Kenali dan Kunjungi Objek Wisata di Pandeglang | Nikmati keindahan alamnya yang menakjubkan !!

Kenali dan Kunjungi Objek Wisata di Pandeglang | Nikmati keindahan alamnya yang menakjubkan !!




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Review Canon EOS 1000D

Review Canon EOS 1000D here : http://www.digitalphotographytips.co.cc/2009/07/kamera-dslr-canon-eos-1000d-alnect.html


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my apologize

I apologize to all visitors, that the name of my blog this change, due to various considerations, so I decided to change the name of this blog, from 'thinkmusic' be 'musicabout'..
I apologize that as big, especially for those who have been frequently visiting this blog..
thanks..

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Home Recording Tips And Tricks (Analogue ) .. part 1



Including Tapes, Mics, Pops, Effects Loop Setup, Effects Loop Mixing, Hum, Panning, EQ, Delay, Vocal Effects, Mixing Down, Making Space, Keeping Notes

  • Tapes
Use good tapes ie the recommended ones for your tape machine and if using a cassette for mixing down/mastering then use 'type II's eg TDK SA 90.

  • Mics
Use a good microphone with a high output impedance. Eg a C1000S. (The high output is especially useful for home recording mixers and tape machines.) Experiment with different microphones. For instance a good blues harmonica sound can be had from playing into a cheap (£10-£15) crystal mic as available from Tandy or Maplins, and then put this through a small practise amp and then mic that up, using say a Shure S58 mic.

  • Pops
To avoid the 'pops' in vocals (as when singing 'puh' sounds) take an old pair of tights and stretch them over a wire circle made from a coat hanger, then fix this in position (say, to a microphone stand) such that the tights are about 4" from the microphone.

  • Effects Loop Setup
Use an effects loop with your tape machine or mixer. This is how to do it: put the mic into an input channel, and adjust the level so that it's just below peaking. Send that signal out onto the auxiliary bus. If using a mixer, then turn the AUX 1 knob for that input channel up -this puts the signal on the AUX bus- and then send the signal out of the AUX MASTER SEND jack by turning up the AUX MASTER SEND control knob. The effects unit will have a jack into it's input from the AUX MASTER SEND on the mixer or tape machine, and the effect unit's output will be connected to ANOTHER input channel on the mixer or tape machine. If using a tape deck like the Fostex 380S in the case above there will be just one knob to twiddle- that is the AUX 1 knob for the input channel. Adjust the AUX out knob(s) and the effects unit input control knob to get a just-below-peaking signal in the effects machine. With the 'dry' channeL turned off, adjust the faders on the 'wet' input channel to get a good level here also. EQ the 'wet' input channel. Turn off the 'wet' channel and EQ the 'dry' signal. With both channels on, then get the best mix you can of the wet and dry channels by adjusting the faders for each channel appropriately. NOTE it's better to come back into the mixer or tape deck on an input channel rather than through the AUX RETURN becuase you have more control over volume and EQ on an input channel. Then record on whatever TRACK you choose.

  • Effects Loop Mixing
If using a digital effects unit (eg Alesis Quadraverb) with a mixer then set up effects programs such that there is always a mix of 0 'direct' signal and 90-99% 'master effects' signal. The dry and wet signals can be mixed on the desk. Also, in order to reduce noise etc it's a good idea to simplify effect programs where possible. Eg, if the EQ for a program is 'flat' (no cut or boost at all) then again set the EQ level in the mix section to 0, or if say a program is set up to have delay as input to the reverb, then set the delay level in the mix section to 0 again since the delay is there in the system and it doesn't necessarily need to be mixed into the main mix. Also (as long as noise is not a problem crank up the input and output knobs on a digital effects unit since then there is a stronger signal to work with.


  • Hum
To avoid hum, where possible keep mains cabling separate from all equipment and leads. Where possible use screened mains cabling and screened leads. Where mains cabling has to cross leads of any sort then they should cross at right angles, since the least significant magnetic field is apparent that way. 'Mains hum' is recognisable to the trained ear since it generally appears at 50Hz frequency. If you have parametric EQ, then create a very small EQ bandwidth around 50Hz and cut that completely. Also try moving effects units away from other equipment since they can be particularly susceptible to the fields created by other things, and this can sometimes be the cause of 'effects hum'. Sometimes 'effects hum' can be due to the way the box uses compression- no noise when a signal is passing through but noise in between- and this is because the compression algorithm creates 'something out of nothing' by raising the weak (non-existent) signal. In this case reduce the level of compression on the effects unit if possible. Plus ALWAYS use 'oxygen-free' noiseless leads.

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Tips for Finding music clips on the Internet

In between you may already know that to hear the song snippet is currently available on the Internet online. For those who have not yet know, we try to provide more information about the song clip when it is given at several sites online music seller.

This article is for those who have vision and want to find the song or the music is different than other people. We know a lot of the music flow. From a pop, jazz, R & B, rock, heavy metal, to classic favorites that are generally heard. Some people also love the music as a new type of dance, Trance, techno, which is considered as modern music. And continues with a special hearing with the flow Chillout, ambient and so forth.

Most of the more listeners hear music and seek opinions from other people. Meanwhile, some listeners have grown more, to find new music that is not commonly known even heard of people. Examples of just dance music, Trance, which are generally heard by those who like clubbing or clubbing or hangouts in the cafe, discotheque and a place clubber. There is often music is played, even in some places are still divided in some proggresive stream music like techno music until full. That any type of music, when you feel comfortable and give a positive value then the flow of music can be added value in life to enjoy.



Whatever the flow of music that you actually heard many outstanding on the Internet. Meanwhile, in Indonesia itself, is very difficult to find a CD that follow the flow of these special. Understandably so many types of music will complicate the flow of importers sell all kinds of CDs to fulfill the desire of others. But outside there are many sites and even sites selling CDs in the world of underground (underground) to participate distribute music from the normal flow to the unusual sharing through P2P networks or hidden on certain sites.

Site online music seller currently no longer sell the CD to the buyer but in digital form that can be downloaded. Reason can only more practical for those who do not want to buy a CD to the store, because now the digital era. Further development, the audio CD vendors also began to develop songs or music that are sold in retail.

Ya, this is an effective way of selling, because the digital world allows such things happen and seller pay enough royalties from the music they sell. In his hand, the buyer only a medium to create a CD copy songs from the original seller. Unique, indeed, make this virtual world, what business can thrive. From the original CD ditoko sell music, sell CDs developing online music, and continues to sell more copies formats such as MP3 and WAV music until now can be sold by download in retail (unit tracks only)

Purchasing a song with the original digital format have been made online. Once easily the songs you want to buy original, live input credit card numbers or account has a virtual money, the time when the original song can be heard in full. Furthermore, being a private music album to be heard in the car or home player.

This development should be in the example in our countries. Because the price of an original song sold approximately 8,000 to 20,000 thousand only. Save now. Whether in Indonesia, why not make the breakthrough, the system could be made.

But not the core of this article. We want to provide information that the search again on the internet to become more easily. Why, because some sites provide online discount clip again shortly with a duration of 30 seconds to 1 minute. This could be a reference if you want to find new music and hear first what the music was interesting.

Do you want to buy online at the official ditoko, search the Internet or search the P2P network, is not the reason for writing this article. But we only want to give that information search hear clips and music have no amenities. Below is a site that the site can be a reference if you are interested in searching for a song clip via online stores.

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How To Play Drums

So you just bought your first drum kit and you want to know how to play the drums. Or, maybe you don’t own a drum kit yet but you still have that passion to play drums. Well, you have come to the right place to learn. Learning how to play drums is actually very easy; you don’t need to own a drum kit at all when you are beginning. In fact, the first few steps in learning how to play drums involves you, 2 sticks and a practice pad. On this site you will learn how to play drums, in the first time.

How To Play Drums – First Steps

The first steps to playing the drums is by counting. Without being able to count or understand time signatures, you are useless behind the kit. Everyone knows how to count to 4 – this will be the basis of your beat. Most basic rock drumming beats are in the time signature of 4/4, meaning there are 4 counts each bar. (or 4 counts before the beat repeats). From here, you want to follow your counting with your dominant (usually your right) hand. With this hand, hit the hi hat on every count. The rest is actually quite simple, now that you are counting, simply add your bass drum and snare drum on the counts. Add your bass drum on 1, and the snare on 3. This will be your basic drum beat.



Now that you have learned the basics on how to play drums, you will be able to see how beats are built around this basic pattern. If you can count to 4, you can play the drums, as I have just shown you. This is the basics to most rock drumming beats and grooves. Next you will want to practice stick control and drum rudiments. Learning how to play rudiments will help you build independence and speed around your drum kit. But do not go too fast at first, pace yourself. Make sure you have a feel for the drum set and your sticks. Start out with the two most common rudiments, the Single stroke roll and the Double stroke roll. Become very familiar with that basic 4/4 groove, so you can play it at different tempos.
Remember, you are a drummer whose main task is to keep everyone on time, so make sure your timing is very precise. Playing the drums is a lot more than just playing a beat on time – there’s much more to it. You want to feel the beat, feel the time, and feel the groove. There is also much you can learn about stick control. A drummer should be able to create the mood and groove for any song, adding fills and accents in to spice things up.

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Tips For Recording Music With Your Electric Piano

Electric pianos, also called digital pianos are become increasing popular, due to their many benefits. Quality digital pianos now how a sound and feel very close to an acoustic piano. In fact, some digital pianos can rival the best grand pianos in sound quality.

One of the best benefits of digital pianos is their digital output of sound, so it's very easy to record music using just your digital piano and your computer.

Most keyboards and electric pianos have a one quarter inch stereo output. Most computers have a one eighth inch stereo input, so you'll need an adapter. You can get the necessary adapter at Radio Shack or a similar store.



Once you have your electric piano plugged into the microphone port on your computer, you'll need software to record with. Audacity is about as good as you can get. It's free, and supports multiple tracks, plus has many useful effects.

Once you install Audacity, you'll need to adjust your keyboard volume. You can adjust the volume via the Audacity interface or on your keyboard.

To record, just click the record button and start playing...then click stop when you are done. To record multiple tracks, just click record again and play along with the track you already recorded.

If you add acoustic tracks, such as guitar, vocals, drums, etc to your recording, you should use the Noise removal effect on Audacity. This tool is very helpful in removing static and noise from your recordings. It usually won't be necessary for your electric piano, though, since all the recording is digital.

Using your electric piano and Audacity, you can easily create recordings with a .full. band. If you need more voices for your keyboard, you can get midi boxes or software to add 100's of extra voices . everything from drums to flutes.

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