I was recently commissioned to create a piece of classical music. Since I didn’t have a full orchestra to hand – or the budget for one – I delved deep into the fascinating world of making classical music on a laptop.
I was really impressed by the quality of samples and instruments that are available, at highly affordable and accessible pricing.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed or anxious about things outside of your control, music can be one of the best ways to find some peace.
We’ve been very busy here at GBM Music over the last few weeks and recently, we’ve been preparing lots more music for release and working on various projects.
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After a long period of quiet, it feels like a very exciting time for owners of Teenage Engineering’s brilliant-if-sometimes-frustrating OP-Z synthesiser.
This tiny powerhouse of a synth has been gradually evolving and improving over the years. Suddenly seems to have been an uptick in interest in the pocket size device.
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The Shure SM7B truly is a legendary piece of musical equipment. It’s built like a tank, looks like a Gothic accessory that Batman himself would be proud of, and it sounds incredible.
It’s been a trustworthy companion in top studios for decades, but it’s recently had a renaissance thanks to its popularity as a podcast microphone.
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We are really spoilt for choice when it comes to plugins and instruments that help us make high-quality music these days.
There are a lot of free plugins floating around out there. Some are a lot better than others – but one plugin stands head and shoulders above the rest.
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