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APC mini by Akai

Akai collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live in the design of the of their benchmark keyboard controllers: APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, and APC mini. As you might as well know, Ableton is a music performance and production software preferred by a great audience around the world. Back in 2009, Akai and Ableton started…
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APC Key 25 by Akai

Akai collaborated with the creators of Ableton Live in the design of the of their benchmark keyboard controllers: APC40 mkII, APC Key 25, and APC mini. As you might as well know, Ableton is a music performance and production software preferred by a great audience around the world. Back in 2009, Akai and Ableton started…
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Alesis Q49

The Alesis Q49 is a medium keyboard controller that belongs to the Alesis Q family of MIDI controllers. It’s pretty straight forward when it comes to design and capabilities. In particular, it has a 49 keynote keyboard. This gives you more space than the Q25, which in turn allows you to play and to control…
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M-Audio Keystation Mini 32

From music production, to sequencing, to playing virtual instruments, the M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 is a simple yet powerful MIDI controller whose design has performance in mind. Its 32 velocity-sensitive synth-action keys and controls come very handily in a range of playable notes and comprehensive expression capabilities. For instance, you can create dynamic performances using…
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PreSonus ATOM SQ

ATOM SQ by PreSonus

If you’re into contemporary music production, then the ATOM SQ MIDI pad controller is for you. Being a modern musician, producer, or performer means you need to move fast between playing samples and programming drums in a versatile and expressive way. For this reason, the unique design of this controller is perfect for classic TR…
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M-Audio Keystation 88 Mk3

Ideal for a range of music-making environments, the recent release update of the M-Audio Keystation 88 Mk3 is a great working companion for the music production industries. Known for its catalogue of no-fuss MIDI keyboard controllers, famous M-Audio has a fresh new member of the Keystation family: the Keystation 88 Mk3. This superb MIDI controller…
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Arcade

Arcade is a loop synth plugin whose design is specifically for the music composition process: it adds a spark to every music creation. With it, artists acquire inspiration to accomplish their best work.  One of the reasons is that Arcade’s interface is user-friendly and easy to set up. In addition, it includes several presets to…
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Musical Articulations

Musical articulations denote the way in which you can play a musical instrument, such as keyboard, percussion, string, brass, and woodwind ones. Articulations are musical parameters that determine how a specific note sounds. They determine the configuration and altering of both the beginning and the end of a specific event. This includes the pitch, the…
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The Truth About Music Composition

The truth about music composition is that it is a complex job that requires hard work, time, and commitment. Beginners should be aware of the fact that, when composing music, it helps to know the music language. However, it is not essential. Moreover, when working with a team, knowing how to read and write music…
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Orchestration

Orchestration is the practice of writing or adapting music for an orchestra or any other musical ensemble such as a concert band according to The America Film Market’s (AFM) Basic Theatrical Motion Picture Agreement (AFM 2002b) and Basic Television Film Agreement (AFM 2002a). It is also the process of assigning a composition that is harmonically,…
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