“High” and “low” pitch are not universal; sometimes there are crocodiles
"High" and "low" pitch are universal, right? Wrong. Try large and small, thick and thin, and among Zimbabwe's Shona people,...
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Live 12 will have an interactive companion site exploring tuning
Ableton Live 12 will ship with new integrated tuning support -- but there's more. An interactive website will explore the...
Ableton Live 12: a guide to everything that’s new
Ableton has announced Live 12 today, with new tools for creating sounds, exploring musical ideas, and playing with the software...
In Dorico 5, refined notation and more realistic playback with less effort – even in Elements
Steinberg's Dorico may be a flagship notation tool in the traditional mold, but frequent updates continue to argue for making...
Best of 2023: Analysing Hans Zimmer’s Interstellar Theme Song
In 2014, the Nolan brother’s science fiction film Interstellar took the box office by storm, quickly gaining a cult following...
Understanding Euclidean Rhythms
Here's an easy to understand discussion of Euclidean Rhythms - a way of using math to describe beats that are...
Geometric meditation – peace in Arash Azadi’s “Healing Light Through Stained Glasses”
The topic keeps coming up - how to find mental peace and remain centered even in tumultuous times. Iranian-born composer...
How To Shred A Synth Solo Like A Guitar Hero
Jamiroquai keyboard guru Matt Johnson shares his take on how to shred a synth solo like a guitar hero.… Read...
Eventide Misha Tone Row Step Sequencer (Sneak Preview)
The Eventide Misha is a 28hp Eurorack instrument/sequencer that uses a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies.… Read...
Music Theory Hacks: Easy Hooks and Melodies with Broken Chords and Arpeggios
In this tutorial, Point Blank’s Course Content Developer, Chris Martin, demonstrates how you can use broken chords and arpeggios to write affective...
