MIDI

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2017 by Hollin Jones

MIDI... you know all about it, right? Everyone does. Well here are a few things that you may not have known about this ubiquitous technology...

Tutorial | Mar 29, 2017 by G.W. Childs IV

Wireless is definitely the wave of the future. It's quick, easy and usually painless! G.W Childs shows you some creative ways to use these devices that you might not have though of.

Tutorial | Jan 27, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Find out how to combine this cool analog drum machine with your DAW using the Overbridge technology.

Tutorial | Jan 05, 2017 by Darren Burgos

A sprawling Logic project with a billion tracks and regions and a mixer that takes 2 minutes to scroll through might look cool. There's easier ways to make compelling EDM grooves in a single region.

Tutorial | Jan 03, 2017 by Hollin Jones

ReWire is a powerful, invisible protocol for streaming audio and MIDI between compatible apps. Here are some ways it can make your life easier.

Tutorial | Dec 30, 2016 by Joshua Casper

Ableton Live's racks can be as simple and complex as you wish them to be. Don't be put off by perceived complexity though. There's lots of cool things you can do and Joshua Casper shows some here.

Tutorial | Dec 26, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

Playing drum patterns on your MIDI keyboard need not be a drag. Here's four quick tips to help you get the rhythms in your head to your tracks.

Tutorial | Dec 21, 2016 by Hollin Jones

Applying Groove Files to clips in Ableton Live is easy, fast and effective. Find out how they work and can make your music sound more human in this short video from AfroDJMac.

Tutorial | Dec 19, 2016 by Hollin Jones

NI's flagship performance apps can now sync seamlessly with loads of other Link-enabled desktop and iOS applications!

Tutorial | Dec 16, 2016 by Gary Hiebner

Tutorial | Dec 15, 2016 by Noah Pred

If you've got drum hardware machines, synths and sequencers in your studio, Ableton Live can be a great hub. But it can be complicated to get all MIDI and audio in sync, right? Noah Pred shows how.

Tutorial | Dec 12, 2016 by Darren Burgos

Want to create unique, effective EDM risers in Logic Pro X without the hassle of starting from scratch every time? Darren Burgos shows how you need not reinvent the wheel for every project.

Tutorial | Dec 11, 2016 by G.W. Childs IV

Shhh. Don't tell the companies in the music industry who make new hardware and software to feed the appetite amongst musicians and producers. Could it be that older, cheaper gear is just as effective?

Tutorial | Dec 08, 2016 by Matt Vanacoro

MIDI over Bluetooth is a technology that is still in its infancy. The concept of connecting MIDI devices wirelessly is appealing of course (look Ma, no wires). But how do you set it up for Mac & iOS?

Tutorial | Dec 04, 2016 by Jay Asher

If your goal is to make your MIDI-based orchestration compositions stand out you may not want them to sound more realistic. Jay Asher shows how to make them sound great rather than authentic.