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As more musicians become producers with the help of their oh so advanced audio software sound quality is actually steadily improving with each update to pro-tools. Pro-tools or no Pro-tools did you know that there is no real correlation between audio quality and music sales. At least this is what this chart is supposed to prove.

Avid, creator of Protools and Sibelius 6 software gave top honors to Pro Tools 8 in the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) category, for quality and quantity, and top honors to Sibelius 6 for its tools and support. Has anyone been using the new Pro Tools 8? I know they say quality is better than quantity but what happens if you have both? (but does pro tools 8 really have both?)

You hear about your friends, family and friends-of-friends enlisting in the military everyday, you see the recruiting commercials and can even witness them on CNN in the background from time to time, but one opportunity that is never widely publicized is the military path for the working musician. the savvymusician.com solid rundown on the opportunities available to the working musician such as premier bands and regional bands complete with the pros and cons of undertaking such opportunities. "This is a good four year job for just about anyone. It can be a GREAT 20+ year job for many" Michael Mench - Commander of the US Air Force Band of Flight

Rockseter+Pro Born promises to turn dead tracks in to big live sounding mixes deliver professional studio sounding

Are you a digital performer? K, dumb question, I know you make digital music, but are you using MOTUs digital performer to help create it? If you are then this course containing over 3 hours of interactive video covering all major aspects of audio and midi recording, editing, mixing and mastering using the MOTU Digital Performer 7 is for you. visit www.digitalmusicdoctor.com if your interested in this course.

First came (the iphone controller i reported on b4) and now Akai has released the 25 key 3 engine virtual analogue iPK25 keyboard controller, sythstation for the iphone and ipod touch. The iPK25 is complete with a mixer, 8 voice polyphany for drum and synth and here's the kicker, can be used as a stand alone midi controller for the software of your choice. .

The Great Balancing Act Between Art and Business Both art and music require a great deal of energy and time, the balance is how and where you spend it. There are many different factors that go into creating a successful business around your music, including record keeping and bookkeeping. The insider has a great post about the difference between these two chores as well as some good advice on multi tasking business and music creation. Einstein said that one definition of insanity was repeating your actions and expecting different outcomes, if you wanna try a new approach to being a successful songwriter then all you gotta do is READ MORE.

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