tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39831889671902969092024-03-26T00:35:41.971-07:00How to Create Music at Home!AndrewJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267060712959760985noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983188967190296909.post-337322368500826692011-05-20T12:29:00.000-07:002011-05-20T12:29:53.511-07:00Music Update! Soundcloud Audio<h3 style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Hey everyone! I'm back with a music update. </i></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">All these songs are works in progress and it showcases alot of the plug-ins and editing software within FL Studio 9. I hope you enjoy and make sure to critique. Post some of your music and I'll check it out. </span></i></span></h3><h3 style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<b>Bored at 3AM and i'm in a dark mood. This is the result of that.</b><br />
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</b><span style="font-size: large;">Over the following weeks I have been introduced to an interesting sub genre of Dubstep. I think soon enough it wont be considered a sub genre since its inspiring thousands of bedroom producers to create computer music. </span><b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"> My friends have introduced me to Skrillex, Breakage, Skream, Break Science (You all should check these guys out.)</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am all for a genre of music that inspires people to create and innovate. I believe that is what everyone needs in there life. So please check these guys out.</span><br />
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<u><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">PLEASE LEAVE YOUR FAVORITE DUBSTEP SONG/ARTIST IN THE COMMENTS! </span></b></i></u>AndrewJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267060712959760985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983188967190296909.post-26020321274760199992011-04-19T08:50:00.000-07:002011-04-22T22:19:42.882-07:00Away on Business. Expect update soon.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boards of Canada: Music Has The Right To Children (personal fav)</td></tr>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sorry guys, I've been away for business and haven't found time to update!</span></b><br />
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<b><i>Tycho <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tycho">http://www.myspace.com/tycho</a></i></b><br />
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<b>I thought that the MIDI section would transition into this fairly nicely. Its always good to take a small break from the heavy learning. At the end all you want to do is hear music and that is the whole point of this blog (to make music!). Here is a URL to a music project I started a while I was in high school.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my Computer Music blog! In this section I will discuss how MIDI Controllers work, different types of MIDI Controllers and some tips on what to look for in purchasing a MIDI Controller.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Note:</b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span>MIDI Controllers are not necessary to create computer music! However, if you want more leverage and control over your music, I would highly recommend purchasing one. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Excellent question, MIDI (<b>Musical Instrument Digital Interface) </b>is a protocol that gives software (Virtual instruments, commands) the ability to access and communicate with your MIDI controller. Basically, MIDI allows your plug-ins to be emulated onto your MIDI interface. The strange thing about MIDI sound is that its not actually an audio signal like naturally created sound. The computer is sent commands that would enable your computer to recognize the pitch, dynamics, volume, and tempo of the chosen note.</span><br />
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This is very important in deciding which controller your going to settle with. There are many types of Controllers out there but the main 2 you should worry about right now is a MIDI Keyboard and MIDI Pads.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>MIDI Keyboards</b></u></span> will give you more options to create melodies while <span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>MIDI Pads</u></b></span> will give you a lot of variety with creating beats. All can be done <u><b>WITHOUT</b></u> a MIDI controller. Many professionals have both of these types of MIDI devices.<br />
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<h4><a href="http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/product/CME-MKey-49Key-USB-MIDI-Controller?sku=703042">CME M-Key 49-Key</a> </h4><br />
<h4><a href="http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/product/M-Audio-Keystation-88es-USB-MIDI-Keyboard-Controller?sku=703607#used">M-Audio Keystation 88es</a></h4><br />
<h4><a href="http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/product/Avid-Avid-KeyStudio?sku=H65531">Avid KeyStudio Keyboard</a></h4><h4> </h4><h4> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><u>Pads</u></span></h4><h4> </h4><h4><a href="http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/product/Akai-Professional-MPD26-Performance-Pad-Controller?sku=584552"> Akai MPD26 Performance Pad Controller </a></h4><h4> </h4><h4><a href="http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/product/Akai-Professional-MPD18-USB-MIDI-Pad-Controller?sku=620023">Akai MPD18 USB MIDI Pad Controller</a></h4><h4> </h4><h4><a href="http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/product/Korg-padKONTROL-MIDI-Studio-Controller?sku=583646">Korg padKONTROL</a></h4><h4> </h4><h4> </h4><h4> </h4><h4> </h4>AndrewJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267060712959760985noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983188967190296909.post-19128011990811363102011-04-05T20:43:00.000-07:002011-04-05T20:50:57.030-07:00Introduction to Computer Music: Plug-Ins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvzJ5lAt8w_SNl4LFJyfXYaVxrdngsafbGOuGmGs4CQ8S2GAupu7T4DCKnF74II9vq1qltJ1nS0LoeRdjJ-tt6P0I0d1B1IZ7gN5ReI7twpW5DYBhUrgfPHT7rueqg3I7igBqcaPSON0/s1600/behringer-midi-controller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEvzJ5lAt8w_SNl4LFJyfXYaVxrdngsafbGOuGmGs4CQ8S2GAupu7T4DCKnF74II9vq1qltJ1nS0LoeRdjJ-tt6P0I0d1B1IZ7gN5ReI7twpW5DYBhUrgfPHT7rueqg3I7igBqcaPSON0/s200/behringer-midi-controller.jpg" width="200" /></a><i><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> In this 2nd blog post, I will discuss the ever expanding world of DAW plug-ins!</span></b></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plug-ins are little pieces of software that attach to the DAW. You can access and open software within the DAW to use it with your MIDI Controller ( A external hardware device that controls plug-ins/MIDI software) or Sampling </span><span style="font-size: large;">Pad (An Electronic Percussive Device used the same was as a MIDI Controller).</span> <br />
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</span><b><span style="font-size: small;">Of course there are many uses for plug-ins and there are thousands of them out there. A lot of them are free to download and they are relatively easy to install. </span></b><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">*You can even pick up a disc of plug-in software at your local music store if they have a Pro-Audio section.</span></u></b>*<br />
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<b>VST (Virtual Instrument) is a plug in that try's to mimic and simulate a real instrument. With the way technology </b><br />
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<b>Here is a short list of VST plug-ins that I have used and can recommend to you</b>.<br />
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<i><b>Addictive Drums</b></i><br />
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<i><b>EZdrummer</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Guitar Rig 4</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Steinbergs Virtual Guitarist</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Refx´s Slayer</b></i><br />
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<b><i>Synthology's Ivory</i></b><br />
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<b><i>Labordance stage piano</i></b><br />
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<i><b>EastWest EW-178 Quantum Leap</b></i><br />
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<i><b>East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Choirs</b></i><br />
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<b>Not all DAW plug-ins are VST. There are plug ins out there that can add effects and more mastering/EQing options, which will in tern effect the overall end product of your song. All these plug-ins are just waiting to be downloaded so go ahead and try as many as your hard-drive can handle!!!</b>AndrewJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267060712959760985noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3983188967190296909.post-46820399695670765652011-04-05T08:50:00.000-07:002011-04-06T23:03:30.129-07:00Introduction to Computer Music: DAWsHello Everyone!<br />
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This is my new Blog and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for taking an interest in this topic. Creating music is becoming easier and easier to make with all the software coming out.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyTX9-0fGjOGut81sNn9khiIIk-12KcUBZ8EaBcf20tojxU98DYlEiSYcaQkcQefmvUhkNN1YL-boi1GUAp_mtJ-cQBDvOFdb3oARtIcOn84Mu6x8pp-7z11Dyl8NO-MvpFLvsIQbe-w/s1600/how-to-make-electronic-music.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQyTX9-0fGjOGut81sNn9khiIIk-12KcUBZ8EaBcf20tojxU98DYlEiSYcaQkcQefmvUhkNN1YL-boi1GUAp_mtJ-cQBDvOFdb3oARtIcOn84Mu6x8pp-7z11Dyl8NO-MvpFLvsIQbe-w/s320/how-to-make-electronic-music.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">You don't even need to dish out thousands of dollars on high end recording equipment or instruments! </span></b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">W<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;">ithout further ado, lets get started!</span></span></b><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qf_xBV4rjMtT0qyOpuUZlCIBSARfgtrBEoVl-G9HuQD5BcLgXQ7PCv0puVbDYh2Nt7sygawb8LDtgUy_kym8W4KgdQS4wyZTUegIf4OLb5zSOj7xgtxTugrCZ5-J7bA7BLZJn1ieH8o/s1600/fruity_loops_fl_studio_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0qf_xBV4rjMtT0qyOpuUZlCIBSARfgtrBEoVl-G9HuQD5BcLgXQ7PCv0puVbDYh2Nt7sygawb8LDtgUy_kym8W4KgdQS4wyZTUegIf4OLb5zSOj7xgtxTugrCZ5-J7bA7BLZJn1ieH8o/s320/fruity_loops_fl_studio_6.jpg" width="320" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><b>Daws (Digital Audio Workstation)</b> is going to be your epicenter of musical creations. This software is going to be the mother ship for all your<b> plug-ins</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;">Daws also give you create space to work and organize your library of tracks and samples. Daw software is essential in your path to create music on your computer</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace; font-size: large;"><b><u>NOTE!: Free DAWs have excellent support from open-sources coders around the world! However payed DAWs offer best results in creating computer music and I encourage buying a good solid DAW, suggestions below.</u></b></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,lucida,'lucida grande',arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://ardour.org/">Ardour</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,lucida,'lucida grande',arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New',Courier,monospace;"><a href="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/"><b>Audacity</b></a></span><br />
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<b>Garage Band (MAC only)</b><br />
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<b>Reaper (trial)</b><br />
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<b>Pay:</b><br />
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<b>Fruity Loops Studio</b><br />
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<b>Reason</b><br />
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<b>Logic</b><br />
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<b>Pro Tools</b><br />
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<b>Reaper</b>AndrewJacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267060712959760985noreply@blogger.com4