Never be too hasty to give up on a song. Sometimes the process of recording can take it in new directions that elevate it to a whole new level. To quote my songwriting idol…. A song either comes quickly…. and we can say, yes, we have or song…. but if it doesn’t come quickly I […]
Recording as a Songwriting Tool Read Post »
Exploring other creative ventures fits well with the way society is at the moment. All this extra time is opening up opportunities when faced with the new normal. This provides us a window to explore our creative passions and to be innovative. Among these paths is the venture to pursue music production and recording. For
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Review of the TC Helicon GO Guitar Interface. What is the TC Helicon GO Guitar? The TC Helicon GO Guitar is a portable interface for connecting your electric, electro-acoustic, or bass guitar to mobile devices. Or, in other words, it’s an Ik Multimedia iRig 2 clone for half the price! Why do you need the
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Following on from my initial Garageband for iPad Review, reflections on the completion of my first song produced solely in Garageband for iOS. First of all, here is the finished song: Overall, I’m really happy with it (let me know what you think). But, one song in, what’s Garageband iOS really like to work with?
Garageband iOS vs Ableton Live Read Post »
Detailed comparisons between the RODE Videomic ME and the internal iPad mic for vocals and acoustic guitar. The RODE Videomic ME is a directional microphone designed to replace the internal condenser mic on any TRRS (3.5mm jack/mic socket) equipped device, such as a mobile phone (in my case the Samsung Galaxy S9), or an iPad.
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If someone were to tell you 10 years ago that VSTs and virtual instruments were going to take over hardware instruments such as synthesizers, you would probably laugh in their faces. We are now living in the day and age where technology has become so great that VSTs are now able to compete and in
3 VSTs Every Producer Needs Read Post »
For years I’ve stuck with the same home-recording setup of a PC running Ableton Live 8 and a BOSS BR-800. Is it time to switch to Apple’s Garageband for iPad? Bringing back the golden years of home recording. Back in the days before Garageband even existed, I used to work through most of my ideas
Garageband: Time to switch? Read Post »
The popularisation of sounds from across the musical spectrum makes it easier than ever to become a music producer. In fact, several of today’s most notable and well-listened producers emerged with little equipment to their name. As the Guardian points out, some of the producers associated with the most successful modern genres emerged from producers
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Nadav Biran is a music producer, audio engineer and the co-founder of Catz Audio a pro audio magazine focused on providing music producers with the latest pro audio news, interviews and guides. Nadav Biran @ The Blogging Musician : 5 Acoustic Guitar Recording Tips you Have to Know
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