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You might not be a fan of Lady Gaga, and you might not like her music, but knowing the techniques that were used to produce her songs serves to expand your own toolbox.
When Motu Released their Moto BPM software, a small contingent of fans were disappointed that Motu didn’t also release a hardware interface that mirrored the software’s computer-generated eye candy. An even smaller contingent went out and did something about it…well one person really.
Was your mom suitably impressed enough by Kid Beyond to send you a Youtube video? Ever wish you could get your family in on the fun you have with looping? MIT has released MmmTsss Playful Looper, for free download.
Have you ever watched a movie and thought that the sound felt off? The following clip, with possibly the most ridiculous action a sequence I’ve ever seen (not to mention continuity errors galore), also contains some of the worst sound effects, dialogue replacement, and foley that I’ve ever heard. I can’t even begin to describe how much it made my day.
One of the most important things for an artist who is looking to make a living from his art, is control of a brand. This can be a band name, a stage name, or even the name of a studio business. Of course, with many of today’s artists becoming known through internet marketing efforts, it’s very important to make sure you can leverage your name online.
