It has never been easier to make music on your tablet, pc, laptop or Mac. A complete guide to the software and apps you need to record and edit your own songs.
Home Studio Recording 101. Everything you need to know about your studio set-up. Recording vocals, guitars, keyboards and other instruments. Mixing and mastering audio. MIDI.
Guitar to MIDI connection – Use Your Guitar Like A Synth
Discover how to use your guitar as a synth and play virtual instruments on your computer or tablet. Plus with some devices you can record your guitar too.
How To Set Up A USB Microphone on Windows | A Troubleshooting Guide
Suffering from low recording volumes with your USB Mic? Here’s how to troubleshoot and get your new USB Microphone working on your Windows PC or Laptop.
How To Record Your Acoustic Guitar and Vocals (At The Same Time)
How to make a simple recording of acoustic guitar and vocals at the same time, using one microphone. Capture an authentic performance easily and cheaply.
Creating a CD from your USB Mic Recordings
You asked: “I bought a Samson Q1U Dynamic USB microphone from you. A Cakewalk LE programme came with the purchase. I want to burn Cd’s of recordings I have made on my Cakewalk LE programme. I understand that I need to buy an encoder for this purpose. Are you able to supply such a programme […]
Making Music On Your iPad – Recording and Mixing and MIDI
Will it work with GarageBand and will it work on my iPad? Two questions we get asked more and more frequently. There is a growing band of people who want to make music on their iPad, and build a neat mobile recording studio. So I thought I’d just have a quick look at some products […]
Test Your MIDI Device On Windows or Mac: Our Complete Troubleshooting Guide
Not sure if your MIDI keyboard controller or MIDI interface is working correctly? This post will help you learn how to test your MIDI device step-by-step.
How To Record A Song Today And Keep It Forever
How to record a song? This is one of the most common questions I get asked…. And it is not something new! One of my most treasured possessions is an old 78 rpm vinyl recording of my father singing ‘Bless This House’ made when he was an 11 year old chorister. It only exists because his […]
What is a USB Microphone? How Does a USB Mic Work?
A USB Microphone is an easy way of making high quality recordings on your computer or tablet in a snap. USB Mics are highly portable and work on PC, Mac, iPad. Find out everything you need to know about USB Mics here …
Music Technology Glossary of Terms
Looking for a complete A-Z of music technology terms? You’ve found it! All the acronyms and techy definitions are covered in this complete jargon buster.