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live looping

Three approaches to live looping

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 Michael Gallant

From tight grooves to swirls of sound, live looping can open up huge opportunities for musical creativity. These three approaches will get you started. Read the post.

live looping

Ready to try live looping? Where do you start?

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Michael Gallant

With the right gear, timing, and technique, a solo performer can summon multi-layered sounds that are worlds beyond the limits of a single instrument or voice. Here’s what you need to get started. Read the post.

vocal tuning

When it comes to vocal tuning, one size does not fit all

March 20, 2020July 3, 2020 Michael Gallant

Choose the vocal tuning and pitch-correction tools, techniques, and workflow that will give your music the finished vibe you’re looking for. Read the post.

laptops at music gigs

Using a laptop onstage (without crashing your performance)

July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 Michael Gallant

Considering using a laptop onstage to enhance your sound or visuals at gigs? These basic tips can help you minimize problems and keep your shows on track. Read the post.

plug-ins

Working with plug-ins: A beginner’s guide

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 Michael Gallant

If you’re new to home recording, or looking to expand your repertoire, using plug-ins might feel intimidating and complicated. It’s really not that hard to start using plug-ins and expand your sonic palette. Read the post.

A DAW interface illustrating the use of various audio plug-ins.

Meet the Audio plug-in: Your start-up kit

September 7, 2018September 25, 2018 Michael Gallant

An audio plug-in is specialized software for better music-making with your DAW, and plug-ins serve a variety of purposes to flavor, enhance, and add to the breadth of your home studio recordings. Read the post.

analog synthesizers

Analog synthesizers expand your musical horizons

February 7, 2018April 30, 2019 Michael Gallant

From mood-setting ambient tones to raucous synth-pop, analog synthesizers have made a mark on music in various genres – and they’re not just for keyboards! Read More.

music with loops

Producing music with loops? Find a way to make them your own.

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 Michael Gallant

When creating music with loops from libraries, taking the time to customize and personalize will make your music more your own. Read More.

Music Production Apps

Going mobile: A look at music making apps

February 20, 2017March 21, 2017 Michael Gallant

Jordan Rudess, keyboardist for Dream Theater and founder of Wizdom Music, gives us his picks and favorites in the ever growing world of music making apps for your mobile devices. Read More.

Virtual Musical Instruments

Virtual synths and musical instruments on your mobile device

February 10, 2017March 21, 2017 Michael Gallant

You can transform your mobile device into a Swiss army knife of synths and virtual musical instruments with these recommendations from Dream Theater keyboardist and musical entrepreneur, Jordan Rudess. Read More.

sharing music tracks

Remote collaboration: Nine tips for sharing music tracks

November 21, 2016March 14, 2018 Michael Gallant

When sharing music tracks, having a plan for how to prepare your material for easy remote collaboration can save significant time and help avoid headaches. Read More.

How to pitch your music for video games

November 12, 2015November 17, 2015 Michael Gallant

music for video gamesGame composer Tom Salta and music publisher Jake Versluis advise hooking up with a quality music publisher if you can – or making a strong pitch directly to game-makers if you can’t – but how do you approach either sort of party and get taken seriously? Here’s advice on how to pitch your music for video games. Read more.

virtual instruments

Virtual instruments – the secret ingredient of film, TV, and video game music

October 28, 2015November 22, 2016 Martina McConnon

Ever wonder who plays the Hollywood scores? Not so long ago, film scores were recorded in studios and on sound stages. These days, that brilliant score might not have been played by a live orchestra. Technology allows virtual instrument developers to create near-identical versions of real-life instruments. Read more.

EDM: the fashionable end of the music spectrum

April 7, 2015April 21, 2015 Michael Gallant

EDM fashionistasStudying the differences will help you know where to draw influences from and what your audience is looking for. Drum and Bass sounds completely different from Electro which is completely different than House and Dubstep and Techno. Each genre has a completely different feel and production aesthetic. Read more.

Twelve EDM production tips

Twelve EDM production tips for producing massive and original dance music

April 1, 2015March 14, 2018 Michael Gallant

Anyone can open GarageBand, drag a few drum and synth loops in, and create some something that resembles electronic dance music. But according to producer Francis Preve, there’s a world of difference between electronic music that is“constructed” and that which is created with expertise and inspiration. Read more.

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