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Hi! Everyone. I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. I would like to say thankyou to everyone that has read my blog :) :) :) :) Whats planned for 2018? There will be more new music from LAW & THE SOLAR PROJECT, more backing tracks, more videos etc. LW Music Services will have a new music service. Coming soon. A new feature is planned for this blog post #showoffyoursynths. Are you synth lover? Do you own a few synths? Then stay tuned for more details Have a great 2018 😀😀😀😀 Until next time Law OFFICIAL WEBSITE LW MUSIC SERVICES TWITTER FACEBOOK (Law) FACEBOOK (LW Music Services) FACEBOOK (The Solar Project) YOUTUBE

Remember the YAMAHA DX7 or TX81z? If not, the DX7 was one of the most popular synths of all time. It was created in 1983, containing 32 preset patches. Here's a sound demo I did of the FM PLAYER:CLASSIC DX SYNTH APP Its available on the Apple Store, free (does include in-app purchases) Have to say its a great free synth if you are looking for those 80s sounds Until next time Law OFFICIAL WEBSITE LW MUSIC SERVICES TWITTER FACEBOOK (Law) FACEBOOK (LW Music Services) FACEBOOK (The Solar project) YOUTUBE

Recently I came across this gif ( I know it has been around on social media etc). It was created in 2008 by @IamHappyToast Its quite interesting. The gif itself is silent. However, some people say that they can hear a 'thud' when one of the pylons lands. Here's a link to the gif Personally I've listened a few times & don't hear anything. There are possible reasons why some people hear a 'thud' & some don't. It could be because of the camera shake etc Do you hear anything? Or feel anything? Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services (online mixing & songwriting) Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

Hi! Everyone. Around the past year I have done a few  video tips & tricks for Logic Pro X. These are the tips & tricks I've done so far CREATING & SAVING A BASIC TEMPLATE SECRET PLAY BUTTON TRICK CREATING AN APPLE LOOP BASIC ARP TUTORIAL HOW TO SIDECHAIN WRITING & DISPLAYING NOTES ON THE TRACK INSPECTOR HOW TO BYPASS ALL  PLUGINS HOW TO VIEW STEREO OUT TRACK ON ARRANGE PAGE Hope these tutorials are helpful. Thankyou for watching :) :) :) :) They will be more tutorials coming in the new year  Until next time Law OFFICIAL WEBSITE LW MUSIC SERVICES (Online Mixing & Songwriting) TWITTER FACEBOOK (Law) FACEBOOK (LW Music Services) FACEBOOK (The Solar Project) YOUTUBE 

Hi! Everyone. Here's a brief sound demo of the drum machine app from Reactable called Snap: Its got some good sounds & easy to use Hope you enjoy :) :) :) :) Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services (online mixing & songwriting) Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

Steinberg are back with an updated version of CUBASE 9 (Updated to 9.5). So what have Steinberg added, improved etc? Here's a few new features: AUTOMATION CURVES & AUTOMATION RANGE TOOL METRONOME- For years Steinberg has had the same click sound. Now you can use your click sounds or use one of the presets (Tamborine, egg shaker, Cowbell, Clave, woodblock etc) 64 BIT MIXNG ENGINE INSERTS- 16 inserts (with flexible pre/ post fader) HALION SONIC SE 3- Halion Sonic SE now includes the 'FLUX' wavetable synthesiser SAMPLER TRACK- Drag any midi into the sampler track & it will be rendered as an audio file SOFTTUBE 1 CONSOLE-Control Cubase 9.5. This feature will be coming soon Well! I have to say I'm impressed Steinberg. I like the idea of having Automation curves & range tool. 16 Inserts? Great idea :) :) Another synth 'Flux'? I'm a fan of synths. Never say no to a new synth.lol  You can buy or upgrade to Cubase 9.5 now via the St...

The majority of gigs take place at an arena, stadium, pub etc. However, MODESTEP have performed a gig on a space net between 2 mountains. The space net was around 6500 feet above sea level & is only available to get there via helicopter. This took place at Cecil Peak, Queenstown To be honest it must be a awesome experience to play a gig like that. However, I think I would be very nervous & add to that freezing cold.lol. I would still want to try it. Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services (Online mixing & songwriting) Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

Recently Apple updated their Garageband app. I thought I would try the latest version on the iPad (there is a version on the iPhone) & see what I thought. I have to say its ok. There does seem to be some good sounds on there. I think what appeals is that its got a few sounds & drums etc. As of writing this, the GarageBand app is free to download.  That makes it to me appealing. I think even if you paid £2 or £3 for the app its still probably worth the money. Here's a sound demo I made of me playing randomly: If you are looking for an app to make music & not wanting really to spend much money then I would recommend checking out  Garageband.  Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project7) Youtube

Hi! Everyone. Recently some of you may or may not know that I've been working on THE SOLAR PROJECT  The project is explore different styles of dance music. One of my favourite genres of dance music is Trance. I first became a fan of trance music back in the mid 90s. Listening to songs by ROBERT MILES, JAM & SPOON, ENERGY 52, CHICANE, BT, PAUL VAN DYK etc. I knew that I could not work on a dance project & not include a trance song.  So, here it is: 'CRUSH' The song is available to purchase from CD Baby & Bandcamp There will be more songs from THE SOLAR PROJECT coming soon. Stay tuned! Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube 

Hi! Everyone. Here's a short video of 'Recording with mixing in mind' (Please feel free to subscribe to my youtube channel. more videos coming soon) Hope you enjoy Thankyou for watching :) :) :) :) Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

These days there are lots of different types of headphones/ earphones/ EarPods etc on the market. A new business called NURA have created the NURAPHONES headphones. What makes these different is the fact that these headphones are custom-made to your hearing. Thinking about it we do hear the same sounds differently. NURA measure your hearing (low tones, mid tones & high tones). This is done via the NURA app. All the calibrating is done in less than a minute. The headphones themselves have like earbuds in. The Nuraphones connect to your phone via bluetooth. A lot of thought has gone into creating these headphones. I like this idea especially as a musician, mix engineer etc They retail around £349 from Nuraphones website Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services (Online mixing & songwriting) Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

YAMAHA are back with a new workstation & new name. Is this to replace the Tyros? The Tyros series has been going for a few years now. I think its good that Yamaha haven't just released another updated version of the Tyros & called it Tyros 6. The design looks a lot better on the Genos. With a 9" touch screen, assignable knobs & faders, 76 Keys etc. This workstation looks like its for all musicians, songwriters, can be used in the studio or for stage etc. Features include: Around 1700 sounds 550 backing patterns 216 Arpeggios 16 Track Sequencer 6 knobs & 9 sliders (For Live Control) DSP Effects 32 Bit Audio converter Vocal Harmony Synth Vocoder Multi pads Would I like to try this workstation? Oh yes.lol. Ive played the Tyros a few times. It did seem a bit to much button pushing. I completely welcome the new touchscreen. I think it will make things a lot easier for musicians etc. An approx price for the Yamaha Genos Synth & Yamaha Geno...

Some more Ambient/ Chillout from THE SOLAR PROJECT? Here's a clip of the latest release: More music from THE SOLAR PROJECT coming soon. What genre of dance will it be next time? Or will it be the same? Stay tuned to find out Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services (online mixing & songwriting) Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

What is the DATO Duo? 12-bit two oscillator mono Synthesizer with a sequencer. Whats different about this synthesiser is that you can play also with 2 people. One person each side of the synth. You don't need to be a musician for this.  I have to say this is a new idea. It does look fun to play. Suitable for ages 3-99.  The doubled-sided interface has knobs, sliders & buttons. Midi  In/ Out . 3.5mm headphone jack. The synth is available at €329. I'll be honest I'm not sure about the price. It does seem fairly expensive. Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services (online mixing & songwriting) Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

Hi! Everyone. Recently I came across another interesting music app called TC-Performer its is not a new app), so I thought I would give it a try. Here's a brief demo of the app: The app is available to download for free but does offer in-app purchases for additional sounds etc Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services (Online Mixing & Songwriting) Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar project) Youtube

As some of you may or not be aware, I'm a fan of synthesisers (hardware & software). At the start of every year I say the same thing to myself "I do NOT need anymore synths, I've got enough" Well, that lasts all of 5 mins before I see a soft or hardware synth that I think "ooooooo I think I need to try that. That could be good".  Next thing I know, if its a software synth & its compatible with my pc I will download it & demo it. I'll be honest I've tried quite a few software synths in the past. The real problems starts when I start using a demo synth on a song I'm currently working on & think "oooooooo I like this synth.Yes this synth really works for this song". But, I have to ask my myself the question "Do I really need this synth"? The answer is probably no. Can you ever have too many synths (either hardware or software)? Why do I feel the need to want more synths? Yes, they're a few hardware synths ...

Hi! Everyone. As well as working on the Collaboration with CODE D (which you can check out here ), I've been working on a new project 'THE SOLAR PROJECT'. The first 2 songs from the project have been released called 'Morning Sunrise (Parts 1 & 2)' Here's a brief clip of both songs: The songs are available to purchase on bandcamp  & CD Baby  There will be more music from THE SOLAR PROJECT coming soon. Stay tuned Hope you enjoy Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Facebook (The Solar Project) Youtube

On my last album ' THE BLACK ROOM/ THE WHITE ROOM ' I wanted to experiment with industrial/ ebm on one of the my songs. The song was 'Bitter & Twisted'.  A few months after I was fortunate to meet industrial artist CODE D. We agreed to work on a collaboration. Again being an industrial/ ebm track.I have to say I have enjoyed collaborating with talented musican. The song is called: 'Fragments' Feel free to check it out here The song is available to purchase on bandcamp You can also check out CODE D Facebook page Click Here Would I collaborate in the future with other artists/ musicians? YES I would  Maybe another collaboration with CODE D :) :)   I would like to thank CODE D for working with me Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Youtube

Some of you may or may not know I'm into Electronic/ Dance music (I do like to listen to other genres of music e.g. Rock etc. But, my favourite is electronic). As a musician I've released 2 albums & 3 eps (plus some original backing tracks over the past few years. If you would like to listen to any of these please click here  ) I remember as a child at the age of 13 listening to Happy Hardcore/ Rave (back in the early 90s). In the mid to late 90s we had Classic Trance (as I call it.lol). Since then I've always been a fan of Trance music. These days we have lots of different genres of electronic/ dance music. They all seem to be a fusion of styles. We now have dubstep (with the 'wub wub' bass.lol) Recently one of my younger siblings said they were into Drumstep (I thought 'Drumstep? Whats that? Where's that come from? lol. Ok, its not as bad as what I thought.lol) I would like to create other electronic music too e.g. Trance, Ambient, techno, hous...

Again ROLAND are back with 3 new products to add to the boutique range: TR-08 - If you are fan of drum machines I'm sure you've heard of the original TR-808 (Remember the raving days?lol) The original is still a classic to this day (and if in mint condition can fetch over £1000). I know that ROLAND have already released the AIRA TR-8 (which has the sounds etc of the TR808). It is bigger, more buttons etc. The TR-08 is smaller & looks a lot more portable, battery powered, built in speakers etc. (At the moment a rough guide for this is around £339).  SH-01A- This is the boutique version of the classic synth SH-101. This version has 4 voice polyphony (original was monophonic), 64 patch memories , 100 step sequencer etc. (Again, rough price guide is around £339)  I would like to try both of the new products. I'll be honest I still haven't tried any of ROLAND Boutique range. Ive seen them looking nice in a glass cabinet  a few times.lol (not to demo though.lol). ...

Hi! Everyone.  What is online mixing? What do I need to do? Here's some videos that I made regarding online mixing (How to export audio files) (Sending audio files via retransfer.com) For more info please click here Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services)

Hi! Everyone. Recently I recorded a brief video of 2 apps: CHAIOS & CHAIOS 2 music apps CHAIOS CHAIOS 2  Both apps are available on Apple Store for iPad Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Youtube

Hi! Everyone. As some of you may or may not know I've been working on some Original Backing Tracks. All these backing tracks are now available to purchase from here Hope you enjoy & have fun :) :) :) :) Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Instagram Youtube

I remember around the beginning of 2001, at the age of 20 going into a local music shop called: 'More Than Music' & purchasing the CD album 'Hybrid Theory'-LINKIN PARK. The only songs I had heard before this was: 'One Step Closer' & 'Crawling' & thought they sounded really good songs.  After the purchasing 'Hybrid Theory' I remember listening to the album quite a lot.  My favourite songs: One Step Closer', 'Crawling', 'In The End', 'Runaway', By Myself' & 'Pushing me away'. (I played these songs on repeat, I loved them) To this day its still a great album & still one of my favourites.  Over the years I've listened to LINKIN PARK'S music & admired them.  Chester Bennington was a great front man, with a powerful voice & lyricist. Unfortunately I never got to see them play live. Last night I was shocked to read that Chester Bennington had died 😢😢 His music will always be...

Hi! Everyone. Recently I made a quick video on 'How the online mixing process works (LW Music Services)' Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Instagram Youtube

Hi! Everyone. Recently I've been working on some more 'Original' backing tracks. This time: 'Ballad'. Its 80bp, Key: Em There are 3 versions: (Full version, For Guitar) (For Bass Guitar) (For Drums) Hope you enjoy & have fun :) :) :) :) Until next time Law Official Website LW Music Services Twitter Facebook (Law) Facebook (LW Music Services) Instagram Youtube