As a keyboard player, you may sometimes feel like you’re not getting the best sound out of your instrument. Especially when playing gigs or concerts, the common practice is to plug the keyboard directly into the mixer. This, however, doesn’t output the best sound out of the keyboard and often results in a bland and flat sounding signal.
Music isn’t something you can touch, eat, or drink. It isn’t something you physically put into your body, yet it can have profound effects on our mood and happiness. One only has to look at the sheer volume of scientific work to get a sense of how entwined we are with music. From the early days of Aristotle to modern day medical practice, music has been used to improve the quality of life of a countless number of people.
Practicing the piano can be both extremely frustrating and very rewarding. Some days you make noticeable improvements, while others days it feels like you’ve taken a step backward. This can be especially true for those who are learning piano as their first instrument. However, even seasoned musicians still run into roadblocks. Today’s article is going to give you 5 ideas you can implement today to instantly improve your playing.
Being a drummer is much more than simply being able to play complex beats. In order to truly contribute to a band, or just be considered a good drummer, you need to be able to play steady, constant beats. There is no better way to practice keeping a steady beat than by using a metronome. In this article, we will go over the benefits of using a metronome, how to use one, as well as different types and a review of the best ones on the market.
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What better way to get into creating your own music than on a ukulele?
As a traditional Hawaiian instrument, it has gained a lot of popularity in the recent years, with many popular musicians integrating the soft sound of the uke into their songs. It’s perfect for chord strumming coupled with singing and works great even when used within a smaller, acoustic band. There are, however, different sizes, tonewood choices and a couple of other features that differentiate ukuleles for different purposes. In this article, we will focus on the best concert ukes, the advantages and important specs to consider when buying the perfect one.
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Whether you’re a fan of the flute or relish in the sounds of a saxophone, a Woodwind Ensemble works well on any occasion: weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate functions, and more. Search from our listing of talented musicians in the Forest, OH area book today!
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Zedd has released a behind the scenes look at his new music video ft. Hayley Williams of Paramore. Williams describes the video as both “romantic” and “sad.” The video is set to premiere on September 23. In the mean time you can stream the song here. The track is off the deluxe edition of Zedd’s Clarity and you can purchase a CD here. View tour dates and buy concert tickets for Zedd here. View tour dates and buy concert tickets for Paramore here. You can purchase a CD from Paramore here.
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by Elena Kats-Chernin (2010)
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15 May 2016: at ACACIA QUARTET present Blue Silence - string miniatures by Elena Kats-Chernin (Sydney Opera House, Utzon Room). Featuring Acacia Quartet.
15 May 10: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra International Music Festival. Featuring Elena Kats-Chernin, Virginia Taylor, Nicole Canham, Matthew Ockenden, Tobias Cole, T'ang String Quartet, Miroslav Bukovsky.
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Amherst College: Jazz
Jazz Studies program including e-zines, artist and genre guides, web-cast radio stations, photography, and academic departments and offices.
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Offers profiles of well known artists, interviews with contemporary jazz musicians, and a collection of off-beat jazz anecdotes.
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Database listing performers, set lists and track lists searchable by year or by artist for the Montreux Jazz Festival, 1967 to the present. Links to CD shopping.
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Nigel McGill is a great saxophone player who now introduces online saxophone lessons for all saxophone enthusiasts who want to learn to play the instrument.
London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/07/2014 -- Nigel McGill is well-known for his saxophone playing skills not only in England but around the world. Now, he has announced that he would share his tips and would offer his instructions to all those who want to learn to play the instrument. He has developed online saxophone lessons, which one can now gain an access to his website. The instructional lessons reveal some of the little known secrets of playing saxophone, and one can learn the skills in the step-by-step manner.
By offering saxophone lessons via the internet, Nigel wants to make saxophone a popular instrument among the music lovers. According to him, “People often think playing saxophone is not easy and requires lots of energy. However, one can easily learn to play the instrument and can find it more interesting to enjoy music.” This is the reason why Nigel offers his lessons at affordable costs and with a free trial offer. “A 30-day trial period could be enough for anyone to make sure that he or she can learn to play the instrument,” he further states.
However, many feel that the saxophone is a type of instrument which can help a person to impress others. This is the reason why many want to learn to play the instrument. And now, with Nigel’s online lessons, one can develop better saxophone playing skills to impress people. Beginners can learn several important tips that can make it easier to play the instrument. Nigel knows what people need to learn first in order to play the instrument. His sax lessons thus include important instructions and steps of learning that one will find important as well as interesting while trying to learn to play a new instrument.
Nigel has been performing in various events, and has featured in clubs and theaters. He knows what one needs to become an international-class saxophone player. Thus, he doesn’t only focus his lessons on teaching how to play saxophone, but endeavors to create skillful and passionate saxophone artists. One can learn more about his lessons or can enroll for it by visiting the website www.mcgillmusic.com
About Nigel McGill
Nigel McGill is a renowned saxophonist, contemporary smooth jazz artist and musical director. His saxophone playing has been featured at festivals, clubs and theatres around the world. He has worked with some of the biggest names in show business today from London's West End to tours in Europe, Canada and Japan.
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Steve Winwood & Eric Clapton playing 3 nights @ MSG in NYC
On the heels of a stunning collaboration at the Chicago Crossroads Guitar Festival in July of 2007 and after much speculation, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton announced today three eagerly anticipated concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden. In what will be one of the must see shows of this decade Winwood and Clapton will perform together February 25th, 26th, 28th, 2008.
“I’m very excited about these upcoming shows with Eric. Blind Faith was a long time ago and we have both come a long way since then. It was a wonderful experience for me to play at Crossroads this summer and I’m really looking forward to exploring some more music together in February,” said Winwood.
“I have wanted to play with Steve for a long time. I consider him a friend and a truly gifted musician. Our set at the Crossroads Festival this summer was a real treat, so I expect these shows will be good fun for us and for the fans,” said Clapton.
“Tickets will go on-sale first to American Express cardmembers through a special pre-sale, beginning Monday, November 12th at 9am. Tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster.com. If tickets remain, a general on-sale date will follow on Monday, November 19 at 9am.” (fuck you, non-American Express card holders!)


The Vibe Performance Company ~ Dance Showcase 2018!
The Vibe Performance Company, FootNotes' competitive dance team, is excited to announce our 7th annual Vibe Dance Showcase event...it will be held on Sunday, February 18, at Norcross High School, with 2 shows at 2pm and 7pm! Please join us for an amazing show featuring our Vibe Performance Company competitive team dancers and this year's competition routines. Click here for tickets.
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Singing Groups in Westchester, FL
A solo singer won’t do for you, eh? We understand... the more the merrier, right?! Whether you’re looking for a band, a rockin’ a cappella group (like those perky high school Glee members), or a classical choral ensemble, you can find ‘em all here on GigSalad. These talented singing groups know how to blend their voices together to make breathtaking harmonies that will leave you and your guests in awe. No matter how big or small the occasion, these singing groups and their melodious voices are the perfect way to keep your guests entertained. Search for Singing Groups in Westchester, Florida above.
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Explore the Inspirational World of Wind Instruments
Wind instruments can impart powerful emotions upon music, especially within the genres of classical, pop, rock, and jazz. The sound of the saxophone, for example, has captivated music lovers of all ages, and many people would love to play one – although it’s not always easy. For instance, there are many types of wind instrument so choosing one can be tough, especially when you like several of them. Noise levels make it difficult to practice at home, particularly at night. And staying motivated is hard when your practice time is limited or you can’t find a place to play. Roland’s Aerophone GO is a digital wind instrument that solves all these problems. First, there are 11 expressive instruments on board including a variety of sax sounds. You can play them anywhere, thanks to battery operation and a built-in speaker. And you can practice whenever you like, by connecting a set of headphones. Wirelessly connect your smartphone and you can access extra sounds, play along with your favorite songs or start an ensemble performance with up to six friends. If you’ve always wanted to play the saxophone (or flute, clarinet, and many more) Aerophone GO gives you everything you need to start…and keep on going.
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The Aerophone GO is the ideal instrument for anyone wanting to start playing wind instruments. You can play anywhere and anytime thanks to a portable design with battery operation and headphones.
Find an Inspiring Sound, Think Of Your Favorite Tune, and Start Playing
With 11 wind instrument sounds onboard – including soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone sax – Aerophone GO lets you explore a multitude of musical genres. But even if sax is your preferred instrument, playing violin, clarinet, or even synth lead is great fun and hugely inspiring. Downloading the free Aerophone GO Plus app invites you to explore even further, adding 50 additional sounds and letting you customize the onboard settings to suit your personal style.
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Aerophone GO is highly portable, with four rechargeable NI-MH (AA) batteries that let you play anywhere. The built-in speaker delivers high-quality sound wherever you want to play, without needing external speakers and connections. And using headphones means you can play any time of the day or night without disturbing family or neighbors; just choose a sound, set the volume and start playing. Weighing 1 lb. 9 oz./695 g, Aerophone Go is a great travel partner too – and comes with a soft case for your musical adventures.
Smartphone Apps Make It Quicker To Learn Your Favorite Song
As a standalone instrument, Aerophone GO offers inspiring sounds, portability and the option of playing with headphones. And when you use Bluetooth® to wirelessly connect with your smartphone, things become even more exciting. Aerophone GO Plus is a free app that lets you play along with favorite songs from your smartphone, offering several ways to learn specific songs including slowing the tempo of the playback song, or looping a section of the song so you can study it in detail. Using the app gives access to an additional 50 sounds, covering an even wider range of musical genres and you can even adjust various performance settings including the sensitivity of breath control and the bite sensor, as well as the customization of fingering type.
The Aerophone GO Ensemble app lets up to seven Aerophone GO players perform together wirelessly. Once connected to this free app, each group member can access 19 sounds on the smartphone , and each musician can choose a different sound. The sound from the group is mixed in the smartphone, and by connecting a small monitor speaker (such as the battery-powered Roland Cube Street EX) everyone can hear and react to the resulting ensemble – perfect for street performances, jam sessions or classroom learning.
*Available for iOS and Android devices
*11 onboard sounds on the Aerophone GO are not available when you use this app
Supports Traditional Sax Fingering and Authentic Breath Control
Aerophone GO is a great choice for anyone learning a wind instrument, but it’s also compatible with traditional sax and recorder fingering, so experienced players can use familiar playing techniques. A sensitive mouthpiece-mounted breath sensor also functions as a bite sensor, supporting expressive techniques like vibrato and pitch. Beginners can enjoy playing the onboard sounds right away, while more experienced performers will appreciate that they can play Aerophone GO without having to learn a new fingering system or adapt their existing technique.
Get To Grips with Note Transposition
If you want to play the saxophone, understanding transposition is essential. The sax is a transposing instrument, which means that the key in which you play sounds different to what’s written on the music score. For example, if a guitarist, pianist and a saxophonist are jamming in the key of C, the sax will be playing the key of A for an alto sax, or D for a tenor sax. The Aerophone GO’s Transpose function makes it easier to transpose between what you’re reading, what you’re playing and what you’re hearing.
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The Keeley 30ms Double Tracker is another great pedal inspired by the groundbreaking work done at EMI/Abbey Road Studios. Get the automatic double-tracking sound pioneered by Ken Townsend and John Lennon with a level of control and precision only Keeley could offer. The Double-Tracker has a big, lush, analog sound that can be used in Mono or Stereo with control over reverb, individual voice tuning and delay time.
The 30ms Double Tracker happened to be next on our to-do list after the Keeley Abbey Chamber Verb and it turns out that they have a lot in common. Both are circuits inspired by the iconic Abbey Road Studios, and meticulously designed to give you authentic sounds and precise control. One of Abbey Road's pioneering efforts in the 60's was automatic double tracking, which made voices and instruments sound rich and dimensional. Studio Engineer Ken Townsend was asked to create ADT specifically for the Beatles, who liked to sound created by double tracking but hated the tedious manner in which it had to be done. By oscillating the speed of a second tape recorder and playing it back in sync with the original vocal or instrument, the sound image grew to mimic a true double track/chorus effect.
What Keeley did with the 30ms Double Tracker is give you the power of ADT for live performance along with three different operation modes and Mono/Stereo inputs. There are 4 main controls on the 30ms DT and a mini toggle for each mode. Here's the breakdown:
Dimension - This mode produces two slightly detuned voices, which you can pitch control using the TUNING knob.
Abbey Mode - This is the "authentic ADT" sound of Abbey Road in the 60's. It is a single delayed voice with modulation that emulates a tape machine being manually slowed down.
Slapback - Adjustable slapback delay with a range of 30ms-120ms as well as moveable doubled voices.
That being said, Keeley loves options so the knobs have different functions depending on what mode your in as well as internal dip switches that engage the Double Tracker Pro Mode. The Pro Mode simply deactivates the Reverb function in favor or individual tuning of the double voices. This is a really neat touch that really lets you find your own unique sound with the double tracker. Each unit comes with a TRS Stereo Cable so you can get right into the deep stuff without buying any more equipment. The Keeley Double Tracker Pro is another piece from Keeley that gives "studio grade stompbox" a whole new meaning.This is a brand new product, and we are an authorized Keeley Electronics dealer and keep a good stock of product on hand at all times. Please feel free to browse our listings, or contact us about other Keeley products.


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This workbook and CD-ROM combination is designed to help students improve their listening/ear-training skills. Students notate the music in the workbook as they listen to the CD. The dual-format CD-ROM provides an easy-to-use interface for listening with varied General MIDI instrumental sounds. The repertoire for dictation includes exercises on basic rudiments (intervals, chords, and scales), melodies, four-part harmonic settings, and varied textures from musical literature.


The flugelhorn is a trumpet-like brass instrument that was likely invented by Adolph Saxe, a 19th century Belgian musician. The design is based, according to some, on Michael Saule’s keyed bugle, which was invented slightly before Saxe’s design. Music historians quibble a little about who invented the instrument, but it can be said that the flugelhorn was commonly in use by the late 19th century.
Unlike trumpets and cornets, the flugelhorn sound is less bright and more mellow. It is most commonly used in jazz and brass band compositions, but occasionally its mellow sound fills out lovely moments in orchestral pieces of the 20th century. The sound produced is due to the larger bell or opening of the instrument, and its overall larger size.
The flugelhorn can have three to four piston valves and its fingering system corresponds to the trumpet. When a fourth valve is included, it lowers the possible notes produced by the instrument. With the extra valve, it easily carries melodies in brass band arranged music. Since the fingering is similar to trumpets and cornets, expert trumpet players can often switch with ease, though they may have to slightly adjust the way they mouth, since the instrument has a slightly larger mouthpiece.
In jazz, the flugelhorn was first used to best effect on Miles Davis’ 1957 album Miles Ahead. Davis played the instrument on the album. Perhaps the most recognized flugelhorn piece in jazz was the 1978 song “Feels So Good,” composed and performed by Chuck Mangione. The piece crossed into popular music, receiving airplay on most top 40 stations, and became one of the most recognized pieces in the world. Mangione is a virtuoso player, but has never quite recaptured the fame he won with “Feels So Good.”
In price, a top class flugelhorn can be highly expensive. If you’re considering buying one for a new student, you might consider a trumpet instead, since it is relatively easy to switch from trumpeting. If price is no object, a higher-grade instrument usually is priced over $1,500 US dollars (USD). One in the $500 to $700 USD range is generally considered student grade.
If you prefer symphonic renderings with the flugelhorn, look for CDs featuring Rachel Woolham or Frank Fezishin. Both artists are considered to have modernized the way that classically composed music evaluates the instrument. They are excellent examples of the way the flugelhorn beautifully explores and reinvents solo performances in traditional orchestral music, and in modern classically styled pieces.


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A triple CD pack with only the best of the best music straight from the charts. Mtrax compiled 3 massive workout mixes featuring the hottest top 10 music from last year combined with todays upcoming hits like ‘Filthy’, ‘River’ & ‘Finesse’. A music collection suitable for any step, dance and mid-tempo group exercise class. CD1 and CD2 features the commercial sound whilst CD3 has a more catchy dance and house feel. Over 210 minutes of non-stop hits!
The Best of Hits 2018 Mashup features the perfect match of some great music that has been hitting the charts from the past months. MTrax just polished his key quote ‘Music for the professionals by professionals’. Our production team has been brainstorming for weeks, carefully selected the best tunes and remixes and mashup’d these in a superb 74 minutes workout mix! This release is truly a piece of artwork from compilation and mixing skills!


The Beatles announced today (Nov. 2) that on Dec. 15, just in time for the holidays, they will be releasing a limited-edition box set of their Christmas holiday messages, originally given only to fan club members on flexi-discs from 1963 to 1969.
The limited edition set will include seven 7-inch colored vinyl singles, one for each of the seven messages. The Christmas records have never been given general release as a set before, though one was made available as part of The Beatles Rock Band video game.
The seven holiday messages were titled The Beatles Christmas Record (1963), Another Beatles Christmas Record (1964), The Beatles Third Christmas Record (1965), Pantomime — Everywhere It’s Christmas (1966), Christmas Time (Is Here Again) (1967), The Beatles Sixth Christmas Record (1968), which includes a guest appearance by Tiny Tim singing the Beatles song “Nowhere Man,” and The Beatles Seventh Christmas Record (1969).
The first five take up only one side of each separate disc, while the last two are double-sided. Each single will include a sleeve with the original artwork from the fan club discs. The box will also have an added 16-page booklet with recording notes and reproductions of the fan club newsletters that was sent to fans with the original discs.
Also on Dec. 15, the Beatles will continue their celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with three more releases — a high-res audio version (90kHZ/24 bit) of the deluxe edition of the album from earlier in the year, along with two vinyl discs. The hi-res tracks package will feature the 2017 stereo mix as produced by Giles Martin, plus 18 added tracks with complete alternate takes, an instrumental mix of “Penny Lane” and two alternate takes of “Strawberry Fields Forever.” The two vinyl versions will feature a 180-gram black vinyl album and a limited vinyl picture disc.


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I've had requests about what instruments I'm playing and my guitar set up. Not being a very technical type (let's be honest, I can turn on an amplifier and that's about all) I've never used much in the way of effects or anything too complicated in the set up. There are two reasons for this, 1) I simply cannot cope with the technology, and 2) I've always been a recording musician and have found through experience as well as listening to thousands of records that my favourite, best and biggest guitar sounds are the simplest and not too processed before hitting a microphone. What you do with the signal after that is quite another thing, but instruments with loads of effects through the amp before it hits a mic sound small and thin on a recording. End of rant. With that in mind my set up is a very simple pedal board consisting of and in series; amp boost, delay, vibrato and volume pedal. I rarely use any two effects at the same time and when I do it will be delay and volume pedal. On "Boom Like That" I use delay and kick in the amp boost only for a lead figure that comes up a few times in the song. For most of the tunes that I play electric on I use nothing at all. I alternate between two amplifiers, a Vox AC-30 and a Fender Vibroverb with a single 15" speaker, depending on which amp suits the tune best. For this tour the electric guitars I'm using are a 1954 Fender Stratocaster re-issue, 1954 Fender Telecaster, 1957 Gretsch 6120, 1958 Gibson Les Paul and a red Mark Knopfler signature Fender Stratocaster. I'm playing with my fingers for the most part as does Mark and it works well with his style. For fear of train spotting I'll leave the acoustic instruments for another 'notes' entry.
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Music Memos by Apple is a new cool app that allows you capturing your moments of musical inspiration with a simple press of a button. But unlike the regular built-in voice recorder, this application offers you something else.
Music Memos, allows you to record yourself, whether playing the piano, guitar etc. , analyses your recording and then attempts to put it in the time signatures and chords you were playing. Another interesting thing is that after recording there are some features that you can add such as a bass line and some drums following the rhythm; all in all it gives you a nice and simple demo package of your song which you can play in this app or export.
The app also has a built-in tuner than you can use for tuning up you guitar. Your song ideas can be labeled with tags and you can even add lyrics or comments in a special section for each song. Your music files can be backed up to iCloud or you can export them to more featured music apps such as GarageBand or LogicPro. You can download Music Memos from the Apple Store for FREE here.


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A quiet, invitation to communion, a prayerful call to come to the table, and in the call is heard the whisper of our name. This anthem provides a poignant opportunity to experience the Lord's Supper in a uniquely personal way. Written for SATB choir and piano it is suitable for any number of voices, ensemble to full choir.
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The sound that your violin produces is much dependent on the type of strings that you are using. The type of strings definitely adds to the qualities of that sound in a certain way. Although there are indeed many factors that help in producing quality violin sound; yet, the type of string that you are using will surely play a crucial role in your violin setup. Of course, even if you have new strings, you would never really sound good if you don’t know how to set up properly your violin or if you are simply learning the rudiments of violin playing. Yet, if your violin strings are really great, no doubt, you can inevitably produce superb and high-quality sound.
Your playing style and your musical style too should have a bearing on the type of strings that you should buy. You don’t want to shell out your hard-earned money for strings that are not really good for your violin. Hence, you should carefully choose your violin strings. Make sure that they would go well with your violin and figure out the basic attributes that you should look for in violin strings.
Characteristics of the Violin Strings You Should Consider
When buying a set of violin strings, you should beforehand be cognizant of the different attributes that a violin string should have. Knowing these attributes will help you zero in on the right strings. Thus, it is important to take a look at the following salient characteristics of a good set of strings:
1) Consider the Gauge
Each violin string has its own specific thickness, and this thickness is called “gauge.” The thickness of the string contributes to the determination of the tone of the string. If you would use thicker strings, for example, you could produce a more robust sound. However, thicker strings require greater force to press on it to make them produce sound. They also require heavier stroke from the bow. But the sound that they produce are definitely more robust and darker.
On the other hand, the thinner low strings will have lower tension. They also produce a brighter tone and are more responsive. They, however, produce a lower sounding volume.
2) Consider Its Core Material
As mentioned above, there are three different types of strings according to the made of the core. First, there are those strings that are made of gut. There are also those made of steel and synthetic nylon. Each core type has a bearing on the tonal quality of the string. The gut strings belong to the very first type of strings used in violin. They are mostly made from sheep intestines. The sound they produce has a classical tinge on it and of warmer tones. Gut strings are usually covered with a type of metal that increase the range of the pitch of the strings and extend their longevity.
The steel strings, on the other hand, are great strings and are highly recommended by most violin instructors. Why? Because they could retain their tune even after long periods. They are also resistant to the vicissitudes of the weather. Moreover, the sound that they produce is more brilliant than those of the gut strings. Lastly, there are also those with synthetic core strings. This type of strings, of course, is a modern creation and are the right mix of the best characteristics of the gut and steel core strings. Hence, many students prefer this type of strings.
3) Consider Its Tension
Every string has its own tensile quality, and this is called “tension.” The string’s tension also has a bearing on the tonal qualities of the strings. If you set, for example, your strings at a higher tension, they would produce brighter tones. On the other hand, if you set then on a lower tension, they produce warm tones. If you are someone who prefers higher-tension strings, you should go for steel core strings because they can be easily tuned in with higher tensions. You should not, however, confuse string tension with string gauge for these two are different concepts. They may be related to each other, primarily, if you are referring to a specific type of strings, but they are different.
If you are shopping around for strings for your violin, you should remember then that strings come with different tensions. You can buy light, medium, and heavy-tension strings. But always bear in mind that the gut-core strings generally have lower-tension average as compared to steel-core strings or synthetic-core strings.
4) Consider Your Musical Style and Preference
At the onset of your study of violin playing, you surely already have an inkling as to which musical preference you have and what type of music you prefer to play. The strings you should use should largely depend on your musical inclination. If your musical preference is jazz, for example, you need to choose steel core strings. If you are a chamber musician, however, you should choose synthetic core or gut core strings.
If you are a student, you would surely prefer the synthetic core strings. Why? Because this type of strings carries the right mix between the gut and the steel strings. Moreover, they are fantastic to play and do not change their tunes as quickly as the gut and the steel core strings.
5) What Should I Choose: Expensive or Cheap Strings?
The materials out of which a violin string is made usually determines its price. Adding to its cost is the manufacturing and distribution process. You will be, however, with the idea that some cheap strings outlast expensive strings. Why? Because cheaper strings are made of cheaper yet harder materials.
On the other hand, some expensive strings are made of more delicate materials. Some of them are made of silver-wound Perlon core. Always remember that cheaper strings are ideal for use by beginners because, first, they are not expensive, and second, they are affordable.
The Most Expensive and the Cheapest Violin Strings
The materials out of which a violin string is made usually determines its price. Adding to its cost is the manufacturing and distribution process. You will, however, with the idea that some cheap strings outlast expensive strings. Why? Because cheaper strings are made of cheaper yet harder materials.
On the other hand, some expensive strings are made of more delicate materials. Some of them are made of silver-wound Perlon core. Always remember that cheaper strings are ideal for use by beginners because, first, they are not expensive, and second, they are affordable. But, the cheaper strings are more hard-feel as they were made from, the more fragile materials.
What is the Most Expensive Violin Strings on the Market?
This article is not about the most expensive brands of strings on the market today. However, it is good to know, especially, if you are beginning to play the violin that the most expensive strings on the market comes by the name of PIrastro. The Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold Series Violin String Set that comes with a Goldsteel E string and the gold-containing G string is very expensive because it comes with exceptional features. First, it really produces incredible sound. It also offers an excellent swift response. Plus, it provides the finest left-hand feeling.
Moreover, its subtle tone is within the pianissimo range. It also produces a broader range of dynamism for soloistic play. Furthermore, it is very pliable and is easily playable. If you want something for your solo and orchestral performance, this one is a great choice.
Other Brands that You Should Consider
If you want the cheapest brand on the market today, you should check the D’Addario and the Supersensitive’s Red Label. Of course, these two may be the least likely brands of strings that you are going to buy. These two strings, however, may be prevalent among tyros in playing violin because they can purchase these strings at a meager price of under $20.
Pisastro Chromcor and Prim
As you go up the ladder of the price range, you will find various string brand alternatives that you can check out. Brands like those of the Pisastro Chromcor and Prim are good alternatives. Some old-timers in playing violin had used these two brands because they suit well with the older genres of music. Moreover, these strings have steel cores, and they are pliable and playable.
On the other hand, you can also go for the Helicores among the midrange-priced strings. This set of strings is also made of the steel core. But these steel-core strings have twisted strands. These strings also produce smoother sound as compared to the Pisastro and Prim that have solid cores. The sound that these strings produce, however, is characterized by greater edginess as compared to the synthetic core strings. They can also last for a year before replacing them.
The Savarez’s Corelli Crystal string set is another good alternative. It has a synthetic core. If you are looking for less expensive yet better classical-sounding strings, this one should be your best choice. The Savarez’s Corelli Crystal isn’t widely known among violinists, but it is a good choice, though, you certainly need to replace them every 6 months. The Dominants with their synthetic cores, on the other hand, are more expensive. The Dominants are very popular among classical players, and these strings are known for producing excellent sound and for longevity.
Another expensive option is that of the Evah Pirazzi strings. The Evah Pirazzi strings are the most costly on the market today. They may also be the costliest. Experts and excellent musicians who want quality strings often prefer this brand of strings. They do not shy away from shelling out much money for this type of strings because these strings are awesomely great, though they last shorter than those of the Dominants.


Release on 1992-06-01 | by Steve Houghton,Tom Warrington
Author: Steve Houghton,Tom Warrington
Pubpsher: Alfred Music Publishing
Essential Styles, Books 1 and 2 are two innovative book and play-along CD (or cassette) packages that teach 50 essential grooves from today's jazz and popular styles. The books include written-out charts of each selection and performance tips for both drums and bass. All of the grooves have been recorded with a rhythm section and woodwinds, with drums mixed on the left channel and bass on the right, so either instrument may be dialed out. In addition, many of the tracks contain open choruses of comping so any instrument can practice playing solos! Essential Styles emphasizes the most important aspects of solid group playing; locking-in between the drummer and bassist, providing a strong rhythmic foundation and creating an authentic feel for whatever the style demands.
15 Duets That Correlate with Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1
Author: Sandy Feldstein,Dave Black
Pubpsher: Alfred Music
Fifteen lively duets for beginning snare drummers that will supplement and reinforce any drum method. Correlating page by page with Alfred's Drum Method, Book 1, by Sandy Feldstein and Dave Black, each duet incorporates newly learned rudiments and snare drum techniques in a fun-to-play context!
This book has everything you need to know to get started, including beats and fills in all contemporary styles like jazz, rock, metal, country and Latin. Technique builders and daily workouts with practice tips improve your playing step-by-step, and your skills develop quickly when you play along to the tunes on the CD. 92 pages.
Bass Drum Essentials for the Drumset is a unique book exploring bass drum technique and its usage in a variety of musical styles. All of the strengthening exercises, combination studies and coordination studies may also be applied to the double bass drum as well. The enclosed CD contains many examples of the beats and musical excerpts, as well as play-along tracks and tempo tracks, providing a musical framework for students to input their own ideas. Get off on the right foot with Bass Drum Essentials for the Drumset!
Mastering the Bass is a thorough method for both electric and upright bass designed to guide bassists to mastery. It begins with building strong time and rhythmic skills, a firm foundation upon which all bass playing must be rooted. Following this, students learn a wide range of grooves and practice reading all styles of music: Blues, Rock, Funk, Reggae, Fusion (including odd meters), Jazz, Latin, Baroque, Classical and more. Ear training incorporated into the method improves the students' listening skills, teaching students to hear chord progressions, melodies and rhythms. Theory lessons help students understand how the bass functions in music. Students also study improvisation of both bass parts and solos on chord changes, articulation (finger and bowing technique), performance goals, visualization, and more. Each volume moves logically to the next level Even seasoned players can fill holes in their technique by going through the method from Book I and moving on to greater technique as well as a deeper understanding in later volumes.Also available in Japanese from ATN, Inc.


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About: The FM Band is the premier party band of Pennsylvania, NJ, and Delaware. Biography: We go up and down the FM dial playing every genre of music for the ultimate celebration. The FM Band is the supreme entertainment band in the Tri-state area. We don't just play the music; we bring it to life. Our song list features a plethora of music spanning 7 decades from Big Band to Beyonce. Let our first-class entertainment turn your special occasion into a distinctive affair. Our quality musicians bring professionalism and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement that your guests will be talking about for years to come! Pat Parise, the bandleader, is the founder of FM. The band has been together for more than 20 years now. The members have a combined experience of over 125 years! Some of the players and singers have played across the United States and around the world, from the smaller stages of Disney World to some of the biggest venues in the world including Madison Square Garden. We are now the premier party band of the Pennsylvania, NJ, and Delaware areas. We also play several clubs and casinos, from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore Points. Band Interests: Obviously music -- we love to play music and love to see familiar faces singing along and dancing. We love spending time with family and friends, and in our little spare time, we take time out for a little vacation.
We are a team of singer/guitar player and singer/bass player. We play in coffee houses doing a mix of cover songs and originals, mostly light, folk-y, ballad, and easy-listening songs.
Expert Planning - Communication and organization are of the upmost importance when working with your event music partner. GBS's Event Coordinator, John LaPalomento, will be by your side as consultant from day one, on stage as your Master of Ceremonies on your event day, and everywhere in between. John has been helping clients plan their dream events for years, and has the experience it takes to make your dreams come true. You can lean on John for tasteful suggestions when you aren't quite sure what you want, and he's only a phone call or email away as the big day gets closer. Complete Customization - From classy elegance to throw-your-hands-in-the-air fun, GBS will set the mood that you want for your wedding or event. You hold the keys to your big day, and our expert consultation will help unlock the best. Amazing Flexibility - No matter how much planning you put into your event, variables happen! That's why it's so important to have a Master of Ceremonies and performers that have the flexibility it takes to run a smooth event. When the caterer is running 15 minutes behind for dinner service, or the best man is nowhere to be found for his toast, GBS has the experience and know-how to work around any delay or behind-the-scenes issue. You and your guests won't even know anything was ever out of place. 100% Live Music - It may sound crazy, but many of the top bands are playing against prerecorded backing tracks. GBS delivers only top entertainers performing 100% live music. Really talented musicians make really amazing music - all the time. Non-Stop Music - GBS proudly features mega-medleys of today's hits and timeless classics for non-stop entertainment. Once the dancing starts, there's no stopping! While other bands are playing 15 songs in an hour, you'll hear over 25 from GBS! Amazing Value - Simply put, GBS delivers the very best value for live event music - hands down. While other similar bands are charging $7,000 to$10,000 or more, you'll be surprised at how affordable your dream wedding or event can be with GBS.
We are a 1 to 3-piece steel drum band based out of Ocean City, NJ that covers everything from Jimmy Buffett to Bob Marley to traditional calypso tunes. We are the perfect band for your next outdoor party, BBQ, wedding ceremony, or cocktail hour. Instrumentation: - Steel Drum - Acoustic Guitar and Drum Kit (optional) Where we play: We play all along the Jersey Shore, from Monmouth County to Cape May County.
Stone Age is a rock and roll band that can make your club, party or event a rocking good time. Our music captures the sounds of the '60s, '70s and '80s, featuring classic songs, as well as original compositions, great vocal harmonies, and tight musicianship. We have a distinctive blend of pop, country, soul, blues, and good old, straight-ahead rock and roll. Stone Age was formed by musical veterans with a wide variety of performing experience ranging from bluegrass to Broadway. The result is a sound that is eclectic in style and an experience that is guaranteed to touch the heart, the soul and the feet! We are proud to announce the soon-to-be release of our first CD entitled, Down Every Road (with 11 original songs). Stone Age is all about heart and soul and rock and roll!
Music performance and entertainment for all occasions. We are the best source for live entertainment in the Philadelphia region. We provide exceptional talent on location for your event! Services range from weddings and formal events to happy hours at commercial venues and private parties. We also provide remote custom production services.
The Riverside String Band has been providing a great music for parades, townsquare concerts, park band shells, summer concert series, retirement communities, nursing homes, and private parties since 1929. Our music makes you tap your toes, snap your fingers, clap your hands, sing, and even dance. You can always depend on everyone talking about your band. Call or email us.
BVTLive! is one of the premiere agencies for Philadelphia wedding bands. With ten exclusive bands, there is sure to be one that is a perfect fit for your event's style and atmosphere. Among our other talented bands is the award-winning Jellyroll. In addition, BVTLive! guarantees that any band or DJ you hire for an event will meet your expectations, and more. Our website is equipped with information, testimonials, and videos for each of our bands as well as a schedule of dates when you can see our bands live for yourself. That way, you won't have to worry about what you're getting. To eliminate all the stress that comes with booking live entertainment for your important event or wedding, give BVTLive! a call today and partner with us.
The Mojack Band is available for any event requiring classic rock, funk and soul dance music. We will provide our press kit with the demo DVD and CD, or you can preview the band on YouTube by putting "Mojack Band" into the search bar. We always entertain your guests and keep them dancing. Our rates are always negotiable.
We are a rock and cover band in South Jersey. We perform on parties, weddings, clubs and bars. We do it all. For more info., visit our Facebook page.
Providing the sound of jazz quartet for the price of a soloist! Providing high quality lessons on oboe and saxophone.
We play old school music as an old school band. We can perform line dancing in cabarets, family reunions, birthday parties, and club dates. The band is also available for studio work.
I am a traditional African drummer and performing artist of 15 years, playing conga, djembi and assortment of percussion instruments. I teach drum lessons for all ages and with individuals of special needs. Students with no prior exposure with music will find my lessons fun and easy to catch on.


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These unique designs offer the professional mastering engineer alternate tone selections in both filter domains while delivering the highest resolution and wide dynamic range with very low noise. Custom gold rotary switches give accuracy in 0.5dB, 1dB and 2dB steps. 104 switched frequencies per channel with X I0 range selectors provide frequency selections from 12Hz to 25kHz at 1/4 octave intervals. The Avalon Design AD2077 mastering equalizer is the most musically transparent analog EQ available today!
The Avalon Design AD2077 Pure Class A mastering equalizer is the most advanced, low noise, fully switched parametric equalizer available today. Designed for absolute signal integrity and musical performance, the AD2077 combines the best active and passive filter topologies for sonic excellence unequaled by lesser designs. The AD2077 is the perfect solution for two buss music-program equalization and ultra-high performance analog mastering applications. Features include state-of-the-art, balanced 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical user features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high performance audio for many years.
Avalon equalizers feature the unique combination of both active and passive EQ filters. This special combination enables the AD2077 to deliver high speed transient detail at the operational extremes of real-world equalization demands. The passive high and low bands offer alternate musical tone range to the full function active parametric mid bands. Passive equalizers have long been a favorite with music lovers around the world . . . full bodied, powerful (up to +/-20dB, 40dB range !) and sweet frequency selections are the benefits of the passive high low EQ bands. The full bandwidth twin mid bands provide switched frequency selection (X10 frequency multipliers for very wide range), switched Q (width) and amplitude control.
Avalon’s true symmetry design offers high-voltage, large headroom, extended bandwidth and very low noise. The use of 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal amplifiers give the serious mastering engineer unlimited sonic character and a natural harmonic detail that enhances the program material and becomes one with the music itself.
- Minimum audio signal path
- Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
- Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence
- Dual mono, fully switched controls
- Transparent active and passive filter design
- Very low noise -94dB
- High headroom +30dB
- Fully balanced inputs and outputs
- DC coupled, no transformers in audio path
- 104 switched frequencies per channel
- Mid bands use X10 frequency for extended range
- Wide bandwidth -3dB 1Hz to 450kHz
- Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD
- Switched range control 0.5dB, 1dB and 2dB steps
- All signal routing with sealed silver relays
- 100% discrete power supplies for audio path
- External 150W toroidal power supply
- Long lasting, stainless steel hardware


Date(s): July 5, 2009,
July 9, 2009
Location: Kemptville, Ontario, Canada,
Event URL: Link to website
Contact: Link to Email
I am planning on holding a Summer Drum School this year in the first week of July. The sessions will be mornings only, starting at 9 and finishing at 12. There will be a Novice Class and an Intermediate Class. The Novice Class will be for those drummers who have just started or who would like to start with a good grounding in the basics. You will learn basic technique, reading simple drum music and two parts of a 4/4 March on the Snare and the Bass Drum. The Intermediate Class will be for drummers that are playing on the drum already. You will learn intermediate level score phrases suitable for use at the Grade 4 or 5 level, and will use those phrases to compose your own drum score for a group performance in class on Friday. This class has homework! Here are the details and the curriculum: Location: St. Michael's Catholic High School, 2755 Hwy 43, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada Date: Monday July 6 to Friday July 10 Novice Class 9:00 AM until 10:15 AM Intermediate Class 10:30 until 11:45 Curriculum Novice Class Monday Holding the sticks, left and right hands; Basic stick control; Single strokes and triplets; The Buzz; Drum Music; The Beat; Subdivision of the Beat. Tuesday Daily Warm-up Exercises; The 3 stroke, 6 stroke and 12 stroke basic Triplet phrases; Triplet phrases with the Buzz; The Paradiddle. Wednesday Daily Warm-up Exercises; Standard Beginner 4/4 Part 1 Basic; Part 1 with the Buzz; Playing the Bass Drum for Part 1. Thursday Daily Warm-up Exercises; Standard Beginner 4/4 Part 2 Basic; Part 2 with the Buzz; Playing the Bass Drum for Part 2. Friday Daily Warm-up Exercises; Parts 1 and 2 on the cut down Snare Drums and the Bass Drum; Ceilidh with the Pipers. Intermediate Class Monday Introduction to Drum Score Composition; The structure of a 2/4 March Pipe Tune and Drum Score; Use of Bagpipe Player; An example of a 2/4 March phrase; Ornamentation and rhythmic motifs found in pipe band drumming; Breaking down a phrase into the basic sticking and its development; Writing drum music; Homework. Tuesday Daily Warm-up Exercises; Eight A phrases; Basic sticking and development; Interpretation and use of dynamics; Homework. Wednesday Daily Warm-up Exercises; Eight B phrases; Basic sticking and development; Interpretation and use of dynamics; Homework. Thursday Daily Warm-up Exercises; Eight endings; Basic sticking and development; Interpretation and use of dynamics; Composing a drum score for snare, tenor and bass; Homework. Friday Daily Warm-up Exercises; Performance of composed drum scores on the drums; Ceilidh with the Pipers. Materials Required: Cameron Drum Pad or equivalent, KP2 Drum Sticks or equivalent, Spiral Bound Graph Paper Notebook, HB Pencils, Eraser, Ruler, Earplugs. Bring your drum and carrier if you have one. Registration: Please contact Pipe Major John Wright email@example.com for registration and cost information.


ACID Pro 8 is the creative DAW for today's artists and producers. Behind its refined and sleek interface lies a powerful, feature-rich DAW where sophisticated tools sit side-by-side creating an easy-to-use workflow. 64-bit power allows even the most complex of projects to be handled with ease, while dozens of instruments and effects combined with thousands of ACIDized loops produces the ultimate DAW for music composition. ACID defined loop-based music production 20 years ago and now ACID Pro 8 refines it for today's creative musician.
Start with something great.
At its heart, ACID Pro 8 uses ACIDized loops which are at the core of creative loop-based music production. Yet these are so much more than simple audio files. They contain pitch, length and transient data and can be edited and manipulated in real time and easily mixed together to make complete pieces of music.
ACID Pro 8 offers uncompromising 24-bit, 192kHz multitrack audio recording. With an array of pro-level features, ACID Pro is ideal for recording an entire band session in the studio or for creating loop or MIDI-based compositions on the road or at home.
ACID Pro 8 has a 64-bit engine and works together with your PC to bring maximum power and efficiency to your music making. Whether you are making 24-bit/192kHz multitrack recordings, mixing with multiple effects in real time or composing with the dozens of plug-in instruments, ACID Pro 8 will step up to the plate and offer you all the latency-free power you need.
With a dedicated and feature-rich mixing console, ACID Pro 8 offers an incredibly flexible recording environment. It's easy to assign plug-in effects, adjust the routing or work with external effects and MIDI devices. ACID Pro 8 supports control surfaces such as Mackie Control and Frontier Design TranzPort so you can enjoy a more traditional hardware mixing experience.
ACID Pro 8's mixing console might look like a traditional studio mixer but you can easily customize it to match your unique workflow. An array of routing options allows for total recording flexibility. Recording external audio utilizing ACID Pro 8's effects is easy and you can also use external effects processors on tracks and busses, create complex submixes with bus-to-bus routing while monitoring everything in real time. ACID Pro 8 is also set up for mixing surround projects, with a surround panner for precise control over channel positions.
Control Surface Support
ACID Pro 8 supports Mackie Control Universal and Frontier Design TranzPort MID controllers. You can use one Mackie Control Universal (with up to four Mackie Control Universal Extenders), one Frontier TranzPort, and up to five generic control surfaces with ACID. Control surfaces can be custom mapped and help you stay organized by knowing which channels are dedicated to external control.
ACID Pro 8 offers many creative tools for today's producer. It's easy to divide your project into logical sections and then arrange them on the timeline. Tracks can be organized by placing them into Track Folders and then cluster editing allows you to drag, pitch-shift, cut, copy, and paste whole sections of an arrangement to help you easily create complete tunes.
Mixing is just the beginning.
Remixing in ACID Pro.
ACID Pro 8's many features include the Beatmapper and Chopper tools which make remixing music easy. Beatmapper helps you identify tempo and time signature information from external audio files so you can add ACIDized files to it to create a remix.
ACID Pro 8's Chopper tool slices up your audio file and also helps you create impressive drum fills, stutters, and DJ effects. Chopper and Beatmapper make ACID Pro 8 a powerful DAW for remixers and dance producers.
Beatmapper offers a super fast and slick process to remix music in ACID Pro 8. It identifies the tempo and time signature information in external audio files – including MP3s and complete songs – and allows you to label and edit the file with that information. You can then create Beatmap songs and when other clips are added, they all lock to the tempo of the imported file allowing quick and easy remixing. Beatmapped audio files can also have their tempos and pitches edited for maximum flexibility.
Chopper is a tool that allows you to slice and dice an audio file so you can re-order, remix, change its groove and replay it. It creates amazing rhythmic variations of the original audio and you can create many of your own customized samples from one original loop. Chopped events will play in sync with your ACID Pro 8 projects, and you can even use keyboard commands to drop events from the Chopper onto the timeline in real time.
Try something new.
The virtual instruments.
This virtual drum instrument is a fantastic beat-making tool and ideal for many current genres of music. Play huge trap beats, program pumping techno grooves or even create a furious double bass in a metal style! All the beats were recorded through an SSL for extra analog character.
A classic piano instrument created by intricately sampling a concert grand piano being played in an international concert hall. It's the sound of an amazing instrument recorded in its natural environment, and the results are incredible, with the power and detail of the instrument shining through.
This instrument was created by making recordings of a church organ in a church near Venice to achieve a totally authentic sound. It stylishly recreates the emotional and dramatic sounds of the original organ and is suited to both classical and contemporary music.
This drum instrument is perfect for dubstep and hip-hop grooves. Behind its 8-bit style fascia are enough huge beats and hits to give your tunes an edge. Programming is easy too because Urban Drums is based on easy-to-use hardware beat makers, so just play the pads and hit record.
This instrument is dedicated to providing a wide variety of vintage electric piano tones. You can use it for smokey jazz, melodic blues or funky riffs packed with overdrive. On-board effects help Electric Piano really come to life offering all the organic character of the real instrument.
Big, bold and beautiful, Rock Drums is the perfect instrument for providing more dynamic beats to your music. You can get driving double bass for metal songs, reverberant drum grooves for a huge arena sound, or ease back with dry, clean studio drum sounds.
The legendary MPC sampler launched a million beats and Drum Engine features a similar interface so you can program some incredible grooves. It includes a range of preset sounds – from modern pop kits to groove box samples – so you can create beats over a wide variety of styles.
An instrument that creates the complete sound of a choir including classic choral arrangements, deep male voices, crystal-clear vocals sung by a female singers and mixed-voice choirs. Use it up front as the lead in your song or as an atmospheric backing to any piece of music.
A synth instrument which is capable of producing everything from dreamy sequences to heavy basslines. There are also effect modules to take your sonics to extra-terrestrial pastures and produce atmospheres that could soundtrack any film.
This virtual synthesizer emulates the classic sounds of legendary hardware synthesizers with total precision. With its retro design, and hands-on controls you'll be tweaking and creating vintage tones in no time.
Take a trip back in time with a virtual instrument that is focused completely on vintage organ sounds. Original individual organs are authentically replicated and there are plenty of hands-on controls to shape the sounds.
Electric Bass is an instrument that is perfect for laid-back funk riffs, soul ballads or as a groovy foundation for more current genres. It's an elegantly-designed plug-in with a multitude of options for custom sound design.
This is a great instrument to provide a diverse range of smoother, more laid-back beats. Jazz Drums covers everything from the driving pulse of a classic jazz tune to a more abstract groove for an electronic-based track.
(Exclusively in ACID Pro 365)
Pop Brass has it all: slick funk, orchestra arrangements, tight Latino rhythms and the sound of the roaring '20s. It is is perfect for both elaborate productions and creative jam sessions.
(Exclusively in ACID Pro 365)
Orchestral Ensemble contains various ensemble recordings of an orchestra complete with brass, woodwind, percussion and strings. With everything from angry brass staccatos and driving orchestral thrills to soft string legato, it is perfect for all film and pop music producers.
MIDI – but without the mess.
Audio control and MIDI in ACID Pro.
ACID Pro features some of the most comprehensive, sophisticated and precise MIDI editing features. These include direct MIDI editing of data within the timeline, track freeze to audio, Keyframe automation and flexible drum editing. You get all the MIDI features you would expect from a high-end DAW but with user-friendly tools in a clean editing environment - MIDI control in ACID is intuitive, fun and hassle-free.
Inline Editing allows you alter MIDI data directly in ACID's timeline within traditional piano roll and drum grid interfaces. You can edit note positions, velocities, pitch bends and controller information all on the main multitrack interface so there's no need to open another edit window.
Drum grid mode
Drum Grid Mode is ACID Pro 8's easy and intuitive way of editing beats directly on the software's timeline. The grid style edit window shows all the drum parts and you can easily move, add or delete beats.
MIDI track freeze
This allows you to turn MIDI tracks that are being triggered by software instruments into audio. Freezing a track like this means less instruments need to be running in real time so it conserves valuable CPU processing power.
MIDI filtering and processing
Processing of multiple events or tracks of MIDI data can also be done directly on the ACID Pro 8 timeline. You can use quantization and global editing of velocity values, note event duration and more.
MIDI track envelopes and keyframes
ACID Pro 8 utilizes envelope and keyframe automation features. All MIDI continuous controller data used to edit parameters like pitch, modulation and expression – even the controls of a soft synth can be modified with smooth transitions. You can also use envelopes and keyframes on individual clips or make larger project-wide changes.
Drum and patch map editors
Within ACID Pro 8, you can efficiently create and edit drum maps. This means that you can use templates to label patch and drum names for hardware or software-based MIDI synthesizers and drum machines. Templates can easily be saved and recalled.
Coming soon: VST3 effects support
ACID Pro 8 will soon introduce VST3 support so be able to load in thousands of instruments and effects made by third party developers.
Get in the groove.
Audio editing and mixing power
ACID invented the standard when it came to real-time audio editing and now ACID Pro has some of the most powerful audio features in any DAW. These include the famous ACID real-time pitch and time-stretching and sophisticated groove mapping where you can extract a groove from a loop and apply it to any audio file.
A single click for you. A quantum leap for your sound.
Take complete control over your groove! It's easy to give your music a completely new feel with ACID Pro 8's Groove Mapping and Groove Cloning quantization technology. You can apply preset grooves to a clip or track to give it a fresh new sound or extract the groove from one track and apply it to another. You can even create your own custom grooves from scratch or edit existing ones for total groove control.
ACID Pro 8 features Zplane élastique Pro technology to ensure maximum sound quality and flexibility when dealing with pitch- and time-shifting of clips. It also ensures real-time, artifact-free time-stretching and pitch-shifting of Beatmapped tracks.
ACID Pro 8 allows you to choose your own groove from various genres such as funk, hip hop, rock and more! This means that you can completely change the feel of your loops and MIDI files or simply add more soul to your music. It's easy to do – just choose your groove from ACID's Groove Pool and apply it to your loops or entire tracks.
If you like the feel or rhythm of a loop you can extract its groove using ACID Pro 8's Groove Cloning feature. ACID analyses the groove in a clip's audio and extracts it so you can apply it to your own loops and MIDI files. This way you can create your own complete custom grooves from scratch and apply them to any loop, file or even a complete track.
ACID Pro 8 uses envelopes to help you automate global parameters or modify pitch, modulation, expression or other MIDI data within a track. Envelopes can also be used to automate the controls on a plug-in instrument or create Tempo Curves for smooth tempo variations across a project. All envelopes can be drawn using a mouse or external control surface and then tidied up with keyframes or envelope thinners that help smooth them out. You can also use keyframes to help automate your 5.1 mixes on the timeline and use envelopes and keyframes to implement MIDI continuous controller data and program changes.
ReWire technology allows compatible music packages to work with one another so you can route audio and MIDI data between them. ACID Pro 8 works as both a ReWire host and a device so you can set it up with other ReWire applications such as Sonar, Reason, Cubase, Live, or Pro Tools. You could then use Reason, for example, as a virtual instrument routed into ACID Pro 8 or route ACID Pro's output directly into Pro Tools.
Audio plug-in manager
ACID Pro 8's Plug-In Manager gives you complete control over all of your audio plug-ins. You can quickly and easily add effects to a track, bus, assignable effects chain or soft synth bus. You can also rename and organize plug-ins to create a customized plug-in environment that fits your unique workflow.
First-class studio rack!
Meet your new effects rack: essentialFX Suite
The new essentialFX Suite is a collection of 11 first-class plug-in effects suitable for all studio applications. Each of the effects uses high quality algorithms for a great sound and highly efficient operation. Clear controls for easy operation combined with low resource consumption and high-quality output make it the perfect suite of studio tools.
A flexible gate for noise reduction with a soft knee option and side-chain filter function for rhythmic ducking effects.
eFX Vocal Strip
A channel strip optimized for vocal or speech recording featuring a compressor, deEsser, gate, high-pass filter and tone shaping.
A classic compressor for leveling audio or adding punch. As well as standard controls it also features a soft clip function and advanced side-chain filter.
eFX Tremolo Pan
A classic modulating tremolo effect plug-in with parameters for rate, shape, and tremolo and tempo sync and panning options.
eFX Chorus Flanger
Add depth to your sound with a subtle chorus effect or more a dramatic flanging sound. It includes adjustable rate, depth, feedback and mix settings.
A dynamic plug-in that specializes in filtering out unwanted sibilants in speech and vocal recordings.
A classic phaser effect that adds movement to lead lines and more attitude to guitars. It features adjustable rate, depth, feedback and mix settings.
An authentic analog tube amplifier simulation that offers a rounded and full-bodied sound. It features pre- and post-EQ and an oversampling mode.
An efficient dynamic plug-in for increasing the loudness of the audio signal and preventing clipping.
A straightforward plug-in for creating versatile reverb effects – from short to long reverberations – to add sparkle and atmosphere to your sound.
eFX Stereo Delay
A stereo delay to add interest to any track, this features individually adjustable delays for both channels, as well as a tempo sync feature.
eFX Vocal Strip
eFX Tremolo Pan
eFX Chorus Flanger
eFX Stereo Delay
Integrated CD burning
ACID Pro 8 software has integrated track-at-once and disc-at-once CD burning, so you can burn audio CDs directly from the timeline at any point in the production process.
Easy audio encoding
ACID Pro 8 features powerful encoding functionality so you can save your songs in all of the popular streaming formats used on the Web, and also in formats used by your favorite portable players. Supported formats include MP3, WMA, WMV, AAC, FLAC and more.