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Music Theory: How To Write Memorable Motifs and Melodies
So you're writing melodies and motifs that sound good... how can you improve these? How to make them sound better and work better in your songs? Jay Asher has some advice to share.
Are You Risking Hearing Loss When Listening to Music on Headphones?
The World Health Organization has confirmed what we feared... a large proportion of us listen to music on headphones at damaging volume levels. Here's the results rounded up and safety advice too.
UDG Review: Creator Digi Hardcase, Urbanite MIDI Controller Flight Bag, Laptop Stand & Digi Trolley
If you want to take your DJing laptop in a safe and sturdy bag or want to protect your Maschine, Mixtrack Pro II, APC40, Pioneer DJ-S8 or other DJ hardware on your next flight, UDG have you covered.
How to Hack Your Turntables to Create Beautiful Visual Art
There's not just one video here, but three, showing how a pair of turntables can be transformed to create beautiful geometric spirograph art. This brings a new meaning to the term, "turntablism".
Review: PolyRhythm App for iOS
Ever wanted to try different syncopated rhythms but didn't know where or how to start? PolyRhythm app for iPhone and iPad to the rescue! Lynda Arnold tests it for composition and as a learning tool.
Interview: Tom Salta on Scoring Halo: Spartan Assault
Tom Salta, GANG Award for best original soundtrack for Halo Spartan Assault, and composer and producer of countless AAA Games, Films and TV shows shares his game scoring tips and tricks.
AskAudio Dark and Twisted FREE Loop Pack
Fancy a selection of gorgeously crafted, dark and twisted sampler pack for Hip-Hop, Dubstep and R&B? Of course you do! It's simple. Just sign up for free or login and download our 20 dark REX loops.
An Arduino MIDI Guitar Synth That Plays Great
Curious how you can hack existing instruments and an Arduino to create your own MIDI Synth Guitar? Gr4yhound has done just that and rocks it out in this impressive video demo.
Native Instruments Introduces NEON DRIVE Expansion for MASCHINE
Put some 80s Synth Pop Inspired Sounds into Maschine thanks to Native Instruments' first foray into this genre as a Maschine Expansion pack. There's also presets for Massive, Reaktor Prism and more.
UAMP Headphone Amplifier - High Quality Sound Everywhere for $50
Accessories to improve the sound quality and our listening experience from digital devices is being tackled by Uamp. It's tiny, looks the size of a large coin and retails for $just 50.
How to Make Your Guitars Sound Better in the Mix By Chopping the Low-End
Wondering how to get your guitars to cut through the mix better... or even fit in better? Rich Tozzoli shares these tips on how to remove the low end to make everything sound better.
Ableton Live 9.2 Now in Public BETA
Good news from Berlin! Ableton have recently released version 9.2 of Ableton Live for public BETA. There's plenty to get excited about for Push and Live users alike. Check out the overview below.
Wanna Learn to DJ? Join the Skrillex Academy like DJ Wh1pla$h (or Not)
If you haven't already seen this parody video trailer for DK Wh1pla$h (Whiplash) from the good folk at Nacho Punch, then drop everything you're doing and check it out. It's time to become a DJ...
Review: Numerical Sounds Universal Sordino
There's lots of string libraries to choose from but not many include muted samples. Numerical Sounds Universal Sordino provides IRs for convolution reverbs to simulate the muted sound you're after.
Making Your Own Shadow: Tips to Establish Your Own Visual and Musical Persona
Creating an identity, persona, shadow (whatever you wish to call it) is as integral to your musical expression as it is to your audience's perception and enjoyment of you. GW Childs explores it here.
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