A Look at @theBwack setup and a few thoughts for the rest of us
Jeremy Bush (aka Bwack) from the David Crowder Band posted a video on Youtube a few days ago showing his most recent loop/electronic setup. It’s pretty cool. Drum Triggers, Ableton Live, lots of fun stuff to make noise with. If you haven’t seen the video yet check it out above and come on back and we’ll spend a few minutes discussing some aspects. What can we learn from it? While you’re here, make sure you check out our interview with Bwack from earlier this year....
Read MoreMy all new MIDI Controller (The Ultimate Hands Free Controller for Ableton Live)
I‘m thinking about ditching all my MIDI controllers and starting from scratch. I’ve actually had this controller for 25 years and never thought about using it until now. It’s really accessible, easy to carry around, and I rarely forget it. I could use it to control Ableton Live hands free. In fact.. It’s probably the ultimate “Hands-Free” Ableton Live Controller. Here’s a demo video of someone else using this type of MIDI Controller: faceOSC &...
Read MoreWhy Lion and iCloud are going to revolutionize the way we make music
What a big statement for a title right? A revolution is a pretty big thing. One of our most popular blog posts set out to declare the iPad would change the way we perform, create, and produce our music. In alot of ways we can say the iPad has done that, but there’s still lots of room to go. In a way the iCloud and Lion announcements have got me back into dreaming mode. There are four new features I’m particularly interested in and I’ll explain why I think they’ll revolutionize the way...
Read MoreMy Current Setup
I get asked a lot about what gear I suggest, and what gear I currently use. Here’s the gear I’m currently using. If you have any questions about gear that would best suit you drop me an email and let’s chat! Ableton Live Suite 8 - I mentioned the other day that I’ve simplified my setup to using Ableton Live as my sole DAW. It’s working great. The instruments and sounds that come with Ableton Live Suite 8 are incredible. I use Operator for all my pads, and use the...
Read MoreThe best plugins money CAN'T buy!
Lately I’ve converted to using Ableton Live as my SOLE source of audio playback, recording, and creation. That’s right. No Reason, No Protools.. only Ableton Live. There’s some things I don’t have from Pro Tools, some sounds I don’t have from Reason… but I’m not missing them. My workflow is refined, my sounds are improved, and they are all generated from Live. Eventhough I use Ableton Live for everything now, it’s nice from time to time to venture...
Read MoreLinks of Interest: New gear, samples and low prices!
One of the most important parts of being a Worship Leader or good musician is staying up to date with the latest trends and releases. It’s also one of the hardest things to do. In the midst of serving your team and doing all the administrative stuff you’ve got to do it’s hard to take time to search the net for good music and new technology. Here’s a few links we’ve found that we think are worth sharing. Akai mpk mini We live in a controller obsessed world! Are...
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