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From Ancient Greek to Znameny Chant, a world beyond Western notation
If news of Finale’s demise had you pondering what notation is for – and who it’s for – those are the right questions to ask. And yes, there is a world beyond Common Western Notation.
Read moreiPhone/Touch Roundup: Control, Art, Snow Patrol, Visualizers, Recording, One for India
What could a pocket-sized computer be? It could be a new kind of album extra (yawn), a new kind of generative musical format that samples and responds to the world around it (whoo). It could be a more effective controller (fun), or an Indian drone (really). The Apple iPod touch / iPhone, as always, brings […]
Review: Quantum Leap RA World Instrument Library
Film and video scoring aficionados out there, listen up. CDM’s W. Brent Latta takes on Quantum Leap RA from East West, a massive library of sampled world/ethnic instruments. As usual, it’s not just about the product itself: Brent offers some insight into music-making using this tool, and shares a really gorgeous melody he created on […]
Ethnomusicologist Lysloff Responds: Finding Skillful 8-bit Music
Peter Kirn - October 23, 2005
Music tech
DITNB: Ambiencello, Gamelan, Electronica, and More Great Online Music
Peter Kirn - July 13, 2005
Music tech
Obscure Plugins: Ancient Egyptians and FM Synthesis
Peter Kirn - June 1, 2005
Music tech
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