Posts with tag compose-music

News | Jul 28, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

Now you can create music in seconds... melodies, harmonies and rhythms using WaveDNA's revolutionary Liquid Music. Better still for a short time only it's available 50% off.

Tutorial | Jun 30, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

Matt Vanacoro reveals five essential ways to transform your MIDI ideas into more human and realistic-sounding instrumentals.

Tutorial | Nov 04, 2019 by Jor van der Poel

Parametric composition involves working with data, MIDI and programming in an unconventional way. But the results can be unlike anything you've heard before. Here's how to get started...

Tutorial | Aug 15, 2019 by Hollin Jones

See and hear how to layer and arrange orchestral instruments to create epic buildups and swells that are perfect for creating an emotional response. This video shows you how.

News | Oct 24, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Learn the tips, tricks and techniques you'll need to make great Big Room tracks in Logic Pro with this exclusive course from NLE and expert producer Olav Basoski.

News | Aug 12, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Cut through the industry jargon with this no-nonsense course on synchronization licenses and royalties - how to get the best deal, and how to get paid!

Interview | Aug 02, 2018 by Sammy Maine

The composers behind Doom, Dead Space and Alien-Isolation let us into their world and reveal their creative techniques for creating spine-tingling music for horror video games.

Tutorial | Jun 24, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Can you really draw parallels between a book on the art of seduction and the process of music production? G.W Childs thinks so! Here's his take on it.

Tutorial | Sep 05, 2016 by Timo Preece

In this tutorial Ableton Certified trainer, Timo Preece, explores ways to make your compositions in Ableton Live more interesting using asymmetry, polyrhythms and layering different meters.

Review | Aug 20, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

In this curious article GW Childs explores the idea of whether music side projects could be beneficial or whether they might be a time drain.

News | Aug 18, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Liquid Music from WaveDNA is a popular tool for creating unique melodies, harmonies and rhythms by just drawing some lines. The 1.6.1 update includes MIDI drag and drop into your DAW. Watch it here.

Tutorial | Jun 25, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

If you've been advised to avoid parallel harmony in your music compositions, think again. When used carefully, parallel harmony can be a useful tool for every modern composer.

News | Jun 10, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Since 2014 Umlaut Audio has been designing samples and virtual instruments for the biggest composers in the industry. Now you can get your hands on their new Kontakt instruments: Pads & Arps.

News | Jun 04, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Oh AI, how we love thee and are afraid of thee in equal measure. Google's Brain Team are using machine learning in the form of Magenta to create original music and art. Should musicians be concerned?

News | May 26, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Jukedeck uses AI to compose new music in your internet browser in a variety of genres in 30 seconds or less for free... and it's scarily good.