Feb 27, 2010
February 27th, 2010 - There are a lot of different types of jobs in the audio industry outside of music. One of the sectors that's rising in profile is sound design. Sound designers can work on movies and television, or on video games. They work with sounds they've recorded, or vast libraries that they maintain and apply effects to. It's their job to accurately aurally portray the speed of that Porsche, or the sub-woofer rattling roar of a gigantic octopus-faced sea monster.
I've ... Read More
Sep 3, 2009
September 3rd, 2009 - moonbell is an online music creation application released by JAXA, Japan's version of NASA. Using geographical information from the Kaguya explorer satellite, the "orbit" or musical path you choose over the surface of the moon dictates specific musical tones. You can change the available scales, the instrument of each voice (although the choices are limited), and tempo.
There are two modes you can choose from. One allows you to choose an orbit, and sounds are generated based upon ... Read More
Aug 23, 2009
August 23rd, 2009 - I've posted about iVideoSongs before, but CNET has compiled a list of alternative online resources. You might not be a beginner but there's still something for everyone on that list. The Chord Book is a good resource for when you're learning a new song and the tab doesn't explain how to play the chords. As well, some of the advanced lessons in Drums Database seem pretty helpful, even for those who are just programming drums. After all, how ... Read More
Jul 5, 2009
July 5th, 2009 - So you just went to an amazing concert for one of your favorite bands. I'm sure you're buzzing with excitement and want to share your experience, or even record it so you remember it. After all, isn't that why many people keep their ticket stubs? Songkick aims to replace that scrapbook, and put your experience online where you not only record your own history, you can congregate and add to the collective.
Songkick allows you to view the gig ... Read More
