The Akai MPD16 was recommended to me by one of the pro-sound salespeople at Guitar Center in Pasadena, CA. Since I already use the feature-rich Firewire audio-controller/midi, the M-Audio Ozonic series, I don’t need a different piece of hardware. I wanted something with a simple purpose: I’m tired of my valve drum parts on my […]
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My Take What the hell am I doing out in the middle of the woods with a Casio CTK-551 keyboard ? Well, for one thing, it runs on 6 D sized batteries; I can take this keyboard wherever I want-even on my camping trip. I must tell you, and I don’t mean to brag, when […]
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Feb
Feb
Noteworthy Composer is by far the best MIDI creation software I have ever used. It comes with instrument and rhythm templates, and permits you to create your own templates. It’s very intuitive and uses traditional musical notation. I use the program extensively to create music for my videos. You don’t need to know a great […]
If you’ve ever had trouble finding sheet music to a particular song or theme, MIDI files can be your best friend. MIDI files are files that are very small in size, and play essentially like a a real instrument. They play note by note, and because of this, a computer is able to decipher the […]
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Jul
Jul
M-Audio has a large range of MIDI keyboard controllers on the consumer market, and the O2 Keyboard Controller offers perhaps the best combination of features and quality. A quick explanation of the first features. The most interesting aspect of the M-Audio O2 Songs MIDI Controller is the USB port. A recent trend in MIDI controller […]
A MIDI capable sound card or MIDI-to-USB adapter can be used to connect electronic instruments and other audio equipment to your computer. Sound cards of this type, which can be identified by the 15-pin MIDI port, are available for both PCI and ISA internal expansion slots. A MIDI to USB adapter can be an easier […]
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Dec
Dec
Many well-respected companies are opting for a digital keyboard look. Unlike a keyboard, a digital keyboard tries to replicate the sound of an acoustic keyboard, for use on stage or in recordings. Many digital pianos have a multitude of other tones built in as well, but with a similarity to the tone of a real […]
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Jul
Jul
One of the leading sequencing programs on the market, FL Studio 7 (recalled Fruity Loops) features a fast and intuitive interface and a host of great examples for building hip, rock, techno, and house beats quickly. If you want to achieve a realistic drum sound, though, you may find that many of the tracks you’ve […]