Step-by-step: MIDI programming in Reaper
When it comes to music production, there’s one basic technical skill you need to understand: MIDI programming.
( For help on getting started with Reaper, check this blog article. )
MIDI programming in Reaper
Tools of the Trade: The compressor
Many artists prefer to do (part of) the audio mixing by themselves. Mixing is a matter of taste and creativity, as well as a technical undertaking. Speaking of the technical aspect, the compressor still remains a bit mysterious to many musicians.
15 free plugins worth your time and attention
Audio software plugins are great! You can use them in any DAW and free plugins are available to simulate nearly any kind of audio effect or instrument.
So many free plugins are available for immediate download. ‘Free’ means that there’s no monetary cost involved. But this doesn’t mean there are no other ‘costs’. Because every tool has a learning curve and that takes time, it’s worth knowing what plugins are useful before diving in and personally testing every single one of them.
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Mixing your music: do it yourself or hire a pro?
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Today, musicians can DIY (‘do it yourself’) a lot of the tasks traditionally reserved for the record labels or specialists. Many online tools are available to do licensing, publishing, promotion, distribution, .. Online services even offer cheap (automated) online mixing or mastering.
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Synthesizer programming: Learn the basics in no time!
The synthesizer has been an important part of popular music since the 1970s. Today, it is omnipresent, and not just in the obvious genres like EDM, R&B & Rap music. Styles like alternative rock and indie pop equally make extensive use of this versatile instrument. Think of great bands like Queens of the Stone Age, the War on Drugs, Radiohead, Muse, Tame Impala, …
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Get started with music production in minutes
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With the Wooolf Sounds Blog, I aim to guide people in creating their own music. To start with the basics: in this post we’ll look at a good way to get started with music production, using freely available and/or cheap tools.
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