News / Technology Reviews
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Studio Tour
Read more . . . →By Alex Massaad A few months back I made a quick studio video showing the spaace where I record music, you can check outthe tour of the lab but I have something new to show you. The video of the lab was shot back in April. Since that point I have made a few upgrades, and room changes. [caption id="attachment_787" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="New Studio Set Up"][/caption] In this setup I'm using KRK Rokit8's with an ERGO for room geometry correction. My main system is a Macbook Pro with an HD external monitor. Also hanging on the walls are home-made Ready...
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Linked and Unlinked Region Loops in Ableton Live
Read more . . . →By Alex Massaad Hey there, I have to be brief because I'm just leaving the studio to do yoga (down the hall ;) but I wanted to share an awesome Ableton Live feature that I've been using almost every time I work on a Live project now. This my friends is a quick tutorial on linked and unlinked region loops within Ableton Live. I'm using Live 8, but this will apply to older versions, or just check out the demo free on the Ableton site. [caption id="attachment_772" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Click to enlarge"][/caption] Normally when you click the little "e" in...
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Rick Rubin Biography
As someone with an active interest in music production this is a fascinating read because it really exposes the way he interacts with bands and what his process is. ... He's the kind of guy who hangs out on the couch and listens to songs with his eyes closed and says, "Why don't we try this or that?"Read more . . . → -
Why I want to buy the Korg Monotron for my next analog synthesizer
Read more . . . →I just watched this video which demonstrates how versatile Korg's new Monotron synthesizer is. This little synth was recently reviewed in the May 2010 Future Music Magazine (Issue 226) but this video looks at how it can filter other sounds, even guitar! I just recently purchased an analog synthesizer, the DSI Mopho, and one of the main features it sports is an audio in which can modulate and filter external audio signals, or create feedback within the synth. Check out the video below to check out Korg's new product, and check back later this month to find a review on...
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iPad May soon support USB audio interfaces
Read more . . . →Just a rumor now, but here's what it looks like so far: Class-compliant USB audio devices will be supported through the USB dongle from the iPad Camera Connection Kit, The iPad will support USB-Audio 1.0 class specification only, supporting full speed. iPad docks may be able to support USB Audio device I/O. Low-power audio interfaces will be able to run off the iPad, otherwise you will need a powered hub or device power. The interface will suport 16bit audio. 24bit may be supported later. At this point, USB audio support on the iPad is a rumor, because no official announcement...
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LiveControl lets you turn your iPad into a Lemur
Functionally it is a replica of many of the things that the Lemur is trying to offer, but for a much smaller price. ... For more info: Download and instructions at: monome.q3f.org/wiki/LiveControl_TO iPod templates: monome.q3f.org/wiki/LiveControl_TO#iPodPages iPad templates: monome.q3f.org/wiki/LiveControl_TO#iPadPagesRead more . . . → -
Tour of The Lab
Read more . . . →By Alex Massaad Here is a video tour of the space where I experiment with audio:
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How to use ReWire to record from Ableton Live into Logic Pro
Read more . . . →By Alex Massaad I just finished making a tutorial video that teaches how to use Ableton Live and its plugins as an instrument within Apple's Logic Pro 9. This is acomplished using the ReWire protocol (link to wikipedia description) to stream audio and timing information between the two programs. Make sure to watch the video fullscreen and also make sure you are playing it in HD if your machine is capable. Related articles by Zemanta Apple updates Logic Pro, Express (tuaw.com)
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Vibrasphere Remix Breakdown
Read more . . . →By Alex Massaad A few weeks ago I made a remix of a song: Its by a band that I've been a really big fan of for a couple years, Vibrasphere. You can check out the link above to get caught up with the song I'm about to describe and break down. In this post I'm going to explain how I put together this arrangement, as well as some details on how I'm configuring Ableton Live to play around with the samples before I get to the arrangement stage. I save a lot of time by playing around with musical...
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The application that changed making music...
However, we are now the most successful music software company out there, with an incredible number of customers all over the world, and our software massively changed the way electronic music is created and performed. ... Because it not only allows highly musical people with limited budget to create fantastic and complex music, it also allows those folks like me to dive deeper into the creation and exploration of music, sound and structure than ever before.Read more . . . →