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How to Record a Basic Keyboard Demo in Logic Pro (for Non-Producers)
A beginner’s guide to getting a decent sounding piano and vocal demo recorded and rough mixed in Logic Pro, and on a budget.
7 MIDI Controllers That Show We’re Evolving Beyond the Standard Keyboard
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How Mellotrons Work and What Makes Them So Special
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Why Keyboard Players Should Still Practice Hanon Exercises
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4 Other Uses for Your Favorite Guitar Pedals
By Casey van Wensem Every guitarist has that one effects pedal (or two, or three,…
How to Create the Iconic Synth Sounds in “Gin and Juice” from Scratch
Here’s something I know you’re going to dig! Throughout our free Demystifying Synths series of courses, we explore…
How to Create the Unmistakable Keyboard Sound in “Everything in Its Right Place”
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7 Ways to Get a Free Piano
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10 Things Sun Ra Can Teach Us About Band Leadership
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