by Bill Bernico | Jun 26, 2008 | Practical MIDI
I heard an oldie on the radio the other day and from the little bit I heard I assumed it was Santana because of the Latin-Rock flavor of the tune. Turns out it was actually a song by a group called Malo and the song was “Suavecito.” I was partially right about who I...
by Bill Bernico | Jun 23, 2008 | Practical MIDI
Today, Sunday, June 22, 2008 I lost a friend. Not just in the sense of feeling like I knew him because of having seen him on television and in the movies, but because I actually knew the man. George Carlin died today at age 71 and left behind a legacy that will be...
by Flash | Jun 15, 2008 | News
Congratulations! Your singing has become amazing, and it's time the world knew. You've also written some songs that are just kick you-know-what. They need to be recorded, MP3ed and put on the net ASAP. But you've got two problems. First, you can't afford a studio, let...
by Flash | Jun 9, 2008 | For Musicians, Music, News
Short loops, drum beats and sound effects, the kind often found on relatively inexpensive sample CDs, are basic tools for laying down most any kind of music track. While work like this is exactly what samplers were designed for, you don’t need to invest in one unless...
by Flash | Jun 8, 2008 | For Musicians, Music
Are you a songwriting prude? Do you sigh and shake your head when someone mentions "rhyming dictionaries"? Well, folks, I hate to break the news, but the information highway is plowing a great big road right through your creative process and perhaps it 's time to jump...
by Flash | Jun 8, 2008 | For Musicians
If you are looking for a high-quality solution to transforming your MIDI files into stunning audio tracks, you've got to take a look at REAPER DAW.. At only $60 for non-commercial use, Reaper stacks up with some of the more expensive multitrack audio software programs...
