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How to Produce Music with Xpand!2 (Part 1 - Drums) - UnderstandingAudio.com

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Do you ever get frustrated that you don’t own the virtual instruments that you know will make the ultimate difference to your music production?
I understand your frustration but I’m also here to let you know that you don’t need premium plugins or virtual instruments to create great music.
Almost every DAW these days comes with an inbuilt VST instrument that is very often overlooked. While Kontakt, Omnisphere, Sylenth, Massive and similar premium instruments are amazing in their own right, you can still create incredible sounds and music with the instruments you already have at your disposal within your DAW.
AIR Music Technology’s Xpand2! comes bundled with Pro Tools and I decided to create a video mini-series on how powerful a tool this instrument really is.
You don’t need Pro Tools or Xpand2! to follow along because the concepts can be applied to any DAW or stock instrument you might own.
The first video in the series is all about creating a drum beat so…
Let’s dive right in!

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@UnderstandingAudio 4 года назад

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@MrGoncaloFigueiras 6 лет назад

Thanks man!) ppl like you bring hope to humanity , its the little things, cheers brother

@UnderstandingAudio 6 лет назад

Thank you for the kind comment!

@kernjames 8 месяцев назад

Thanks! I love that you keep the information simple and understandable.

@russ254 Год назад

good reminder of how versatile xpand is

@themusicaspect Год назад

Congratulation! This video is one of the finest and most helpful that I've watched. Thank You very much!

@darrenhirst9900 2 года назад

Absolutely loved watching and the Irish certainly know and love their music. Thank you sir.

@mikegeeguitarman8991 3 года назад

what an excellent tutorial..guys like you are priceless!!

@tonyrapa-tonyrapa 5 лет назад

I completely agree with the setiment of this video. I'm new to DAWS in general, and I downloaded the trial version of Studio One and created a great sounding song, using only the plugins from the Studio One (including the arpeggiator). Then, once my trial had expired I was only really left with Presence and a handful of effects, and no arpeggiator. And because I hadn't recorded my MIDI to audio files, I had to 're-work' the entire song with the those remaining plugins. And, actually, it finished up sounding really good. And since then, that's all I've been using to create tracks (until a few weeks ago, when I got myself an M-Audio CTRL49, which comes with loads of AIR VSTs and Ableton Live Lite). So, my moral here is that not having a whole myriad of pricey VSTs actually helped me focus on getting the best out of what I had and really learning to mix well. Now, I can move forward with some new VSTs and maybe get a proper version of Studio One - but I'll still be using Presence!

@AikiraBeats 3 года назад

for fl studio you have to buy the xpand2 plugin so its a little bit more expensive.

@suptho808 4 года назад

Damn this was used in headlines by Drake? That's one of my favorite songs and beats from Drake

@issiewizzie 5 лет назад

my friend produces good music with just a standard GM sound ... I guess because he can really play the keyboard and know about arrangement

@Sasha_Terry 3 года назад

And he knows that sounds from General MIDI is not royalty free?…

@ezassegai4793 4 года назад

and also this is not exactly a stock plugin by any means. This is a premium plugin that happens to ship with pro tools. This thing still goes for 120 bucks and sometimes its on sale for 20 or even 1 buck but dont let that fool you, this is a full on premium plugin. Many people overlook AIR plugins for whatever reason.

@UnderstandingAudio 4 года назад

Never overlook the AIR!

@bigljb123 4 года назад

i bought it off adsrsounds.com but dumb of me forgot to check that it isn't compatible with Mac OS Catalina... smh

@ezassegai4793 4 года назад

@@bigljb123 ah man that sure is unfortunate. I highly suggest leaving apple behind. They do not care about their customers at all.

@bigljb123 4 года назад

@@ezassegai4793 i looked @ Airtechs Site though..under their "Knowledge Base" Tab they have an article where they have some plug- ins already running on Catalina. Hopefully before the year ends it'll have Xpand on the list! This video def had a part in helping me buy this plugin. Thanks man

@cary3428 4 года назад

Well done

@UnderstandingAudio 4 года назад

Thank you!

@satch500 4 года назад

Toppa the mournun tya!

@johnmccabe445 Год назад

How are you playing the drum loops in expand? Do I need a midi keyboard?

@russ254 Год назад

your computer keyboard can be a midi keyboard, but buy a used keyboard with midi for $50

@AlfredoZauberer 2 года назад

Yes ist good09poipoipo!! Sounds good...and you don't use "FX" ...you can use Reverb, oder or Chorus.... And make a Room around...and than you have again a complete other Sound, than NOW! This is the RAW Material...l my opinion it sounds very good! I never do something with xpand! but i must to try to!!! Thanks!

@ABArtandInfo 5 лет назад

Thanks bro

@carloschowell 6 лет назад

this is great man! I did think that I needed premium plugins and I have been considering getting the maschine with the komplete software. Now I am going to explore with xpand!2 and reconsider! although I think in terms of workflow it's a bit easier to have a hardware like the maschine.. what do you think?

@UnderstandingAudio 6 лет назад

I personally don't use Maschine so I can't offer an opinion!

@ezassegai4793 4 года назад

if you want to know about maschine and hear what music its good for check out shiftdelete on soundcloud.

@Batvolt 3 года назад

There's one question I have and I don't know why no one ever talks about it. How do you adjust the tempo?

@UnderstandingAudio 3 года назад

I got you: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-zSP_FPWG40U.html

@LightShadow 4 года назад

Bought it this week for 14.99 on Plugin Butique.

@blackears2245 4 года назад

trustworthy??

@LightShadow 4 года назад

@@blackears2245 I Love it !

@HoldMyBeerFam 4 года назад

@@blackears2245 Plugin boutique is beyond trustworthy they are like probably the most legit plugin retailer

@SteveStockmalMusic 5 лет назад

When I click the plus / minus buttons to scroll through the sounds...it goes in a totally random order. Anyone know why? Thank you

@BrandiScarlet 6 лет назад

This was gloriously helpful! Thank you immensely for creating this & sharing!

@UnderstandingAudio 6 лет назад

Glad you enjoyed it Brandi :)

@macuse2008 4 года назад

Indeed, with Pro Tools First you can really fly with simple hip hop production. I honestly don't think you need Reason or Logic if you have Pro Tools

@colleenvarlow8764 Год назад

Hi, did you use a midi keyboard for previewing the kicks menu, or is there some other way?

@russ254 Год назад

yes, just running up the keyboard

@DEDZU786 Год назад

Is Pro Tools an obligation to run Xpand ? I work with Bitwig

@hebert.o 6 лет назад

Hi friend. For your experience is it possible to create a realistic drum sound with Xpand? Cheers!

@UnderstandingAudio 6 лет назад

There's a new video coming to answer just that!

@hebert.o 6 лет назад

Notifications active to catch that! ;)

@russellrivera1 6 лет назад

Great video

@UnderstandingAudio 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@horacestacey3549 5 лет назад

Sorry but pro tools is good for post production and mixing.

@JimmyWestra 5 лет назад

Can't change the BPM IN Xpand2. Where is the tempo change in the program?

@LightWingStudios 5 лет назад

BPM is set in the DAW

@murk851 4 года назад

hi. Great video. I have subscribed. I'm a little stuck and want to order a table top alesis drum kit as a trigger set. Just using pro tools first stock plugins will i be able to set it up to record midi drums and use an electric kit as a trigger? thank you.

@UnderstandingAudio 4 года назад

Thanks for subscribing! I am not currently a Pro Tools First user but I can see Xpand!2 comes with it, so you'll be able to trigger loops and MIDI instruments from that. Once you get a MIDI controller set up, you should have no issues. Hope that helps!

@murk851 4 года назад

Thank you very much for the info. Greatly appreciated. Brilliant channel!

@UnderstandingAudio 4 года назад

@@murk851 You're most welcome. Make sure to head over to GetProMixes.com to get my free book and there's loads more free info over at UnderstandingAudio.com that never hits RU-vid! Thanks again :)

@bigljb123 4 года назад

do you or anyone know if they will upgrade it for Mac OSx Catalina users? Cant install it cause of this

@UnderstandingAudio 3 года назад

I don't currently have it running on Catalina.

@bigljb123 3 года назад

I ended up calling them and from what the technician is saying they are most likely working on having it to work on the new Mac OS Big Sur which should be coming sometime in november. Since having it to work on catalina would be unreasonable.

@johnstudiob2481 4 года назад

I'm a complete beginner and realized from the first 2mins i have no idea how you got the black bar across the top with tracks presets and audio across the top can you explain for this dummy thanks

@UnderstandingAudio 4 года назад

Within Xpand?

@winnchimes 4 года назад

I don't have the top menu toolbar either. In the 4 rectangular boxes on the left marked A, B, C, D in each box to the far right there is a tiny arrow. Top right in each box. If you click it you will get the same menu he got when he found the loops. Underneath the tiny arrow is a double arrow that should help you navigate through whatever menu you chose with the top arrow. Well, finding that out helped me, so I thought I'd share.

@johnstudiob2481 4 года назад

@@winnchimes Thanks great help thankyou

@michaelwilliams9912 5 лет назад

Can i create these beats without a midi controller?

@UnderstandingAudio 5 лет назад

Yes - you can use your computer keyboard or just put them in with the mouse.

@yashgoel9170 4 года назад

does it play automatically when u place the beat on the plugin??

@UnderstandingAudio 4 года назад

I'm not sure I get what you mean, but when you trigger MIDI, it plays!

@karterfehr7388 3 года назад

@@UnderstandingAudio how do you trigger midi

@UnderstandingAudio 3 года назад

@@karterfehr7388 with your MIDI controller or by drawing the notes in the MIDI Editor.

@katherinem502 6 лет назад

Hi how do you find pre made drum kits? Or how do you create them?

@UnderstandingAudio 6 лет назад

They're all presets in Xpand

@katherinem502 6 лет назад

How do you access them?

@UnderstandingAudio 6 лет назад

They're all in Xpand. Are you having trouble following the steps in the video?

@winnchimes 4 года назад

He is accessing them on a menu that I think is only there for protools or other programs. I don't have the top menu toolbar either. In the 4 rectangular boxes on the left marked A, B, C, D in each box to the far right there is a tiny arrow. Top right in each box. If you click it you will get the same menu he got when he found the loops. Underneath the tiny arrow is a double arrow that should help you navigate through whatever menu you chose with the top arrow. Well, finding that out helped me, so I thought I'd share.

@samarthgrover1996 3 года назад

can't you just "commit" all tracks instead of recording an aux audio out? bound to save loads of manual labour.

@UnderstandingAudio 3 года назад

Exactly! This video is a couple years old now and that's a great point. You can commit the tracks or drag the MIDI to an audio track. Great comment :)