Chromebooks are wonderful devices that can be used for an array of tasks. They boast great security and a super clean and simple desktop. That is, as long as you can get your open browser tabs under control. The ease of use with a Chromebook is definitely one of the things that’s pushed its popularity … Read more
So you want to compose or produce music, and you’re wondering how to make beats without a keyboard. Although it is beneficial to use a MIDI keyboard, and it makes your life much easier, there are alternatives available to you in order to make masterful beats. Music production is no longer limited to the professional … Read more
You’re busy working on a mix, and then all of a sudden, for no explainable reason, Ableton Live decides to crash or freeze on you. This is incredibly frustrating and can leave you with gray hair, a broken screen, or worse. So what are some of the reasons Ableton keeps crashing, and how can we … Read more
Learning how to use a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) can be daunting at first. It can even seem like an incredible feat to most who are just starting out. It often leaves us wondering why DAWs are so complicated. Thankfully, there’s an array of resources online to help you tackle these often cluttered and onerous … Read more
When it comes to selecting the program which we wish to use for making our beats, it is always a good idea to do some research and find out whether the software we are looking to purchase is right for us. So is Maschine a good DAW for the compilation of beats? Maschine is ideal … Read more
When choosing a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) there are some key factors to consider and one of the main ones, apart from the budget, is the program’s functionality. So you are a musician or aspiring producer and you’re asking yourself, “Will Audacity enable me to make music?” Audacity can be utilized to do two things … Read more
Not all DAWs are made equally and the one you choose to use will generally be determined by your budget or perhaps just personal preference. However when it comes to recording and mixing your music, you want to go with the best possible option, but this begs the question: Does your DAW affect the sound … Read more
Ableton is a widely used digital audio workstation used by thousands of musicians and producers all over the world. This program has become a standard in the industry, but it is very expensive to buy, and the free version is very limited. Is there an alternative? Can you run Ableton on Linux? You can run … Read more
