every one of them! 💻 Tech Resources for Musicians - Hardware & Software - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 🏠 Subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🕰️ 00:00 Introduction 01:45 What does the teacher want? 02:42 Connecting the Phone to the Computer 05:28 Best Audio Quality for Zoom 06:24 Ideal Zoom Settings for a Music Class 10:05 Original Sound for Musicians 10:59 Optimise your Internet Connection 14:19 Sharing Computer Audio 15:16 Live Performance Mode (Musicians) 16:46 Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #ZoomAudioSettings #OnlineMusicLessons #MusicSetup

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After you’ve put in your heart and soul working on a project in your favourite DAW Reaper, you don’t want to put in the same amount of effort for a brand new one. You’d sometimes like all your settings to instantly recall - Tracks & Folders, FX, Project Settings, Edit & Mixer presets, to name a few. We also don’t want the envelopes (automation) and items from the previous project (in most cases). Here’s a custom action which we use in our studio, giving us the capability to start from scratch and have all the mic inputs, track colors, FX settings and many more. Recall it with a shortcut or from the Actions List (?) I’ve taught more Reaper lessons. Learn more about the incredible DAW here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-7u8DJ8u51gnSLa9AOX6OA 🏠 Subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube 🎓 Learn Music With Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac: 📇 Courses, Workshops, Videos, or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorised by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB 💰 Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #ReaperCustomActions #ReaperDAW #MusicProduction

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Learn how to buy the absolute best Digital Piano in 2022 with our purchase guide and use the one you might already have to its fullest potential. Jason Zac covers 5 important requirements, considerations, and all the technical details behind using a Digital Piano, MIDI controller, Stage Piano, or even an Acoustic Grand/Upright ► Subscribe to our channel: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ► Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📇 Enquire to learn music with Nathaniel and Jason Zac via Courses, Workshops, Videos or Private lessons: https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops & lessons: https://geni.us/UpcomingClasses 📹 Our Video Courses (Lifetime Bundle): https://www.nathanielschool.com/members-videos 🎶 Learn all about our flagship course, "Music Method": https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📹 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorized by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🎹 Members-Only Videos for Piano & Theory: https://geni.us/PianoCourse 00:00 Introduction 01:16 Types of Digital Pianos 03:26 Considerations while buying a Piano 04:13 Exploring the Presets 07:39 Touch Sensitivity (Responses) 11:04 Speaker Quality, Monitoring & Stereo 14:27 The Power of MIDI and Virtual Instruments (Pianoteq) 16:56 Room & Acoustics 17:52 Conclusion 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB #DigitalPiano #DigitalPianoTips #PianoBuyingGuide

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Learn how to set up OBS Studio for Music lessons, recordings and integrate to Zoom via Virtual Camera with the highest quality for professional musicians, teachers, and students What are the Best possible MUSIC settings for Zoom? - Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/2O0CqcfJb9I How to start learning and teaching music online? - Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/ugY4dTJiwxM Droidcam (Android/Windows): https://droidcam.en.softonic.com/ Camo (Mac Only): https://reincubate.com/camo/ OBS Ninja: https://obs.ninja/ 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops, lessons & courses: https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📹 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorized by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🎹 Members-Only Videos for Piano & Theory: https://geni.us/PianoCourse ► Subscribe to our channel: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ► Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB #OBSStudio #OnlineMusicLessons #LiveStreaming

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Enable the best settings for high-quality music lessons using Zoom. Every possible professional video & audio setting is covered for professional online music education. How to start learning and teaching music online? - Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/ugY4dTJiwxM What are the best settings for OBS integrating to Zoom? - Watch Part 3 here: https://youtu.be/xuCCAYiXqE4 Droidcam (Android/Windows): https://droidcam.en.softonic.com/ Camo (Mac Only): https://reincubate.com/camo/ OBS Ninja: https://obs.ninja/ 00:00 Best video settings for Zoom 04:24 Best audio settings for Zoom 11:35 Other settings 13:08 Loopback & SoundSource (Rogue Amoeba) for Audio routing 15:58 Conclusion 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops, lessons & courses: https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📹 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorized by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🎹 Members-Only Videos for Piano & Theory: https://geni.us/PianoCourse ► Subscribe to our channel: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ► Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB #ZoomSettings #OnlineMusicLessons #MusicTeachers

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Teach & learn high-quality online music lessons and also record homework using Zoom and OBS! This is a complete guide to the studio hardware & software you need including various 3rd party apps which make the set up a lot more professional. Unleash these apps in Music Mode and develop a rock-solid scalable solution for online music education! What are the Best possible MUSIC settings for Zoom? - Watch Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/2O0CqcfJb9I What are the best settings for OBS integrating to Zoom? - Watch Part 3 here: https://youtu.be/xuCCAYiXqE4 Droidcam (Android/Windows): https://droidcam.en.softonic.com/ Camo (Mac Only): https://reincubate.com/camo/ OBS Ninja: https://obs.ninja/ 00:00 Introduction 01:35 Goals for a music class 03:54 Router, Internet & LAN cable 05:31 Software & Hardware needed 07:15 The ideal classroom “environment” 12:30 Conclusion 🎼 Register for our virtual workshops, lessons & courses: https://www.nathanielschool.com/musicmethod 📹 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) categorized by skill level, topic & genre all in one place: https://www.nathanielschool.com/freelessons 🎹 Members-Only Videos for Piano & Theory: https://geni.us/PianoCourse ► Subscribe to our channel: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ► Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB #OnlineMusicLessons #ZoomMusicMode #OBSStudio

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Here's how you can perfectly sync audio with video using music clips in Final Pro X. We go through the challenge of syncing, a great software (Plural Eyes) to get this done in seconds, and also a "manual" & "free" musicians only hack which I use when things just don't work out! The hack works in any video editing software. Plural Eyes can also be used for Premiere Pro & Da Vinci Resolve. 00:00 The many technical challenges Musicians face 01:25 The challenge of Syncing 02:13 My Riff Workflow - Video & Audio 06:29 Plural Eyes to “Sync” all footage 08:37 Exporting to Final Cut Pro (FCPX) 10:00 Working with clips in FCPX 12:28 Syncing “without” Plural Eyes (Manually) 13:35 Super Quick Trick for Manual Sync 15:45 Revision Plural Eyes: https://www.maxon.net/en/red-giant-complete/pluraleyes/ 🎼 Register for my virtual workshops, lessons & courses: https://geni.us/NathanielCourses 🎹 Members-Only Videos for Piano & Theory: https://geni.us/PianoCourse 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music: https://geni.us/AbsenceYouTubeJZB ► Enquire to learn music at our school: https://forms.gle/zjYzJzPyNMon2Dhm6 📧 Customized & Private Classes: music@nathanielschool.com 📞 +917760456847 💬 Chat with us: https://geni.us/WhatsAppChat ———————————————————————————————————————— ► Subscribe to our channel: https://geni.us/NathanielYouTube ► Donate on PayPal: https://geni.us/DonatePayPal #FinalCutPro #AudioSync #VideoEditing

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Learn how to speed up your workflow in Reaper with Regions, Render Matrix, and numerous Editing tips & tricks. I use my riffs, which I upload on a daily basis for this explanation. As there are a bunch of files recorded in one go (in order to keep the creative process going), we have to figure out how to render these files for different formats and more importantly MASS-RENDER multiple files at the time and head out of the studio for a well-deserved lunch! We also explain how to make the perfect Instagram cut musically and efficiently. ► Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonzac 00:00 Introduction & goals of the lesson 03:44 How I record my Riffs 05:51 Why is Reaper awesome! 06:47 How to create a Region in Reaper 07:28 Adjusting the Region for Rendering (YouTube) 08:42 Creating a “Loopable” Instagram Cut using Item Rulers 10:15 Selecting & Fine-tuning the Instagram Loop 12:19 The two STOP functions in Reaper! (Play Cursor Control) 13:40 Create the perfect loop lightning quick with Editing shortcuts 15:10 Choosing and Naming a HUGE number of Regions for Mass Render 17:17 Rendering with “Region Render Matrix” 19:48 Filename “Wildcards” while Rendering 20:34 Render multiple files and head out for lunch (Conclusion) ► Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielschool?sub_confirmation=1 ► Reach us for classes and courses: music@nathanielschool.com // +919845465411 // +917760456847 ► Donate on PayPal: https://paypal.me/jasonzac?locale.x=en_GB ► More riffs here: https://bit.ly/2D6diVV ► Piano & Theory lessons: https://bit.ly/2P6SGBL ► Visit our website: http://nathanielschool.com #ReaperDAW #RenderMatrix #MusicProduction

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0:02:29 - How we can work on different time signatures at a time.. How we can work on the feel any particular rhythm and on transitions while switching 0:13:50 - How does one find the time signature of a song that's not in 4/4? Is there a way to develop on getting the time feel? Also any advice on how to use different time signatures in a daw. 0:36:41 - How do we count or feel the Quarter note triplet against the 8th note triplet 0:49:56 - How to effectively count / learn and sub - divide time signatures - For example, dotted eighth in a regular 4/4 timing? How to effectively learn uncommon time signatures (7/8, 9/8) etc and Poly - Rhythms? 0:58:49 - If a band is recording a Drum for their song , what would you suggest or what is the best option ? 1. Record Live drums 2. Program drums 3. Record drums and replace it with samples ! Keeping budget also in mind !! Because most of the bands won't be able to afford extremely good drum recording 1:11:17 - It came about when listening to a track on spotify, while trying to figure what the measure is.. I counted it like this (3-2-3-4)(3-2-3-4)(3-2-3)= 32 A friend of mine counted as below (6-6-4)(6-6-4)=32 After sometime it dawned on me it could might as well be 4/4😅. But then will this different break ups of 32 become polyrhythmn? Or Will it be just 4/4.. https://open.spotify.com/track/53g64SORXWwpp8qnwDauGV?si=0yDFn89jRQKKI3n9g-x6q Listen to Jason Zac's latest album, "The Absence of Laughter" on all platforms: https://orcd.co/theabsenceoflaughter Collaborate. Jam. Learn. Please consider donating and supporting our channel: https://paypal.me/jasonzac ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathaniel’s classes are now 100% ONLINE using stable and private video conferencing tools. You can now learn from the comfort of your home and choose between our flagship Music Method and 1-on-1 (Customised) classes We hope you and your family are staying strong during this hard time for the world at large. Nathaniel is known as the best performance-based Music School in India which teaches Keyboard / Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Violin, Horns, and Voice with a unique course, “Music Method” which gets you on stage in 4 to 6 months. Also learn Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation, Composition, Production, and more. You can learn more about our school by asking us any questions which you might have, or you could call us at 7760456847 Visit our website: http://nathanielschool.com More riffs here: https://bit.ly/2D6diVV More lessons here: https://bit.ly/2P6SGBL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielmusic Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielschool #OddTimeSignatures #Polyrhythms #RhythmLesson

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Understanding the rhythm grid is the key to tight timing — here's how to count and feel every subdivision of the beat. Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music takes you through all the grid settings of a DAW (Reaper) and teaches how to count each 'time feel' — every division of the beat. You'll learn how to internalise the subdivisions and train your ear to tell whether music is played as straight, swing, dotted or triplets — covering eighth notes, triplets, the swing feel, swing vs straight, 1/16th straight, 1/16th swing and triplets, and the dotted time feel. Getting the grid right makes arranging, drum programming, quantising and editing far easier, so every track in your music serves a purpose. 🏫 Courses, Workshops or Private lessons ➡️ https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 ============================= 📹 Our Video Courses (Everything for Life Bundle) ➡️ https://learn-music.nathanielschool.com/ 🎹 Piano Courses & Private Lessons ➡️ https://piano.nathanielschool.com ============================= ▶️ Related Lessons & Playlists 🥁 All our lessons on Rhythm (Playlist) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT85tF6cGvZK6jc5u6yZg5uU 🎵 Music Theory lessons ➡️ https://geni.us/PianoTheory 👂 Ear Training lessons ➡️ https://geni.us/EarTraining ============================= 🎓 Learn Music with Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac ➡️ https://nathanielschool.com 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) by skill level, topic & genre ➡️ https://learning-portal.nathanielschool.com ============================= 💰 Donate on PayPal ➡️ https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/jasonzac 📞 +91 77604 56847 (Mobile & WhatsApp) 📧 Customised & Private Classes ➡️ music@nathanielschool.com 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music ➡️ https://riffs.jasonzacmusic.com/ #Rhythm #MusicTechnology #Learnpiano Chapters 00:00 Understand the musical grid in a DAW 01:58 Bars, beats and sub-beats 04:08 Quarter-note and eighth-note grids 05:57 Sixteenth-note and finer divisions 06:57 Hear and count straight eighth notes 08:37 Align the grid with the performance 09:17 Quantise notes to the grid 10:45 Count and record a triplet feel 12:45 Choose the triplet grid and preserve the performance 13:58 Swing inside the triplet feel 15:04 Use and adjust an eighth-note swing grid 16:41 Match the grid before quantising 18:20 Straight sixteenth-note subdivisions 21:56 Sixteenth-note swing 22:47 Sixteenth-note triplets 23:08 Dotted-note rhythm and grid 26:05 Recap straight, swing, triplet and dotted feels

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Jason will teach 20 musical questions in each live session asked by students via a zoom class. To ask Jason Zac a question and be part of the next episode, please tag @jasonzac & @nathanielschool on Instagram with a story/post and we will make sure to answer them in the next class! Questions - “The Absence of Laughter” 0:02:45 - Vocal layering and harmony used at 3:11 mins? 0:09:30 - Vocal Harmony Why did you choose that instead of going for an Orchestra. Why did you choose Vocals 0:15:59 - How drums were recorded/ miked and Piano patch/sound/plugin that was used ? 0:20:37 - Being a non-lyricist, what's your method of composition and collaboration? 0:27:38 - The song structures 0:30:52 - What's the arpeggio pattern in the intro and the chords for the whole song "Parindey" 0:37:41 - What was the process of creation of the song "Parindey" ? 0:44:42 - 0:51:05 - 0:55:24 - 1:00:09 - Can you talk about ""The Dark Spiral of Time"" - Choir arrangement breakdown (Voicing) and Can you talk about vocal arrangement and It's production. If Possible could you also show that songs session 1:10:08 - What was the reverb you are using? You are starting it together on the bus and throwing the reverb on the bus? 1:12:13 - Can you deconstruct the structure of "Wayfarer's Dream" Like the shift from slow swing to fast straight rhythm, was it natural or you did it consiously! Also did you compose the songs in bits like verse separately and chorus and interlude separately and tried to put together ? 1:12:46 - Has any of the songs been inspired from the Riff series on YouTube? Like the Riffs have stories about them, I'm sure this has an epic Story behind it hoping you would share it with us. 1:22:13 - What inspired the chord transition in the bridge of Redemption? Was the whole chord progression of the song derived and inspired by the lyrics or the mode of the song? 1:33:31 - "The Great Divide" song is rhythmically very active. Different time signatures keep happening throughout the song. Do you create some rough rhythmic structure of the song your mind before creating a song like this or do you start with some approach maybe by choosing some time signature or some small idea and let a song like "The Great Divide" be created as you keep on creating it, so basically can you explain the vision and creative process behind the song. 1:43:25 - The process of writing of the song "Like a Woman Scorned". Topics range from: * MELODY & HARMONY (MUSIC THEORY) * RHYTHM CONCEPTS & PRACTICE * OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS * TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTION * COMPOSITION & SONGWRITING * PIANO / BASS / VOCALS/ PERCUSSION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathaniel’s classes are now 100% ONLINE using stable and private video conferencing tools. You can now learn from the comfort of your home and choose between our flagship Music Method and 1-on-1 (Customised) classes We hope you and your family are staying strong during this hard time for the world at large. Nathaniel is known as the best performance-based Music School in India which teaches Keyboard / Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Violin, Horns, and Voice with a unique course, “Music Method” which gets you on stage in 4 to 6 months. Also learn Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation, Composition, Production, and more. You can learn more about our school by asking us any questions which you might have, or you could call us at 7760456847 Collaborate. Jam. Learn. Visit our website: http://nathanielschool.com More riffs here: https://bit.ly/2D6diVV More lessons here: https://bit.ly/2P6SGBL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielmusic Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielschool #TheAbsenceOfLaughter #Songwriting #MusicComposition

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In this Reaper DAW Tutorial by Jason Zac, you will learn how to set up and customize the recording application efficiently by understanding the preferences, file management structure, project settings, and more. If you are about to use Reaper, just about getting into Music Production or switching DAWs, then this lesson is for you. Topics Covered * ASIO4ALL if you don’t have an audio interface * Audio Device and MIDI controller settings * All preferences and customizing it for your workflow * Project Settings and customization * Importing configurations Install SWS extensions: https://www.sws-extension.org/ Install ASIO4ALL driver (for Windows users without an audio interface): http://www.asio4all.org/ Please consider donating and supporting our channel: https://paypal.me/jasonzac ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathaniel’s classes are now 100% ONLINE using stable and private video conferencing tools. You can now learn from the comfort of your home and choose between our flagship Music Method and 1-on-1 (Customised) classes We hope you and your family are staying strong during this hard time for the world at large. Nathaniel is known as the best performance-based Music School in India which teaches Keyboard / Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Violin, Horns, and Voice with a unique course, “Music Method” which gets you on stage in 4 to 6 months. Also learn Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation, Composition, Production, and more. You can learn more about our school by asking us any questions which you might have, or you could call us at 7760456847 Collaborate. Jam. Learn. #Nathaniel #JasonZac #Riffs #PianoRiffs #OnlineMusic #LearnMusic #MusicSchoolOnline Visit our website: http://nathanielschool.com More riffs here: https://bit.ly/2D6diVV More lessons here: https://bit.ly/2P6SGBL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielmusic Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielschool Chapters 00:00 Set up REAPER for music recording 01:01 Optional SWS extensions 02:23 Select the audio device and drivers 03:44 Enable MIDI devices 04:57 Startup preferences 05:25 Project folders and waveform caches 07:25 Default project template 08:10 Timestamped project backups 09:00 Track, send and input-monitoring defaults 10:50 Media-item defaults and fades 11:37 Name the audio inputs 12:29 Automatic muting and volume settings 12:47 Playback and MIDI reset preferences 13:30 Saving and deleting new recordings 14:01 Media-item volume controls 14:38 Editing zoom and cursor settings 15:57 Mouse modifiers 16:54 MIDI editor preferences 17:34 Copy imported media into the project 18:20 VST folders and plug-in scanning 19:15 Project sample rate, tempo and timebase 20:08 Media format and project defaults 21:21 Overlapping recordings and takes 22:15 Save the first project in its own folder 23:00 Test an audio input 24:30 Import a REAPER configuration

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Set up Pro Tools 12.5.2 for your workflow after a preference reset. This 2016 walkthrough covers the playback engine, recording modes, backups, plugin menus and I/O routing. From the follow up of part 1, In the 2nd part we discuss about changing the default setting to our convenience so as to make our work process smoother and faster.Please watch and share if you like it. Also, check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielmusic Website: http://www.nathanielschool.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/music_method YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nathaniel Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nathanielschool #ProTools #ProToolsTutorial #MusicProduction

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Reset Pro Tools preferences on a Mac using the 2016 Pro Tools 12 / OS X 10.11.6 setup shown here. Jason Zac demonstrates the preference files; Part 2 covers rebuilding useful Pro Tools defaults. Also, check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielmusic Website: http://www.nathanielschool.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/music_method YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nathaniel Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nathanielschool #ProToolsTutorial #ProTools #MusicProduction

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Set up MainStage playback with two aligned backing-track files. Route the audience mix to outputs 1–2 and the click mix to 3–4 for the band’s in-ear monitors, then map a play button. Our Production Faculty, Jason Zac talks about how Mainstage - A live performance application can be used for triggering backing tracks which send to multiple outputs Creating a Backing Track for Live Performance with IEM - Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIJuBete1-s Also, check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielmusic Website: http://www.nathanielschool.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/music_method YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nathaniel Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nathanielschool #MainStage #BackingTracks #InEarMonitors Chapters 00:00 Trigger backing tracks in MainStage 00:46 Concerts, songs and patches 01:54 Add backing tracks to the live setup 02:24 Import both files at set level 03:28 Start both playback files together 04:14 Route the audience mix to outputs 1 and 2 05:27 Route the click mix to outputs 3 and 4 05:40 Use four independent audio outputs 06:49 Add a play button 07:43 Map playback to a MIDI controller 08:24 Front-of-house and in-ear routing recap 09:55 Equipment requirements and closing

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