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Dave Smith, the godfather of MIDI

Dave Smith: The Godfather of MIDI

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Michael Gallant

Music technologist, inventor, and synthesizer creator Dave Smith died on May 31, 2022. His innovations will continue to shape music for years to come. Read the post.

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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.

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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.

Four Alternative Keyboard Instruments

Four Unusual Keyboard Instruments That Can Inspire New Music

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 Michael Gallant

When you think “keyboard,” you might think of a grand piano or Hammond organ, old-school analog synth or cutting-edge Korg digital workstation. But the possibilities for keyboard instruments go far beyond. Read More.

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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.

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