electronic music without the computer
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Here is a new live DAWless ambient techno jam created with an Arturia Microfreak, Behringer TD-3, Behringer Crave, Novation Circuit Tracks and Valeton GP-200 MultiFX pedal. Background Noise There are 2 instrument tracks on the Circuit Tracks, plus one each…
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Exporting Dawless Jams to MP3
There are many ways of exporting music into a useable format for playing and distributing. After I finish a track, I like to quickly convert it to an MP3 and copy it to my phone for listening outside of the…
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How to change the Behringer TD-3 Clock Sync
The Behringer TD-3 won’t make any sound if it is set to an external clock sync, but no clock is connected. To change the Behringer TD-3 Clock source, stop any sequence and then press BACK and WRITE/NEXT at the same…
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Podcast: Why We Bleep
Here is a podcast recommendation. Why we Bleep, by https://www.youtube.com/@mylarmelodies. Alongside the Modular and Synthesizer content, the Why We Bleep podcast features interviews with the like of James Blake and Surgeon. I will recommend checking out the recent episode featuring…
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Beat Making Ideas
Do you need help making fresh beats. Here is a handy online resource of drum machine patterns that can be used with any drum machine. The patterns are written out in a simple grid notation for Bass Drum (BD), Snare…
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Microfreak MIDI Controller for Analog Lab
Part of my studio setup is a 20 year old 88 key Yamaha Electric Piano, that I like the key bed of, but it only has 8 sounds and two buttons. Really, that is why I bought it, I figured…
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Recording DAWless …. with a DAW!
When it comes to recording your DAWless jams, there are plenty of options from oldskool reel to reel tape, standalone recorders, hybrid devices, iPad’s, or even a DAW! What? So yes, maybe you are into DAWless production for getting away…
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Elektron Devices Comparison
Getting to know your Digitakt’s from your Digitone’s and trying to figure out which Elektron product might be right for you with their wealth of often overlapping features is a challenging task. Here we have grouped together the devices by…
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Sidechain Compression with Circuit Tracks
Sidechain compression is a popular effect in music production for reducing or compressing the signal of one track based on the level of another track. Frequently in Electronic music, the kick drum is used as source signal and then the…
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DAWless for Under $500
You can easily build a Dawless setup for under $500! You do not need dozens of devices to make music. The basic components of any setup are drums, synths, samplers and sequencers. One way to shortcut this is with a…