Music Recording
Performing music has come a long since the time when you’d be lucky to hear a few songs from a traveling bard. Now, not only can you download a song in seconds, but you can also record your own music easily at home. Both individuals and bands can use the sites below to learn about the various technologies that will help them write and record music.
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New home audio technology is increasingly accessible to the average user. Writing, performing and recording music using your computer is now possible with the help of books, Web guides and the right instructional software. Get started making music with the sites below.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Learn about recording technologies of the past at Recording History. If you’ve always wondered about the origins of the phonograph or the answering machine, this is the place to visit.
- The magazines you’ll find in the Recording News and Magazines section below are filled with tips for musicians, and many have forums where you can discuss your work and questions with others.
- The findingDulcinea Songwriting Web Guide has basic information and community resources about the actual act of songwriting.
Dulcinea's Picks
For an introduction to home music recording …
BBC Radio 1
explains some of the benefits and pitfalls of writing music on your computer, and offers tips for success.
For information about MIDI …
The MIDI Manufacturers Association
official Web site reveals the many uses of MIDI and the advantages of using MIDI technology on your computer. Get an overview of the technologies available, as well as links to MIDI books, magazines and associations.
To set up your home studio …
TweakHeadz.com
has a complete beginner’s guide to setting up your home studio. Start with MIDI Basics and then learn about the gear, installation and how it all works. Choose a topic from the index at left or click through the whole guide page by page.
Who knew?
Creating Music
is a program for children that lets them compose on the computer by sketching out a tune, selecting instruments and learning rhythms.
Audio Recording Technology and Software
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Sounds and Songs for Recording
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Recording News and Magazines
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