The VST standard has gone through a few upgrades over time, with the most recent major update being the introduction of VST3. Even though it has been around since 2008, it is only now that developers and users are fully embracing VST3 and beginning to utilize its enhanced features. There is still some amount of ...
Several Linux DAWs, both free and paid, now exist with fully-fledged audio capabilities. We discuss some of the best options below that are supported on Ubuntu. They may also work on other Linux distros, so be sure to check out the system requirements of each DAW. Although it has been possible to run Windows ...
'Cue the music' is a common phrase that is used when getting a piece of music ready to play, or when directing somebody to start playing. ‘Queue the music’ is not used very often, but it’s technically valid. ‘Queue’ is a very common word in UK English, where those from the US would use the word ‘line’ E.g. “I ...
Frank Sinatra's main genre is best classified as 'traditional pop' or 'classic pop'. However, his songs also straddled between 'easy listening', jazz, swing, and big-band. Defining the genre that Frank Sinatra’s can be a bit challenging. While most casual fans consider him to be a jazz musician, this is partly ...
Ed Sheerans music straddles between pop, folk-pop, and singer-songwriter. He also collaborates with artists from different genres, ranging from grime to hip-hop. Ed Sheeran is an enormously popular musician, having sold over 150 million records worldwide. He is most commonly regarded as a pop musician, and his 2016 ...
Carbon Fiber guitars offer a great sound, while being strong, light, and very easy to travel with (especially those with a detachable neck). We have also seen carbon fiber guitar makers come up with some very cool looking designs in recent years. If you're thinking about getting one, then check out our pick of ...
MIDI Keyboard Software can be in the form of standalone apps, or as part of DAW software (such as GarageBand, Reaper, and Ableton Live). We take you through some of the best options for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. If you want something very simple, then a standalone app might be the way to go. ...
A rock band is a musical ensemble that performs rock music. Rock bands most commonly have four members, with two guitarists – one for lead guitar and another for rhythm guitar – a bassist, and a drummer, with one of the members also singing lead vocals. However, there are other formations that include vocalists who ...
The best way to learn guitar at home is to follow these eight steps. These will make sure that you focus on the right things to help you become a great guitarist! 1. Learning the Foundations First of all, get to know the instrument and how it’s built and used. Guitars have six strings, which go gradually ...
Ableton Live, which originally launched in 2001, has long been a top contender of DAWs centered on live performance and electronic music. But Bitwig Studio, headed by ex-Ableton International Sales Manager Placidus Schelbert, is the (relatively) new kid on the block seen as a serious rival to Ableton’s reign. But ...