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Best Office Chairs for Music Producers
Two months ago I got a back injury. Since then I have been working on my overall back health and decided to level up my studio with the one thing that effects my everyday life… My chair! If you spend more than 10 hours a day in your studio/chair then it is worth the investment to get a chair that will help you sustain a healthy back during your whole career. I should have done this ages ago. I did a lot of research on office chairs. Here are my top picks after trying many of them out at local stores, and eventually buying one on amazon. My Top Office Chair Pick Price Build Quality Ergonomics I wanted to start with the Office Chair I ended up buying. There were a few things I was looking at for a chair. First of all, I wanted it to be around $100. I also wanted it to be breathable, not sweaty, and good for my lower back. After a month of searching, the Midway Mesh Office Chair fit
Kalimba Thumb Piano Instrument Rack – Mbira
I love the delicate sound of the Kalimba thumb piano. There is just something about it. It’s not quite a bell but has a similar quality. Today I was cleaning out my studio of the random instruments I have. I decided to record some of them before I gave them away. I recorded a collection of Kalimba Thumb Pianos to make a new instrument rack. Here is a video walk-through: [/fusion_youtube] Download the Instrument Rack In the above link I also added the one-shot samples as a separate download for use in any DAW.
Generative Music with Abelton Live and Randomization
Sometimes we get stuck. We just hit a wall and need something to break us out. In those cases, I love to use randomization and generative music techniques. I like to think of it as using the machine as a collaborator. I took a section of my Fast Songwriting course on Generative Music and posted it for free below. I wanted to share some of the ideas I use to speed up my production and come up with ideas. Here is the introduction video: [/fusion_youtube] What is Generative Music? Generative music describes music that is ever-different and changing, and that is created by a system. In other words, it is using a machine with set parameters to generate new music instead of writing it from scratch. With Ableton Live I generally look at using randomization with MIDI and devices to generate new musical ideas. How do you use Generative Music?
Physical Modeling with Ableton Live and Chromaphone
One of the key techniques I use in my instrumentation is Physical Modeling. This type of synthesis has a unique and organic sound. Wikipedia defines it as: In sound synthesis, physical modelling synthesis refers to methods in which the waveform of the sound to be generated is computed by using a mathematicalmodel, being a set of equations and algorithms to simulate a physical source of sound, usually a musical instrument. I also really like this image as a reference to how Physical Modeling does it. You can see how they have broken an instrument into its parts and used different synthesis to achieve a sound that emulates it. Here is a video on my favorite Physical Modeling synth and an overview. [/fusion_youtube]
Creating a Thick and Clean Kick
Getting your kick just right can be quite the task. I have been using this new VST called BigKick to quickly create the perfect sound for my mix. Here is a video walkthrough of me using the VST, my thoughts, and some techniques. [/fusion_youtube] Check out BigKick at Plug-In Boutique Got any tips on synths and samples for a kick? Comment below.
Best Microphones for the Price
I’ve helped schools start up their labs, worked in recording studios, and built my own home recording studio. Over the years I have used many microphones and have distilled that information into this list. I particularly looked at mics that were for starting musicians. Ones with a lower price, but you will still find pro’s using them. If you have a mic I should add, pleas add a comment at the end of the article. Top Pick: SM-58 Price Build Quality Sound Quality Versatility I find that in my home studio I run into one major problem, and that is noise. There is always some noise in the house when I am doing voice over work. The Sm-58 is amazing at only picking up what is right in front of the mic. This makes it idea for demonstrations, voice overs, vocal sketches, and some instrumental recording. I have also used this mic in final recordings and find it has a pretty flat and clean sound. Much better for male vocals, or lower range voice.
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