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Seven tips for recording great keyboard parts in the studio

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A writer on a blog for recording workers and enthusiasts writes a feature with several tips on how to get have a studio record keyboard pieces in quality fashion. One tip is to recognize the sound the player wants to hear from the keyboard. Another is make sure the keyboard is properly tuned. A third tip is to consider using more than one source for the keyboard sound. The writer recommends playing on a keyboard that uses musical instrument digital interface software.

Key Takeaways:

  • Take your time choosing the right sound. Keyboards and software and hardware synths provide you with a great variety of options.
  • Mix up sounds from different sources. Experiment with different amps, pedals, or effects for inspiration.
  • Using an MDI provides you with the easy option to make changes with just a few mouse clicks.

“Tuning isn’t just for guitarists and singers — it’s an important thing to keep in mind for a wide variety of keyboard instruments as well.”

Read more: http://blog.discmakers.com/2017/04/recording-great-keyboard-parts-in-the-studio/

Recording drums — The kick drum (Part 1)

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An audio enthusiast website offers tips on how to record a kick drum performance. The author recommends using more than one microphone. He recommends placing one mike inside the drum and another just outside. He details the brand names of the mikes. In the case of the kick drum he recommends a small speaker placed very near the head of the drum. While this speaker can be jury rigged, there are commercial ones available. Audio files are offered.

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Bluetooth MIDI Is Here And Why It’s Important For You

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A writer on a music blog introduces a new package that consists of an electronic computerized guitar that will enable a guitarist to play a tune and have it recorded directly onto his computer. This can be done via a wireless connection from the guitar to the computer. The guitar can send the information to the computer, which stores it via standard musical instrument digital interface files. This makes it a lot easier than having the guitarist enter the information via the keyboard.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bluetooth MIDI is making music notation, composition or accompaniment easy with the Jamstik+ and Sonar Platinum Edition.
  • The newest Windows 10 OS updates allow SONAR’s DAW to using Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (BLE) to connect Bluetooth enabled MIDI devices.
  • The Jamstik+ comes in guitaristic form. It’s a portable and configurable controller.

“Now I can use virtual instruments in Cakewalk’s SONAR software controlled by the jamstik+ digital guitar so I can enter in data wirelessly via Bluetooth MIDI – using the guitar skills that come most naturally to me.”

Read more: http://blog.cakewalk.com/bluetooth-midi-is-here-and-why-its-important-for-you/

Should you buy or lease that hip hop beat?

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Buying exclusive rights to a song may be a good idea, but it’s not always the best idea. To determine whether you should buy or lease a track, first create a budget. This budget should include the song, the recording session, mixing and mastering the track, and any required art or video. If you feel your budget is too tight, perhaps leasing is the better option. Leasing is usually the better choice for producers and buyers alike.

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