Xx Tutorial 1: Getting Started, the Basics
By Len Sasso and Eric Wenger

In this tutorial we learn the basics concepts of Xx  and use several of its tools to create a simple composition.

Step 1: Overview and Set Up

Step 2: Patterning a Bass Track

Step 3: Enter a theme with the pen tool

Step 4: Starting the piano track

Step 5: "Lining" a piano refrain
We will next use the Line tool to construct some rhythmic chord patterns. The actual notes don't matter since we plan to use Harmonize later.

Step 6: Using Transpose

Step 7: Spraying a "Tinkle Bell" track with the spray tool

Step 8: Replicate the Tinkle Bell track using Smart Paste

Conclusion
We didn't create a masterpiece but quickly put together a nice little song using Xx's basic tools.

 

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