iPad Music Production Update

October 20th, 2011

Although several interesting tablet computers have been released this year, it’s still the iPad that leads the way when it comes to music production (and App depth generally). The Apple tablet isn’t looking like relinquishing its lead either, with plenty of new Apps for musicians emerging with each passing month…

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Editing and Performance

October 13th, 2011

For many forms of music, the performance is the most important aspect in capturing a great recording. However, it’s very difficult to get every member of a band ‘into the zone’ at the same time – in such cases, the application of judicious editing can really transform a track into something special…

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Making More Of MIDI Strings

August 11th, 2011

For those of us who don’t have an orchestra stowed away in the basement, the simulation of a string section is a remarkably useful addition to the DAW toolkit. But despite ever-advancing music technology, it’s not easy to sound like the real thing…

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Even More Ableton Live Tips

August 3rd, 2011

You may have had no problem getting started with Ableton Live, but even the most seasoned producers are bound to find a useful tip or three in this bumper video of Live tutelage…

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Get A Better Drum Sound

July 5th, 2011

If you’re recording a band, the most difficult instrument to get right is usually the drums. With so many different (loud) elements in close proximity, mic bleed is a major issue – not to mention the minefield that is mic selection. But there are plenty of alternative approaches…

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Fruity Loops Comes to iPad

June 23rd, 2011

Considering that the iPad 2 is probably as powerful as most computers musicians were using ten years ago, it’s hardly a surprise that more and more software packages are making the leap to this new mobile platform. Fruity Loops is the latest old-school stalwart to take the plunge into iOS…

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Getting Started With Ableton Live

May 26th, 2011

Ableton Live is probably the most popular live performance DAW for electronic musicians and DJs alike. However, despite its relatively user-friendly interface, it can be a somewhat daunting prospect for newcomers to the area. Fortunately, there are many resources to help – and even seasoned pros can learn a thing or two here…

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Learn To Master Dubstep

May 16th, 2011

Bass frequencies are notoriously difficult to process effectively, and if you’re not careful they can quickly overpower a mix. But even beyond the mixing stage, there are plenty of ways to get a sweeter sound if you’re a DIY mastering engineer, even in bass-heavy genres like dubstep…

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Garageband iPad App Review

March 17th, 2011

Since the release of the original iPad last year, a whole host of applications have appeared to explore the musical potential of this touchscreen device, with varying levels of success. Now, however, Apple have stepped into the arena with an iPad version of Garageband…

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How To Fake An Orchestra

March 11th, 2011

The classical orchestra can provide some of the most evocative and expressive sounds available to the modern producer; however, the cost of hiring even one classically trained performer may be prohibitive for most project studios. Nonetheless, there are ways of adding a bit of symphony without breaking the bank…

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