tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-136449602009-03-01T18:31:38.559ZBedroom MusicianAll the latest music gadgets & tips for recording music from your bedroomsimonjnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-56719281585358610512009-02-25T20:58:00.001Z2009-02-25T20:58:09.776ZTouchOsc As you can probably guess from this and my last post, I'm very excited about the musical possibilities of the iPhone and iPod touch. One of my favourite apps at the moment is TouchOsc. This allows your iPhone or iPod touch to control your music software such as Ableton Live, Reason or Logic in much the same way as the Jazzmutant Lemur - but at a fraction of the cost. -- Post From My iPhonesimonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-22968767706995853622009-02-24T20:53:00.000Z2009-02-24T21:00:53.745ZTechnobox For iPhone Technobox for the iphone is the best TB303, 808 & 909 emulator so far released on the iPhone platform. What makes it different from other similar apps is it's interface. It plays to the strengths of the format rather than just bolting on an interface better suited to another device. The 24 pattern buttons are a good example of this as they allow you to switch between them easily without going to simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-27773424468334763382007-02-18T22:15:00.000Z2007-02-18T22:24:40.236ZWii Wiimote Used To Control Ableton LiveI don't know how this guy has done it, but he's managed to perform some voodoo and get the Wii Wiimote to control Ableton Live. This could be an awesome way to spice up those DJ or music sets when playing live. Check it out....<!-- technorati tags start -->Technorati Tags: Ableton live, Wii<!-- technorati tags end -->simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-84506513420633635072007-01-24T06:28:00.000Z2007-01-24T06:36:44.142ZReason 4 On Its WayPropellerhead Software gave a brief glimpse of what to expect from the next version of Reason at the recent NAMM trade show.Their product specialist - James Bernard gave a brief demonstration of a brand new synth called THOR.A new synth has been one of the most requested features from Reason users. This third addition to the synth lineup looks to be the best yet, with an infinite number of simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-82947087851857177502006-12-12T04:22:00.000Z2007-02-25T17:28:25.903ZSennheiser HD-280 Pro Closed-Back HeadphonesThe Sennheiser HD280 headphones are a fantastic addition to any bedroom musician armoury. I will be going into a bit more depth on professional headphones in a future article, but I just wanted to give a quick recommendation on these beauties.I've owned several pairs of Sennheisers' over the years, but these are my favourite to date. They are a little on the large size but this also gives you simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1157940586602996532006-09-11T02:00:00.001Z2008-04-14T08:07:27.406ZTop 10 Reasons To Buy A Macbook For Making MusicSave This PageAfter years of putting it off, I finally succumbed to the world of Apple and bought myself a new MacBook. Two months after buying it I feel it is time to give my fellow musicians the heads up on this amazing machine. I only wish I had found out how good it was before now. Here are the top 10 reasons I could think of to buy a MacBook for making music:-Garageband - Garageband has beensimonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1149647324451924862006-06-11T15:54:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:21.289ZZero 7 On Tour With Ableton LiveThe benefits of using Ableton Live seems to be spreading to even the big name music stars. Zero 7 who are currently at No.4 in the UK album charts with their excellent Summer album "The Garden", are taking Ableton Live out on tour with them. "Taking computers onstage isn't something we've done before, and it's pretty scary," Zero 7's Sam Hardaker says. "I'm sure there are times when they're simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1147404015826249782006-05-12T03:11:00.001Z2009-01-15T20:15:14.943ZKorg padKONTROL USB MIDI ControllerKorg padKONTROL Best USA Price Here!Click on picture to enlargeProvides a powerful array of hands-on MIDI control and includes professional drum software.The Korg padKONTROL adds another dimension beyond traditional keyboard control for incredibly expressive and versatile pad control. In addition to accessing drum sounds and samples the padKONTROL can also control soft synths, effects, and DAW simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1141536350997812742006-03-05T04:54:00.001Z2006-11-13T04:30:20.503ZLast.FMIf you've not tried Last.FM radio yet you're in for a treat. Its one of those ground-breaking programs that could change the way we listen to music on the internet.It basically allows you to create your own internet radio station that is based on your own musical tastes. What you do is enter the name of an artist you like and it will choose artists that are similar. It will learn over time whatsimonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1139376296314268812006-02-08T05:20:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:20.155ZRoland SH-201Roland SH-201 - Best Price Here!If you’re new to synthesizers, meet the most friendly and fun analog-modeling instrument on the market: the Roland SH-201. If you’re a synth pro, the SH-201 will remind you of why you fell in love with synthesizers in the first place. Simply, the SH-201 is a blast to play! It sounds great too, thanks to such features as Roland’s famous Supersaw waveform, Feedback simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1139118336881980092006-02-05T05:43:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:19.927ZSitemapBedroom Musician News Line 6 Toneport Review Boards Of Canada - The Campfire Headphase - Album of the Year Access Virus TI Polar Fostex MR8HD 8-Track Digital Recorder PreSonus FIREBOX Review Yamaha DGX-505 Review Akai MPC1000 Review Apple GarageBand Jam Pack Software Apple Logic Pro 7 M Audio iControl Apple G4 Powerbook Notebook Pro Tools 7 Software: Power to Create - Now simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1135387088711141182005-12-24T01:00:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:19.438ZBoards Of Canada - The Campfire Headphase - Album of the YearMy album of the year has to be Boards Of Canada - The Campfire Headphase. The introduction of guitars on this album has added another dimension to their sound. The subtle addition of these extra textures to their soundscape has added to, rather than taken away from their signature sound. If you are a fan of My Bloody Valentine's Loveless album, you will probably notice the references to that simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1135385533933370422005-12-24T00:38:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:19.236ZAccess Virus TI PolarThe Access Virus TI Polar features include greatly increased polyphony, 2 new oscillator types, a per-patch programmable arpeggiator, 16x2 delay/reverb fx, embedded singles in multimode, and much more. The Virus TI Polar links to your computer with VIRUSControl, a companion software product that ports the hardware synth into a host sequencer for use as a sample-accurate VST/AU instrument, simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134963016367657582005-12-19T03:22:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:18.662ZFostex MR8HD 8-Track Digital RecorderThe Fostex MR8HD 8-Track Digital Recorder with 40GB hard drive, is an excellent choice for those bedroom musicians that want to record their music quickly and easily, without the hassle of using a computer.Fostex MR8HD - Lowest Price Guaranteed Here!The Fostex MR8HD 8-Track Digital Recorder with 40GB Hard Drive records to an internal 40GB drive for more than 15 hours of 8-track digital recording simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134962294490898282005-12-19T03:09:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:18.518ZPreSonus FIREBOX ReviewThe PreSonus FIREBOX 24-bit/96kHz FireWire Recording System is an ideal choice of audio interface for anyone setting up their own bedroom studio. With its excellent quality preamps, you won't find a better way of getting your guitar, bass or vocals into your computer.Tiny size--huge sound.PreSonus FIREBOX Lowest Price Guaranteed, Free Delivery & the following free gifts - 1 - Konik Musician’s simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134961656674975032005-12-19T02:55:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:18.387ZYamaha DGX-505 ReviewThe Yamaha DGX-505 is an ideal choice for the bedroom musician, who wants a quality selection of sounds as well as midi capabailities.A fabulous keyboard to learn on.Check out the Yamaha DGX-505 88-Key Portable Grand Digital Keyboard and Wood Grain Stand. The expanded WAVE ROM is loaded with Sweet!, Live!, and Cool! voices while the improved speaker system delivers powerful, resonant sound. A simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134960711763390332005-12-19T02:29:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:18.247ZAkai MPC1000 ReviewFree shipping, and the lowest price guaranteed on the Akai MPC1000. The Akai MPC-1000 Production Center is a scaled-down, laptop-sized little brother in the renowned MPC series with all the primary features of its bigger MPC siblings. Functions as a portable complement to the MPC2000 and MPC4000 and is a powerful music production tool on its own. It has a friendly interface, easy-to-use MIDI simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134793617131805382005-12-17T04:18:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:18.104ZApple GarageBand Jam Pack SoftwareThe Jam Pack Software for Apple GarageBand has over 2000 Apple Loop and over 100 software instruments.Apple Garage Jam Pack opens a new door of musical creativity with its diverse set of prerecorded loops, software instruments, and audio effects for iLife '04. Whether you're laying down tracks for your next hit single or creating your own dance party grooves, this expansion pack gives you simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134793016661161052005-12-17T04:01:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:15.181ZApple Logic Pro 7Logic Pro Music Production Software is the industry-leading application for music creation and audio production dramatically broadens the capabilities of computer-based studio environments with Logic Pro 7. The first choice of many prominent musicians and producers, Logic Pro 7 provides the most comprehensive collection of music creation tools, hands-down.Unleashing the Next WaveLogic Pro 7 simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134791969791691472005-12-17T03:47:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:14.992ZM Audio iControlThe MAudio iControl MIDI Transport Controller delivers total tactile control over GarageBand. Dedicated transport buttons and jog wheel put record and playback functions at your fingertips. Its 8 rotary encoders are easily assigned to track functions like volume and pan, or to parameters for effects such as GarageBand's EQ or any other AU plug-in. iControl also provides dedicated mute, solo and simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134791035217609762005-12-17T03:26:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:14.787ZApple G4 Powerbook NotebookThe Apple G4 Powerbook Notebook Computer with SuperDrive is perfect for on-the-go audio, with its 5400-rpm 80GB hard drive. Higher-resolution screen. Firewire 400 and 800.A crisp new display that expands your view. Longer battery life to fuel your work (or play) as you fly cross-country. A DVD-burning SuperDrive on every system. The PowerBook G4 packs loads of pro features in a slim enclosure simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134617658350237972005-12-15T03:28:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:14.616ZPro Tools 7 Software: Power to Create - Now AvailablePro Tools 7 software represents an evolutionary leap in the creative power of the industry-standard digital audio workstation. With a wealth of new features and enhancements, Pro Tools 7 software delivers significantly expanded recording and editing capabilities for audio and MIDI, greater mixing power and flexibility, enhanced efficiency, and improved ease of use. The result is a whole new set simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134617075859539972005-12-15T03:12:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:13.899ZSteinberg Cubase SX 3 Recording SoftwareCubase SX3 takes music production to a new level by adding more than 70 new features; including powerful Audio Warp realtime time stretching, an intuitive Play Order track, convenient in-place editing and many new editing functions. For the first time, a native music production system combines full-featured audio and MIDI recording and editing, virtual instruments and powerful audio mixing with simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134616055185646872005-12-15T02:52:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:13.738ZMAudio Project Mix I/O Control Surface/InterfaceToday, more professional music is produced at home than ever before -- and the new M Audio ProjectMix I/O delivers what you need to take your computer-based studio and productions to the next level. Seamless integration with all major DAW software. The ability to record directly into industry-standard Pro Tools sessions. Faders so you can feel the mix with your fingertips instead of dragging a simonjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13644960.post-1134530612748918932005-12-14T03:16:00.000Z2006-11-13T04:30:13.578ZRODE CLASSIC II Valve Studio micThe RØDE CLASSIC II Valve Studio mic is machined from solid brass, hand polished,glass bead blasted and coated in satin nickel,this is a microphone with Class A valve circuitry that gives unmatchable warmth,clarity and sensitivity when critical vocal and instrument recording is required.FeaturesClass A valve circuitryDedicated Power Supply6072 Twin TriodeNew "edge-terminated " 1"Gold sputtered simonjnoreply@blogger.com