Adrian is writer and editor for Audiotuts+ and Envato Notes. He has been playing keys and acoustic guitar for three decades, and has six kids. Follow him on Twitter at @envatoaudio.
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Here’s a YouTube video of a guy creating a basic song on GarageBand on his iPad from start to finish. I love the way he plays lead on the virtual guitar.
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We’re already in December, and the holiday season has almost arrived. Are you planning anything interesting? Are you going away or staying home? Is this your chance to have a break from music production, or ramp it up?
This quiz is all about sharps and flats – the black notes. Where are they on the keyboard? Which sharp sounds like which flat? How many black notes in a key? Enjoy!
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Each week we open our mic to readers and lurkers alike to come out of the woodwork and tell us your thoughts and opinion, your experiences and mistakes, what you love and what you hate. We want to hear from you, and here’s your chance.
We’re about to update our article on the best microphones to buy for a home studio, and we’d love your input. What are your recommendations, and why?
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Reverb is invaluable when mixing. It can add character to the song and makes an instrument come alive. Here is a collection of tutorials that take you through how to make the most of it on your tracks.
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Each week we open our mic to readers and lurkers alike to come out of the woodwork and tell us your thoughts and opinion, your experiences and mistakes, what you love and what you hate. We want to hear from you, and here’s your chance.
Do you have a mic at your computer desk? What type of stand do you use? A boom mic stand on the floor? A kick drum mic stand or simple compact mic stand standing on your desk? One of those cool mic stands on an adjustable arm? Something totally different? Does it work well for you?
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