Elastic Audio in Action - Kenny Gioia's Videos

[gregohb]

I looked at the sample video for this - and it was pretty good. I think Logic can do sorta the same thing. You can display transients over the audio track, and have a measure/bar/beat track, then just drag a bar or beat marker to a transient to warp the audio.

The one thing that kinda surprised me, was that your method was to make the entire song at 160 bpm. I thought you were going to keep the natural flow of the music - which is what Logic would allow (although you could put it on the grid, then remove all the tempo changes and it would all be at the same tempo).

[Kenny Gioia]

The idea was to conform it to 160BPM. I'm not sure what you mean. The drums weren't cut to a click so I was making it all one tempo.

Thanks.

[gregohb]

Of course thats one way to do it, but why not have them play to a click then? I was thinking that it would be good to keep the tempo changes but then grid it out, so you can lay loops on top and they will conform to the tempo changes. In that way, the flow of the music is preserved. You never do that?

[Kenny Gioia]

Originally Posted by gregohb

Of course thats one way to do it, but why not have them play to a click then? I was thinking that it would be good to keep the tempo changes but then grid it out, so you can lay loops on top and they will conform to the tempo changes. In that way, the flow of the music is preserved. You never do that?

Of course. I do it all different ways. The point of the video wasn't to show the best way of producing drums. It was to show you the method to make a non-clicked drummer become clicked. It's just a problem solver. I'm all for leaving the drummer not to a click if that's the best thing. These videos just present situations and how to solve them.

Thanks.

[Kenny Gioia]

I want to thank all the Gearslutz for giving us our biggest month to date.

We really appreciate it.

Thanks.

[jumpnyc]

Hey Kenny,

Great video - I own all of your videos - and each one has at least taught me one thing that continues to speed me up/add to my arsenal/do something to make me more money and make my clients happy - so thank you.

So....I noticed how you use the catalog feature of the project browser. Mine won't work - it creates a catalog but nothing is in it - none of the aliases are created. I called Digi and the tech was able to reproduce my error (meaning he couldn't create a working catalog either) - he said to upgrade to the latest build and that would fix it - well I upgraded and it still doesn't work - and I'm bummed because it would help me streamline things even more.

Now I'm pretty savy so I have tried creating a catalog from a folder, creating a new empty catalog and dragging files in, etc...nothing works. Any suggestions?

[Kenny Gioia]

I'm sorry. That problem seems beyond my field of expertise. I wish I could be of more help. Thanks for your support.

[jumpnyc]

Cool. Figured it was worth a shot. Thanks again!

[theom]

Is it possible that the catalog feature is HD only? I think I read somewhere it is not supported in the LE version. You can still surf to your personal folder of all your loops though. Jump is your rig HD or LE?



BTW: Kenny, great job.... again.
Keep 'em coming

[Kenny Gioia]

Thanks.

I believe that the Catalogs are HD Only.

[Rappy]

Hey folks. Kenny, if you're reading this (or if anyone else knows, please chime in), what is your method for scrolling in Pro Tools when you are zoomed in really close on a region and doing an edit? I am a huge fan and own all 3 of your videos. They are amazing! However, I often see you manually scrolling to the right, using a keystroke I think, while maintaining the same close zoom setting, and I am not sure how you do it. I am sure you mention it in one of the videos, but I can't find it. I would like to know.

By the way, did I mention how much I love your videos? My god, I have learned a treasure trove of information from these things. I have become such a better engineer and editor because of them. My clients are impressed. You can really learn more in a couple of hours with Kenny's videos than you would in months of reading manuals and trying to mouse around on your own. No joke. If you don't already own them, buy them, or buy a 30 day pass to watch them on-line from Groove Box.

Thank you so much!

Happy holidays everyone,

Rappy

[theom]

my cheapie cvs discount 2 wheel GE mouse lets me use scroll wheel #2 to scroll left and right without losing the selection.

Recently a friend showed me the mighty mouse config control. (I was an idiot thinking it was a one button mouse) With the 2 button action engaged and its mini trackball it is really great in protools. Now I need to get one.

The mini trackball lets you scroll in any direction without losing your selection.
How do you guys do this with those giant kingston trackballs?


Hey Kenny, Whats next on the horizon for your videos? Are you waiting for PT8?

[Oroz]

Originally Posted by theom

its mini trackball it is really great in protools. Now I need to get one.

Be aware that the mini trackball doesn't last long, it'll need cleaning and that's not an easy shore on the mighty mouse.

[Kenny Gioia]

I'm using this:

Contour Design, Inc. - Innovative Ergonomic products for your computer.

Although you can use any wheeled mouse by shift rolling.

I actually have a Pen, Rolling Mouse, and the Shuttle thing with Dual Monitors. I'm a bit nutty.

I do have a bunch of videos in the works. Probably 3 more next year.

PT 8 is holding it up a bit. The GUI is just so different.

If I shoot in 7.4 it may be outdated too soon. If I shoot in 8, I may be too far ahead of everyone.

Thanks for your support.

[ProFool]

Hi Kenny, can I get your tutorial video's with PayPal somewhere? that worked well for your loops, thanks

[astronmr20]

Nicely done, Kenny.

[CaliTone]

I paid the $29.99 for a month of access to Kenny's videos as well as all the others on groovebox. I gotta say, Kenny is freakin' amazing. I've learned so much from that guy that I feel almost guilty paying so little for all that I've learned. Best $29.99 I've spent in a long time. I look forward to Kenny's PT 8 videos whenever or if ever they'll be.

Thanks Kenny!

[Kenny Gioia]

Don't worry. PT8 videos are coming.

Originally Posted by ProFool

Hi Kenny, can I get your tutorial video's with PayPal somewhere? that worked well for your loops, thanks

Our new site isn't setup for PayPal, but customers can call or email us directly at support@grooveboxmusic.com and we'll send them a PayPal invoice and they can use PayPal to pay.

Thanks for everyone's support.

[ProFool]

Kenny, you redoing those 3 video series for pt8 or new subjects? and thank you for the paypal offer, thanks

[Kenny Gioia]

At some point, a lot of those other Tips and Tricks will be updated for PT8. But I don't plan on re-releasing the exact same thing in PT8.

On the bench right now is a "Production in PT8 series" showing a production from beginning to end. A "Mixing in PT8" series. And of course, "PT8 Tips and Tricks".

Thanks.

[ProFool]

Oh mamma that sounds cool thumbsup

[oceantracks]

Originally Posted by Kenny Gioia

That's right. It's finally done and the MOA has declared it fit for Alsihah Consumption.

Elastic Audio in Action - Kenny Gioia's Videos

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Free Sample Video too!!!!

Elastic Time in Action - Pro Tools 7.4 Power PAK

Kenny Gioia has done it again!

This time Kenny focuses on Pro Tools 7.4’s incredible Elastic Time feature. This collection of video tutorials will leave you amazed by how much you can bend and twist audio with no weird sounding artifacts when correctly using Elastic Time. Using it on multi-tracked drums, bass, guitars and vocals, Kenny covers it all and shows you how to tighten up tracks, make groovy beats, remix vocals, and create special effects.

If you need to polish up your track’s feel and really perfect them, Elastic Time is the way to go…

Elastic TIme in Action

Total Videos = 14
Total Runtime = Over 2.5 Hours

01. Elastic Time Basics (09:10) – Learn how Elastic Time works and all about the different modes and which one to pick for the job.

02. Working with Loops (11:32) – See how a real producer works with loops using Elastic Time and Pro Tool’s Workspace Browser.

03. Extracting & Importing Grooves (09:48) - Discover how to extract and import grooves from one loop and apply them using Elastic Time to the other tracks in your session.

04. Multi-Track Drums (27:30) – Watch Kenny take multi-track recorded drums and get them in the groove, all while preserving the phasing of the drum tracks using Elastic Time.

05. Quantizing Bass (12:24) - See how to fix an out of time bass guitar track using Elastic Time and get it tight and right.

06. Acoustic Guitars (09:26) – Discover how to properly fix stereo acoustic guitars and adjust their feel using Elastic Time.

07. Electric Guitars (16:21) – Learn the secrets of using Elastic Time on electric guitars.

08. Conforming Vocals to Tempo (09:56) – Watch step by step as Kenny makes an acapella vocal fit into a track. This is a must see for anyone doing remixes.

09. Rephrasing Vocals (08:00) – Now that you have perfect “in time” vocal tracks, see how to change them up and make new vocal parts.

10. Align & Double Vocals (9:43) – See how to correct timing as well as thicken and fatten up vocals by using Elastic Time.

11. Background Vocals (07:06) – Learn how to tighten up sustaining stacked background vocals using Elastic Time.

12. Change Entire Song Tempo (10:33) – See Kenny’s method for taking an entire song and changing its tempo up and or down, with no artifacts, using Elastic Time.

13. Fixing No Click Reference Drums (05:24) – Have drums that weren’t played to a click track? Want them to be in time to your session’s click / grid? Just watch this video.

14. Varispeed Special FX (07:11) – See cool ways to use Varispeed mode to add pitch varying effects to your tracks, including individual drums and fills.

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Enjoy.

About to make my first purchase. What I really like about these tutorials is that they are so practical and no nonsense. It's like...'Hey, wanna do this? Here's how...boom. Done." Really to the point...love that.

TH

[the tortoise]

Everything about Kenny's videos is awesome.

I love the quality of the audio and video, the calm and comprehensive way he goes through the issues and, I don't mind saying, I find his voice extremely mellifluous.

Just the best PT videos available. I recommend them wherever I go (which is everywhere).

Good job man, can't wait for the PT8 stuff.




the tortoise

[Ol' Betsey]

Kenny's tutorials really are great.

I got the month-long unlimited access as well (someone earlier mentioned writing directly to Groovebox about getting a PayPal invoice and this worked great for me as I had some cash just sitting there waiting to be spent on something constructive!) and it's been excellent dipping in and out of all the different tutorials.

I've been using most of these features for ages but it's great to see other work-flow techniques.

I also just read somewhere that there are new PT8 tutorials up as well now but haven't seen them yet.

Take care,

R.

[diegofficial]

awesome work kenny! i enjoyed every minute!

[ProFool]

I enjoyed the elastic video's very much last night, I'm looking forward to the PT 8 video's. cheers

[Mikey MTC]

Originally Posted by Ol' Betsey

Kenny's tutorials really are great.
I also just read somewhere that there are new PT8 tutorials up as well now but haven't seen them yet.

R.

They're up on Groovebox right now, and they're ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!
(Sorry, shameless plug way too obvious - need tone it down a little!!)

I've done a "What's New In Pro Tools 8" which is available right now but coming soon is a full-on look into all the depth of Pro Tools (8) automation. I'm talking about the really deep stuff in HD that no one seems to talk about.

Coming soon! (Sorry to hijack Kenny's thread)

[25ghosts]

To anyone who hasn't heard of Kenny's videos. You can learn a bunch from them.
Not only about what the Title says but a lot of workflow too.

Had it NOT been for Kenny's Video I got a year ago I had NEVER gotten around to using Quickeys. Which, might I add, has changed my life and the length of it ;-)

If my grand children at one point say, "Pops, you're 95 years old now, weren't we supposed to inherit when you die??? - From the look of things you're gonna outlive us" - I am going to give them Kenny's number and tell them to blame him for bringing me to use Quickeys and thus extending my life.


Congrats Kenny and thanks for what you contribute to the DAW society

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