ABLETON MINI TUTORIALS

Posted on Fri 13 May 2011 in Computer Music • Tagged with ableton, daw, Live, software

[[Ableton Live LogoINTRODUCTION]

If you're new to Ableton Live and are itching to get up an running, then this quick start guide will walk you through the basics, from installing the software to getting started with making beats! Please note that this guide is designed for the beginner, so if you're ready …


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MACKIE THUMP TH-12A REVIEW

Posted on Fri 13 May 2011 in entries • Tagged with mackie, pa speaker, th-12a, th-15a, thump th-12a, thump th-15a

Mackie Thump TH-12AIt’s been a little while since I’ve given you a blog on PA speakers, so I decided to jump straight back in and bring you the low down on a favourite at Absolute Music, the Mackie Thump TH-12A

MACKIE THUMP TH-12A – INTRODUCTION

As you probably expect from a …


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ATG-6: AUTO-TUNE TECHNOLOGY FOR GUITAR

Posted on Thu 12 May 2011 in Guitars • Tagged with guitar

Antares ATG-6 Auto-Tune

Yes that's right! In the years since its introduction, Antares Auto-Tune has literally revolutionised the process of vocal production. And now they've done it again, but this time, they've targeted the guitar...

Incorporating Anteres' world-renowned Auto-Tune pitch detection and manipulation along with their proprietary modeling technologies, ATG-6 is an entirely …


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GETTING YOUR MUSIC NOTICED USING SOCIAL MEDIA

Posted on Thu 12 May 2011 in Computer Music • Tagged with facebook

[[Facebook LogoINTRODUCTION]

I remember once being told about a band that got signed after sending out their demo CD in a box with a pair of designer boxer shorts and the scribbled message, ‘We are not pants!’ However, whilst it is often quirky little touches that get labels to choose to …


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MACKIE PROFX12 REVIEW

Posted on Thu 12 May 2011 in entries • Tagged with Live, mackie, mixer, profx12, profx8, usb

Mackie ProFX12Well, I’ve brought you the Mackie ProFX8 review, so I thought I may as well let you know about the ProFX12 as well! Yes, I know they are both very similar… but the ProFX12 does offer a little more flexibility compared to the ProFX8, so I thought it was …


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MACKIE PROFX8 REVIEW

Posted on Wed 11 May 2011 in entries • Tagged with Live, mackie, mixer, profx12, profx8, usb

Mackie ProFX8 Mixer

Are you a solo performer, small band (in numbers, not height!), or small venue? Are you looking for a professional yet cost effective solution to your live mixing problems? No need to go compare! Look no further than the Mackie ProFX8

MACKIE PROFX8 – INTRODUCTION TO INSTANT FUN!

Hardware mixers are …


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Novation Ultranova + Ableton Live 8 + 3 Launchpadand's Video!

Posted on Tue 10 May 2011 in DJ Gear • Tagged with ableton, Launchpad, live 8, Novation, ultranova

Check out this rather impressive video of Novation's resident Controllerist jamming on the UltraNova, Ableton Live, and THREE Launchpads! One word... skills!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Xuwd1o64Nk

Purchase the Novation Ultranova

Purchase the Novation Launchpad

Purchase Ableton Live 8

Purchase Ableton Suite 8

Purchase the Novation Launchpad + Ableton …


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CHOOSING AN AUDIO INTERFACE

Posted on Mon 09 May 2011 in Computer Music • Tagged with choosing, interface, midi

[[Alesis IO2 Audio InterfaceINTRODUCTION]

So, you're new to the world of computer music and audio recording are you? And you're looking to invest in an audio interface, or simply wondering what one is, and why you might need one? Well my friend, you have come to the right place! In fact, I remember …


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TOONTRACK EZDRUMMER THE CLASSIC EXPANSION PACK REVIEW

Posted on Mon 09 May 2011 in entries • Tagged with drum, expansion, ezdrummer, software

You can read more reviews like this, along with Tony's productions at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.

You may also to interested to read Tony's EZdrummer review: CLICK HERE!

TOONTRACK EZDRUMMER THE CLASSIC EZX EXPANSION

Following on from my EZdrummer review I have just added the Classic EZX Expansion …


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TOONTRACK EZDRUMMER REVIEW

Posted on Fri 06 May 2011 in entries • Tagged with drummer, ezdrummer, software, toontrack

You can read more reviews like this, along with Tony's productions at his personal site -> Tony Long Music.

EZDRUMMER - TOONTRACK'S DRUM KIT VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT

Toontrack, whilst being amongst some of the leaders of drum software (like BFD from FXpansion and Stylus RMX from Spectrasonics) were one of the first to …


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