Hybrid Explained®
Chapter 1 : The Basics
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12:05 Introduction
Russ gives you the full guided tour of Hybrid, which is a great place to start exploring all of its features and functions.
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3:50 Navigating Hybrid
Russ shows you how to never get lost and find things fast with this in-depth navigation tour.
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8:20 Presets & Patches
Discover how to find Hybrid sounds fast and save them safely - it's all here in this video.
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10:12 The Common Section
Explore how to dial in your globals just how you like and learn how to set and fix pitch, tuning and more.
Chapter 2 : Sequencer and Effects
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15:22 Using the Sequencers
See how to create amazing arpeggiators, cool rhythm effects and much more with the sequencers section of Hybrid.
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2:09 Create & Import Your Own Phrase
Be original and create your own MIDI raps and then import them into Hybrid for way cool sounds!
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8:30 Effects
Learn about both insert and master effects and see how they can bring your sounds to life.
Chapter 3 : Synthesis Sections
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8:23 Oscillators
It all starts with the oscillators, the heart of any synth sound. Russ explains both subtractive and wavetable based synths and their controls.
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10:20 Filter Section
If you want to warm up a sound, make it sparkle or evolve over time, Hybrid's filter section is the place you can sculpt the tone just how you want.
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11:51 Filter Mod Section
See how to warp, mangle and create filter evolutions by learning all about the filter mod section in Hybrid.
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6:25 Filter Env Section
Russ shows how you can use shape your filter with time and velocity to get even more power from your sounds.
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10:34 Mod Env Section
Not one, two or even three, but four envelopes available for use in sound creation. Russ shows you how to use the powerful Mod Env function.
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5:21 Amp Env Section
Russ shows just how useful the Amp Env section is for making long, slow sweeps or fast percussive sounds.
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4:08 Amp Mod Section
Discover how to add tremolo, vibrato, auto-pan and more with the Amp Mod section.
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10:46 LFO Section
Learn all about the LFO section and soon you'll be wobbling your bass and warbling your leads, plus much more.
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6:19 Osc Mod Section
See how to take full control of your sound sources with the Oscillator Modulation section in Hybrid.
Chapter 4 : Controlling Hybrid
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4:01 Morph Groups
Find out how you can take deeper control of Hybrid using its powerful Morph groups feature.
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2:01 MIDI CC
Forget the mouse and learn to map your favorite hardware keyboard to control Hybrid via MIDI CC messages.
Chapter 5 : Programming Hybrid
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5:42 Trance Synth
Russ shows you how to get the synth that is at the heart of many top hits, the Trance synth sound.
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5:31 Drums
Discover how to leave the samples behind and create your own synth drums and how to use the sequencer to drive them.
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8:08 Sub Bass
Shake the room as Russ shows you how to build a huge sub bass sound in Hybrid.
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7:47 Retro Arp
Explore how to get that sweet retro synth sound, complete with tuning and noise issues, just like the real thing.
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7:00 Soundscape
Watch Russ use the full power of Hybrid to create a beautiful sound scape right before your eyes.
Chapter 6 : v2.0 Update
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3:44 The New Preset Browser
Russ shows you how to use the new preset browser in Hybrid 2.0 that can help you navigate and organize your sounds quickly and efficiently
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3:32 The New Pumper
If you want to get those cool pumping dance synths then the new pumper is your weapon of choice. Russ shows how you can apply it to various targets to give your sounds energy and movement
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4:22 The New Filter Options
Not one but now two filters are included in Hybrid 2.0 - even better with 5 different routing options there are endless filtering possibilities. Russ gives you the full show and tell.
Product Overview
Updated for version 2.0, Pro Tools Instrument legend Russ Hughes is back with this highly anticipated 'Explained' title. Russ takes you through the Hybrid power synth plug-in from start to finish, exploring every part of the synth and finishing off with some sound creation examples that will get your creative juices flowing.
Russ begins with the important basics such as navigating the GUI, and loading and saving presets and patches. He then gets into the powerful sequencer section and insert and master effects. Up next is the heart of the synth, the oscillator sections with all of its filters, amps and mods.
Russ then shows you how to control Hybrid with Morph Groups and MIDI CC messages. Next, Russ gives several sound creation tutorials, showing you how to make various patches from scratch, that will be sure to get your mind racing with creativeness. Wrapping it up, the new version 2.0 features and functions are examined in detail, giving you full coverage of this amazing virtual synth.
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Reviews
Submitted 10 months ago
Makes the complex simple to understand.
After owning Hybrid for awhile and pretty using only the factory presets I decided to dive under the hood and find out what it can really do. This video series REALLY helped! Armed with a proper understanding of its inner workings one can get a lot of mileage out of Hybrid.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 10 months ago
A must see for Hybrid owners.
With this course I really got to understand the potential of this synth and how well it is designed. The course also helps understand the basics of synths as well. I own Hybrid3 but all information was valid.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Brilliant !
Great video full of everything you need to know about this great synth, I love the way Russ explains everything as if he's talking to you face to face.
I am a: Musician, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
jimbo
my first insight into world of synths, its a whole world of beautiful sounds, cant wait to stqrt using my hybrid with the MPK mini on my mac
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Amazingly useful!!
This is just one of the best tutorial series I've had so far. If you want to save time and energy on Hybrid, go for it! And although it's meant for Hybrid 1 and 2, it's also extremely useful for Hybrid 3.
I am a: Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
A must!
Bought a Mpk Mini and it was part of the free software! Was looking for a quick tutorial about the software. After looking on youtube and found barely anything the net came to the rescue and this is why am here!
I am a: Beginner, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Just awesome!
Russ rocks :) The course was really helpful, in sense of getting truly familiar with the unique characteristics of Hybrid, and getting to know this incredible synth even better.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
It is Good as always, but little old, but it has all the basics!
Nice!!!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
If you don't want to get lost inside Hybrid, get this.
There are a few differences between Hybid 3 and the version on the tutorials (like a second filter) but you will get the basics and not-so-basics of using this wonderfully complex yet elegant synth.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Game Designer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Nice.
Great explanation.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, FL Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 10 months ago
Makes the complex simple to understand.
After owning Hybrid for awhile and pretty using only the factory presets I decided to dive under the hood and find out what it can really do. This video series REALLY helped! Armed with a proper understanding of its inner workings one can get a lot of mileage out of Hybrid.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer
Submitted 10 months ago
A must see for Hybrid owners.
With this course I really got to understand the potential of this synth and how well it is designed. The course also helps understand the basics of synths as well. I own Hybrid3 but all information was valid.
Submitted 2 years ago
Brilliant !
Great video full of everything you need to know about this great synth, I love the way Russ explains everything as if he's talking to you face to face.
I am a: Musician, Producer
Submitted 2 years ago
jimbo
my first insight into world of synths, its a whole world of beautiful sounds, cant wait to stqrt using my hybrid with the MPK mini on my mac
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Musician, Ableton Live
Submitted 3 years ago
Amazingly useful!!
This is just one of the best tutorial series I've had so far. If you want to save time and energy on Hybrid, go for it! And although it's meant for Hybrid 1 and 2, it's also extremely useful for Hybrid 3.
I am a: Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Reaper
Submitted 3 years ago
A must!
Bought a Mpk Mini and it was part of the free software! Was looking for a quick tutorial about the software. After looking on youtube and found barely anything the net came to the rescue and this is why am here!
I am a: Beginner, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live
Submitted 3 years ago
Just awesome!
Russ rocks :) The course was really helpful, in sense of getting truly familiar with the unique characteristics of Hybrid, and getting to know this incredible synth even better.
Submitted 3 years ago
It is Good as always, but little old, but it has all the basics!
Nice!!!
Submitted 4 years ago
If you don't want to get lost inside Hybrid, get this.
There are a few differences between Hybid 3 and the version on the tutorials (like a second filter) but you will get the basics and not-so-basics of using this wonderfully complex yet elegant synth.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Sound Designer, Game Designer
Submitted 4 years ago
Nice.
Great explanation.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Beat Maker, Sound for Film/TV, FL Studio
I started young. My father was a Jazz piano player who would play Oscar Peterson on the piano, I would go in as a kid and sit and listen to him in wonder. When he left the room I would try and knock out tunes myself. When I was 15 I swapped my bike for a really bad electric guitar which I went home and plugged into my sister's hi-fi, she was not impressed. From there I started having bands in the garage and the rest, as they say, is history.
2. What training have you had?
As a musician, no formal training, I just picked things up by ear. Over the years I've been lucky to work and play with some of the best musicians around, that rubs off on you, playing with great people means you either get better or get a different job! As a trainer I've done a lot of public speaking, presentations and seminars to groups of anything from 10 to 3,000 people. Again, you either get good or get hungry.
3. When did you get into recording?
When I was 17 I bought myself a Tascam 244 Portastudio, that was a 4 track cassette based recording system that cost around $1800! In those days that was a miracle being able to record and mix on separate tracks. Once I got that then I was hooked, in fact I forgotten the stuff I've bought over the years, I just look music and technology and so recording ticks both of my passion boxes!
4. People you have worked with/for?
It's a long list and to name drop would sound like throwing pans down a stone staircase. I've worked with and for, in a technical and programming capacity UB40, T-Pau, Elton John, The Beat, New Order, Jools Holland, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Duran Duran, and Japan to name some of those blasts from the past... I'm old!
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I didn't know I was, perhaps it's the combination of my passion for the music and the gear coupled with a genuine desire to help people to use their gear without any barriers. I read the manual as a last resort (often because they are so badly written) so I guess that other's may feel the same, so I try to find a way of making things as simple as possible, I try not to pretend to be an expert, more a guy who's just figured it out. I also have a terrible sense of humour, which means when I train live there are a lot of laughs.
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Updated for version 2.0, Pro Tools Instrument legend Russ Hughes is back with this highly anticipated 'Explained' title. Russ takes you through the Hybrid power synth plug-in from start to finish, exploring every part of the synth and finishing off with some sound creation examples that will get your creative juices flowing.
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