In 2020, songwriters and producers of every genre and experience level are relying on technology to create and explore music like never before. While EDM and hip-hop comes to mind for most people who think about tech’s relationship with music creation, music-makers of all backgrounds are using tools like
MIDI to shape musical ideas, record, and perform live.
If you don’t fancy yourself an especially tech-savvy musician, you may have been interested in exploring MIDI for music creation or performance, but have put off trying because it seems too intimidating. The good news is that MIDI is affordable, accessible, and easy to wrap your head around! That’s why so many musicians are using it.
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The thing about giveaways at Vintage King is that we'll drop 'em on you when you least expect it. That's right, we're back with another YouTube giveaway for May and this one is a shorty. Only two weeks to enter! So get ready because here we go!
How about something for our synth heads, our software freaks, our virtual instrument gurus? We’re teaming up with Expressive E to give away not one but two of their amazing products. Up for grabs we have Expressive E’s flagship USB MIDI controllers, the Touché and Touché SE. Continue reading →
There's no doubt that ambient music is currently seeing a resurgence. It could be the well-timed Mort Garson and Laurie Spiegel reissues that piqued interest or even documentaries like Sisters With Transistors. Maybe it's the fact a pandemic effectively canceled band practice for the foreseeable future. Either way, we're here to embrace these soothing sounds.
If you haven't dabbled in the ambient artform, it's incredibly easy and fun to zone out making lush landscapes. Without the need for bandmates, musicians can take their own spin on beat making, sound design, field recording, looping and create something all their own. Today we’re gonna take a look at some of the popular tools that will help you create your own ambient sounds. 
