Author Archives: fretsnreeds

Music Keyboards and controllers.

This week we take a quick look at keyboards. A real piano has many qualities some of which can be simulated with an electronic version. The most expensive keyboards will have weighted keys, some of these even have the weights arranged across the keyboard with proportional weighting so bass LH keys are heavy in actionContinue reading “Music Keyboards and controllers.”

Drums, flams and paradiddles …

Do you want to learn how to program your own drums. This tutorial session is relevant for Garage band, Logic Pro, Cubase. Most other DAWs will have a similar work flow. It will also be helpful if you have an electronic or acoustic drum kit and are wanting to know the basics of your first rhythm on the drum kit.

Dandruff in the studio?

You know when you get new black socks and specks appear on the carpet where you remove your shoes (or slippers – if you like a bit of comfort) well, my wife ever vigilant in keeping up my appearance (what do you mean not that vigilant!) constantly was picking out black specs from my hairContinue reading “Dandruff in the studio?”

In… or out the box?

To create your masterpiece you have many choices! Lets simplify things a lot! Today’s choices are, DAW software will be Logic Pro 10.5, we will produce the whole project in the box, it will be a classical piece, the subject will be a chase theme. As pleasant as it is to have extra equipment toContinue reading “In… or out the box?”