The Paper Roll That Plays Itself

Plug a keyboard into a computer, press a key, and a piano sound comes out. It’s natural to assume the keyboard sent that sound down the cable. It didn’t. The cable carried no sound at all. That’s the part of MIDI that confuses almost everyone, and once you see it, the rest falls into place. Read More …

Getting Started :: Expand on our Little Setup

In truth, the only limitation the studio could possibly have is the songwriter.  In some ways it doesn’t matter what first made the noise.  In many ways it does not matter how the noise is recorded.  In almost every case, the only opinion that matters is the individual making the noise.  I think Miles said, Read More …

Old and New Sound Interface

I will admit that this device did not die on this specific day, but I held off on this post until Day of the dead to celebrate this old piece of gear. I used this for many years. It traveled from place to place many times, and I think just finally died of use. Too Read More …