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EWI
So now I'm using an EWI. More and more electronics, I used to use a Yamaha WX7, but the power source stopped working. The EWI USB is Ok, really sensitive. It was kind of surprising that almost all the tutorials online about it were geared toward the Garatan sound module and not much about the actual playing of the instrument. Anyway, I like it it ( Read more... ) -
No More Manufacturing
I don't see much of a need for manufacturing anything at this point. The stores are all closing, the Cd Walkmans are disappearing from the shelves, Even cars. Unless you're old school or a megastar. The good news is prices are down. The CD has become basically a business card. These days I burn them as I need them, print out a few covers with the ( Read more... ) -
Pick a Direction
I can do too many things. My straight job is in printing so I have a ton of time in on Adobe products, know about printing, Web site design, etc. I had a small jazz and blues record label for a few years, 2 of our 4 releases were nominated for album of the year in their respective categories and cities, know something of digital recording and midi ( Read more... ) -
Gig or Show
I was talking to a younger guy about playing. He was talking about his shows. I was thinking, I haven;t thought about a gig as a show in a long time. the last time was when i played with the Mark Y group opening for Chuck Mangione. I have gigs. They all all last three hours and I played over 150 nights last year (down from over 200 the year before ( Read more... ) -
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While maybe not famous international stars the performances stick in my memory./Users/georgematoian/Desktop/gm_3_5.jpg ( Read more... ) -
Preparation
In an effort to improve the performance, I'm starting to put all multiple tracks into 1 file so I can monitor the output levels. These backing tracks have been accumulated over a number of years on different systems. I put a limiter on the master output, and added some gain plugins to even things out. We'll see how it goes and if I have to add any ( Read more... ) -
What I think about when I play
I have been watching some interviews with musicians and other artists on TV lately. They seem to be talking about a lot of things that I don't think about when I play ( Read more... ) -
Jazz ON TV
I've been a jazz fan for a number of years. I got through periods where I don't listen to it too much. Also my interest in computers pretty much leaves what I know as jazz out. Because let's face it. Jazz has become just a marketing word for music that doesn't seem to fit anywhere else. While I do like vocal jazz, it seems to have taken over what ( Read more... ) -
Music and Sports Politics
So I work In Ableton Live 7 and Digital Performer 5. ProTools is Ok, but I can't take the MBox2 with me wherever I go. the triton rack Still sounds good to me. Lately, trying to use the strings and orchestral sounds more. Here are some samples on the webpage ( Read more... ) -
Moy bueno
Early in the morning. Waiting for my shift to end. i wonder what people did at work before the internet? i kind of remember working for the whole shift bent over a light table, or looking at a screen. I'm so glad times have changed ( Read more... )