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ASSR Session Files: An SBO Best Tools for Schools 2018 Award Winner
Mike Lawson | May 11, 2018
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Wandering around the NAMM show is an experience in cacophony. Between product demos, artist presentations, and the thousands of attendees trying out the latest gear, it’s hard to hear yourself think. -
WaveLab 9.5 Dedicated Mastering and Audio Editing Suite
Mike Lawson | January 8, 2018
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It wasn’t that long ago when there were quite a few dedicated audio editing and mastering programs available, but over the years, one by one, most have gone by the wayside. -
OWC Thunderbolt Dock
Mike Lawson | December 6, 2017
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It was with great regret that I found myself giving up my early 2009 MacBook Pro 17” machine. -
Cubase 9: An Educated View
Mike Lawson | November 6, 2017
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Of all the types of music software available, digital audio workstations (DAW) are the most fun. They allow anyone to record and edit their music with unbelievably powerful tools that would have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars not that long ago. -
The New SmartMusic
Mike Lawson | August 11, 2017
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Most teachers would agree, there’s no more important aspect to learning to sing or play an instrument than regular structured practice. -
Truly Drill-ceptional: The Two Women Who Are Making Music Theory a Breeze
Mike Lawson | July 14, 2017
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No matter how many times stores and programs frame learning music as a “fun” thing, learning music theory has never been inherently exciting (and for many, not even remotely enjoyable). -
London Contemporary Orchestra Strings: Cutting Edge Sample Library Spitfire Audio
Mike Lawson | June 19, 2017
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There are extended techniques, and then there are extended techniques. -
How to Choose a PA System for Your Marching Program
Mike Lawson | May 12, 2017
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Band directors need to communicate with their students on the field, in the stands, and sometimes even in the rehearsal hall. -
Finale 25 Reviewed
Mike Lawson | April 7, 2017
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Few software programs have had the staying power of Finale. When it was released it immediately became the standard by which all other notation programs were measured. -
DORICO – Steinberg’s Next Generation Notation Program
Mike Lawson | March 20, 2017
Rarely has a software program been as anticipated as Steinberg’s new notation program. If you don’t know the story, a few years back, Avid decided to let go of the Sibelius development team and Steinberg hired the core team to develop Dorico.
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Notion 6
Mike Lawson | November 11, 2016
With this new version, Notion enters the realm of professional notation programs.
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Planning Checklist for Recording Your Band
Mike Lawson | October 7, 2016
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It takes more than just plugging in a microphone and pushing a record button to make a good recording. It’s important to understand how sound works and why. How it is shaped, how it is captured, and the entire process is important to making great recordings. It’s critical that you’re thinking about these as you plan and prepare for your sessions if you want to insure maximum quality and professional results every time.
