tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15934352545712156272024-02-06T22:19:40.083-07:00AudioPros.com-Professional AudioAudioPros.com is a web service that provides audio for radio, tv and the web. Voice overs, jingles, music production. They are all passions! Also to be shared here will be looks at Audio production and Independent music. Anyone who has ever used and worked with home recording projects should find items of interest here!Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-36887048222382485412013-04-13T08:43:00.000-07:002013-04-13T08:43:29.175-07:00Sonar X 2 has Arrived [VIDEO]Here I go again. Off on some long lost journey of discovery. It's like
trying to find the holy grail of audio production. My friends at
Cakewalk have an innate way of getting into my mind and driving me
crazy.<br /><br />
<a href="http://www.zzounds.com/a--3081949/item--CAKSONARX2PROD" target="_blank">Get Cakewalk's Sonar X2 Producer at ZZSounds</a><br />
<br />Every time they release an update to my favorite software, Sonar
Producer, they toss down hundreds of new gauntlets to challenge my meek
brain. It's almost as if they are toying with my diminished intellect,
damaged from the prior releases. I still haven't mastered those and yet
here they are again with another upgrade.<br />
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Alright, so this really isn't that new. X2 has been out for a while.
Take a deep breath and do it, watch the videos. Cakewalk, with CakeTV
has become excellent at instructional videos, if you can keep up. I once
wrote a scathing article on the lack of documentation in their box, but
the videos have renewed my faith in the company. So, I've included them
herein: Glean what you can. Learn my musical munchkin. Hopefully I
will.<br />
<br />
So let's start with the basics of Cakewalk's Sonar X2. I've got it installed and started surfing through some of the new features, but thought it important to refresh my memory on others. So we'll start with the basics with Cakewalk's 'get started' video. Also, below is a listing of Keyboard shortcuts, I keep in front of me at all times. It helps to speed up the entire process.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oKWDQGFVLOE" width="853"></iframe>
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<a href="http://www.zzounds.com/a--3081949/item--CAKSONARX2PROD" target="_blank">Get Cakewalk's Sonar X2 Producer at ZZSounds($499)</a> <br />
<a href="http://zzsounds.com/a--3081949/item--CAKSONARX2STU" target="_blank">Get Cakewalk's Sonar X2 Studio at ZZSounds )$199)</a><br />
<a href="http://zzsounds.com/a--3081949/item--CAKSONARESSX2" target="_blank">Get Cakewalks' Sonar X2 Essential at ZZSounds ($99)</a><br /><br />
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<div class="Head_2">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539924">Keyboard shortcuts</a></div>
<div class="Body">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539925">You can use the keyboard to
navigate around the Step Sequencer interface and adjust settings. A
focus rectangle indicates the step/control that is selected.</a></div>
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<div class="Table_Title">
<span class="Prefix">Table 278. </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540032"> </a></div>
</caption>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="background-color: #e5e5e5; background-position: left; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2.0pt; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: bottom; width: 272.25pt;">
<div class="CellHeading_Black">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539928">Action</a></div>
</td>
<td style="background-color: #e5e5e5; background-position: left; border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2.0pt; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: bottom; width: 123.75pt;">
<div class="CellHeading_Black">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539930">Key</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539932">Open the Step Sequencer View</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539934">ALT+4</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539936">Insert a new row above the selected row</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539938">INSERT</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539940">Delete the active row</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539942">DELETE</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539944">Move focus to the previous control</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539946">LEFT ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539948">Move focus to the next control</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539950">RIGHT ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539952">When there are multiple strips, move focus to the same control on the previous row</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539954">UP ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539956">When there are multiple strips, move focus to the same control on the next row</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539958">DOWN ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539960">When focus is on a control in the steps pane, move focus to the strips pane</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539962">CTRL+LEFT ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539964">When focus is on a control in the strips pane, move focus to the steps pane</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539966">CTRL+RIGHT ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539968">When focus is either on the steps or strips pane, move focus to the toolbar</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539970">CTRL+UP ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539972">When focus is on the toolbar, move focus to the strips pane</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539974">CTRL+DOWN ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539976">When focus is on steps, toggle step or tie on/off; for buttons, turn on/off</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539978">ENTER</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539980">When focus is on a step, allow velocity adjustment</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539982">SHIFT+ENTER</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539984">For spinner controls, increase/decrease value; fine adjust for knobs</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539986">+ / - (PLUS and MINUS)</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539988">Coarse adjust for knobs</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539990">[ / ] (square brackets)</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539992">Toggles the </a><span class="Bold">Audition</span> (Play) button for the view</div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539994">CTRL+SHIFT+SPACEBAR</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539996">When focus is on the steps pane, move focus to the next enabled note on the same row</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1539998">TAB</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540000">When focus is on the steps pane, move focus to the previous enabled note on the same row</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540002">SHIFT+TAB</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540004">Shift the active row's steps by 1 step and wrap first step to the end</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540006">ALT+LEFT ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540008">Shift the active row's steps by 1 step and wrap the last step to the beginning</a></div>
</td>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540010">ALT+RIGHT ARROW</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-bottom-color: #000000; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-style: hidden; border-right-style: hidden; border-top-color: #000000; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4pt; padding-left: 2pt; padding-right: 4pt; padding-top: 6pt; vertical-align: top;">
<div class="CellBody">
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="1540012">Load a pattern</a></div>
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Occasionally; we'll be featuring some of the world's more unusual stories on "Did you hear about this"?<br />
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This audio feature with Michael Stone will take a look at some of the quirky happenings on our planet that you may or may not have been aware of. As always, your feedback is welcome in the comment box below.<br />
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<br />Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0Rockledge, FL, USA28.319848 -80.72902599999997628.208016 -80.890387499999974 28.43168 -80.567664499999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-77141514293952901212013-04-09T13:08:00.002-07:002013-04-09T13:08:42.188-07:00How to write a Song~10 Easy tips to get Started<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaTK3pPInRDDrv76QnLuR_qQ-wUAME35SiLEVHz8mLV5icV-MJvtK9j_C82ZxGGklZzlWT7ET78mu7TnrWVeA2QdbJXw2ibb-L27mlkDm7OwK4AmNYAAZygZVhsN-Hm-oKf9mNRBA8d_9/s1600/HeartofMusic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaTK3pPInRDDrv76QnLuR_qQ-wUAME35SiLEVHz8mLV5icV-MJvtK9j_C82ZxGGklZzlWT7ET78mu7TnrWVeA2QdbJXw2ibb-L27mlkDm7OwK4AmNYAAZygZVhsN-Hm-oKf9mNRBA8d_9/s320/HeartofMusic.jpg" width="320" /></a>You have the idea, maybe even a melody. How do you turn that into a song ?<br />
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I've penned a few songs in my day, so here's some quick thoughts on getting it going for the seasoned or novice songwriter.<br />
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This is by far not meant to be a comprehensive how to, but more of a how to get started approach.<br />
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First question. Do you play an instrument ? No. There's a strike against you, but let's not let that stand in the way. Anyone can hum a melody.<br />
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<li>Keep a list of song ideas. Creativity can be fleeting, don't let that gem get away from you. I keep a note pad next to my bed. I often dream in music.</li>
<li>Record, record, record: You'd be surprised how many great melodies are lost because someone didn't lay it down, when it was in their head. Use your cell phone, it's easy and it'll be there when you want to recall the melody.</li>
<li>Set aside time. Find yourself a quiet place and time to let your ideas percolate free from interruptions. </li>
<li>Write honestly: Genuine emotion or experiences make for the best music. Not that there can't be room for a little fiction. The names have been changed to protect the innocent or guilty.</li>
<li>When ready, run your ideas, thoughts, melodies past someone. They may inspire you even more.</li>
<li>Be ready for rejection. Even the best songs will have critics. Stick to your guns. Self doubt can kill an idea. It may well be your masterpiece.</li>
<li>It doesn't have to rhyme. The temptation to put an 'ing' OR 'ation' at the end of every phrase can be pretty strong, but remember it's the entire message that you want to focus on. </li>
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<li>Steal. Ok, OK, you're sitting there with a look of incredulity on your face. Think about how many love songs there are. Do you really think yours is the ONE that will win out over all the others? What I mean by stealing, is let other people be your muse.</li>
<li>Sing it loud, sing it proud. This is <i>YOUR</i> creation. There is nothing narcissistic about showing pride in your handy work.</li>
<li>Copyright your work. You don't want the unscrupulous song thief's of the world taking credit for you baby. <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/" target="_blank">Copyright office online</a> .</li>
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10 easy ideas, there are literally hundreds of other things that can and have been written. But you have to start somewhere.<br />
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<u><i>Other resources on the web:</i></u><br />
<a href="http://www.robinfrederick.com/write.html" target="_blank">Robin Frederick</a><br />
<a href="http://www.educatedsongwriter.com/" target="_blank">Educated Songwriter</a><br />
<a href="http://www.taxi.com/music-business-faq/songwriting/" target="_blank">Taxi: Write better songs</a><br />
<a href="http://guitar.about.com/od/songwriting/Songwriting.htm" target="_blank">About Songwriting</a><br />
<a href="http://michaelstoneblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/songwriting-music-has-healing-power-it.html" target="_blank">Great songwriters~How they worked</a><br />
<a href="http://www.songwritingfever.com/songwritingtips/" target="_blank">Songwriting Fever</a><br />
<a href="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan99/articles/20tips.458.htm" target="_blank">20 Tips on Songwriting</a><br />
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</script>Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0Rockledge, FL, USA28.319848 -80.72902599999997628.208016 -80.890387499999974 28.43168 -80.567664499999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-89715937797163457702013-04-06T16:23:00.000-07:002013-04-06T16:28:58.750-07:00Improvisation ~ Finding a Great Microphone<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXzR8TQjD1oy4UPB0jdTivp57jmZRc5_AJb_wbi52huVoCIPAmFayWfwPnAczcVV_wqdVjCrHfJozObIW1_rdbKrlz-6FAi1uxrhjHX524hC87-ZKNtH1PnI0BIJVQXA9CUHt_zojtr8/s1600/photo-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXzR8TQjD1oy4UPB0jdTivp57jmZRc5_AJb_wbi52huVoCIPAmFayWfwPnAczcVV_wqdVjCrHfJozObIW1_rdbKrlz-6FAi1uxrhjHX524hC87-ZKNtH1PnI0BIJVQXA9CUHt_zojtr8/s320/photo-1.JPG" width="320" /></a>Moving can be a hassle as we all know, I'm sure you've suffered through it yourself more than once. I have moved more than I care to acknkowledge, but loved every place I've ever been, which is a lot.<br />
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My move here to FLorida has faced many delays and obstacles. The most difficult is the fact that all of my studio equipment (Mikes, Computers, Guitars, Keyboards etc.) is still in the moving truck on it's long journey frrom Colorado.<br />
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And wouldn't you know it, this is the time that I get a fairly decent voice work order from a new client, even though they knew I was to be without my studio. What's a man to do ?<br />
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As the Marines say; Adapt, Improvise Marine !<br />
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I had no Microphone, music beds on site or any recording software.<br />
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Time to punt.<br />
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Oh, by the way the project included using female voices, a gender that I don't impersonate very well, unless you include my Julia Wilde (er Child) parody.<br />
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So time for a plan: <br />
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<li>Pause catch your breath then..... </li>
<li>Ask Dad if I can use his computer (he graciously acquiesces)</li>
<li>Contact former female voice talent I've used (client wants a choice)</li>
<li>Post on Linkedin; Craigslist for other women talent</li>
<li>Software? <a href="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/" target="_blank">Download Audacity</a>, an Open Source FREE multi-track program to record. It's a little clunky compared to my Cakewalk Sonar X2 or Audition 3.0, but certainly useable. It comes with some compression and EQ that works fine. <a href="http://audiopros.blogspot.com/2009/06/audacity-free-multrack-software.html?q=audacity" target="_blank">More info on that here.</a></li>
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<li>Get in touch with<a href="http://www.sweetwater.com/jeff_barnett" target="_blank"> Jeff Barnett of Sweetwater</a>. He's been my go to guy for about 15 years when it comes to my studio needs for both v/o's and music production. Here's his contact info: <u><i>(be SURE to tell him Michael Stone referred you</i></u>)</li>
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After some discussion, Jeff recommends the RODE Podcaster Microphone. I already own another RODE (st-3) I believe. My favorite, but it's on a truck. The Podcaster has a neat little headphone and volume jack, if you need it. Plus it's USB capable, making it a great Mike for mobile recording on my laptop. <br />
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Here's more specifics:<br />
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<i><b>RODE Podcaster USB Microphone at a Glance:</b></i><br />
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<li><i>Quality USB mic based on Broadcaster design</i></li>
<li><i>Tailored-for-voice frequency response with highpass filter</i></li>
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RODE Podcaster is based on their popular Broadcaster microphone -
winner of the Radio World/US National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
"What's Cool" award. The Broadcaster has become an industry standard
when studio sound quality is required for on-air applications. Now the
Podcaster makes this quality available in a super-convenient USB version
for the current generation of computer recording applications.<br /><br /><b>Tailored-for-voice frequency response plus highpass filter</b><br />The
Podcaster offers an end-address configuration, the clarity of RODE's
tailored-for-voice frequency response, an "ON" LED, a direct headphone
amp, and of course very low self noise. The microphone offers a
switchable highpass filter and comes complete with a 5M USB cable.
Optional extras include a shock mounting system and soon-to-be-released
Anglepoise style table mount arm.<br /><br /><b>RODE Podcaster USB Microphone Features:</b></i><br />
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<li><i>Dynamic mic with USB connection</i></li>
<li><i>On-Air indicator LED</i></li>
<li><i>Ultra-low noise</i></li>
<li><i>Cardioid polar pattern with high 180-degree rejection</i></li>
<li><i>Voice tailored low-cut filter</i></li>
<li><i>Internal pop filter</i></li>
<li><i>Rugged stainless steel body</i></li>
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<i><br /><span class="h4black">The RODE Podcaster makes high-quality computer recording easy!</span></i><br />
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OK, so here I am ready for the scripts, with the talent and the tools I need to complete a project that I was worried about holding onto in the first place, and I'll do it at a profit, plus it's an investment for the future. Call it studio in a flash.<br />
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Adapt. Improvise. You voice-over guy, you!<br />
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Somehow I've been able to convince them to let me come up and sing this song or maybe "Mustang Sally". Thanks to them. With all that in mind here's my version, then I got to thinking about a blues instructional video with B.B. King on the Master Classes website. I figured I'd post it for you here as well.<br />
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From <a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/" target="_blank">Michael Stone</a><br />
Getting radio airplay for Independent-Unsigned artists is almost impossible. <br />
There are a handful of stations that will play "some" Indie music, but to many of them, Indie means the unknown artist signed to a major label. Besides most of that airplay is next to meaningless, relatively speaking.<br />
What difference does it make if you're being played on the radio if no one hears it?<br />
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The sound of one hand clapping or a tree falling in the forest. You get my drift.<br />
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So, I your humble scribe and long time radio personality on successful commercial stations, and also a struggling Indie artist like your self have been thinking.<br />
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Whoa; stop the cart, let me off. A thinking radio guy?<br />
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Now I've seen ads for <a href="http://airspun.com/" target="_blank">Airspun</a> and the like. They offer ad buys on stations. Some of these services imply (but don't promise) that you'll get airplay on the stations purchased. <br />
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The likelihood of that actually happening is slim to none. Especially at successful commercial radio stations. <br />
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You know; the one's with the "listeners", and people with money in their pockets.<br />
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Here's the idea.<br />
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What if there were a COOP, a consortium of Indie artists, who banded together, pooled their resources and advertised together on mass appeal radio stations? <br />
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<li>Would they sell their music? </li>
<li>Could they sell their music? </li>
<li>Would they want to sell their music? </li>
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I think the answer to each of the questions is a resounding YES! <br />
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I am toying with the idea to try as a pilot program here in the USA. 3 artists per :60 second commercial. Each with 1-2 songs featured along with web address on where to buy. here's some key goals:<br />
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<li>VERY WELL produced spots. </li>
<li>Ad time on stations that matter, in dayparts with listeners</li>
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Rates on radio vary wildly, depending on market size, station ratings and available inventory. Try to buy Thanksgiving week, expect to pay a premium. Buy spots the week after New Years you can get a premium rate and saturate the airwaves.<br />
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Basic understanding of radio stations and how advertising works on those stations is essential. This is where I'm confident and excited about my own personal project and the ads I plan on buying on my own radio station.<br />
I have one advantage that many don't have. I do a personality radio show and have a following. Hopefully, that will be to my benefit. Maybe not. "Oh here's that radio guy who thinks he can sing". I may arouse the cynic in listeners.<br />
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This is where I hope that I have the product that will draw an audience.<br />
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That being said it is important to market on the right format stations.<br />
Again, this is what I do for a living. So I'm looking for ideas and potential like minded Indies who might have an interest in this grass roots approach to marketing to a mass appeal audience.<br />
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I'm also exploring and looking for the nuts and bolts fiscal realities that would make this a transparent and mutually beneficial project for all involved.<br />
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I hope this has spurred some ideas and perhaps some interest in how to pull off such a concept on a pilot basis first and then to perhaps grow it into something that Independent Artists know best and practice everyday.<br />
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Self sufficiency.<br />
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Post your comments, message or <a href="mailto:MichaelStone@MichaelStoneMusic.com" target="_blank">email me</a>.<br />
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You never know it could be the beginning of a great relationship and journey!<br />
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Carpe Diem!<br />
<a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/">Michael Stone</a><br />
Radio Personality<br />
Singer-Songwriter<br />
----Observer----<br />
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<b>A recent survey confirms public speaking is still our number one fear.By the way computers came in number two.</b><br />
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<b>If public speaking is number one, public performance can't be far down on the list. For anyone who's ever been in the 8th grade talent show, you know the jitters that can precede and virtually overwhelm that moment in the public eye. Even to the point that you can't recall one brief moment from your stint under the spotlights harsh glare.</b><br />
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<b>Radio performers (not </b><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;"> <a href="http://www.helium.com/channels/237-Musicians-Bands/knowledge/new#" rel="nofollow" title="Click for suggested spellings">DJ's</a></span><span class="suggestions"></span><b> please) as well as musicians face this type of angst almost daily. How we deal with it is another subject all together.</b><br />
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<b>Admit it or not. Like it or not. Performers do it for the "approval" of others. I can't tell you how many times I've heard someone say; "I do it because I love it". </b><br />
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<b>99.9% of the time, I'm not buying it. Why? Because, I've been there. </b><br />
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<b>No matter how much we try to distance ourselves as performers from the reality of reviews or an apathetic audience it is inevitable that we'll have an inner anxiety gremlin gnawing at our self esteem, laying bare insecurities.</b><br />
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<b>This plays itself out in my psyche on the radio everyday as a personality. It's inevitable to wonder of the unseen and seldom encountered audience; "Do they like me"? </b><br />
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<b>Of course, ratings tell the tale in many cases, but "numbers" seem so cold, and does that mean you're not really good at what you do? I hope not.</b><br />
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<b>It's the same when I take my singer-songwriter act to a stage. Sometimes the audience seems enraptured by the performance, other times you're just the background </b><span style="font-weight: bold; white-space: nowrap;">sound-scape</span><b> to their daily grind.</b><br />
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<b>How can one NOT be driven crazy with insecurity? </b><br />
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<b>I believe I found the answer after reading an article from the Washington Post. </b><br />
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<b>They decided to do an experiment. Here's the basic premise. </b><br />
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<b>Take Joshua Bell,one of the world's greatest violinists. His instrument of choice is a multi-million-dollar Stradivarius. If he played it for spare change, incognito, outside a bustling Metro stop in Washington, would anyone notice? </b><br />
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<b>As you might imagine, his performance,as beautiful as I'm sure it was,went largely unnoticed by those on the run to here or there. Normally they'd pay $100 plus a seat for his show. </b><br />
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<b>Some might be discouraged by this experiment. </b><br />
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<b>Me? I came away with a different slant on this undertaking. </b><br />
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<b>I came away with a new understanding that I really did need to do this, performing, for myself. I really did need to find and suppress those insecurity flaws and perform simply for the joy and love of performing.</b><br />
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<b>Guess what? It worked. I've become a more settled, less neurotic performer. Oh sure there are moments when little voices start screaming in my head, but for now. I'm at peace with the stage, the audience and my self.</b><a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/" style="font-weight: bold;"> Michael Stone</a><br />
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To many the idea of radio characters, in this era, may seem dated or corny beyond belief. I agree; BUT, proper execution and the uniqueness of an audio only forum can make radio characters absolutely captivating. Characters can be defined as real people, callers, invented UNREAL people, you name it.<br />
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If done right, and believably, then you can pull off almost anything. <br />
I have been absolutely amazed through the years at what has captured the audiences' imagination. So, I'll throw out some examples that may fire an idea that takes your show to a place never imagined.<br />
If you decide to "invent" a character, plan it. Think about who he is and what he does every day when he's not at the station. This can really help you come up with ideas that this character will bring into the studio.<br />
Let me start with my favorite character I created for a show.<br />
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Lead Belly Louie.<br />
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The World's One and Only Blues Weatherman.<br />
Lead Belly Louie came about as a function of being bored doing the weather the same way four times an hour, 5-6 days a week. I thought; How can I do the weather differently, so it would actually be "interesting"?!<br />
Then I got the idea of singing the weather. I am, after all. a musician. <br />
God knows, a singing weatherman is corny as hell, but what if I could make it cool and not so "corny"?<br />
Blues has always had a hip factor of ten, so why not? I'll create a character who saunters into the show, goofs around (like a blues man might) sings the weather; to the blues.<br />
Then all of the sudden, there he was, flirting with my morning partner, being an incorrigible, if not loveable, part of our show.<br />
Drawbacks.<br />
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I always worried Louie might have seemed like a stereotype.<br />
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If you listen to him you'll understand this. The character is very reminiscent of Black Southern Blues Men. I was concerned about just this reaction, especially since I unveiled this character, originally in 1983 in Detroit, Michigan.<br />
Racial tensions were high at the time,but my black news anchor, Mike Hudson, said he didn't think it would be a problem, so I ran with it.<br />
I never did, and haven't since, received <strong><em>ONE</em></strong> complaint about the character I thought "might" fire up a negative response. So what does this character sound like? I thought you might ask. You can <a href="http://audiopros.com/audio/WxBlues-WalmartWine.mp3">click here for Lead Belly Louie, the World's One and Only Blues Weatherman</a>.<br />
As with everything in life and radio, moderation is the key. <br />
I only use Louie occasionally. I've actually had listeners call up to talk with him. He's also convenient to do those REALLY corny bits that I might not be comfortable doing myself. A character can say things I (or you) would never say.<br />
This use of theater of the mind can really help to create a diverse audio world for your listeners.<br />
I wish you all the best. Comments are always welcome.<br />
Take Care!<br />
<a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/" target="_blank">Michael Stone</a><br />
Radio Personality<br />
Singer-Songwriter<br />
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<li style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 100%;">Have interesting content: Time and again I'm struck by the lack of thought put into the creative process. An intelligent turn of a phrase can lift even the simplest of audio projects to a new height. The KISS theory applies here. Keep it simple.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Utilize effects, but paint with sound. A dab here or there. You don't always need splash the canvas with wizardry. Find the appropriate time to use just the right audio technique to enhance, not obscure your intent. Be an audio chef. Too much of anything, no matter how good, can spoil the recipe. And always remember that reverb, flange or chorus effects can in the end, after a particularly complex mix, become an unmanageable audio nightmare.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sound effects can be powerful tools in your audio palette as well, but again be cautious to not over do it. The <span style="color: #3366ff; font-style: italic;">obvious</span><span style="color: #3366ff;"> </span>sound effects are also usually the superfluous.</span></li>
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<br />If you're a musician you also may find yourself tempted to use some of the bells and whistles, but again on a cautionary note, these things can muddle and even draw away from the original content.<br /><br />One of the ways I've always tried to determine the true value of a song or other audio as something that compels the listener to pay attention is this: "How would it sound with just a guitar and vocal, or as a dry voice read"?<br /><br />The music that grabs me by the ears is first and foremost memorable no matter what the audio production techniques involved.<br /><br />This was so true of the BEATLES. Even though George Martin's genius as a producer is a given when you hear the songs stripped down on the BEATLES Love cd, you realize the simple genius of songwriting.<br /><br />Others that do this for me are Marc Cohn, Billy Joel, Marvin Gaye and my personal favorite, Cat Stevens.<br /><br />One of my favorite songwriting quotes is this: "ah the wonder of three chords yet again!". It rings so true.<br /><br />Here's to hearing compelling audio! Cheers.</div>
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Here is Part 2 of a video tutorial on creating great drum tracks with Session 3 Drummer inside Cakewalk's Sonar X1.<br />
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Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-76951064163202886182013-03-11T07:00:00.000-07:002013-03-12T10:55:18.335-07:00A virtuoso MIDI drummer and trying to explain MIDI to Mom....<a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/">-- Michael Stone -- </a><br />
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Since I was posting on MIDI drums recently, I decided to dig up a post from 2009.
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Yesterday, I posted a video that showed the slower tedious, but effective way to program MIDI drums. At the same time I also sent this video to a number of musical friends demonstrating Brandon Bush's mastery of MIDI drumming via the keyboard.
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/4682836">http://vimeo.com/4682836</a> ... Pretty amazing stuff.
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/4682836">"Spies Like Us" - Keyboard Drums Jam</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1174417">Andrew Aversa</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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I got a note back from my Mom asking , "What are MIDI skills?" I tried to explain. It's long winded but you may find it of interest.
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OK let me try to explain what MIDI is. It stands for :MIDI (short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface) a music industry standard communications protocol that lets MIDI instruments and sequencers (or computers running sequencer software) talk to each other to play and record music.
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Nowadays many musical "instruments" are software that play specific instruments ie: horns, organ, piano, strings. The resulting sound that is recorded in the computer is comparable if not better than the actual "live" instrument, though sometimes lacking the 'feel" a live musician brings to a tune.
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The "instruments" are "triggered" by an external keyboard, ie: synthesizer or digital piano. The information as to loudness, velocity with which you strike the keys on the keyboard are all turned into digital data that in turn makes the software play the sounds that the musician has chosen. See those organ lessons did pay off :)
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All of these sounds can then manipulated to increase velocity with which the note is hit, sustain of note, pitch. and a host of other alterations that can be adjusted using the software as determined by the musician.
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These sounds like strings, organ, flute, piano, bass, drums etc. , can then be layered over each other to create the complete band. Throw in some "live" musicians on guitar or other instruments and you've got a production.
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You said the "drummer" in the video I sent looked like he was barely touching the keys as he laid down the drum tracks. That was what made the video so incredible is the virtuosity with which he had developed his skills.
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Examples of all of this, MIDI and live are on the songs from my CD....
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* All drums on ALL of my songs are using MIDI and played/programmed by David Wohl, EXCEPT, "Believe" (MIDI drums- Dimitrius Liolos - Athens Greece) and "To Be Free." ) (LIVE drums by Elad Fish in LA -see note below)
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* The drums on "Believe" were played/programmed via MIDI by Dimitrius Liolis in Athens Greece.
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*The gorgeous strings on "Will you stay" were MIDI performed by David Wohl.
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* The flute on the song 'Blue Eyed Friend" is actually played by me using a MIDI keyboard.
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* The saxophone on "Today" is me playing keyboard with MIDI.
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* All the guitars are played by me except on "To Be Free" and "We should've been fiends." Additional bass and electric guitars were provided by Asef Rodeh and Guy Bartor, musicians in Israel.
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* The LIVE saxophones on "We should've been friends" were provided by Dan Cipriano in NY.
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* The LIVE horns on "Heaven Can Wait" were performed by Jim Miller in Paris, TX.
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As you can see all of this was a large collaborative effort involving both live and MIDI instrumentation. And all of that for ONLY 8 songs, not really many songs considering most cds nowadays come with 10 plus songs. But it was the best I could do ( and afford). Did I make money on this ? Not even close, but it really is all about the creative effort and the realization of my musical vision, and all in all I was very pleased.
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Of course I'm looking to improve on all of that on the newest project. Fingers crossed that I can accomplish this new quest, I've set forward.
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Many times my Becky asks me why I write these blogs and do all of these OCD things that I do. Good question, but every once in a while they do pay off.
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See the note below from Elad Fish. He's a producer and incredible drummer in LA (To Be Free) What he's offered is a great value...
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This was all long winded, but I hope it helps you understand the process behind the music.
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Hi Michael,
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I hope all's well. Long time no see..
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I saw your blog on <a href="http://audiopros.com/">AudioPros.com</a> and fell in LOVE. :) (<a href="http://audiopros.blogspot.com/2009/06/creating-midi-drum-tracks.html">http://audiopros.blogspot.com/2009/06/creating-midi-drum-tracks.html</a>)
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You are really talented writer. I like it!
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I was thinking: "What if your next post will be about LIVE drum tracks?"
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I noticed that the song in the video on your home page (<a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/index.htm">http://michaelstonemusic.com/index.htm</a>l) has midi drums... Would you be interested in drum track from one of <a href="http://studiopros.com/">StudioPros.com</a><a href="http://studiopros.com/">'s drummers</a> ?
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<span style="font-style: italic;">My answer to Elad </span> !
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Let me tell you about the difference between a "live" drummer and a MIDI drummer in my humble opinion. <span style="font-weight: bold;">THERE IS NO COMPARISON.</span>
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A good "live" drummer, such as Elad or his crew at <a href="http://studiopros.com/">StudioPros.com</a><a href="http://studiopros.com/"> will always outshine a MIDI created drum part.</a>
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I used Elad's talents on "To Be Free", as well as StudioPro's, Asef Rodeh and Guy Bartor on guitar and bass on several tracks you can listen to below. We also used MIDI on many other tracks, mainly because of budget constraints.
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Either way this is such an incredible way for musicians get quality players on their own tracks.
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I'll be using my friends at <a href="http://studiopros.com/">StudioPros.com</a><a a="" href="http://studiopros.com/"> in the future and hope to be able to chronicle this process on this blog. I hope you'll find it useful and of interest.
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I've used <a href="http://audacity.sourceforge.net/">Audacity</a> in the past. It's a useful basic audio prodution software for those who can't afford some of the higher end production applications.<br />
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It doesn't come with MIDI capability, but can be used for basic recording and conversion of audio into most formats. It also supports some VSTs. And it is a multi-track APP. Another nice benefit is that it works on most any operating system: ie: WIndows, Mac or Linux.<br />
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I recently found a nice video tutorial from Herbert Midgley that can give you an idea of whether this is a software will fit your needs.<br />
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This is a list of features in Audacity, the free audio editor. For more information on how to use these features, go to the help pages.<br />
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* Record from microphone, line input, or other sources.<br />
* Dub over existing tracks to create multi-track recordings.<br />
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Import sound files, edit them, and combine them with other files or new recordings. Export your recordings in several common file formats.<br />
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* Import MPEG audio (including MP2 and MP3 files) with libmad.<br />
* Export MP3s with the optional LAME encoder library.<br />
* Create WAV or AIFF files suitable for burning to CD.<br />
* Import and export all file formats supported by libsndfile.<br />
* Open raw (headerless) audio files using the “Import Raw” command.<br />
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* Easy editing with Cut, Copy, Paste, and Delete.<br />
* Use unlimited Undo (and Redo) to go back any number of steps.<br />
* Very fast editing of large files.<br />
* Edit and mix an unlimited number of tracks.<br />
* Use the Drawing tool to alter individual sample points.<br />
* Fade the volume up or down smoothly with the Envelope tool.<br />
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* Change the pitch without altering the tempo, or vice-versa.<br />
* Remove static, hiss, hum, or other constant background noises.<br />
* Alter frequencies with Equalization, FFT Filter, and Bass Boost effects.<br />
* Adjust volumes with Compressor, Amplify, and Normalize effects.<br />
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* Mix tracks with different sample rates or formats, and Audacity will convert them automatically in realtime.<br />
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* Add new effects with LADSPA plug-ins.<br />
* Audacity includes some sample plug-ins by Steve Harris.<br />
* Load VST plug-ins for Windows and Mac, with the optional VST Enabler.<br />
* Write new effects with the built-in Nyquist programming language.<br />
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* Spectrogram mode for visualizing frequencies.<br />
* “Plot Spectrum” command for detailed frequency analysisMichael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-72222316571623959572013-03-07T15:40:00.000-07:002013-03-08T14:49:05.563-07:00Creating Great Drum Parts in Sonar X1 with Session Drummer 3 [VIDEO] Tutorial Pt. 1I've never considered myself an exemplary musician. I'm a great singer, if I do say so myself, mediocre on guitar, OK on the keyboards, <b><i>but I really suck at percussion</i></b>.<br />
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So, I've spent a lot of time searching and searching for ways to create drums parts via midi. I can never find a drummer when I need them.<br />
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Now I used to be a purist, in that it was only acoustic instruments for me, when it came to my music. I've changed that way of thinking big time in the past years. With the advent of home studios and DAWs, I realized I wanted to be a part of that quantum sift in the new ways of the musical world. That's not to say I don't enjoy just me and the acoustic on a dark ly lit room, playing for an intimate audience.<br />
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But my search for information goes on and in particular for MIDI drums. I own Cakewalk Sonar X1 amongst other recording programs, but it is my producer of choice. It ships with Session Drummer 3 and sometimes I just don't get it. The next two videos that I'll bring you here from Cakewalk University should give you a heads up and a load of confidence the next time you launch Sonar.<br />
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Another thing I wanted to pass on is a resource-person, I've been dealing with for well over a decade now. He can hook you up with Sonar or any other product when it comes to music. Ask for<b><i><u> Jeff Barnett by name</u></i></b>, mention Michael Stone and he will take care of you. Here's his contact info at Sweetwater:<br />
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at least </span></span></span><i><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">one
free download </span></span></i><span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">be
offered to visitors to help increase site traffic and buzz.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">SKYPE:
(required for interview) Free download, free account, free to use)
http://SKYPE.com Please include SKYPE ID. Interviews are recorded
via SKYPE (webcam required) and when video quality permits it will
be used in addition to the audio portion of the interview. I'm
trying to keep those down to around 5 minutes. But hey, if you're
fascinating all gloves are off.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">No
phone calls please.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I
would like two to three MP3's from you for audio promos/intro's of
the show. (here's an example of how I would use in an intro:
<a href="http://snd.sc/Zjk6ld">http://snd.sc/Zjk6ld</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">You,
of course retain ALL RIGHTS to your music and waive me and Michael
Stone Music Spotlight of all royalty responsibilities. YOU must own
and state that you own the rights to any music to be used.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Email
address and phone.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I'm
sure there is more, and I'll amend this as necessary. Here's to GREAT
music, and we hope to be able to include as many as possible, but as
you know it is impossible to includde all. I look forward to this
musical adventure.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-style: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Michael
Stone : <a href="mailto:michaelstonemusicspotlight@gmail.com">michaelstonemusicspotlight@gmail.com</a>
<a href="http://michaelstonemusicspotlight.blogspot.com/">http://MichaelStoneMusicSpotlight.Blogspot.com</a></span></span></span></div>
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Setting up a home recording studio can be a daunting process. Personally, I have gone through many incarnations to get my studio where it is at, currently and I'm sure there will be many more organizational, technical and personalization options, on the road ahead. So, with that in mind, here are a few tips from the school of hard knocks on getting a home studio up and running.</div>
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If you're like me, you're the type of person that thinks you can figure this all out on your own. Don't try it. There are so many options you can quickly become immersed in a quagmire of conflicting ideas on what''s best. This microphone over that one, what software to use, do I need a mixing board or will a digital interface, be the best option. Use your station engineer, if you work at a radio station, ask others who've set up studios, read, read, read and surf the web for all sorts of information. Here's some quick thoughts to keep in mind.<br />
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Personalize your studio. What will be your main and secondary uses for the studio ? In my case, voice over work and commercial production as well as music creation are my focus. I use different software packages for these different orientations. For instance, I use Adobe Audition 3.0 for my voice over work. I use this DAW for it's ease of use for quick editing and easy insertion of music. Most of my voice work needs require quick turn around. Audition allows for this and has a great library of effects, such as compression and reverb and they are easily accessible making for ease of use. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/musicradiocreative" target="_blank">Mike Russel of Music Radio Creative, provides a great resource with his series of tutorials on utilizing Audition.</a>.<br />
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When it comes to music production, I use the Cakewalk Sonar suite of products. ie: Sonar X1 Producer version, in my case. I'm still waiting for the upgrade to X2. This software is perfect for music production, in my case, singer-songwriter production (<a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/" target="_blank">Michael Stone Music.com</a>). The learning curve is intense. Cakewalk has a great series of videos on You Tube, <a href="http://www.cakewalk.com/CakeTV/SONARU.aspx/Master-Class" target="_blank">and on their website</a>, but what is essential is<a href="http://www.garrigus.com/powerbooks.asp" target="_blank"> Scott Garrigus' Power Books.</a>. There is no better resource available for understanding the complexities of Cakewalk software, period.<br />
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If you click on the <a href="http://www.zzounds.com/a--3081949/lp/Beginners-Gear-Guide-Home-Studio/22" target="_blank">Home Studio Banner</a> to the right, you'll find yourself at the <a href="http://www.zzounds.com/a--3081949/lp/Beginners-Gear-Guide-Home-Studio/22" target="_blank">ZZSounds website</a>, where you can begin to get an understanding of the pricing options. You'll see they can vary from around $100 on up into the multiple of hundreds, even thousands, when it comes to finding what you think will fit your needs. Research everything well before you make any decisions. Each individual provider offers a huge variety of configurations and options. Once again, personalizing and finding what will make it *your* studio is essential. What fits into your budget, what equipment, how will you use it, will you use it? The variations are many. <br />
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As I mentioned earlier, the process can be daunting and you <u>will</u> make changes in your config, as you learn and grow in your personal recording experience. I don't profess to be a hardcore, hardwar and software audiophile, but I do have a wealth of hands on experience in the fiels of broadcasting, recording, voice overs, jingles and music production. If I can help, certainly don't hesitate to reach out to me, I really do enjoy sharing a learning with and from others. All the best! ~ Michael Stone.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"> <b><i><u>RECORDING SOFTWARE</u></i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Every one of the following multi-track software packages provide incredible power to musicians. I suggest intens<span style="font-size: xx-small;">e research, before you spend the large amount of money for this investment.</span></span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">All have a variety of configurations. Choose what works best for you. I own several of these.</span><br />
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<a href="http://cakewalk.com/">http://cakewalk.com/</a><br />
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Since the late 60's I have been involved in music and recording in some form or fashion, eventually turning it into my bread and butter. Sometimes radio and music have barely paid the bills, but it is better than building widgets for a living. It's fun and it's a passion.<br />
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I've worked with cassettes, multi-track tape, hard disk work stations and of course over the course of the last 15 years or so, I've been swept up in the digital audio revolution using computers. I've been a PC user ever since computers became a daily part of my life and have only dabbled in Apple/Mac products.<br />
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Apple users are usually VERY adamant that their platform far exceeds PC's when it comes to graphics and audio/video production.<br />
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I did have a baptism by fire of sorts, into Pro Tools when I recorded <a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/Inspired.html">"Inspired by a true story."</a> We did much of the work at my home studio, but then took many of the MIDI tracks to <a href="http://coloradosound.com/">Colorado Sound in Denver</a> to take advantage of Tom Capek's expertise and huge library of marvelous sounds to incorporate into the album.<br />
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Over the years I've had a few small experiences with the product, but when I ran into the following series of tutorials from <a href="http://www.artistshousemusic.org/">Artist House Music</a>, I thought I should share them with you. Enjoy! <br />
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I use many different softwares and one of the more frustrating problems I've run into, as I'm sure you have, is the enormous lack of information and comprehensive tutorials from the makers.<br />
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Cakewalk is especially bad at this. When I got Sonar 6 or 7 Producer (can't remember which), I purchased with the specific intention and excitement to use the Session2 drummer. No where, and I scoured the manual completely, was there even ONE reference to the Session 2 Drummer part of the program !<br />
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You have got to be kidding me. After searching many forums I was finally able to find how to get it going.<br />
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All that being said I'm always searching for well done, comprehensive, demonstrations of "how" to do things in my various softwares.<br />
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Lately programming MIDI drums has been one of my quests. I found the video below. The singer and video quality not withstanding, I found this non narrative demo instructive in how to put together a MIDI drum track and how to do it quickly with mouseclicks on the computer.<br />
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Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-90776943476287102272009-05-27T07:04:00.003-07:002009-05-27T07:06:40.201-07:00SONAR 8 Editing MIDI<strong>By: <a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/">Michael Stone</a></strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Recently I have been working hard on improving my Midi skils. I use many software's with SONAR 8 Producer being my main musical creation tool.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>I was looking for Midi tutorials focusing on editing and moving notes within the piano roll, when I found this excellent explanation of some basics. ENJOY !</strong><br /><br /><br /><<object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YswsWAUjGqg&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YswsWAUjGqg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><strong>Coming next working with VST's in Fruity Loops....</strong><br /><strong></strong>Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-36817278751210703902009-05-07T14:01:00.008-07:002013-03-05T18:12:54.531-07:00Cakewalk SONAR V-Studio 700 - A deeper lookHi all...<br /><br />I've been using SONAR products for several years now and was interested in the V-Studio 700 they recently unveiled. <br /><br />Cakewalk's Software expertise has teamed with Roland's hardware experience to create a new type of PC interface.<br /><br />Personally, if the learning curve isn't too sever (and I don't think it is), this is one system, I may have to find the bucks for....<br /><br />This video from GearWire.com and Cakewalk is just a start at looking at this unit.<br /><br />Enjoy...<br />Michael Stone<br /><br /><object width="460" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WgKFiWTJcZg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WgKFiWTJcZg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>
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<a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=326107&u=754196&m=34892&urllink=&afftrack=" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="Free Stock Video and Audio Downloads" border="0" src="http://www.shareasale.com/image/34892/vblocks_125x125a.gif" /></a></div>Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-13229072802949107562009-04-27T06:16:00.004-07:002009-04-27T06:34:48.080-07:00Sonar 8 Producer from Cakewalk<iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=audiopros&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B001GIHLMU&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe><br /><br />I have been using the SONAR line of products since Sonar 6 1st came out. I use multiple DAWS and this is by far my personal favorite, considering it's endless possibilities and sheer production power.<br /><br />Whether you're using it for simple voice over work or complete music production you'll find a multitude of tools that empower you to create marvelous productions.<br /><br />Here's what youll find:<br /><br />New features and enhancements:<br /><br />Loop Explorer 2.0—view provides browse and preview of audio and MIDI groove clips and patterns; quickly drag and drop loops and patterns into the track view; MIDI groove clips and patterns can be previewed with the virtual instrument of your choice.<br /><br />Dedicated Instrument Track—single track optimized for mono or stereo virtual synths which simplifies the process of working with virtual instruments. In the pursuit of offering users options in how they want to work, the multi-track method of using virtual instruments employed by previous versions of SONAR is still supported. In addition users can split and combine instrument tracks to/from discrete audio/MIDI tracks.<br /><br />SONAR Performance Optimizations—with focus on functionality including improved performance at high track counts and low latencies, faster launch time, and the ability to change audio devices without restarting; streamlined communication with VST plug-ins and Improved ASIO performance with output latency compensation.<br /><br />User Interface optimizations—smoother display when resizing windows and panes, optimized metering, more responsive zoom and scroll.<br /><br />Clip Selection Groups—Furthering SONAR's multitrack recording and take management capability, SONAR now automatically groups clips together across tracks after each recording pass — perfect for comping any multitrack ensemble performance, especially drum takes.<br /><br />Aim Assist Cursor—Visual guide to assist in lining up tracks for precision editing.<br /><br />Split and Mute Tools—can now edit multiple clips simultaneously.<br /><br />Free Edit Tool—for performing edits by clips or by time without the need of a modifier key.<br /><br />Live Effects and Soft Synth Recording—play and record effect and soft synth output into audio tracks in realtime using SONAR's live bounce feature.<br /><br />Anytime Recording—while the SONAR transport is running or looping users can now arm/unarm audio and MIDI tracks, punch in, punch out, and toggle between play and record.<br /><br />Exclusive Solo Mode with Solo Override—New solo mode forces soloing to one track/bus at a time and prevents tracks and buses from being muted when other tracks/buses are soloed.<br /><br />Bus Inputs QuickGroup Command—automatically groups all source tracks feeding a selected bus.<br /><br />Mono hardware outputs—for easy assignment of tracks and buses to individual hardware outputs in addition to stereo pairs.<br /><br />Transport Updates—True Rewind, Fast Forward and Pause Buttons; Audition Button; Improved Jog/Shuttle Heuristics; optimizations for control surfaces and scrub performance.<br /><br />Control Surface Enhancements—Show/Hide Tracks from Surface can follow either the Track View or Console View, obeying visible/hidden tracks, Control Surfaces MIDI port assignments retained/stored in SONAR, Real-World VST Parameter Values are now displayed.<br /><br />Track View and Console View Sync now automatically syncs visible/hidden tracks between the Track View and Console View channels.<br /><br />Enhanced Sample Rate Conversion — now employs the same fast convolution engine as the LP-64 series 64-bit mastering plug-ins.<br /><br />Vista Audio — WASAPI support, which is compatible with any Vista audio device, including WaveRT PCI and motherboard audio, USB, and FireWire devices.<br /><br />QuickTime 7 Import/Export —support for the latest QuickTime 7 codecs, including H.264 and AAC audio.<br /><br />Insert Send Assistant—provides a fast and easy way to create effect buses and insert sends to new or existing buses.<br /><br />Updated ACT Presets —mappings for popular plug-ins and controllers.<br /><br />Templates — over 400 new production ready Track Templates and Project Templates.<br /><br />Drum Maps & Presets — Updated Drum Maps and Plug-in Presets enhancing our most popular plug-ins.<br /><br />Patterns — New collection of drum pattern presets for the integrated Step Sequencer.<br /><br />Beatscape loop performance instrument—Beatscape, the latest instrument by Cakewalk's premier synthesis architect René Ceballos takes loop manipulation and realtime triggering/performance to new heights. Beatscape provides 16-pads to load and trigger loops or samples for sequencing your productions and beats. Each pad features a full powered REX player, Rapture-style step generator, multiple effect processors, and sophisticated groove slicing and dicing tools powered by Cakewalk's own AudioSnap slicing technology.<br /><br />Drag and drop audio directly from SONAR onto the Beatscape pads and it's sync'd and ready to go. Use the built in browser to quickly load clips and loops from your collection of previously recorded material, or choose from the massive 4GB REX library of included beats, breaks and phrases in a multitude of genres ranging from house, drum n' bass, hip hop, techno, glitch, latin, reggaeton, and more from the pros at Heatseekers and X-MiX.<br /><br />Beatscape is the ultimate remixing instrument. Combine audio clips from multiple recording sessions and use the 16 pads to sequence them live or into a SONAR track. Easily load key clips or loops from two separate projects, blend them together, and trigger one shot samples—all on the fly from Beatscape's up-front interface.<br /><br />Load loops and trigger/mangle them on the fly.<br />Rearrange loop slices using the 'timber reorder' slice arranger in Beatscape's Loop Editor window to make new loops or variations of loops.<br />Built in Step Generator allows users to quickly and visually draw per-step changes in amplitude, panning, pitch, or LP filter with resonance on individual loops or samples.<br />Make your loops sound the way you want with 17 built in high quality effects.<br />With 3 effect inserts per pad, Beatscape can handle 48 effects at once.<br />Slices from each loop are mapped to their corresponding MIDI channel for pattern programming.<br />Easy MIDI mapping lets you simultaneously trigger entire loops and individual slices.<br />4 gigabytes of outstanding content arranged as construction kits, broken down into separate layers such as kicks, hats, percussion, snares, synths, and more.<br /><br />Dimension Pro — SONAR now includes a full version of the acclaimed synthesizer that combines real instruments with advanced synthesis for endless sound possibilities. The underpinnings of Dimension Pro's creative possibilities is the powerful Cakewalk's Expression Engine providing several types of synthesis including multi-sample rendering, wavetable synthesis, waveguide synthesis, and REX playback and manipulation.<br /><br />Over 7 GB of content for Dimension Pro including Strings, Bass, Brass, Ethnic Instruments, Evolving Ambient Textures and more.<br />Garritan Pocket Orchestra for Dimension Pro provides a complete set of orchestral instrumentation.<br />Digital Sound Factory Classic Keys Expansion Pack for Dimension Pro—about 1GB of classic electric piano sounds, created by the sound designer for the original E-MU Proteus 2000.<br />Hollywood Edge Sound Effects sample library with over 100 MBs of film score ready samples and sound FX.<br /><br />TruePianos Amber VSTi Module — One of four modules that currently ship with the full version of TruePianos VSTi, the TruePianos Amber Module will provide SONAR users with world-class, playable piano sounds through its combination sampling, modeling, and synthesis sound design. TruePianos sounds and feels great, just like a real acoustic piano, with all the important characteristics: sympathetic resonance, inter-string harmonics, repedalling and more.<br /><br />Designed to blend transparently with the musician's hands through its unique capabilities of matching to the players own playing style (and characteristics of his/her MIDI keyboard) with the help of intuitive controls.<br />Optimized for real-time performance, with low CPU usage even at 96khz host sampling rates and advanced polyphony levels.<br /><br />TS 64 Transient Shaper — a powerful tool for sculpting the transient dynamics of any percussive based source material such as drums or guitars. The TS 64 Transient Shaper employs powerful envelope/transient-detection, linear-phase filtering, and gain-shaping to control the dynamics of individual transients of any sound with amplitude variation over time.<br /><br />The TS 64 Transient Shaper utilizes the same superior linear-phase technology found in SONAR's LP-64 EQ and LP-64 Multiband where the frequency spectrum is split into bands and then summed back together while maintaining the integrity of all processed audio across all frequencies. This provides clear precise control of the timbre of each detected transient without introducing coloration, phase errors, cancellations, comb filtering, or muddy sound.<br /><br />Multi-stage, linear-phase filter algorithm provides frequency dependent gain-adjustment.<br />Level-independent shaping of envelopes allowing for transient sustain to be shortened or extended.<br />Shape audio signal attack phase independently of the decay/sustain phase.<br />Powerful envelope/transient-detection.<br />Great for drum loops and percussion, taming unruly electric guitars, and for improving the attack or fullness of an acoustic guitar or piano.<br />Automatable parameters.<br />Smooth, zipperless output.<br />Full VST functionality for access from dedicated audio editors.<br /><br />TL-64 Tube Leveler—a line driver/leveling processor that employs advanced analog vacuum-tube circuit modeling algorithms to add the unique qualities of tube color and warmth found in classic recordings to whatever source material it is applied.<br /><br />TL-64 provides intuitive controls to determine the level and character of analog tube saturation, from subtle "warming" to hard-driving saturation. The TL-64 plug-in features a unique selectable Dynamic Response Filter control that when engaged employs a dynamic (versus static) tube model algorithm. The dynamic tube model behaves more like a real vacuum tube in that its characteristics change over time depending on the input signal. There is also a Bass Compensation control that compensates for any reduction in bass material as a result of low-shelf filtering. The Bass Compensation filter allows you to reduce clipping in the bass bands while still maintaining a flat output response.<br /><br />Powered by StudioDevil (Gallo Engineering) known for their ultra-high-quality analog tube amplifier emulation.<br />Several instances of the TL-64 plug-ins can also be combined in effects chains, along with other processors, EQ, and compressors, to create a limitless palette of virtual analog effects.<br />Dynamic and static tube model algorithms.<br />High quality signal processing algorithms.<br />Switchable oversampling option defeats high-frequency aliasing/quantization noise.<br />Smooth, zipperless output.<br />Automatable parameters.<br />Library of presets.<br />Full VST functionality for access from dedicated audio editors.<br /><br />Channel Tools—provides easy and powerful zero-latency channel processing for adjusting L/R channel placement, gain, pan/width, and phase; sample delay for precision timing adjustment of L/R channels in recordings; Automatic Mid-Side decoding of imported Mid-Side recorded material. Channel Tools can also provide a widening or narrowing effect to stereo recordings through adjustments to mid-side gain.<br /><br />Intuitive control over individual placement of the left and right channels anywhere in the stereo field.<br />Automatically decode Mid-Side channel recordings.<br />Fine-tune the timing of recordings by delaying the left and/or right channel by a specific number of samples or milliseconds.<br />Full VST functionality for access from dedicated audio editors.<br /><br />Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 LE — built on the latest award-winning guitar amp modeler from Native Instruments; 3 amps and cabinets, 11 effects, tuner, metronome, and over 50 presets.<br /><br />“SONAR 8 Producer gives you what you need for recording, composing, editing, mixing, and mastering.”<br />-----------------------------------------------<br /><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=audiopros&o=1&p=8&l=as1&asins=B001GIHLMU&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-31937072274157514242009-04-08T08:17:00.004-07:002009-04-08T08:25:12.812-07:00Cakewalk's V 700 for SONARSonar 8 is an amazing piece of software for those of us who produce music. Whether as an indie musician or for use in Jingles as I do often.<br /><br />With the news Sonar V Studio 700 studio from Cakewalk, they're taking everything to a new level with this interface.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/RB6QZ4cbCmg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/RB6QZ4cbCmg&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="275"></embed></object>>Michael Stone-AudioPros.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12632683367290477296noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1593435254571215627.post-50530661960093783882008-05-03T08:38:00.003-07:002008-05-03T09:27:04.625-07:00AudioPros.com-Intro to Adobe Audition 3<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="400" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="200">---Michael Stone---
<br />I use Adobe Audition for my voice over and radio production, while I use Sonar 6 Producer mainly for music production.
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<br />Both are excellent for either use. This is a personal preference. Below is a video introduction to Adobe Audio. We'll post some more in depth "how to" videos coming up.
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With the release of my cd <a href="http://michaelstonemusic.com/Inspired.html">"Inspired by a true story"</a> I had some people ask me for some more info on how we put together the project. The Podcast below should give you a little behind the scenes glance into the music.<br /><object align="middle" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=" height="30" id="pcpp" width="170"><param name="_cx" value="4498"><param name="_cy" value="794"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://www.podcastpickle.com/media/podPlayer/pcppSmall.swf?URI=http://michaelstonemusic.com/media/MichaelPodcast192&instantLoad=1"><param name="Src" value="http://www.podcastpickle.com/media/podPlayer/pcppSmall.swf?URI=http://michaelstonemusic.com/media/MichaelPodcast192&instantLoad=1"><param name="WMode" value="Window"><param name="Play" value="-1"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value=""><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain"><param name="Scale" value="ShowAll"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="3300FF"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"><br /><br /><embed src="http://www.podcastpickle.com/media/podPlayer/pcppSmall.swf?URI=http://michaelstonemusic.com/media/MichaelPodcast192&instantLoad=1" quality="high" bgcolor="#3300FF " width="170" height="30" name="pcpp" align="middle" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br /><br /></object><br />
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