May 14

 

 


Do you think this is nuts? I’m going to try to review all of the major DAWs, in other words all of the music editing software, music mixing software, music making software, recording music software, audio production software, whatever you want to call it. While each one has acquired it’s own fanbase, not many musicians would be tempted to trash an investment that can sometimes have a very long tedious learning curve to make the switch to another program, or would you? Another case in point is that the biggest, most popular programs have already reached a higher level of growth. But on the other hand,  I don’t believe that if any or all of them vanished overnight leaving only one, would it be that terrible? They all work well and you’d still be able to make great music! (assuming that you make great music:).

It’s nice to be able to compare/review each product because they all have different strenghts and weaknesses. Hopefully this will help you with your decision making as to what audio production software would work the best for you and your budget constraints (if any exist). The nice thing about some of these programs is that they have a less expensive version available that while not quite as fancy as the full fledged version, will still get the job done quite nicely.

So what about that learning curve? Don’t bury your head in the sand here. There will always be a learning curve. Like most programs available now, they are becoming more and more in tune with either Mac or Windows operating systems, which helps to lesson that fabled learning curve. Not to mention that these music editing software programs tend to borrow from the competition, hence making it easier to learn them and if you stay with the same company, but upgrade you’ve got even less of a learning curve. So you can relax it shouldn’t be that hard.

Sometime down the line you may want to switch. Like every thing else in this world nothing is static or stays the same, including recording music software programs. At some point you may want to try another product, it might have some feature in it that the program that you’re currently using is missing and you know that you just can’t live without. Personally I love technology and want every new gadget out there. If you’re anything like me I’m sure that eventually you are gonna want to try something new.

With that said I need to remind you that again nothing is static here. These music making software programs are constantly being changed and updated. Which on the one hand is great, but on the other hand can be frustrating. It’s the nature of the beast or anything electronic nowadays. Repeat after me, there will always be upgrades and improvements. Some you will love, others you will hate. Get use to it.

Next up, support. Well we all know what support can be like. Some audio production software companies do a pretty good job with support, others not so hot. I would suggest that you first check out any FAQ’s and second if they have a forum go there. Forums can oftentimes be the best place to find answers to your questions or problems. Most of these music making software companies are not set up for unlimited support. Use it wisely.


 

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Feb 8

Financially, we are living in troubling and uncertain times.  World economies are in recession, the share market is volatile and unemployment is rising.  People want, more than ever, more security and stability in their lives.  As a result, they are looking for increased income to secure their financial future and a better lifestyle.  The internet has now become the most powerful tool in this search.  But the question remains: “what is the best way to make money online?”

I’ve been researching this question for some time now and have concluded that cash gifting is the answer.  The reasons are almost as simple as the system itself.  There are no products, no customers and no selling.  It is simply residual income generating exponentially even when you’ve completed the initial work.  I personally believe that cash gifting is a simple, yet very powerful method of generating high income in a completely legitimate way. 

For those who are unfamiliar with the concept I’d like to offer a quick overview.  By definition, cash gifting is the act of privately or publicly giving another person or entity a declared sum of cash (strictly as a gift) and giving it freely without coercion or consideration. Cash gifting is not a loan or a payment for goods or services.  As the name suggests, it is simply a straightforward gift of money from one person to another.  The system works on the universal law of reciprocity; in other words you reap what you sow.  

There are many people who will be quick to call it a pyramid scheme or an illegal scam.  These claims are untrue and often made by those who are uneducated, narrow minded or have been caught out by actual scams.  The important thing to note is that gifting is not a business or company.  This is community of like-minded people working together and helping each other toward their goal of financial freedom.  It has NEVER been against the law to give or receive gifts, regardless of who they are from.     

Okay, so now we are faced with the next question: “which cash gifting program is the best?”  This can never be answered definitively because different people have different expectations and opinions.  I have researched a wide range of schemes and as I did so I was looking for several things in each of them.  Namely; low start-up costs, high return, simple to implement, low maintenance and automation.  There are several such programs on the internet today that basically meet the above conditions.

In doing this research it is important not to allow the hype of some gifting programs to numb your common sense.  On the websites you see multimillion dollar homes, expensive cars, exotic vacation locations and envelopes of cash being opened.  This is often accompanied by catchy music and a sincere looking person telling you that it will all be yours, if only you join their program.  Regardless of what they tell you, this is NOT a get rich quick scheme or a lazy path to wealth.  Any online venture takes some time and effort to establish.

So, try to take the hype for what it really is - slick advertising.  Stay objective and find out exactly what is expected of you should you join the cash gifting program.  First and foremost, discover how large the cash gift required to enter is.  This initial outlay can vary significantly between programs.  In most cases it may be hundreds, or even thousands of dollars.  There are also a number of other considerations such as technical support, software tools and administration costs that should be compared.

The basic problem with most cash gifting programs is they require such a big investment. Most require you to send large sums of cash to a complete stranger in the mail and often pay additional fees.  Many of these programs seem to work but I personally didn’t feel comfortable with the arrangement.  Fortunately though, there is an outstanding alternative.  With a very low investment, no monthly fees and a high earning potential, this program stands out from the rest.  It is growing rapidly and getting the attention and respect that it deserves.  It is called the Oversized Cash System.

Although it is new to the cash gifting community, the Oversized Cash System (OCS) is already making many people excellent returns.  Personally, I see two very clear advantages with this program:

1.  The entry cost.  You can join by gifting just $2.50 to six people and a further $2 to the program administration - a total of only $17.  This is a single, one-time cost meaning you will never pay any monthly fees.  All the back office marketing tools and administrative support are provided completely free of charge!

2.  The method of transferring gifts.  It’s all done safely and conveniently through your free AlertPay online bank account.  This means that you never have to worry about the dubious practice of posting or receiving cash through the post. 

Put quite simply, this is an opportunity not to be missed.  This is the chance to enjoy residual income without any products or customers or selling.  Cash gifting is NOT a business so you don’t have any competition.  You’ll be part of a community that benefits increasingly as more people join.  The concept is wonderfully simple and yet incredibly powerful.  I’m sure you will be both intrigued and amazed at the way it works. 

Another important factor is how easy the Oversized Cash System is to implement and manage.  It is a powerful ‘turn key’ system meaning it can be implemented and utilized with no additional work.  It has been designed for people with minimal computer skills and no previous online money making experience.  The system has wonderful potential and for people from all walks of life and you have the opportunity to be part of it. 

An obvious question here may be: “if I’m only receiving $2.50 gifts in return, will I ever make serious money?”  The answer is YES.  It was Albert Einstein who said: “The most powerful force in the universe is compound interest” and that is what drives the success of the Oversized Cash System.  Once you recruit 10 people into the program your work is essentially complete.  Although each gift is just $2.50, the process continues down six levels so the potential for exponentially increasing return is very great.

If you are looking for a genuine, low-risk way of generating a substantial online income then don’t look past the Oversized Cash System.  The website tour will answer all your questions and enable you can make a fully informed decision.  This is the future of internet marketing and it’s happening right now.  You are right now in the right place at the right time and I wish you success.

Dave Tomlinson

www.newcashconcept.com

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Dave Tomlinson
http://www.articlesbase.com/business-opportunities-articles/starting-online-for-less-than-20-745945.html

Feb 5

Is it really possible to copy Xbox 360 games? Have you ever imagined that your favorite games will be so helpful, that you will be capable of copying them and keeping it forever? There is very good news for you. Now, it is easily possible for you to make exact backup copies of any Xbox 360 games. Only you need to do is to find an proper software which is particularly only designed for the purpose. You might know many of the softwares used to burn music DVD’S. But softwares cannot be used to burn video game disks, the reason behind that is,
video games have copyright protection attached with it.

To help you keep your craze for video games, software companies have come up with different new softwares that help your computer to be familiar with the disk and read it accordingly. The technology is completely of an immense use to you as it will burn a hole in your pocket if you tend to buy all the varieties of games. As you also know at some times scratches appear on the CD then it is of no use. Keeping a few copies will be very much useful.
There are a many of simple ways, which will help you to use the software. You will only need some of empty DVD’S, the burner of DVD and software on your computer.

The first thing you have to do is insert the original disk. As soon as you will insert it, your computer will be capable of making a duplicate image of it with the help of the software you possess. As the duplicate image is prepared, you need to insert a blank disk and copy the content in the blank disk as it is. The entire duplicate image will be transferred to the blank disk, and ultimately you will be left with the exact same backup copy of the game. It will be much simpler for you if you have already burnt a music CD.

Robert Blackmen
http://www.articlesbase.com/software-articles/burn-xbox-360-games-make-backups-with-secret-methods-1281425.html

Feb 4

I need to mix 5 songs 2 make up a song of 3.5 minutes.
I need to download a software which is easy to use and also, free.
Suggestions?

Cockos Reaper is a good choice (weirdly it’s a shareware that never ends).

edit: you don’t need to go to Rapidshare to get Audacity. it’s available as a normal download. Methinks someone is after Rapidshare points.

Feb 2

Greetings, I got a Windows 7 laptop for Christmas and was inspired to make a few ambient music tracks similar to the Silent Hill soundtracks composed by Akira Yamaoka. I was wondering if there were any music making software packages I could purchase and/or download that are COMPATIBLE with Windows 7.

Also, if your familiar with the Silent Hill soundtracks, could you possibly direct me to a few sites that could help me with making my SH Inspired tracks?

Well, Magix Music Maker is exactly what you want, compatible with Windows 7 and easily make music from loops, including drum, guitar, bass, piano, and more.

Demo Video: http://magidigi.blogspot.com/2009/12/best-music-maker-windows.html
Get Magix music maker: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002741XM6?ie=UTF8&tag=phdvtoanti-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002741XM6

Download more SH tracks: http://www.silenthillmemories.net/music/sh1_osts_en.htm

Feb 2

I’m planning to save up money for a ton of stuff, and I was wonder what is the best music editing/mixing/recording software ? Or just one, because I think music mixing and stuff is really cool and I wanted to try it out. Something under $150 .

FL Studio

Feb 2

I have a windows vista and I have this software on in thats like a music editor thing, but its been lagging.
I want to get a better one that has more features on it, but for free that i could just download off the internet.
Any ideas?

audacity
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/

Jan 29

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Jan 29

In i-Tunes:

-Click Edit
-Preferences
-General Tab
-Import Settings
-Mp3 Encoder
-Higher Quality

If you have an older version of i-tunes:

-Edit
-Preferences
-Advanced Tab
-Importing Mini-Tab
-In the “Import using” drop down, choose Mp3 Encoder

Once that setting is changed, right click the song you want and select “Creat Mp3 Version”

Right click the new song copy and select “Show in Windows Explorer”

Remember this location, then import the song into Windows Movie Maker.

Subscribe if I helped!

Here is the i-Tunes software download for anyone who wants it:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

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Jan 29

http://www.audiblemarketing.com/tag/audacity-tutorial/

This is the fifth video in a series of tutorials to show how to use the free recording software called Audacity. This video shows a really simple, down and dirty way to add a second track, and mox your voice with music to make a simple intro and outro.

I had to split this video in two because it was too long for YouTube, so you will need to find part 2 on my blog or just head over to my blog.

http://www.audiblemarketing.com

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