Live-Stream Description

VITAL is an emerging (and free) wavetable synth from Vital Audio. It sounds amazing, and it’s excellent for producing across numerous genres. Discover key usages, hidden features, and draw dropping innovations that make this synth a no-brainer to add to your collection. In this live stream, Ableton Certified Trainer Ian Gallagher will reveal 7 crucial elements that make VITAL one of the top trending synths of the moment. If you want to learn what sets VITAL apart and why you should use it, join us for this stream

There are a lot of great synths on the market, right? You’ve probably even seen your favorite producer recommending their favorites. However, here’s the thing — VITAL is FREE! We’re not going to claim that VITAL renders all other synths out there useless. But, we will say that VITAL is the best FREE synth currently on the market. So, if you’re short on cash or want to check out a fresh approach to sound design, there’s no reason not to add VITAL to your VST/AU collection.

But like most synthesizers, VITAL is complex. Learning the fundamentals — as well as the fun stuff — can take quite a bit of time. However, in the time it takes to watch a movie, Ian will skyrocket your VITAL skills and spotlight what makes it a genuine sonic mammoth. If you love synthesis, outstanding sounds, and user-friendly interfaces, then this live-stream is your destiny! Or, at the very least, this live-stream is for you.

Learn How to Use VITAL Like a Pro

What You’ll Learn

1. How to make VITAL speak (yes, it can talk!)
2. How to use VITAL for FM synthesis
3. How to create custom waveforms
4. How to wield the power of its LFOs, Filters, and Unison
5. How to use its unique, built-in effects
6. How to use VITAL with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression)
7. VITAL’s Random possibilities

What You Get

1. A selection of VITAL racks created by the Warp Academy team
2. The Ableton Live Session used in the stream
3. 2 hours of training
4. Q&A period
5. A replay recording you can watch for 60 days following the event
6. The presentation slides as a PDF 

Live-Stream Schedule

This Event was Streamed: Sunday Jan 31st, 1 – 3 PM PST / 4 – 6 PM EST.

Note: The live-stream replay will be available for 60 days. VIP Black & Pro members can view the replay indefinitely.

How it Works

• This is a fully live-streamed session.
• On the stream there will be chat and a live Q&A period at the end of the session.
• Once you sign up, this live-stream will show in your My Live-Streams area of your dashboard.
• To access the live-stream, login at Warp Academy, go to your user dashboard (in the main menu under the hamburger item) and click My Live-Streams and then look under Upcoming Live-Streams.
• On the date of the live-stream, a streaming URL for Vimeo will be posted. You’ll also be e-mailed the access link, so keep an eye on your inbox.
• Once the live-stream is complete, you’ll get access to a recorded replay version you can watch for 60 days after to review the information.
• It takes a little bit of time to transcode the replay, so if it’s not accessible right away please check back in a few hours.
• The recording will not be available for purchase after the stream is finished, so you need to sign up in advance.
• Note: This is not an online course with lifetime access to the videos. You’ll have access to the recording for 60 days following the stream. After that the recording is no longer available. Make sure you watch the recording within 60 days.

About Your Instructor

Hey there, I’m Ian, aka DJ IBG. I love helping people achieve their musical goals, from total beginners to professionals adding to their skillset.
You might say that I’m a bit of a music madman. I’ve been obsessed with music since I was five years old. I’ve studied classical, rock, and blues guitar; I’ve played piano in a reggae band and drums in a punk band. I’ve frequented all-night classical Indian concerts. If it’s music, I’m all in.

I began producing in the analog domain with a 4-track cassette recorder. This machine allowed for only two effect returns, so I made the best mixes I could with just one compressor and one reverb. Even with such limited technology, I always loved the song production process, from tracking to mixing and mastering, and that passion continues to this day.
I worked for Ableton from 2008 to 2011, creating documentation, and this is where my understanding of digital music technology depended tremendously. I’ve since gone on to work for other companies like Novation and Future Audio Workshop. I’m also proud to say that I’ve been creating content and collaborating with Warp Academy since its founding.

Nowadays, you can find me mixing albums for artists across various genres and releasing hip hop, house, and footwork songs under the moniker DJ IBG.