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By Gino Robair
When I’m on the road, I’m quickly reminded that, instinctively, I embrace improvisation as a method of dealing with the uncertainties of life. Many of us do already, especially musicians and other creative types who have learned to pull information out of thin air. But there are times when it seems that there is not enough air to hold all of the info we need to grab in a given instant. While touring, for example. I’ve been on the road in Germany and Sweden for about two weeks, concertizing and doing workshops on improvisation. The workshops, however, are not geared towards any particular level of musician, but designed for any person that has an interest in creative self-expression. While in Stockholm, for example, I did a residency at Fylkingen where, with two dozen people, I explored concepts such as support vs. opposition, solo vs. non-solo participation, and group listening (e.g., doing a specific task in a large ensemble, but being fully aware of everything that is happening around you). But the overall direction was in risk-taking. Read the rest of this blog post>>
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'MIDI 101,' 'Soundcheck at the Club' eBooks Available
Welcome to the EMBooks electronic book series, where we will be providing concentrated, hands-on, tutorial information on all aspects of the recording process. Everything from Synth Programming and Build a Personal Studio to Setting Up for Soundcheck and Using Software Instruments. One of the real benefits of an eBook format is that it allows for the inclusion of video and rich media content, and ongoing updates to content as technologies and techniques change. Now Available: MIDI 101 and Soundcheck at the Club
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By Ken Micallef
 "You know that scene in The Wall where the faceless people are falling into the machine that’s grinding them into paste?” asks Dave Grohl from his 606 Studio in Los Angeles. “Digital editing has robbed drummers of their identity, just like that. I’m heartbroken by what heavy-handed producers have done with drummers over the last 10 years.” Read the full story>>
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Auralex Acoustics introduces its new SonoLite™ fabric-wrapped Studiofoam®Pro panels at the 2011 NAB Show (Booth SL8810). With a price that specifically targets those on limited budgets, the latest entry-level SonoLite fabric-wrapped StudiofoamPro panels now allow the company to expand its customer base by reaching the smaller and affiliate broadcast production facilities. more>>
EastWest Buy 1, Get 1 Free Offer
EastWest has won a 2011 MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) for The Dark Side virtual instrument and sound library. To celebrate, EastWEst is offering customers who purchase any qualifying product by April 30, 2011, a second product of equal or lesser value free of charge. Qualifying products include The Dark Side and the company’s flagship product, Hollywood Strings, which was also reduced in price.
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 KRK KNS Headphone Accessories
KRK Systems introduces a full line of accessories for its KNS Series (KNS8400 and KNS6400) of professional headphones. With several different extension, replacement and travel cables, as well as ear-cushion replacements and connectors, the new KNS Series provides the user with customized options to accommodate a wide range of monitoring applications. more>>
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