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Inside Animusic's Astonishing Computer Music Videos Publish Date: Mar. 22, 2006
Composer Wayne Lytle's custom software transforms musical notes into jaw-dropping 3D animations. The resulting DVDs have sold tens of thousands of copies. Watch excerpts here and learn how Lytle turned his digital pipe dream into a thriving business.
Special Report: New Music Gear from NAMM Publish Date: Jan. 25, 2006
The NAMM show is Mecca for musicians—acres upon acres of sparkling new instruments, pro audio gear, and music software, most of it not even released yet. But the show is not open to the public. Our team spent four days combing the halls and prodding the prototypes to round up this audiovisual gallery of what you'll be playing this year.
Andy West: From Dregs to (Software) Riches Publish Date: Jan. 4, 2006
Dixie Dregs co-founder Andy West discovered that virtuosity can be a liability in the music world, but a benefit in technology. Now this four-time Grammy nominee programs computers by day and pursues his amazing music at night, drawing the best from both disciplines. Here's how.
Josh Gabriel: From Programmer to No. 1 Remixer Publish Date: Dec. 14, 2005
Ten years before remix entered the musical lexicon, Josh Gabriel was inventing machines that remixed electronic dance music, eventually leading to Mixman, the first popular remixing program. A dozen No. 1 Billboard dance mixes followed. Now his inventor's mind has turned to the internet.
Vince Lawrence: 8,000 Square Feet of iTunes Publish Date: Oct. 26, 2005
Step inside the cavernous studio of Chicago's Slang Musicgroup, where teams of computer-packing producers create hit songs and remixes in a vast range of styles—inspired by 20,000 CDs worth of networked iTunes.
Julian Kwasneski: Inside Game Audio Publish Date: Sep. 21, 2005
If you've played Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, James Bond, or any number of NBA, NFL, PGA, or NCCA console games, you've likely heard the music and sound effects of Bay Area Sound. Cofounder Julian Kwasneski takes us inside the process of optimizing audio for games, then shares five MP3s.
The Synful Orchestra: Better Music Through Database Splicing Publish Date: Sep. 7, 2005
Eric Lindemann’s goal is to help musicians play more expressively, and this inventor, composer, and former session keyboardist has developed some groundbreaking technology to do it. The Synful Orchestra is a new concept in virtual instruments that has audiences buzzing . Here’s how it works.
Roger Manning, Jr.: The Digital Cookbook Publish Date: Aug. 17, 2005
The analog virtuoso behind the Moog Cookbook, Beck, Jellyfish, Imperial Drag, and countless ads and soundtracks shares his tasty digital production tips.
Doug Wyatt: Architect of Synchronicity Publish Date: Aug. 10, 2005
Open Music System (OMS) mastermind Doug Wyatt is wrapping up a new ambient CD, and we go behind the scenes to explore his unique programming and recording techniques. Never has digital music been so analog.
Gary Garritan: A Personal Orchestra for Everyone Publish Date: Jul. 20, 2005
Producer Gary Garritan has made it his mission to put a high-quality digital orchestra in your hands—along with extensive free training. Hear how composers have seized the opportunity.
Adam Williams: Massive Guitars, Micro Computers Publish Date: Jun. 15, 2005
The former Powerman 5000 guitarist reveals how to make huge guitar sounds on a home computer—without waking the neighbors—then shares loads of MP3 examples.
Steve Turnidge: Turning Weed into Green Publish Date: May. 25, 2005
Go behind the scenes with the co-founder of Weedshare.com, the service that pays you--and the original artist--to share music. Driven by ex-Microsoft and Real Networks employees, Weed is totally legal, and even supports surround sound.
Johnny “Juice” Rosado: Digital Public Enemy Publish Date: Apr. 20, 2005
Chuck D’s right-hand man explains the high-tech (and surprisingly low-tech) secrets behind the Public Enemy sound, then shares a track from the group’s upcoming album.
BJ Leiderman: Rocking the Bottom of the Dial Publish Date: Mar. 30, 2005
Meet BJ Leiderman, the melodic mastermind behind National Public Radio’s Morning Edition , PRI’s Marketplace , and countless more unstoppable themes. Then hear two previously unreleased demo songs—with commentary.
Doc Wiley: Master of the 30-Hour Album Publish Date: Mar. 16, 2005
Pro Tools wiz Doc Wiley combines studio psychology and cutting-edge technology to coax the best performances out of artists ranging from U2 to Whitney Houston. Here are some of his favorite approaches.
