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Understanding Euclidean Rhythms

Here’s an easy to understand discussion of Euclidean Rhythms – a way of using math to describe beats that are distributed as evenly as possible, and how this is a feature of many common musical rhythms from around the world.… Read More Understanding Euclidean Rhythms

October 24, 202214 Comments

How To Shred A Synth Solo Like A Guitar Hero

Jamiroquai keyboard guru Matt Johnson shares his take on how to shred a synth solo like a guitar hero.… Read More How To Shred A Synth Solo Like A Guitar Hero

August 18, 2022August 18, 202227 Comments

Eventide Misha Tone Row Step Sequencer (Sneak Preview)

The Eventide Misha is a 28hp Eurorack instrument/sequencer that uses a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies.… Read More Eventide Misha Tone Row Step Sequencer (Sneak Preview)

June 15, 202216 Comments

ScaleBud 2 Gives You New Ways To Work With MIDI & Scales On Your iPad

Developer Cem Olcay let us know that they’ve released ScaleBud 2 for iOS, a major update that lets you work with more than 110 scales, unlimited keyboard rows, pattern pages, MIDI keyboard splitting, custom scales and more.… Read More ScaleBud 2 Gives You New Ways To Work With MIDI & Scales On Your iPad

April 7, 2022April 8, 20222 Comments

The Scale Omnibus eBook Explores Nearly 400 Scales From Around The World

This 458-page e-book, in PDF format, covers nearly 400 musical scales from all over the world and historic periods.… Read More The Scale Omnibus eBook Explores Nearly 400 Scales From Around The World

April 5, 2022April 5, 202225 Comments

Karlheinz Stockhausen On The Four Criteria of Electronic Music

in this lecture, Stockhausen explains his Four Criteria of Electronic Music, and why new music matters:… Read More Karlheinz Stockhausen On The Four Criteria of Electronic Music

December 29, 202138 Comments

Audanika Lets You Use Your iPad Or Android Tablet As A MIDI Controller

Audanika is a music theory-based instrument for tablets that you can now use as a MIDI controller.… Read More Audanika Lets You Use Your iPad Or Android Tablet As A MIDI Controller

November 24, 2021Leave a comment

Understanding Granular Synthesis

Granular synthesis is a synthesis technique where we can assemble new sounds from very short “grains” of sound.… Read More Understanding Granular Synthesis

September 27, 2021Leave a comment

Sound Synthesis With Fractals

This video explores sound synthesis with fractals.… Read More Sound Synthesis With Fractals

March 13, 20219 Comments

Free Book, The Scale Omnibus, Covers Over 300 Scales

The book covers scales for all music genres, with historical notes and trivia, featuring search by intervals or names (1000+ synonyms) and more.… Read More Free Book, The Scale Omnibus, Covers Over 300 Scales

March 11, 20218 Comments

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