Korg Minilogue XD Review – A Powerful Synth for Beginners and Synthlords

This week we have a video with me, Mikey Backpack, going over our favorite features from Korg’s new Korg Minilogue XD. The synthesizer is an update to the original and packed with a lot of incredible features. We’ll take you on a ten-minute journey and show you the gorgeous sounds while we’re at it. View below.

July 15, 2019

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13dec6:00 PM8:00 PMFuture Funk Masterclass with SideBrain

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Future Funk Masterclass with SideBrain

Beat Lab CEO and Founder, Yeuda Ben-Atar, is one of the world’s top Ableton Certified trainers – he’s taught some of the greatest producers alive like Skrillex, Timbaland, and Giorgio Moroder to name a few. With an extensive musical background beginning with playing keys and guitar as a teenager, progressing into one of the most highly respected producers and production teachers online, to one of the only Ableton Certified Trainers in Los Angeles, to having Grammy-nominated and Billboard charting alumni of his school – Yeuda truly is a one-of-a-kind teacher and mentor.

As an Artist Side Brain play live beats on Video Game Controllers.

Check out Side Brain’s Blog for endless free Ableton Racks.

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FUTURE FUNK – The mixture of electronic dance music and live funk

Join SideBrain to discuss the influences and background of this genre, and why it is what we consider to be a timeless genre

1. Choosing the sounds that create a sonic palette for this genre

2. Chords, progressions, and turnarounds that make future funk musically unique

3. How to make the “feel” of future funk more human

4. Tips and tricks for the mix

5. Arrangement, final tweaks and live performance edits that work in the club

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(Friday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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20dec6:00 PM8:00 PMLogic Pro for Beginners with Kayhee

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Logic Pro for Beginners with Kayhee

Overview of Logic’s main windows (Workspace, Mixer, Library, Upper Tab, Editor, Preferences)
Region and Track Inspector
Quick look at Logic’s native Synthesizers
Quick look at Logic’s best native plug-ins
Setting up sends and buses in Logic
Automation and Flex tools in Logic
MIDI Operations in Logic
Controller set-up in Logic
Sampling in Logic
Useful shortcuts and functions in Logic

Keyhan Kamelian is an Iranian music producer, songwriter, engineer and sound designer based in Los Angeles. Keyhan’s production, which spans across various genres and styles, has been awarded multiple titles by Indaba Music and acquired multiple placements in recent years. Additionally, Keyhan’s sound design for award-winning short film ‘Personal’ has been praised by critics for its fusion of organic and synthesized textures. He has also been invited to present masterclasses on audio production at his alma mater, Berklee College of Music. Keyhan’s current focus is on producing singles and EPs for various singer-songwriters as well as completing his own artist project. While not producing, Keyhan teaches private lessons on piano and production as well as playing keys for local pop and indie artists around LA.

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(Friday) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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26dec6:30 PM10:00 PM2-Day Intensive: Composition & Sound Design for TV & Film w/Jesse Wolston

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2-Day Intensive: Composition & Sound Design for TV & Film w/Jesse Wolston

Join us for a 2-day Intensive with Sound Design professional Jesse Wolston. This is a 2-day event on December 26th and 27th from 6:30pm – 10pm each night.

OUTLINE

Day 1:

– Understanding and interpreting Visual Media

– Composition for Film and T.V.

– In-depth look into film music and the purpose of themes, motifs, and harmony

– Lab time implementing intentional emotion

Day 2:

– Sound Design in context

– Creating textures and developing sounds using synthesis techniques and audio recordings

– Using production tools to re-design sounds to support the compositions

– Lab time implementing sound design together with Day 1’s composition

– Final review of Day 1 & 2

BIO

Jesse is a composer and motion designer from Auckland, New Zealand. His musical output is primarily modern classical and abstract electronic. Jesse is a certified Sound Designer & Producer from the Berklee School of Music, who currently builds large-scale international audio/visual art installations, sound exhibits, and compositions for documentary & art films. He works independently in graphic and motion design. He currently resides in Highland Park.

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(Thursday) 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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28dec11:00 AM2:30 PM2-Day Intensive: Finger Drumming w/Coby

28dec3:30 PM7:00 PM2-Day Intensive: Songwriting w/CLARA

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2-Day Intensive: Songwriting w/CLARA

Join us for this event which will take place over two days on December 28th and 29th, each day from 3:30pm – 7pm!

Class outline:

– Where to start? How to find inspiration?

– How to write songs daily, even if you’re not extremely confident working in a DAW

– How to create stand out lyrics

– Understanding the narrative of songwriting, who are you talking to? or who is talking?

– How to simplify and strengthen an idea

– How to get out of writer’s block

– Is music theory necessary to write a song? How is it helpful?

– Typical song structures for different genres

– The importance of arrangement

– How many hooks do you need? How do genres differ from each other?

– How to write a show-stopping song no matter what genre

– Learn the “rules to break them” in pop music

– How to demo songs for pitching

– Collaborating with other writers

– How to finish a song

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CLARA is a Pop-Soul Artist who rose to fame by winning talent competitions and simultaneously posting her music on Youtube. She has independently grown a following of over 250,000 subscribers and her 35 million+ views have led to sold out tours all over the globe including the US, Asia, Australia, Canada and more. CLARA has performed at prestigious venues like The Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall with Brian Mcknight and her songs are heard in numerous commercials, films & TV shows such as Big Mouth and The L Word. Her sweet, sultry vocals paired with soul-stirring music make her an artist to remember. CLARA is a self-taught singer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and even directs her own video content. Her recent singles titled “Beau” and “My Kinda Lovin” can be heard on all platforms including Spotify and Apple Music under “CLARA” and you can give her a shout on instagram @ClaraTheArtist.

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(Saturday) 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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