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Tool Juggling |
| dplex (10/02/09 13:57:14) Tag: default |
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Got my copy of Propellerhead Record. It will be an interesting experience having to use a hardware dongle, though it does have the advantage of allowing me to install Record anywhere I want. On the other hand, Logic has that flexibility without needing a dongle. One of the reasons I have not upgraded from Ableton Live 6 is the two-computer installation limit, which was too restrictive for my purposes. The newly announced Novation Launchpad may persuade me to try using Live again. |
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My Star Power, Obscured by Inertia |
| dplex (03/04/09 00:27:49) Tag: default |
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The pleasure of being a musician for me has always come from the composing and arranging of songs. Recording is such a chore (it probably doesn’t help that I do pretty much everything by myself these days, music-wise). In an effort to counteract this imbalance and get some finished product out into the world, later this month I will be recording in a pro studio-like environment for the first time in my life. Making the recording process as much of an adventure as the writing process seemed the best way to proceed. I hope the results match my anticipation. |
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The Dangers of Under-Stimulation in the Bedroom Studio |
| dplex (02/11/09 14:37:13) Tag: default |
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Grab a small notebook and a portable music playback device loaded with your unfinished songs. Distract your vagus nerve with an exploratory walk through the streets of your neighborhood. Sing nonsense under your breath in time to the music until likely phrases emerge. Write these phrases in your notebook (did you remember a pen?). Do not make eye contact with passerby. During cold weather months, a coat with multiple pockets can be a handy way to protect yourself from the elements and store small objects. Pro Tip: When you return home to your computer screens and electronic equipment, begin crying. Your body should be wracked with shuddering sobs, and huge tears will roll down your cheeks. Your face is unrecognizable as you switch on your webcam. |
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If You’re a Hammer, the Songs Look Like Nails |
| dplex (02/04/09 11:28:40) Tag: default |
| Despite the many music tools I have at my disposal, I keep returning to Reason. I can’t decide if I’m retreating or rallying. Reason is comfortable, and I don’t trust comfort anymore. |
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