Digital Music Videos

There are many different aspects to using DJ equipment, including having your audio levels set before using the mixer. Learn how to set up and use your equipment with guidance from a professional...

Scratching records when DJing is fairly simple and is done using the crossfader. Determine how to scratch records with a turntable from a professional DJ in this free video on how to DJ.

Using a laptop for DJing is a great convenience because it allows you to carry large amounts of music in a very small space. Discover how to use a laptop to store music with help from a...

Headphones, a turntable, mixer and CD player are required for being a DJ, but several other pieces of equipment can also be used based on personal preference. Find out what equipment you prefer...

There are many ways to scratch a turntable from basic scratching all the way to transforming. Learn how to scratch a turntable from a professional DJ in this free video on using turntables.

The bass line in rap and hip hop music is essential to move the track along between beats and tone changes. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an experienced and...

There are no rules when it comes to creating beats for rap and hip hop music. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an experienced and accredited rap producer in...

Tempo can make or break a good beat and only a couple beats per minute faster or slower changes the entire feel the beat was trying to convey. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and...

The snare drum is the most prominent drum involved with any beat and should have a tone that does not take away from the rest of the track. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and...

The high hat is more than time keeper it hold the rest of the beat together by filling gaps between bass drum and snare drum hits. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information...

The bass drum is the most important drum in rap and hip hop beats because it creates a bass thud feeling that sets the mood of what hip hop and rap music are. Create rap beats with the best of...

The bass in rap and hip hop music is much like the bass drum in that it must have a warm tone that adds to the feeling of the track without overpowering the rest of the instruments. Create rap...

Each rap and hip hop beat usually includes detailed sounds to make it sound distinct and unique and many times it will actually define the entire song. Create rap beats with the best of them with...

Sequencing is a large part of rap and hip hop music because many of the beats created today are done solely on the computer with recording software such as Pro Tools. Create rap beats with the...

The snare drum is the most prominent drum involved with any beat and should accent the other instruments played along with it. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from...

The high hat is more than time keeper it hold the rest of the beat together by filling gaps between bass drum and snare drum hits. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information...

The bass drum and high hat are very closely linked and give a bass guitar player specific hits to lock onto. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an experienced...

Samples are a large part of rap and hip hop beats and finding them is the first step. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an experienced and accredited rap...

After forming a beat with real drums, hip hop and rap beats usually involve samples of some kind to add more intricacy. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an...

Each rap and hip hop beat usually includes detailed sounds to make it sound distinct and unique. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an experienced and accredited...

Most hip hop and rap beats are sequenced which means they are put together on a computer with library sounds and MIDI information. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information...

East coast bets are known for their hooks and unique rhythm patterns. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an experienced and accredited rap producer in this free...

Drum sounds in rap music are vital because they set the tone for the rest of the beat layers. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and information from an experienced and accredited...

Tempo can make or break a good beat and only a couple beats per minute faster or slower changes the entire feel the beat was trying to convey. Create rap beats with the best of them with tips and...

MIDI editing involves moving the sound bytes or instruments around on the software application to orchestrate a song or sequence. Learn about editing and recording MIDI music in Cubase in this...

An audio interface lends quality to sound reproduction and MIDI music recording. Learn about interfaces and programs for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital music recording video.

Cables or cords for MIDI transfer are important to connecting your equipment to the computer and working efficiently. Learn about cables for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital...

Headphones are needed in digital recording to reproduce sound for the engineer. Learn about headphones for recording digital music from an audio engineer in this free music recording video.

Studio monitors help sound engineers check music quality when engineering and mixing digital music. Learn about studio monitors for recording digital music from an audio engineer in this free...

Get a computer for MIDI sequencing and recording that has enough RAM and processing power for all the equipment and applications. Learn about computers for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this...

Many MIDI and music production softwares programs, like Cubase and ProTools exist. Learn about software for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital music recording video.

When producing MIDI files or digital music, get a sound card that can reproduce sound and high quality connection wires. Learn about sounds cards for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free...

Sound quality is important in home digital MIDI recording, and many modules reproduce certain instruments. Learn about modules for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital music...

Many instruments work as MIDI controllers, like electric keyboards, drum machines and more. Learn about controls for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital music recording video.

Sampling is a big part of MIDI production, and building or buy sound libraries can make orchestration easier. Learn about sound libraries for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital...

MIDI production in a home studio requires using the mouse and keyboard to control the interface and software. Learn about keyboards and mice for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital...

Setting up a MIDI sequencing studio requires some basic equipment and software. Learn about setup for recording MIDI music in Cubase in this free digital music recording video.

In music theory common time is 4/4 or "4 over 4," which is four beats per measure. Learn common time music theory for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

A measure in music is a set of beats that regulate the time signature of a piece. Learn music theory on measures for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

In common time, quarter notes fill one-fourth of a measure, being a quarter of the measure. Learn quarter notes music theory for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

A whole note in music is four counts or beats and fills an entire measure in common time. Learn whole notes music theory for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

Half notes fill one half a measure in common time, making up two counts out of four. Learn half notes music theory for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

An eighth note in music is one-eighth of a whole note, filling a measure with eight counts. Learn eighth notes music theory for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

Sixteenth notes make up one-sixteenth of a whole note and are quarters of quarter notes. Learn sixteenth notes music theory for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

To make a major scale, which consists of seven or eight notes, step down the piano keys. Learn music theory for major step returns for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music...

A minor scale brings in the black keys on a piano to give them their distinctive sound. Learn music theory for minor scales for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

Make minor scales by stepping in whole or half steps through seven or eight notes. Learn music theory for minor step patterns MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

A musical chord is an arrangement of notes that are played together, in harmony, to produce a sound or feeling. Learn basic chord music theory for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this...

Play a musical chord by creating a triad from the C major scale. Learn music theory for the C major triad for MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free music theory video.

Form major triad chords in music with other scales, using the first, third and fifth notes. Learn music theory for building major triad chords in MIDI composing from an audio engineer in this free...