Motu releases DP control app for Digital Performer

by Will on July 26, 2010

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Today Motu the makers of Digital Performer (among other things) released a control App for Digital Performer. It works with iPhones, iPod Touch, and iPads. It uses the Open Sound Control Protocol (similar to TOUCH OSC) to control DP over a wireless network. Here’s some of the features of the app as listed on the [...]

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“I want free loops” contest winners and another special treat!

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We had a blast running our “I want free loops” contest these past few days via twitter and facebook. We had over 30 people submit their names to win our entire collection of clicks & loops. We’ve used the Random Number Generator from Random.org to select two random numbers, and then reviewed our Twitter feed [...]

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Free Stuff and a #NWLC2010 Discount!

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This week is the National Worship Leader Conference in Leawood Kansas!  We’ve seen tweets flying left and right from attendees talking about how much fun they are having!  We weren’t able to make it this year, but  in honor of the conference, we’re offering free stuff! Free Stuff! Who doesn’t like free stuff?  We’re running [...]

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The Basics of Filtering…Not just for Nerds anymore!

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So…let’s all be honest. We’ve all worked with filters before, but how many of us really understand how they work? I don’t mean the nitty gritty knowledge that only the top nerds among us know, how many of us even know the basics? Do you know the difference between a Low Pass & High Pass filter? [...]

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Music You Should Be Listening To…Brett Younker edition

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In this week’s edition of “Music You Should Be Listening To,” we are taking a look at Brett Youker’s new CD, “The New Has Come.” Brett Younker is an Atlanta-area worship leader who has been faithfully serving the local church for many years. You may not have heard of him yet but get ready because [...]

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5 Exciting Uses for Live besides running loops!

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We all know that Ableton Live is great for running loops and clicks with a band. We talked extensively about why we use Live in this previous post. In that post, we hinted at a few other uses for Live. Today we want to take a look a few other things that Live does really [...]

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iPad Performance Sighting!

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Thanks to Jacob Carscadden for reminding me of this performance, and encouraging me to skip ahead in the episode to check it out! During my weekly game of catchup watching Late Night with Jimmy Fallon..It’s almost impossible for me to be able to make it till 12:35 these days, I noticed a very cool performance [...]

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8 ways to assure your loops ALWAYS work

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For those of us that use loops frequently we know the majority of the problems and issues we have on stage with loops is in part due to us forgetting something ( a piece of gear, a setting in the software) and getting too overwhelmed or stressed to figure it out. Here’s a list of [...]

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Live Blogging: Sennheiser Installed Sound Academy

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I’ll be attending Sennheiser’s Installed Sound Academy today and tommorow and I’ll be posting updates throughout the conference here on this blog post.  If you want to stay up to date you can leave this post up in your browser and refresh if needed or you can go to the link on the Scribbe Live [...]

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Interview with Dale Baker

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This past fall we got the chance to sit down and talk with Dale Baker. We talked to him about his music experiences including his time with Sixpence none the Richer. He talked about how he approaches playing with loops and in church environments. This is an article you’ll definitely want your drummers to read!

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Why the ipad is Important and what it COULD mean for music

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In this Posts we’ll take a look at what Apple’s iPad could Mean for Music and how it could revolutionize music creation, production, and live performance.

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How do I start using loops?…Start Simple

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Using loops doesn’t have to require a large investment in time or money. In this article we’ll look at how you can get started with loops quickly and easily by starting where you are, with what you have, and starting simple!

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What do I need to use loops?

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Trying to figure out what you need to use loops? This post will look at the different categories of gear needed for using Loops and provide a few options.

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Free Loop Resources

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There are tons of Free Loop Resources available for people interested in creating and using loops. Getting started with using loops no longer requires a big money or time investment up front. You can comfortably try out the idea of loops with your band by using some free loops, and ask questions in “community” based settings. You can learn quick tips & tricks on free blogs. In this post we’ll provide not only free content resources but also some blogs and communities available to you. We’ll be updating this post frequently as we find new Loop Resources. Let us know what some of your favorite ones are, by leaving a comment below.

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Where do I get loops?

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If your about to start using loops, you couldnt of picked a better time to start. There are more resources content and training available now, then ever before. Probably one of the scariest things people face when starting to use loops is where to get loops from? Most people think they are going to have to create all their loops on their own. They don’t feel confident in their own abilities, and therefore are hesitant in starting to use loops.

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Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse..

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One of the most important Keys to Using loops is Rehearsing with them. Rehearse them until your blue in the face!

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Unleash 2010 Highlights!

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Here are a few things we’ve learned at Unleash 2010 So far!

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Nathan Nockels on Using Loops

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Here are some great You Tube Videos featuring Nathan Nockels on Using Loops.

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Interview with Kyle Campos

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If you’re a Worship Leader and have been using loops for the past few years, odds are high you’ve stumbled across the Our Rising Sound site.  The site was created by Arizona based Worship Leader Kyle Campos.  For the past few years Kyle has operated the site and filled it with helpful tips and tricks [...]

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Why you Shouldn’t use loops

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Okay.. so this may be one of the dumbest blog post I’ve ever written but the content has been on my heart for a while.  Loops in Worship is a company that provides training and tools for worship leaders to create and use their own loops. Why would we ever try to convince you to [...]

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Choosing the Right Gear: Audio Interfaces

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An Audio Interface is one of the most essential pieces of gear that’s used for loops. You can run straight out of your laptop for audio, but if your really serious about audio quality and want the most options in the long run with using loops then an Audio Interface is the way to go. [...]

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Choosing the Right Gear: In-Ear Monitors

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If you are considering using loops in worship, you may be using in-ear monitors or are interested in making the switch to them. While loops can be used without in-ear monitors (check out our previous article for tips and suggestions), there are some distinct advantages to moving your band to in-ears. If you have shopped [...]

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Choosing the Right Gear: In-Ear Roundup

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In our last Choosing the Right Gear Post we took a look at some criteria for deciding which In-Ear Monitors to purchase.  In this post I’ve listed several brands of in-ear monitors that I’ve had personal experience with and a few thoughts on each.  I’ve arranged them from favorite to least favorite in each category. Let [...]

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Why I use Ableton Live

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One of the questions I frequently get is from people wanting to know why I use Ableton Live. It’s a completely understandable question. There is so much great software available today. If you want to start using loops or start recording there is no better time than now to get going. Your options are limitless. [...]

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Music you Should be Listening to…July 6 Edition!

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How I got Over-The Roots iTunes Link It’s been a few weeks since we’ve offered up our advice in the new music department. This CD is one we just couldn’t pass up. It’s the new release from the band “The Roots”. They’ve become more and more well known in recent days thanks in part to [...]

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Using an iPad for Worship

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When Apple announced the iPad in January we posted this article on our thoughts and what the iPad could mean for music. We talked specifically about the live performance aspect of it and how it could be used as a killer controller app. It’s been a few months now and we figured it’s time to take [...]

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Splitting your Click and Loops

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One of the the first things everyone wants to know when using & creating loops is how to split the click and loop. Most people can create a loop on their own after spending some time toying around with it, but after that they want to know how to actually use the loop live with [...]

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A must attend Conference

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The church world is full of conferences. There are conferences for Worship Leaders, Children’s Pastors, Senior Pastors, Pastors of Athletics, Pastors of Food Digestion, Pastors of Sanitation and the list goes on….With limited budgets and piles of work to do, it’s tough to decide what conferences to choose to attend. You’ve got to make sure [...]

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Music you should be listening to…Worship Rises Edition!

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This week’s music you should be listening to proudly goes to “Worship Rises”. This CD is birthed from the church and for the Church. Worship Rises was started by Canadian Worship Leader Chris Vacher with the purpose of developing “worship resources for and from the Canadian Church”. They gather together a bunch of Canadian worship [...]

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