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Misa guitar - the future just round the corner?

Misa guitar – the future just round the corner?

Some months ago I had a conversation with a friend that went something like this: “Wouldn’t it be great if someone would design an instrument that used a touch screen interface to extend the resources that trained musicians already find in traditional instruments”. In other words, using technology to extend and transform our opportunities rather [...]

Phil | Jan 20, 2010 | Comments 0
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Garageband for windows?

Garageband for windows?

I am often asked if I know of any programs for windows that are similar to Garageband. Well, if you have the luxury of a small budget then I would recommend mixcraft at the moment. The screen feels just as streamlined as Garageband. They have taken out a lot of the ‘clutter’ of other sequencers [...]

Phil | Jan 19, 2010 | Comments 1
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Open education

Open education

I recently came across a great resource (thanks Stephen) from Yale University; the ‘Open Yale course‘ series. Of particular interest is the course by Professor Craig Wright from the department of music. You may be familiar with Professor Wright’s coursebook ‘Listening to Music (5th edition, 2007)’ which I believe is widely used in the US. [...]

Phil | Jan 16, 2010 | Comments 0
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