by Manuel Marino | Music, Music Keyboards, Piano
One of the most highly regarded musical skills is piano playing. The piano, a traditional musical instrument, is capable of producing the highest quality melodies. While the authentic piano remains one of the most expensive musical instruments, many music enthusiasts still aspire to become proficient pianists someday.
As technology advanced, music instruments also went digital, becoming more affordable compared to their acoustic counterparts. The introduction of digital pianos was quickly embraced by many and gained popularity in the market. The user-friendly nature of digital pianos earned them the reputation of being the “beginner’s piano.” For aspiring Mozarts, the digital piano provides an excellent platform to start their piano lessons How To Discover Piano - Sometimes in life, we regret not pursuing hobbies or interests we once enjoyed. I know I regret not continuing to play football and furthering my passion for reading music, especially the piano. Learning to play the piano can seem overwhelming, but when broken down into manageable pieces and with plenty of tuition and practice, it… and musical endeavors.
One of the renowned brands and models in the world of digital pianos is the CTK 2100. The CTK 2100 offers a wide range of high-quality tones, rhythms, … ...Read the rest.
“Study Music Playing With An Electronic Digital Piano”
by Manuel Marino | Technology
I see it every day. Companies realize that they need to enhance their capabilities, update their technology software, and get their staff up to speed on the latest and greatest technologies in their industry. Some have even invested in expensive new software and installed it on their designers’ computers. But there it sits… unused potential just taking up hard drive space.
Why would a company spend money on a product that they don’t use? Well, there can be a number of reasons, but here are a few of the most common obstacles businesses face when trying to implement modern technologies.
Lack of training. Unless your users are already proficient in the solution you are implementing, it’s important to remember that they will need some form of training to get them up and running. Not many users can grasp new concepts without training. The amount of training required depends on the magnitude of the changes being implemented and the ability of each user to learn and embrace new concepts.
Lack of motivation Drive by Daniel Pink - Book Evaluation - by Stacie Stacie Stacie People often don't understand what drives me at work. I can spend countless hours writing … ...Read the rest.
“Avoiding Technology Paralysis”
by Manuel Marino | Audio, Music, Voice
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Traditional microphones used for recording sound files on computers relied on mixers and external adapters. However, the advent of USB microphones has revolutionized computer recording. USB microphones offer easy plug-and-play features as they are automatically recognized as input devices when connected to a computer. The drivers are installed, and the power is provided through the USB connection. USB microphones are primarily used for computer-assisted music recording and podcasting.
One limitation of USB microphones is that they cannot be easily connected to conventional non-USB analog mixing Music Production - Improve Your Sound - The rise in popularity of work-from-home studios has significantly impacted the music production landscape in recent years, driven by the increasing availability of tools and technology. This growth has led to the emergence of mobile recording rigs, making it possible to record full band performances anywhere. While one might anticipate a wealth of high-quality music,… boards, for example. Additionally, the cable limitations prevent the use of traditional microphone cables for USB applications. Therefore, if you need to customize the output, you will require additional software that needs to be purchased and installed separately for the microphone.
Experts advise using USB microphones solely with computers, as … ...Read the rest.
“The Beneficial USB Microphones For Computer Recording”
by Manuel Marino | Music
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Before the world becomes defined by shapes and names, the realm of babies is fluid. Newborn babies can float, but as their bodies grow, their ability to float diminishes, and adults must ensure their safety around water. Music is the only means of restoring a sense of inner peace once the physical ability to float is lost. Music transcends the physical world and soothes the realm of our thoughts, evoking a feeling of bliss. From this perspective, electric guitars and effects pedals may seem somewhat unnatural, almost like artificial knowledge.
Although we are not aquatic mammals or opera singers by birth, we come remarkably close to them. However, we must learn to swim. Similarly, young people cannot create music in a completely natural way. While toddlers instinctively use their muscles and express their emotions through screams and shouts, socialization gradually molds their sonic expressions. Singers, in particular, must diligently work to regain what all healthy toddlers possess, which is the ability to express themselves through sound.
Music becomes a separate universe as soon as we attempt to replicate what we hear, even though it feels so fluid when we simply listen. This realization can be painful, even … ...Read the rest.
“The Study Of Music – Why Is It Fundamental?”
by Manuel Marino | Music, Synthesizers
Synthesizers are instruments that help individuals create and play a variety of sounds. These devices often require additional sound modules, although not all models are the same. They offer a range of different options, features, and capabilities. There are three main categories that these musical instruments fall into: analog, digital, and software. In an analog synthesizer, sound waves are represented by continuous voltages at varying levels, while a digital synthesizer uses discrete data units. Software synthesizers, on the other hand, utilize specialized software for blending sounds.
Alternatively, these three types can be combined to create a hybrid synthesizer, employing various synthesis techniques and methods such as subtractive, physical modeling, granular, phase distortion, sample-based, additive, frequency modulation, and sub-harmonic synthesis.
The first electronic synthesizer was developed in 1876 by Elisha Gray. Following this, numerous other experiments took place, leading to the invention of different types of synthesizers. For example, the Microtonal Electronic Keyboard was invented in 1937 by Ivor Darreg, while the ANS model was created by a scientist named Evgeny Murzin. Today, the latter model is still preserved at Moscow’s Lomonosov University.
After 1960, the development of these devices significantly increased in power. However, they were initially so large that … ...Read the rest.
“A History of the Development of Synthesizers”
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