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\uffe5When these two legendary house producers came together for the track Hipcats for Armada Music, the groovy, soulful sound smashed charts on all the DJ download stores and has become a mainstay in every House DJ\u2019s record box.<\/p>\n\uffe5When these two legendary house producers came together for the track Hipcats for Armada Music, the groovy, soulful sound smashed charts on all the DJ download stores and has become a mainstay in every House DJ\u2019s record box.<\/p>\n
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In this one-of-a-kind course for Armada University, they will explain the process of making the track, from initial ideas, to beginning the collaboration. Then watch as they make a brand new remix of the Hipcats track, and show you the tips and tricks that make their production and collaborative process so unique. Watch this course and learn from two of the most experienced and enduring house music producers in the industry.<\/p>\n
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Course Total Runtime: 4 hours 20 minutes<\/p>\n
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Chapter 1 \u2013 Initial Hipcats demo<\/strong>
ATFC explains the first incarnation of the idea for Hipcats. See the early first project and learn how to tell the direction of a track from the start<\/p>\n
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Chapter 2 \u2013 Developing the idea<\/strong>
After ATFC brings David Penn in for the collaboration, David explains his more musical process.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 3 \u2013 Vocal and rhythm changes<\/strong>
Take a look inside the project of Hipcats, hear the raw original vocal acapella sample and learn how the final chops and edits were created in Logic.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 4 \u2013 Arrangement and final edits<\/strong>
The arrangement of Hipcats is what makes it work on the dancefloor. Every. Single. Time. So, watch and learn those arrangement details and final edits<\/p>\n
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Chapter 5 \u2013 Starting the remix<\/strong>
Watch exclusively, as for the first time David Penn and ATFC create a brand new remix on camera, explaining the production process along the way.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 6 \u2013 Bassline<\/strong>
See how a simple rhythm can be layered and tweaked to create a perfect percussive bassline.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 7 \u2013 Vocal sample<\/strong>
Reworking the vocal slices, use Logic\u2019s create sampler track option to present random slices that can be reworked into a new groove and process.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 8 \u2013 Percussion, swing and stabs<\/strong>
Learn how ATFC uses his favorite swing settings from F9 audio [Available as a free download] imported into Logic.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 9 \u2013 Overview and kick processing<\/strong>
It\u2019s time to start figuring out the full direction and start some deeper processing, starting with tweaking the kick drum and making it pop out.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 10 \u2013 Piano processing<\/strong>
Getting the right piano sound is crucial and the duo have a few tips with processing and tape delays to make the pianos work on this remix.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 11 \u2013 Synths and strings<\/strong>
Continue to work all the elements and check if all parts are required and work together. Arrange the synth and string parts and process and mix.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 12 \u2013 Extra drums<\/strong>
Learn how to stack and EQ loops to thicken a drum sound and learn David Penn\u2019s secret technique for re-pitching loops using a vocal transformer.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 13 \u2013 Arrangement<\/strong>
Learn when to bring elements in and out, and start to color tracks for easy reference. Watch as they explain filter, reverb and transition technique.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 14 \u2013 Arrangement part 2<\/strong>
Learn ways to add tripped out effects to basic vocal chops. See the must-have plugins that AFTC and David Penn reach for to give them their sound.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 15 \u2013 Arrangement part 3<\/strong>
More details are added such as fills, pauses and more. Learn the simple but effective moments you can implement in your own arrangements.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 16 \u2013 Piano<\/strong>
Watch the collaborative process in full swing as ATFC and David Penn work together to record new stabs, chords and piano parts.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 17 \u2013 Breakdown<\/strong>
It\u2019s time to learn how to craft a great breakdown. Add a nice synth drone on the drop to add energy and power.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 18 \u2013 Final arrangement changes<\/strong>
Explaining the extra level of detail that goes into an arrangement, learn how David Penn and ATFC check every element is necessary in the mix.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 19 \u2013 Creating a pre-master<\/strong>
Understand how to process your master to get it ready to test out in a club and have it match full-master level tracks in your set.<\/p>\n
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