The Synthesis Course is now available. It covers the following areas:

1. Synthesizer Basics
2. Synthesizer Patch Construction Basics
3. Zebra 2 Oscillators/Sound Sources
4. Filters
5. Modulation & Control
6. Other Control Parameters & Modules
7. FX Modules
8. Creating Sounds

Each of the above topics has several sub-sections which go into full details of complex synthesis techniques and procedures.

The videos consist of real time examples, visual presentations and easy to understand vocal instructions on every step involved in a specific subject area.

If you have purchased a course from Cubase Guru previously you can expect more of the same quality and detail. The course is over 8 hours of in-depth instruction in this very intense field of audio manipulation and creation.

PLUS…Special bonus software discounts included when you buy the Synthesis Course:

These discounts will ONLY be available to those who purchase the Synthesis course. These are some of the tools used in the course (apart from Ohm Boyz) so the money off vouchers will be a great help.

New Cubase Guru Course Pre-Order Special

We here at CubaseGuru.com are currently creating our next course. This course will be in 3 parts. It’s called "Sound Design" and the 3 parts are as follows: Synthesis, Sampling and Effects & Processors.

The Synthesis course will be released in the first 2 weeks of January, and is currently going through stringent beta testing. It will cover the following areas:

Synthesizer Basics
Synthesizer Patch Construction Basics
Sound Sources
Filters
Modulation & Control
Other Modules & Global Controls
FX
Creating Sounds

Each of the above sections has several sub sections which go into full and minute details of complex synthesis techniques and procedures.
The videos consist of real time examples, Power-point presentations and easy to understand vocal instructions on every step involved in a specific area.

If you have purchased a course from CubaseGuru previously you can expect more of the same quality and detail. The course will also be very long again, surpassing 8 hours of in-depth instruction in this very intense field of audio manipulation and creation.

We also will be offering very special discounts on the following: Zebra 2.5 Synth (20% off), BlueCat Audio (minimum 10% off), Rob Papen predator (awaiting confirmation), KarmaFX Synth (awaiting confirmation) and Ohm Boyz (expected 10%). These discounts will ONLY be available to those who purchase the Synthesis course. These tools used in the course (apart from Ohm Boyz) so the money off vouchers will be a great help. (Other synths also used)

As a special Christmas bonus we here at CubaseGuru have set up a pre-ordering system which gives excellent discounts and a 1 time only offer of 50% off any course currently on the site or to appear on the site in the future (Excluding the Synthesis Course). This deal, including the 50% off and special prices are only available until the 31 December 2009. After the 31st the prices will be the original release prices for general release around the 15th January.

The special Christmas pre order prices are - Synthesis DVD £50 inclusive of p+p, Synthesis download £30.
After the 31st December the prices goto - Synthesis DVD £70 + p+p and download £50. REMEMBER YOU ALSO GET A 50% OFF VOUCHER FOR PRE-BOOKING EITHER THE DVD OR THE DOWNLOAD. (Voucher cannot be used on the Synthesis course)

To take advantage of this pre order special please follow the following link and choose which product you wish to purchase. (DVD or Download) When you get to the pre-order page there will be 2 choices, pre order the DVD or the DOWNLOAD, please choose which one you wish to take advantage of. You will then be asked to pay the special one off price and be eligible for the 50% off voucher. (this will also include all the money off deals for the above mentioned software).

The link to pre-order is HERE

If you have any questions or queries regarding any of the above please do not hesitate to contact me.

All the best,

Mark Gray

Director

www.cubaseguru.com

cubaseguru@googlemail.com

The Art Of Psy-Trance Production

Creating brilliant Psy-Trance – or any music for that matter – takes more than a good ear and a dabble on Cubase. Even the most technically-minded of us need to invest in the real insight, experience and expert know-how needed to create those mesmerising, effortless, can’t-stop-dancing sounds of unforgettable nights (and mornings) out all over the world.

That’s why we created the Psy-Trance Music Production Course – a comprehensive video tutorial that’ll take you and your Cubase skills from blank canvas to an explosion of colour, texture and depth.

Take a look for yourself. Go on. You know you want to.

Course Overview

The Psy-Trance Music Production Course is perfect for beginners or intermediates (and no previous experience on Cubase is necessary – any DAW will do), giving a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial in every layer of the production process – from the subtleties of synths and sound effects to final arrangement and mastering.

The course – which has been developed and fine-tuned by Cubase Guru over a period of six months – is split into nine distinct sections, so you can learn at your own pace in manageable chunks.

Because when we say comprehensive, we mean comprehensive. The course is over ten hours long in total, plus there’s a free bonus package of 13 extra video tutorials included to help you refine your tracks even further. You’ll get a project PDF included with each tutorial explaining what samples, effects, processors and VST instruments are used in each section, plus any links to demos and recommended or alternative music production software you’ll need to complete each stage.

We also make sure you’re fully kitted out with the patches and presets you need for each effect and VST instrument, as well as Access Virus T1 hardware (if you’ve got it).

And if your connection speed isn’t great – no problem. Cubase Guru supplies all videos in both high resolution and a maximum-quality lower-res format, so you can get going in a matter of minutes.

So, without further ado, CLICK HERE for a quick breakdown of the course to help you make up your mind. Or watch the clip below to see how we teach the course:

Psy Trance Track Overview

Course Contents:

MAIN COURSE SECTION

1. Drums

2. Bass

3. Intro

4. SFX/Stabs

5. Vocals

6. Synths

7. Arrangement

• Arrangement 1
• Arrangement 2
• Arrangement 3
• Arrangement – Automation

8. Final Mix

9. Mastering

All of the above videos are supplied with both Low and High Resolution versions which can both be downloaded.

Where it is applicable there is also a P.D.F file with all the necessary information required to complete the video tutorial successfully.

The Low resolution videos are in rmvb format (RealAudio) and I have supplied Windows Media Classic in the first video .zip file (Drums) to allow you to watch them. Mac users will have to use RealAudio player I believe.

EXTRA/BONUS VIDEOS

1. Acid Squelch (Virus TI)

2. Albino Squelch

3. Fast FX

4. High Bleep (Virus TI)

5. Leads Q and A

6. Wooshing Sound (Virus TI)

7. Clean Up Vocals

8. Kick Drum Creation

9. Kick Rolls

10. Snare Rolls

11. Reverse Kick

12. Reverse Reverb

The above videos are all in rmvb format, please follow instructions above.

Thank you to everyone for your patience – the new and improved server is now up and running!

All the best from the Cubase Guru team.

Cubase Guru Overview of Drums Video

I thought I would do an overview of exactly what is included in the video course by showing you what 1 section of the course includes, namely the DRUMS video.

The following is a list of the files included in the 1.drums.zip

drums.mp4 (The main video file)

drums_controller.swf (This file allows you to watch the video from your Browser – ONLY IN THE HIGH RES VIDEOS)

Cubase Guru Music Production DRUMS.pdf (This lists everything required for successfully following the tutorial including links to demo/freeware software, sample list, V.S.T Instruments used etc – PLEASE SEE PICTURE BELOW)

Drums Files Folder – This folder includes the following:

• Drums – Audio Files – This has the drum audio files included
• Kontakt Multi Instrument – This has the samples and nkp file for the Kontakt instrument
• Presets and Patches – This has all the presets and patches supplied for the various effects, processors and Cubase 5 Presets if available

I think you will agree that this is a comprehensive amount of information and files which will make sure that you get the very best experience from the course.

One last thing, I will also be making available low res versions of the videos which you can download if your Internet connection is not very fast.  This, however, doesn’t mean that you can`t get the High Res videos, you will have the option to download them both.

Below is a picture of the P.D.F file you receive with every section of the course.

CUBASE GURU PSY TRANCE PRODUCTION VIDEO – UPDATE

A brief update on how the hosting/domain transfer is coming along!

As notified in the last update I had to transfer my domain/hosting account

to a new company.  Unknown to me was the time it takes to complete this procedure.

Below is an excerpt from the email received today regarding this procedure.

“Transfer Form of Authorization
to Registrar: OpenSRSand Reseller: UKReg

“Your transfer request will now be submitted to the current registrar, and may take up to 7 days to complete. Below is your transfer authorization receipt; please print a copy for your files.”

This, I have to say rather shocked me as I assumed the transfer would have been 72 hours maximum instead its 7 days (working days).

Due to this the release of the course has been delayed until

Sunday 26^th July

I can only apologise for those of you who are waiting for the opportunity to purchase the course

and hope that the extra time will not be too frustrating for you.

On a personal note I would like to thank all of you who have shown interest in the course, the response has been a little overwhelming and very humbling, so I thank you.

I can guarantee that the course will be LIVE on the www.cubaseguru.com site to download at a very reliable and consistent speed on the date mentioned above.

In the mean time I will endeavour to create more free tutorials and get them online using another domain I own as soon as humanly possible.

All the best,

Mark (Cubase Guru)

Urgent Notice Regarding Psy Trance Course Launch Date!

Due to overwhelming demand for the course, the release date has been postponed until

Sunday 19th July.

This is due to our current web hosting service being unable to deal with the increase in traffic and the amount of bandwidth required to satisfy the download requirements needed to supply the course to our customers, at a reliable and consistent speed.

Please accept my apologies. I will notify everyone who has signed up, and those who haven’t, when the course goes live on Sunday.

MEANWHILE!

To ease the pain a little (I hope) while you wait I have uploaded several videos to the CubaseGuru website for FREE download.
To gain access to these videos you must go to www.cubaseguru.com and use the login tab to create a new account (or login if you have all ready got an account).
Once you have completed the login procedure click the continue button to go to the main page. To the right you will see Free Tutorial Downloads or go to “my account” where you will find a link to the downloads.
Below are the first free video tutorials which we are offering on Cubase Guru. They cover several different subjects and are of a very high quality. Due to the high quality the files are very large, but I hope this doesn’t put you off downloading them. Enjoy!
• Compression 21 Minutes
• EQ Harmonics 44 Minutes
• Kontakt Basic Drum Machine 43 Minutes
• Kontakt Instrument 33 Minutes
• Mixing 1 Hour 21 Minutes
• Modular Synthesis: Karma FX Synth: 38 Minutes
• Synthesis Part 1: Predator 1 Hour
• Synthesis Part 2: Predator 27 Minutes
• Tuning 14 Minutes

HI Guys,

The special offer for the first 50 people to sign up for the course is almost finished. There are only 10 places left for this great deal (50 free cubase videos over 10 hours worth) so if you are looking for a bargain i advise you to go sign up straight away.

The course is still on schedule to be released to the public tomorrow and the response to the promotional video has been incredible so far. If you havent all ready done so, you can watch it below.

all the best,

Mark

In the psy trance music production video course shown below (promo video) the following items will be covered.

Drum selection, creation, patterns, editing
Bass creation, bassline pattern creation, editing
Creating Stabs and sound effects
Creating leads
Synthesis
Midi Programming
Arrangement skills
Mixing & Mastering

Plus a lot more in over 6 hours worth of video tutorials.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM 15th JULY 2009
I will also be offering 50 Cubase video tutorials for FREE (over 10 hours worth) for the first 50 people to sign up for the course.
To get in the que for this offer before its too late goto www.cubaseguru.com and leave your email address in the sign up box to the top right hand side of the page.

all the best,

Mark

Please enjoy the video below showing the upcoming Cubase Guru psy trance music production video course which will be available from Wednesday the 15th of July for download from www.cubaseguru.com