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Using Notation Software
Need to write out a melody line but have no idea where to put all those little black dots? With notation software, your computer does the job for you, allowing you to share your music with others in a flash By Dave Simons Many of us who are songwriters have little use for reading or notating music, and why should we? Jot down a chord progression, add some words and…
From Songwriter 101, posted 9.28.09
Thinking Analog
Anyone who started out in home recording using a clunky cassette-tape or reel-to-reel multitracker and managed to remain a musician deserves some credit. Not only were those relics off-putting and temperamental, they weren’t even supposed to sound all that great in the first place. Back then, a demo was, well, a demo, an approximation of what a song might sound like in a pro studio in the unlikely event that…
From Songwriter 101, posted 6.23.09
All About Mixers
Many mixers on the market today come with their own built-in effects cards, allowing you to flavor your tracks right from the board, but the real bonus is the versatility that a good mixer provides. By Dave Simons No one can deny the portability benefits of digital technology; today, 10 pounds worth of DAW gives you hours of recording capability without all the mucky-muck. But after a few consecutive…
From Songwriter 101, posted 3.05.09
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