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- Can an Online Vocal Sample Ever Be as Good as a Live Recording? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Mike SintonWhen bands and musicians are just starting up, there is not always a lot of room to afford the expenses that it takes to have professional recordings and an album produced. In most cases, musicians turn to computerized software that allows them to record their tracks on their own for a very ...
Views: 517 - What Are The Possible Pitfalls of Using Free Midi Files? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Mike SintonThe music industry is very competitive and trying to be original is very hard to do. In the 60s and 70s, trying to grow as an independent musician was difficult to do because you needed professional software and hardware to record and play live music. Today, you can get software free and ...
Views: 791 - All About The Dubstep Music Style - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Mike SintonBeyond toe tapping the Dubstep music style can hold a note with the best of them. Its bass filled, fast paced electronic beat is music like no other. Not to be confused with regular dance music the South Londoners really know how to make you feel it. They have been ahead of their times since the ...
Views: 685 - Give Your Music Something Extra with Vocal Samples - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Mike SintonIf you have ever really listened to music, there are many songs in which you will hear either a woman or a man in the background repeating the same line with the same rhythm over and over throughout the song. These are vocal samples and they tend to be one of the pieces of the song that stand ...
Views: 947 - Can You Create Your Own Drum Samples? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Mike SintonIt is possible to create drum samples, and by doing that, a musician or a music lover can create sounds that are unique. The ability to create those sounds can be very rewarding. With just some basic microphones, and a decent set of drums, it is entirely possible to make some very interesting ...
Views: 783 - Why Should You Use Royalty Free Midi Files To Create New Music? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Mike SintonThe pros and cons of purchasing anything are greatly improved when the term 'free' is introduced into the matter. When it comes to purchasing royalty free midi files, the term free can take on new meaning. Creating music is a wonderful form of artistic expression. Questions arise when it comes ...
Views: 2008 - Creating Synth Sounds at Home on Music Production Software - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Mike SintonCreating synthesizer sounds at home on music production software is easy if you know what your options are. Electro samples can be made with either hardware or through a synthesizer. One other option is to use software. Here is a look at two choices for that. Synthesizers make sounds that any ...
Views: 701 - Finding Great Software and Vocal Samples Online - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonWhen it comes to being a musician and trying to create their own music, it's a fact that not everybody has their own recording studio with the fanciest equipment that all the professionals use. It's just not practical for most people to have this. However, this does not mean that they should not ...
Views: 730 - Getting The Best Professional Synth Sounds - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonMusic is an array of wonderful sounds, whether they are natural of computer synthesized. Creating sounds and beats for music through a synth (synthesizer) program can be a tricky business. In order to get the best synth sounds possible through synth software or hardware, professionals have used ...
Views: 1488 - What Makes a Quality Music Sample Pack - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonWhen looking for quality music sample packs online there are a few key pieces of information that will help you succeed in your effort. The first is to know what type of music you are looking for. Be familiar with the types of instruments that are typically associated with that particular style. ...
Views: 852 - What Type of Input is Best for Making Beats, Keyboard or Drum Pads? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Mike SintonWith the proliferation of so many amazing technologies with which to create drum samples, the aspiring and sometimes even the professional musician may be at a loss to decide which is the best method for their music to use. If, like many musicians you are operating on a tight budget and already ...
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