HALion 6 Know-How: Getting Started
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2:42 Introduction
Welcome to HALion 6 Know How! Find out what HALion 6 is all about, and what you need to know before we dive in.
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5:40 User Interface Overview
Explore the graphical user interface and familiarize yourself with some of the different terminology that?s used throughout the software.
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9:50 Loading Programs & Multis
Learn about the Mediabay and discover the basics of loading Programs and Multi?s into HALion. You?ll also get an understanding of MIDI routing in use with a DAW.
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5:21 Program Editing
The Program Tree is now revealed and you?ll learn more about the interface so you can edit programs and more.
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9:46 Program Components
Navigating the Program Tree is essential, but it?s only useful if you know what you?re looking at. Learn the basic aspects of the different components that make up a Program and how to use them.
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4:37 Audio Bus Structure Pt. 1
Learn all about the basics of routing audio to your DAW from HALion, and explore some of the ways you can control the main channels.
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8:25 Audio Bus Structure Pt. 2
Now that the tech is out of the way, learn to build a custom program from the ground up, and further explore the use of effects, layers, and busses in HALion 6.
Product Overview
Steinberg master Dave Askew brings you an awesome series designed for the new HALion 6 user! Get a solid foundation on what HALion can do, and start using it in your productions today.
Dave starts by welcoming you and gives an overview of what exactly HALion 6 is as well as an in-depth tour of its user interface.
Loading Programs and Multis is next, followed by editing programs, components, routing with the Audio Bus and more!
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for detailed info. If you're new to Steinberg HALion 6, or just want see if this Synth & Sampler is right for you, check out "HALion 6 Know-How: Getting Started" today.
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Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
First time for me using Halion
Well this is what I needed to get me going through the basics. I got Halion for the first time last December and dived straight into overwhelm. I’ve muddled through but this video has given just what I needed to break down some of the confusion. This is a basic tut especially for first timers. Very much looking forward to seeing much more in-depth vids on this great plugin.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic Pro
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Submitted 5 months ago
Good basic Introduction
I enjoyed the series, it was a good introduction to a complicated program - the instructor presented it in a easy to understand manor . This should be enough to get anybody started having explained program structures etc. Please create more in depth Halion content as this only scratches the surface. Many thanks!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 6 months ago
Helpful, but not nearly as in-depth as I hoped.
Helpful, but not nearly as in-depth as I hoped. I was really looking for details on importing programs into Halion from other formats like Akai, E-mu, or Reason, but this series didn't even mention it.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Cubase, Reason
Response from Customer Service:
I'm very sorry you only found the tutorial to be a 2. 5 rating. This is the 'Getting Started' portion of the Know-How series for Halion 6. More to come but for starting out, we kept it to the basics so any 3rd parting importing may be included in future tutorials but not with this entry level lesson.
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Submitted 9 months ago
Great intro to Halion 6
Great intro and overview of HALion 6 for beginners. Would love to see another tutorial go more in-depth.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Very Basic Halion6 explanation on a couple of features
I like the presenter's style and work flow. The videos go over just a few of the basic features of Halion6. Seemed very incomplete after I finished watching the series. While it gave a very basic starting point, it could have been so much more.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Samplitude
Response from Customer Service:
This is the 'Getting Started' tutorial for the Halion 6 Know-How series so it covers the basics and sets the viewer up for getting past the starting stages and ready for other Know-How tutorials that will cover more specific aspects of the program.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Fantastic intro to Halion 6
I've had Halion 6 for a while. At first, as many will say, the UI is overwhelming. I've been able to slog through it, but this video course unveils all the basic functionality REQUIRED for using Halion 6. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I would LOVE to see more Halion 6 video courses by this presenter. Especially creating new libraries using existing sample sets.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Beautifully and expertly explained
A series that demystified HALion's capabilities, explained in a clear and understandable way.
Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Not comprehensive enough for a beginner !
Not comprehensive enough for a beginner !
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Sound Designer, Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Great videos
Well explained, learned a lot. There were times where things went a little fast making it sometimes hard to follow. But overall loved it. Thanks
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Very helpfull! Too short probably!
Too short probably! It helps me getting started. But there is so much to explore in HALion 6....
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
First time for me using Halion
Well this is what I needed to get me going through the basics. I got Halion for the first time last December and dived straight into overwhelm. I’ve muddled through but this video has given just what I needed to break down some of the confusion. This is a basic tut especially for first timers. Very much looking forward to seeing much more in-depth vids on this great plugin.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic Pro
Submitted 5 months ago
Good basic Introduction
I enjoyed the series, it was a good introduction to a complicated program - the instructor presented it in a easy to understand manor . This should be enough to get anybody started having explained program structures etc. Please create more in depth Halion content as this only scratches the surface. Many thanks!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Cubase
Submitted 6 months ago
Helpful, but not nearly as in-depth as I hoped.
Helpful, but not nearly as in-depth as I hoped. I was really looking for details on importing programs into Halion from other formats like Akai, E-mu, or Reason, but this series didn't even mention it.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Cubase, Reason
Response from Customer Service:
I'm very sorry you only found the tutorial to be a 2. 5 rating. This is the 'Getting Started' portion of the Know-How series for Halion 6. More to come but for starting out, we kept it to the basics so any 3rd parting importing may be included in future tutorials but not with this entry level lesson.
Submitted 9 months ago
Great intro to Halion 6
Great intro and overview of HALion 6 for beginners. Would love to see another tutorial go more in-depth.
Submitted 1 year ago
Very Basic Halion6 explanation on a couple of features
I like the presenter's style and work flow. The videos go over just a few of the basic features of Halion6. Seemed very incomplete after I finished watching the series. While it gave a very basic starting point, it could have been so much more.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cakewalk Sonar, Cubase, Samplitude
Response from Customer Service:
This is the 'Getting Started' tutorial for the Halion 6 Know-How series so it covers the basics and sets the viewer up for getting past the starting stages and ready for other Know-How tutorials that will cover more specific aspects of the program.
Submitted 1 year ago
Fantastic intro to Halion 6
I've had Halion 6 for a while. At first, as many will say, the UI is overwhelming. I've been able to slog through it, but this video course unveils all the basic functionality REQUIRED for using Halion 6. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I would LOVE to see more Halion 6 video courses by this presenter. Especially creating new libraries using existing sample sets.
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV
Submitted 1 year ago
Beautifully and expertly explained
A series that demystified HALion's capabilities, explained in a clear and understandable way.
Submitted 1 year ago
Not comprehensive enough for a beginner !
Not comprehensive enough for a beginner !
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Sound Designer, Bitwig Studio, Cubase, Reason
Submitted 1 year ago
Great videos
Well explained, learned a lot. There were times where things went a little fast making it sometimes hard to follow. But overall loved it. Thanks
Submitted 1 year ago
Very helpfull! Too short probably!
Too short probably! It helps me getting started. But there is so much to explore in HALion 6....
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Cubase
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've been a musician since a very early age starting with playing the trumpet, guitar, bass, and piano. Not the drums though, my brother got those genes. I am an excellent finger drummer though to say the least!
2. What training have you had?
For formal training I took regular music lessons in grade school and high school which were fortified with training from private tutors. After school I joined the Army band and went through the Army School of Music as well. I'd like to say that most of what I've learned though came through experience and having hands-on opportunities.
3. When did you get into recording?
During my stay in the Army I was the live sound manager. I loved operating the mixing board but I loathed the 'live' environment. I truly enjoyed making things sound great but I didn't like the fact that there is so little room for error in the live setting. I had wished for more time to invest in being able to make something that sounds ok, turn into something phenomenal. I started by recording our Army band performances on a Yamaha AW1600 for fun, but really enjoyed that I could capture that moment then take my time to make it sound amazing without having to worry about the crowd booing. The rest is history!
4. People you have worked with/for?
A few musical highlights have been running live sound for the President of the US, and doing some on the side tech work for the band Dope. I also was able to work with Virus on one of his side projects. Over the years though my focus has been mainly in customer service and tech, so I've talked with thousands of industry professionals on a daily basis which have truly been too numerous to name individually.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
Growing up I always felt that I spent a lot of time training myself how to do things, but oddly enough I always thought I'd never make a great teacher even though I'm a geek through and through. In the early part of my career I turned down so many opportunities to teach music and engineering. I think part of that came with my own insecurity of not having the formal education that society tells us that we need to succeed. It took a lot of time, practice, and personal education to get me past that hump of feeling confident in trusting that what I taught myself was legit. I've finally reached a point where I feel like I have a lot to offer in terms of knowledge, but most of it has come through investing the time with having the hands on experience that not even formally educated people get sometimes. I truly believe the best way to learn something is to get your hands on it and immerse yourself in every little detail. Groove 3 is a great avenue to be able to share that knowledge.
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