I wrote a novel to share all the knowledge I've collected over the years relating to making and distributing music independently on the internet. if that interests you, the book is free on my blog and my ko-fi
https://kerosyn.link/the-human-guide-to-doing-music-online
https://ko-fi.com/s/d83b15c814
I hope it helps someone
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RE: https://kerosyn.link/?p=2193
Here is another snippet of the song I've been working on.
The bass and guitar are played by yours truly. They are DI into Amplitube5, with some additional compression and EQ. The organ and strings are programmed with zero humanization. I'll record those with a MIDI controller after I'm done with the guitars (still in progress). The drums are the same as I shared previously.
Musicians and producers: My forthcoming book examines how brain science refines music-making without restricting artistic freedom. It outlines cognitive processes in composition, sound design, and performance while addressing perception, memory, and emotion in creative decision-making. The book offers insights that enhance technical ability and artistic clarity.
More information at https://tomkolbe.com/2024/12/22/upcoming-book-will-reveal-how-brain-science-can-transform-your-music-making/
alright, i think this is the oldest song of mine i still have the files for, think i was 12/13/14 when i made this? you can tell lil ena had recently gotten really really into vangelis lol ^_^
@eloveart and I made a song celebrating Pi Day 2025
https://rathmoretv.bandcamp.com/track/pi-pie
Pi, pie, gimme some pie...
How I made the track 'Small Things Popping’.
This is one where I had something finished in 2022 but just never fully dug it, so I share what it sounded like and wrote a bit about how I reworked it.
Includes me playing ukulele, somewhat improbably?
https://nonwrestler.com/small-things-popping-behind-the-scenes/
#MusicProduction tip: Automate everything. I turned a stock Ableton guitar loop into this synth/chord/soundscape thing in about 20 minutes. Didn't think to save before trying other stuff, but damn it was cool and really easy to do. Ableton has the best automation accessibility support I've ever seen, and it's gotten even better in 12.2
@ai6yr Hydrogen rules! It takes midi-in as well and you can make your own samples.
Other mature #Linux #musicproduction projects:
#Ardour is a complete DAW. Interface is a B- tops, but it has all the power.
#Guitarix is an effects/"amp-sim" package. Fun for practicing, or making a toy keyboard roar
#Mixxx is live DJ software, busy gui but works great
#PureData is a do-anything toolkit. At its most basic, it can turn ANY number change into a midi message...
Ngl, one of the downsides of #LinuxAudio is fewer plugins with pretty GUIs that make me believe my music sounds better now.
Oh the contradictions of being a music tech nerd.
I realised that it's silly using #soundcloud to post mixes because of the tiny amount of space you get with free accounts
So, I've uploaded this mix to #youtube as well with the aspiration to turn this into a proper series
One day I'm sure I'll post more streams and tutorials as well, so consider subscribing if you're into that sort of #MusicProduction content