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Brief Blogs for 2012-01-02

Written by v on January 2, 2012 – 2:00 pm -

Prof. Brian Cox was a keyboardist for 90's dance band D:Ream. Here he is on "Top of the Pops" playing the Yamaha DX7: http://t.co/NZAlqQu6 #

Written by v on December 26, 2011 – 2:00 pm -

Melody Generator helps you generate melodies using Attraction, Chord and Scale-based methods – runs on Windows and Mac: http://t.co/doNgk2sH #
Article that explains the use of MIDI Thru/Splitter ports: http://t.co/dmd63msG #
Cliche Progressions – this site details common chord progressions used in popular music: http://t.co/zM4GhwMD #
Old, but fascinating article on the famous British electronic musician Calvin Harris, who prefers to be alone: http://t.co/rYVrrR7C #

Written by v on December 12, 2011 – 2:00 pm -

Written by v on July 11, 2011 – 2:00 pm -

Excellent teacher Karen Cuneo Ramirez explains how to determine the probable progression of chords in a song: http://bit.ly/osinF7 #

Written by v on July 4, 2011 – 2:00 pm -

Div's MIDI utilities – command-line tools for Windows/Linux to control/automate midi keyboards and other instruments: http://bit.ly/gnZWfu #

Written by v on May 16, 2011 – 2:00 pm -

Free Korg microSampler Tutorial Series, from Synthtopia: http://bit.ly/ac9TZ1 #
Fantastic Demo of the Roland D50: a popular digital synth from the late 80's, used by many famous artists: http://youtu.be/exVgx1kMFgk #
Make An Adjustable DIY Mic Stand Out Of An IKEA Lamp: http://bit.ly/fxaMUu #
Europe's "The Final Countdown" played on the piano, with the guitar solo as well! – http://bit.ly/g4xtqd #
Famous sounds and samples, used repetitively in electronic music over the years, and how they were invented: http://bit.ly/fgWyTZ #

Written by v on December 27, 2010 – 2:00 pm -

Brett Domino demonstrates Roland's Ax Synth – a modern Keytar: http://bit.ly/i78dkf #
Brett Domino, modern day Keytarist, performing Michael Jackson's Beat It on Britains Got Talent 2009 – http://bit.ly/fv9SFy #

Written by v on February 1, 2010 – 2:00 pm -

How to compile your own copy of the Audacity sound editor with ASIO support for low latency and better quality: http://bit.ly/9ZXLpB #
Brief (good!) guide on how to quickly get started using a Korg Electribe EMX-1 Groove Box (Music Production Station): http://bit.ly/cB6LGU #
Free audio level meter utilities to help you get the best recording volume: http://bit.ly/5yvheg #

Written by v on January 18, 2010 – 2:00 pm -

Keyboard Riffs for amateurs – 6 part Youtube video series: http://bit.ly/59apzE #

Written by v on January 4, 2010 – 3:00 pm -

Tips on recording a music demo at home – the advice on layering and EQ is especially helpful: http://bit.ly/5SUGdv #
Need to work out the notes to a song? This instructable explains how to convert MP3 files to MIDI: http://bit.ly/5NeXzi #
Instructable on how to build a studio in an apartment. Mainly covers sound proofing: http://bit.ly/742ZSH #