Nowadays you can make music on on your browser – even if you can’t really play real instruments. I have earlier written about Patatap, and here are some new finding on this field:
ACID MACHINE BETA is a in-browser tool (uses HTML5 “magic”) that emulates Roland’s TB-303 bass synthesizer with built-in sequencer. It brings the essence of building a bass, lead and drum sequence to you without the need to install any additional software! (works well on Firefox and Chrome) It allows you to easily make your own ACID house music as the well-known “acid” sound is typically produced by playing a repeating note pattern on the TB-303 (like in this classic track).
According to Make acid house in your browser with Acid Machine article Acid Machine is described by developers Errozero as a “work in progress”, but it’s already working better than a faulty TB-303 found on eBay. As well as featuring two of the famous bass synthesisers, Acid Machine also features a drum machine. Acid Machine is making the dream of writing acid house tracks in the office a reality. Play with it for few minutes and you have some interesting sounding results!
Want some more drum machines? Emulate four classic drum machines in your browser article tells about HTML 5 Drum Machine Emulator that that can emulate five different kits: Roland’s iconic TR-808 and TR-909, the Linndrum, Elektron’s Machinedrum and an acoustic drum kit. You can create multiple 16-step patterns, manipulate the pitch and volume of each individual drum sample and even save patterns for the next time you visit the page. Once you’ve laid down your beat, you can even export the whole thing as a WAV file.
Or do you want to try to play with hip hop samples? Turn your computer keyboard into an MPC and recreate hip hop beats from Dilla, Kanye and 9th Wonder with interactive hip hop sampler Sample Stitch. Sample Stitch lets you reinterpret, record and even share your creations to Facebook and Twitter.
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MixPad Multitrack Recording Software
Multitrack Mixing Software for Everyone
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Get it Free. Get the MixPad free multitrack recording software for non-commercial use only. If you are using it at home, you can download the free version here.
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Simple cheat code for making music!
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KQPWuduq29w
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THE 10 LEVELS OF GUITAR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOMipc60JvA
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Metal music 1980-2022
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https://www.coverbandcentral.com/12-perks-of-playing-in-a-cover-band/
https://www.coverbandcentral.com/16-tips-for-working-musicians-on-how-to-be-a-successful-club-or-bar-cover-band/
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How does a pipe organ actually work? | Anna Lapwood | Classic FM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TzK-tYFGQx4&feature=share
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Auto-Tune creator Dr Andy Hildebrand has won a Grammy Award for his groundbreaking achievements in the recording field
https://www.musicradar.com/news/auto-tune-grammy-win-dr-andy
Love it or hate it, the software has had a huge impact on popular music
We’re guessing that he doesn’t have jumpsuits like Harry Styles or moves like Beyonce, but Antares founder Dr Andy Hildebrand does have one thing in common with these two pop titans: he won a Grammy Award at the weekend. Not for an album or song, though – Hildebrand’s prize was given in honour of his achievement in creating the pitch correction powerhouse that is Auto-Tune.
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Fun:
When Will The Bass Drop? (ft. Lil Jon)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XCawU6BE8P8
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You may not fully understand this free stochastic synth plugin, but it might not matter
By Ben Rogerson( Computer Music, Future Music, emusician ) published 2 days ago
You had us at ‘probability distributions’
https://www.musicradar.com/news/xenos-free-synth-plugin
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How to Use Pro Tools to Touch Up All of Your Imperfections as a Human Being Too
https://thehardtimes.net/blog/how-to-use-pro-tools-to-touch-up-all-of-your-imperfections-as-a-human-being-too/
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Flashback: synth legend Suzanne Ciani soundtracks a pinball machine in this mesmerizing ’80s documentary
https://www.musicradar.com/news/flashback-suzanne-ciani
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Tim Exile’s Endlesss is now free: online looping and jamming app is here to get you through the bleak midwinter
https://www.musicradar.com/news/endlesss-online-jamming-free-windows
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https://hackaday.com/2023/02/28/a-more-expressive-synth-via-flexure/
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Best Free DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2015/11/11/free-daw-software/
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‘Sublime menace and sonic enormity’: Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon at 50
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/pink-floyd-dark-side-of-the-moon-50-b2291738.html#Echobox=1677579080
Mark Beaumont explores how melodic brilliance and psychedelic innovation came together to create a monolith of British rock music
Roger Waters reveals first music from re-recorded solo Dark Side of the Moon
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/03/roger-waters-reveals-first-music-from-re-recorded-solo-dark-side-of-the-moon#amp_tf=L%C3%A4hde%3A%20%251%24s&aoh=16779302197324&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fmusic%2F2023%2Fmar%2F03%2Froger-waters-reveals-first-music-from-re-recorded-solo-dark-side-of-the-moon
Controversial former bandleader says he wanted to ‘re-address the political and emotional message’ of album that turns 50 years old this week
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How Kat Duma uses DAW stock plugins to create experimental pop
“Okay – this is a secret hot tip…”
https://musictech.com/features/interviews/plugins-i-actually-use-kat-duma/
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10 Best Free DAW Online [Browser-Based]
https://filmora.wondershare.com/audio/top-free-daw-online.html
What do you understand by DAW? DAW refers to Digital Audio Workstation that is vital for every home studio, but they are mostly expensive.
You may have a separate budget of a few hundred dollars set aside for perfect studio software.
But, do you know that there are several options to create similar effects without spending a penny? Any free online DAW has the ideal features to create the kind of music you want.
So, don’t worry about the expense or let it come between producing good music of your own.
You must consider a few things while choosing the best DAW online.
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7 Free Online DAWs for Music Production and Podcasting
By
Garling Wu
Published Jul 21, 2022
Each one is packed with amazing music creation features.
https://www.makeuseof.com/free-online-music-podcast-daws/
What Is a Browser-Based DAW?
A browser-based DAW lets you produce, edit, and mix audio straight in your web browser. In the past, DAWs required powerful computing to do this, and the software is still expensive to own, but all that has changed, thanks to cloud processing and storage.
If you’ve never used a DAW before, then an online DAW is a great place to begin. The interface is usually a lot less complex than a traditional software DAW, while still giving you the option to play software instruments, add plugins, effects, and much more.
Benefits include being able to access the DAW from anywhere that has an internet connection and being able to collaborate with other people on a project. This is really useful if you are looking to start a remote podcast, for example.
Each browser-based DAW that we list below is different and the best way to find out which one will work for you is to take it for a test drive. To help you narrow down the choice, we’ve also written about some of the best features that each one has to offer.
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https://macprovideo.com/article/audio-software/the-top-4-browser-based-daws
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Singing Toto Africa BADLY and fixing it with AUTO-TUNE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aawg3-NzKR8
The pitch correction software I used is called Melodyne. Get it here:
https://shop.celemony.com/a/moonicprod
Singing “Toto – Africa” very badly on purpose and trying to save it in Pro Tools. I used a FANTASTIC tool called Melodyne Essential to put the notes in pitch and MAutoPitch as an auto-tune.
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tiny HOUSE live performance
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FINNEAS Favourite Plug-in & Advice for Musicians
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-HOPqztIVI
Renowned producer Finneas shares his advice for music creators, emphasizing the importance of having your own taste. Recorded at Lightship 95 on one of the most iconic stretches of the Thames. Watch to find out what his favourite gear is and which plugin he uses on 99% of his songs!
Billie Eilish VOCAL CHAIN PLUGINS Exposed! (Part 1)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm3hzm2ZVm4
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Top 10 Most Expensive Synthesizers In The World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrcn6R6mRf4
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
0:32 – Moog Minimoog
1:44 – Yamaha DX1
3:14 – Analogue Solutions Colossus
4:09 – Octave Plateau Voyetra 8
6:25 – EMS VCS3
7:18 – Schmidt Eightvoice Polyphonic Synthesizer
8:11 – JRoland upiter 8
9:15 – Korg PS 3200
11:30 – Moog Modular System
12:54 – Yamaha CS-80
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Ariana Grande shows off her Pro Tools editing skills as she works on vocals for a Weeknd remix
By Ben Rogerson( Computer Music, Future Music, emusician ) published February 23, 2023
The star’s comping game is strong
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https://hackaday.com/2023/03/29/compose-any-song-with-twelve-buttons/
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Jean-Michel Jarre “Oxygene Pt.4″ Recreated
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How to replicate Teenage Engineering OP-1 and OP-1 Field for free. | GAS Therapy #35
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU8alMWUmDI
0:00 Intro
01:22 Industrial design
02:28 Biggest design flaw
03:23 Synth engines
03:56 Analog synth
04:05 FM synth
04:24 Physical modeling synth
04:56 Wavefolding synth
05:13 Phase distortion synth
05:35 Sample FM radio
06:15 Sample chopping
06:57 Chromatic sample tuning
07:44 Keyboard playing
08:37 Sequencer
09:39 FX cwo
10:29 FX spring
10:58 FX nitro
11:14 FX punch
12:22 Tape stop
13:13 4 tape styles (Field)
14:11 Recording workflow
15:10 Arrangement
15:43 Mixing & mastering
16:49 Project management
17:30 Beat performance
18:21 Beat demo
19:24 Conclusion
20:01 Project template
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Devil’s Triangle Drone short demo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Fv_pi_ihbg
https://paulinthelab.blogspot.com/2012/10/devils-triangle-drone-synth-stripboard.html
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TOP 40 GREATEST SOUNDING ALBUMS OF ALL TIME
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mn7w-3V_nI
In this episode I countdown my Top 40 Greatest Sounding Albums of All Time.
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ChatGPT – The End of Us | A.I writes song in the style of MUSE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVF3q5Y68-0
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Doctor Mix Reacts To EVERY YouTube Musician In 28 Minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNgGK4qoS6c
Timestamps:
1:04 – Jake Major
2:55 – Shervin Bakhtiari
4:16 – Dj FMD
6:13 – YotamPiano
7:43 – Bye Mon Ami
9:05 – TheBrix73
10:51 – Backing Jam Studio
12:15 – Joel Denison Records
13:35 – Glenn Main
15:16 – Jose Evers
16:44 – Wine&Synths
20:27 – SoundworkStudio88
21:58 – Stuart Crossen
23:20 – Axelsoft Music
25:15 – MONTAGE!!!
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Analyzing KRAFTWERK’s BEATS – minimal DRUMS for maximum EFFECT | Drum Patterns Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qhcp6iVWbw
The evolution of electronic music like Hip-Hop and Techno can be directly traced back to one common ancestor: Kraftwerk. Join us on a journey through their best albums as we analyze the beats behind the minimalistic masterpieces.
Featured drum patterns (transcriptions available on Patreon):
Kraftwerk – Autobahn
Kraftwerk – Radioactivity (Radioaktivität)
Kraftwerk – Trans-Europe Express (Trans-Europa Express)
Kraftwerk – The Model (Das Model)
Kraftwerk – Spacelab
Kraftwerk – The Robots (Die Roboter)
Kraftwerk – Computer Love (Computerliebe)
Afrika Bambaata & The Soulsonic Force – Planet Rock
The Egyptian Lover – Egypt, Egypt
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Writing a Pop Ballad from Scratch | FL Studio Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAhWt1uIkdY
Writing a Pop Ballad from Scratch in the style of Adele. In this tutorial, KARRA and Reid Stefan use FL Studio 21 to record and write a pop song. Reid teaches you how to set up a vocal template with Autotune and Stock Image-Line Plugins. Karra demonstrates how to create a vocal topline using common songwriting techniques to create memorable melodies and lyrics.
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How To Write a Song from SCRATCH! | FL Studio Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y04fhhNV65w
How to write a song from scratch using FL Studio! In this tutorial KARRA and Reid Stefan walk you through their creative process when writing and producing a song. You will learn how to create a chord progression, and use the MIDI piano roll in FL Studio 20. From there, KARRA demonstrates how to write and record melodies. She then explains the basics of writing lyrics for beginners. KARRA finalizes her song with doubles, harmonies, and adlibs before adding final production. This tutorial is a guide to recording in KARRA’s Fl Studio Vocal template available at iamkarra.com!
00:00 – 00:36 Intro
00:37 – 02:31 Chord Progression
02:32 – 10:31 Melody Writing
10:32 – 16:15 Lyric Writing
16:16 – 19:25 Production/Mixing
19:26 – 21:30 Finished Song
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How To Make a Song in Cakewalk – Gear, Recording, & Mixing for Beginners [Updated 2022]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk4i4ayKnoU
The latest installment of one of my most popular series: How To Make a Song. This episode utilizes the free software Cakewalk, and covers gear, recording vocals, free plugins, and mixing for beginners.
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7 vocal tricks they use to hook you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsAoMw-SU4M
How to Use a Compressor like a PRO: Everything You Need to Know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os5DKGu-vvs
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Why Does OTT Sound So Good?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhLB5GoLBLM
There’s more to OTT than meets the eye. OTT is a multiband compression preset in Ableton used by producers making bass heavy electronic music like dubstep, and is known to make everything better. But why is this? In this tutorial I want to go deep into OTT and explain how it makes mixes louder. Understanding exactly how OTT works will lead to a deeper understanding of music production as a whole, and will uncover some profound ideas in audio and the history of dance music. You might not use OTT at all, but understanding what it does will make you a better music producer.
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How to make a Future Rave ‘Titanium’ edit from scratch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfEhLdITOac
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What is your favorite retro bass?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lU7nARUa2CA
What is your favorite retro bass? 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKZXhtMmz50