For audio professionals, Logic Pro 9 New Features highlights the important advancements of this all-in-one production tool. Author and audio professional Damian Allen showcases the top improvements for guitarists, keyboard players, and audio engineers, from Flex Time editing to the Snap feature with Playback. Damian shows how to design an amp, work with the Pedalboard presets, and assemble a preset from scratch. He also works through the enhanced workflow with Drum Replacer options, recording in Replace mode, and converting audio to an EXS instrument. Exercise files accompany this course.

Software works on: Mac only.

Released on: 10/2/2009

DISCS..........: 1 CD
PROGRAM TYPE...: CAD tut
RELEASE DATE...: 02 October 2009

Autodesk certifications are a reliable validation of your skills and knowledge, and can accelerate professional development, improve productivity, and enhance credibility in your field. Each Autodesk certification signifies the experience and expertise of design professionals around the world. This course provides users with the basic essentials needed to learn how to master the AutoCAD 2010 Associate Certification.

DISCS..........: 1 CD
PROGRAM TYPE...: Programming tut
RELEASE DATE...: 02 October 2009

Visual Basic 2008, which is part of the Visual Studio 2008 package, is an object-oriented, general purpose programming language. Programmers using the Visual Basic 2008 language have the ability to write applications ranging from simple user-friendly front-end interfaces to complex database applications. VB 2008 applications can be deployed as stand-alone or web-based applications. This tutorial by Arthur Lee assumes no prior programming background and uses a building block approach beginning with simple programming features and examples while gradually introducing more complex features. Where appropriate, new features that have been introduced in the 2008 version of Visual Basic will be explained. Coding examples are provided to be referenced by the user to enhance their learning experience. Work files are included.

In Flash Player 10 New Features, Adobe evangelist Lee Brimelow highlights a number of the useful advancements and new capabilities in Flash Player 10. He walks through how to set up a system for development and testing, and he shows how to use the new Pixel Bender tools to create beautiful filters and export them to Flash. Lee covers the new sound and drawing APIs, which can be used to add real-time audio effects and UV texture mapping to any project. He explores new features that can take any Flash developer’s skills to the next level. Exercise files accompany this course.

Software works on: Mac and Windows.

Released on: 10/1/2009