In this post I am going to look at how I created my first drum track. I have included a video that covers all the steps from starting with a blank project in your recording software to programming your first track. If you want to follow my steps then I recommend you download the printable […]
Choosing An Audio Interface
If you have read our article on what is an audio interface you will have discovered that it is an almost essential piece of kit to make good quality recordings. So the next FAQ is which is the best external sound card for music production? In other words, which is the best audio interface …. […]
Music Making Software: Get Results Fast
Time and time again we are being asked about all the Music Making Software available. Musicians want to harness the power of their PC, laptop or Mac and play. The problem is where to start, and how to pick a tool that won’t stand in the way of your creativity. DAW’s, notation software, audio editors, you […]
Guitar to MIDI connection
FAQ: “Is there such a thing as a simple Guitar to MID connector? What I have been trying since ages is for some MIDI interface that will connect electric string instruments to notation software & soft synths. I’d prefer some “plug’n play” solution (I came across several on the web, in the past months – from […]
Music Technology Glossary of Terms
ADAT: A trademark of Alesis Corporation for its modular digital multitrack recording system released in early 1993 and stands for Alesis Digital Audio Tape. It records eight tracks digitally on a standard 1/2″ SVHS video cassette and is currently a 20-bit digital format. The ADAT optical connections for transferring the digital data 8-tracks at a time are […]
Record Your Keyboard On Your Computer Step-By-Step
This article is for you if you want to record the actual sound of your keyboard or digital piano on your computer, iPad or iPhone. This is a complete step-by-step guide to the kit you need and how to connect it so you can make a great, high quality recording of yourself playing digital piano or keyboard. [TL/DR] […]