Production

How to Go From the Bedroom to the Club – Getting Your First DJ Gigs

How to Go From the Bedroom to the Club – Getting Your First DJ Gigs

So, you’ve been DJing for a while now. Fantastic! You’ve also gotten to know your way around the decks. Great stuff! What you are probably wondering now is, “How do I take that big step from playing in my bedroom to my first club gig?”Read more…

What’s the difference between MIDI and audio?

What’s the difference between MIDI and audio?

MIDI is one of the most versatile and useful aspects of modern music making. Let’s examine what MIDI is, what it can do and how it’s completely different to audio and sound, yet why both make a great team when used together.Read more…

Are you wasting money in your home recording studio?

Are you wasting money in your home recording studio?

Many of the ‘classic’ records that were made back in the days of analogue tape were made on equipment that would be outclassed by somebody today running Apple’s Garage Band on an iPad or laptop. Ok, they had some good mics and nice mixing desks, but what really made those records sound so good?Read more…

Five tips on choosing an audio interface

Five tips on choosing an audio interface

If you’ve outgrown your audio interface and want to replace it with something more flexible, you’ll need to look beyond the number of inputs and outputs on offer. To help you choose the best audio interface for your needs, we’ve put together a list of five things to consider.Read more…

Using Your Roland Boutique with Ableton Live

Using Your Roland Boutique with Ableton Live

Maybe you’ve always wanted a Jupiter-8 style pad, a TR-909 sounding kick or a gritty TR-303 bass line in your music, but an original model isn’t an option and you don’t want to rely on soft synths. That’s where the Roland Boutique series come in. Combined with the power of a modern DAW like Ableton Live, you’ll get some seriously impressive musical results. Read more…