The Playground
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Dynamic Processing in Music Production
Today I’d like to talk about compression and dynamic processing in music production. These are common effects and tools that are used in recordings. Dynamic processing is where a recorded signal coming in will be different coming out. The level of the outgoing signal is…
EQ & You – Why digital software is important for mixing music
Last time we were here, I was discussing some of the benefits of digital software. I originally wanted to change the topic for this installment and get into some comparing and contrasting. But for now, I’d rather expand on why digital software is beneficial, specifically…
Using Digital Software for Composing Music
Today I want to talk about some of the benefits of using digital software for composing music. First off, I would like to acknowledge that I began sequencing music on my father’s old “Ensoniq SQ-2” keyboard. I learned the keyboard in and out, and taught…
Logic or Pro Tools? We discuss, you decide.
Making your own music has never been more accessible. People of all ages are setting up home studios and discovering how easy it is to use a computer and a little basic recording gear to make high-quality music they can proudly share. Entry-level software programs like…
Interview – Artist & Producer, Chase Moore
Never one to stand in his father Neil Moore’s shadow, Chase Moore has carved out a career as a music producer, engineer and hip-hop artist. And now he’s working on a program soon to be offered by Simply Music so everyone can explore modern music…