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WAVING YOUR ARMS AROUND TO CONTROL A DAW?

How music technology has moved on over the years. My last blog post was about midi controllers (If you haven't read it you can read it here ) Well in this post im going to talk about a new innovative product that steinberg have created. It can be used with the latest version of good ole Cubase (Cubase 7 or Cubase Artist 7). Its called: Cubase IC Air. So what is this then? Well the idea is, is that you can perform hand gestures (eg Start, Stop, forward & rewind etc) by what looks like waving your arms about. To show you what i mean. Click here Now i'll be completely honest. I'm really not sure about this idea at all. Do i really want to be waving my arms about a lot in the studio? Or look like i am performing a magic trick? (Not that there is anything wrong with magic tricks. Its just i am a mix engineer & not magician) Errrrrrrm no, i don't think i do. Sorry about that. Could be a good idea for arm excercises. Other than that. I'm not convinced. Anybo...

A MIDI CONTROL SURFACE WITH FADERS?

In digital recording studios & live performances today there seems to be more & more musicians, producers,engineers etc using midi control surfaces/ keyboards. I will admit i am one of them. Do we rely on them too much? Again i will admit that i rely on the faderport quite a lot. (I will never forget the time a few years go when the faderport was faulty & had to be sent away 2-3 weeks for repair. It made me realise how much i relied on it). These days controllers/ keyboards come in all shapes & sizes. Types include: Pads, keyboard, faders, rotary knobs, sliders, DJ controls etc. I have tried a few of these. Yes they are useful. However, sadly not all controllers/ keyboards work the way they should. A year or so ago i had a midi controller with faders that used Automap. I thought this would be a good addition to the studio. Unfortunately i was wrong. The controller itself was ok (I dont think i ever got the pads working). It was Automap where the problems started. (I ...

LW MUSIC SERVICES HAS LAUNCHED!

LW Music Services has finally launched. What is it? I now offer online mixing. Prices start from £35. For more details please click here Until next time. Law Official Website Twitter Facebook