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Thinking | Tips | Technical

Windows Tip – Configure Music Folder Columns

Technology

File Explorer - Details View settings Windows will display file metadata inside a folder using columns. This is called Details under the…

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Zoom for Musicians

Studio,Technology

This post will breakdown basics/concepts/tips for musicians who want to use Zoom Video Communications for more than just voice. The info…

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Intellijel Plonk – sample pack

Synth,Technology,Sound Design

Intellijel’s Plonk is a physical modeling percussion synthesizer for eurorack format. It’s made in partnership with Applied…

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Building the Google Nsynth Super

Synth,Technology,Sound Design

Sometimes we need "development projects" for our staff (that's a self-employed code word for self). When Google announced the Nsynth Super,…

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Modular Synth workstation. The music and sound sandbox

Studio,Synth,Technology,Sound Design

New tools for the studio... This setup is always a work in progress, but the potential for generating interesting music and sound design…

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Octatrack Tutorial – bookmark post

Technology,Woodshed

The most important reading for OT starts is the manual. The next most referenced document is Merlin's Guide, a user perspective and review…

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Midi PPQ Note Chart

Uncategorized

Sequencing music can require some math... and I'm NOT the greatest math person. I made this MIDI PPQ Note Chart to help quickly reference…

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Video Codecs – encoding video for scoring or audio post

Studio,Technology

There are many different codecs for video encoding, and not all codecs are equally good at all things. The difference is task. Do you need…

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How to Quantize Automation in Cubase

Studio,Technology

Cubase has great automation features and a solid quantization scheme in general (midi, audio, event snapping, etc). But... It's odd that…

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1m1 – cue numbers and names for music in film

Film Score

If you've seen printed music scores from films, you'll probably ask yourself "what does 1m1 mean?" or some similar question. It's common…

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When NOT to use a Shotgun Mic

Studio,Technology

The more production work I do, the more I encounter default or singular usage of shotgun mics. These are fantastic tools for video…

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The beautiful and strange Hammer Dulcimer

Sound Design

I think this is going to be a fun addition to the palette of timbres. The hammer dulcimer is a beautiful instrument favored in folk…

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MIDI Continuous Controllers – reference chart

Uncategorized,Technology

If you ever use MIDI, you’ll want to master the use of continuous controllers. Here’s a reference chart for the standard CC…

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Cubase Tips: Custom quanitze presets

Studio,Technology

Talking about Cubase tips and quantizing MIDI made me aware the concept of "create your own groove" wasn't well known. Basically, you can…

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Music Copyrights – basic facts and fiction

Uncategorized

Recently I've encountered fellow artisans who casually mention the need for "copyrighting their material" before feeling safe. It's…

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Chord of the Day – Maj9 closed voice

Woodshed

I found this chord in an arrangement from William Leavitt's "Modern Method for Guitar - Vol 3" on pg11. Cool arrangement. Awesome chord.

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Caged Kalimba – experimental music for prepared piano and kalimba

Composition

SoundsLikeJoe · Caged Kalimba This is a piece written for a piano prepared in the John Cage method and a six-octave kalimba. I don't think…

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OMF and AAF – Help for Video Producers

Studio,Technology

Great video is two parts; great visuals and great sounds. The way to make good production audio even better is to transfer your project out…

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Practicing Chords – Christmas Style

Woodshed

Practicing chords as part of your practice routine is important. You're missing out if all you do is work on scales, improvisation, and…

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ASCAP Plus Award recipient

Studio

My member services rep at ASCAP suggested I apply for the Plus Award for Film and TV projects I scored in 2011. I'm glad to say that I…

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Loudness, LKFS Metering, and Mixing for TV & Music

Studio,Technology

I've been banking lots of information on LKFS metering and loudness lately. I felt like a summary might help those on the quest. Check it…

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Temp Cues and Process

Composition,Film Score

Right now I'm scoring a feature documentary. Enter the temp cues! Temporary music is a complex part of the scoring process and, as Ken…

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MTA Awards

Performance,Studio

Last summer's production of Macbeth was a major success with 15 nominations at the Metrolina Theater Association's award ceremony. I'm…

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Sounds Like Joe LLC is an umbrella company for music composition and production, music supervision and editing, engraving and copyist work, sound design, Foley, ADR, field recording and location audio related services.

LATEST BLOG NEWS

  • Windows Tip – Configure Music Folder Columns January 25, 2023
  • Zoom for Musicians January 9, 2023
  • Intellijel Plonk – sample pack June 12, 2018
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