Captain Chords Explained®
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3:39 The Captain Plug-ins Suite
In this video, Larry introduces the series and also explains the two basic sways of utilizing the plug-ins in this series as either Audio Unit sound modules or MIDI FX.
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12:31 Choosing Keys & the Interface
Larry now covers ways you can choose your scale or key in Captain Chords while also outlining the different areas of the plug-in GUI. Then learn all about the different ways you can "play" the plug-in as a sound module, a chord jamming instrument or an automatic progression generator.
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11:47 Chord Progressions, Rhythm, & Timing
In this video, explore some of the automatic chord generation features of Captain Chords, and go through how to choose from the library of progressions, timings and rhythms to access a whole world of musical possibilities.
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3:11 The Sound Preset Area
In this video, see how to choose presets, tailor them to your needs using Reverb, Delay and Filtering, and then how to automate these parameters.
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6:38 Space, Strum, & Swing
Now discover how the Space knob allows you to introduce spaces into your progressions in different ways. Then see how to introduce a strumming action to your progressions mimicking a guitar. Finally, learn how to introduce 8th and 16th note swing in order to enhance the groove of your progressions.
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8:06 Manually Creating Chord Progressions
Explore how to manually generate chord progressions by using the add function, and amend those chords for extra harmonic interest. Altering inversions, octaves, flavors and complexity is then shown, followed by how to add rests and also custom chords.
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3:58 Editing Your Chords
In this video, learn all about the editing features of Captain Chords including MIDI chord detection, chord info and the split function, so you can generate your own rhythmic patterns.
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3:41 Arrange Progressions & Interact with Your DAW
Larry now shows how he uses Verse, Pre-Chorus, Chorus and Drop to create different song sections. You can then drag these into the DAW?s arrange page to arrange these progressions to create your track!
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13:06 Captain Deep
Now discover Captain Deep including how to connect it to Captain Chords, and then generate different types of basslines and grooves. You'll also learn how to make sure your song sections line up between the two plug-ins, and how to manually jam a bassline using the Play Tab.
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8:29 Captain Melody
In this video, explore Captain Melody and see how to add a melody to your track. Larry covers using tension, rhythm and pattern to generate a series of different melodic lines, allowing the track to have a topline melody. Then see how the two-way communication between the plug-ins works, and how to jam using the MIDI and Qwerty Keyboard.
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5:16 Jamming New Ideas with Captain Play
In this final video, head over to Captain Play and watch how to use your MIDI keyboard and Qwerty Keyboard to play back new melodies and jam chord ideas.
Product Overview
Studio production wiz Larry Holcombe brings you in-depth video tutorials on Mixed In Key's amazing chord production machine, Captain Chords! Learn all about this indispensable writing tool and how to use it to create fantastic chord progressions for your songs and productions.
Larry starts out by welcoming you and then explains the two basic ways of utilizing Captain Chords as either a plug-in sound module or MIDI FX. Then you'll see how to choose your scale or key in Captain Chords, learn more about the different areas of the plug-in GUI, and the different ways you can “play” the plug-in as a sound module, a chord jamming instrument, or an automatic progression generator.
Moving on, explore how the Space Knob allows you to introduce spaces into your progressions in different ways, and how to give a strumming action to your progressions mimicking a guitar. Larry then shows you the Sound Preset area where you can select presets and then tailor them to your needs using Reverb, Delay, Filtering, and Automation.
Throughout the rest of the video series you'll see how to manually create chord progressions, edit your existing chords, arrange progressions in your DAW, and use both Captain Deep and Captain Melody for even more creativeness. Plus, you'll also learn how to jam new ideas with Captain Play and much more.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you’re new to Mixed In Key's Captain Chords, or just want to know if it's right for you, look no further… Watch “Captain Chords Explained®” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 week ago
really good tuturial
it was really helpfull
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
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Submitted 1 week ago
Explain everything!!!
One the best I have seen!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Good
It was good and very knowledgeable.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Very Helpful...Fun Plug-in
Helped explain how modules tied together.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Very Helpful when experiencing a bloc especially!
Really helps save time also by getting into the intricate areas of this plug-in collective!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 weeks ago
Very helpful - even for a beginner in electronic music like me
Every module and all the options were explained well. I just have some basic knowledge regarding chords but this was enough to understand nearly everything. Just sometimes I wished the author would speak more clearly (he mumbled sometimes a bit too much for me as a non native speaker of the english language). But that happened just sometimes and almost everything else was really very good. So thank you very much for this very helpful video course and keep on the great work! :-)
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Producer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 weeks ago
great one
superb explanation of the app
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 month ago
Clean and clear
I would recommend this tutorial to anyone who is interested in producing interesting chords and melodies. This could be used for back up instruments such as strings and horns as well. I’m particularly interested in the variety of baselines generated. They’re very solid and compelling. In short… a great course.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 month ago
Excellent Instruction
Taught me music theory and chord progressions, in a useful manner. Love it
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 month ago
Really explains short-comings of Captain Chords
The review course itself is very complete and comprehensive to explaining Captain Chords. I would listen to another of this author's courses. It does however really expose the extreme limitations of Captain Chords and Deep plugins.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Studio One
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 week ago
really good tuturial
it was really helpfull
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 week ago
Explain everything!!!
One the best I have seen!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Good
It was good and very knowledgeable.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reason
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Very Helpful...Fun Plug-in
Helped explain how modules tied together.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reason
Submitted 2 weeks ago
Very Helpful when experiencing a bloc especially!
Really helps save time also by getting into the intricate areas of this plug-in collective!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer
Submitted 3 weeks ago
Very helpful - even for a beginner in electronic music like me
Every module and all the options were explained well. I just have some basic knowledge regarding chords but this was enough to understand nearly everything. Just sometimes I wished the author would speak more clearly (he mumbled sometimes a bit too much for me as a non native speaker of the english language). But that happened just sometimes and almost everything else was really very good. So thank you very much for this very helpful video course and keep on the great work! :-)
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Producer, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 3 weeks ago
great one
superb explanation of the app
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Logic Pro, Pro Tools
Submitted 1 month ago
Clean and clear
I would recommend this tutorial to anyone who is interested in producing interesting chords and melodies. This could be used for back up instruments such as strings and horns as well. I’m particularly interested in the variety of baselines generated. They’re very solid and compelling. In short… a great course.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Producer
Submitted 1 month ago
Excellent Instruction
Taught me music theory and chord progressions, in a useful manner. Love it
Submitted 1 month ago
Really explains short-comings of Captain Chords
The review course itself is very complete and comprehensive to explaining Captain Chords. I would listen to another of this author's courses. It does however really expose the extreme limitations of Captain Chords and Deep plugins.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Studio One
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I learnt the trumpet and piano around age 12 and then guitar a couple of years later. I played in a few indie bands for a few years until I discovered the turntables and Dj'ing. I then swapped the guitar for the synthesizer and the stage for the Dj booth and the rest is history!
2. What training have you had?
I completed a diploma in sound engineering and music technology from islington Music Workshop in London. I am also level 1 certified in Logic. The most important training I have received though is sitting for hours on end at my studio making music!
3. When did you get into recording?
Recording demos for the indie bands I mentioned earlier. Then recording vocals for my tracks as DEF inc. and laterally Rebel Sonix. I also worked in London studio Rollover in around 2005.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I've remixed Coldplay, Kylie, Roots Manuva and John B. Labels I have released on include Parlaphone, EMI, Fingerlickin, Eight Fx, Quantum, Botchit and Scarper amongst others. I have composed music for Sony Playstation games, Sky tv, J&B Whiskey, Lexus cars and the BBC to name a few. I have produced online tutorial videos and have had a 1 hour production video in Music Techs magazines cover DVD. I have also Dj'ed at events such as Glastonbury festival and Miami WMC and touring extensively all over the world.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Well hopefully I have a clear and concise training method mixed with a serious passion for making music. I have previously worked for Apple teaching Logic and also regularly lecture on Logic and electronic music production. I also teach the Ministry of Sound DJ academy in London which involves teaching an introduction to Djing as well as in depth seminars on using NI's Traktor and also Serato Scratch Live. As a producer making cutting edge electronic music, I have to remain at the forefront of new sounds and production techniques. I mix my time between different areas of the music industry - production, remixing, DJing and also teaching which allows me to develop all those skills simultaneously - so I can improve my teaching ability whilst also continuing to develop as a producer (something which you never stop doing!)
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