Ableton is often regarded as one of the most user-friendly and accessible Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) that are available. Not only is Ableton’s layout designed intuitively, but the features and operations are also straightforward. Despite the ease of use, things can still go wrong, like all other computer programs. Nothing is more frustrating and disruptive …
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Cymbals are, without a doubt, one of the most important aspects of a drum kit. They have such a significant impact on the overall sound of the kit. A set of high-quality cymbals can make a lower-quality kit sound good. Conversely, low-quality cymbals can leave much to be desired, even if you are playing with …
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Guitar pedals aren’t exactly cheap. While you can find some good deals on used pedals or certain brands like Donner and Behringer that specialize in low-cost but still good-quality options, for the most part, you will be spending a decent amount of money on pedals. Since pedals aren’t cheap, protecting them from unnecessary wear and …
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I have mentioned in other articles that while I play multiple instruments, the drums are by far my favorite. All instruments have their own characteristics that draw me to them, but the drums hold a special place in my heart. I have a much greater connection to my drum set than other instruments when I …
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Here at Range of Sounds, we have several articles on all aspects of the mixing and mastering process. From explaining the basics of mixing and mastering to helping guide you through various ways to practice mixing and mastering, and many topics in between. However, one area we have yet to fully cover is whether your …
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Acoustic guitar and standard tuning were made for one another. From intricate picking patterns to soothing chord strumming, let’s look at some excellent songs to play on your acoustic guitar. This list provides fifteen acoustic-focused songs in standard tuning that you can practice to continue improving your guitar-playing ability. I have provided links for the …
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Updates are a continuous and important aspect of DAWs like Ableton. Regularly updating your programs not only ensures they run more smoothly and rid them of potential bugs, but it can also help improve the overall quality of your projects, like reducing audio clicks and pops. Some audio programs like STLTones AmpHub update new content …
A common mistake drummers (including myself) make is to focus too much on the drum kit itself and inadvertently neglect what cymbals we are playing. What I mean by this is that sometimes we are so focused on buying a high-quality drum kit that we ignore the cymbals and opt for a cheap set. Cymbals …
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Ableton is one of many digital audio workstations (DAWs) available for the home musician. DAWs allow the home musician to record (using an audio interface device such as the Scarlett products), edit, mix, and master their music. While the consensus is that Ableton is one of the most user-friendly and easiest DAWs to learn, there …
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I play several instruments, but the drums are by far my favorite. As I write this article, I play the drums in three different groups and will potentially play with more in the near future and play drums for my own music composition. When I listen to a new song for the first time, I …
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