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The forum is under constant spam robot attack. So I’m again taking it down, until further notice. Please feel free to post question in the comments section of the site or contact me directly.

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In this episode of Monitor, I take a first look at Sequel, Steinberg’s new entry level digital audio workstation software. Sequel is easy to use loop-based music software that is similar to Apple’s GarageBand but is also cross-platform.

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In this episode of Monitor, I put together a gear list to build a Mac music studio for under a thousand dollars.

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I recently received an e-mail from Mike Hohmann and he wants to set-up a home studio using his new iMac and GarageBand, but he was confused with what mics, audio interface and reference monitors he should get, in short, he asked “I know this is a lot of info to cover but I am doing as much research as I can before I spend my hard earned money and simply put I need professional advice from anyone who really knows this stuff inside out and can ask the right questions and say okay here is what you need to get and you should be good to go for awhile. I would like to spend around 1000 dollars for this stuff give or take a little…”

This got me to thinking. What gear I would buy, in order to put together a flexible Mac based home audio recording studio?
Okay, here it is; The amazing $1000 Mac Audio Guy home studio gear list. Continue reading »

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I’m testing the new Mac Audio Guy forum out.
I had to erase the old forum’s database due to some malicious code.
I’m sorry for the lost data (only about 25 legitimate posts)
The new forum will give us a fresh start with a forum that actually works.
You can get to the Forum from the Page link above.
Please register and post your questions and answers to the forum and let me know what you like and dislike.
Thanks

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In this episode of Monitor, I show how to map a General Midi file in GarageBand using the DLSMusic Device.


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Recently I was doing an authorized remix of Herbie Hancock music for a remix contest in Second Life. The first thing I did was download a MIDI file of “Watermelon Man.” You probably know you can drag a MIDI file into GarageBand and GarageBand will try to map the instruments to the closest software instruments that it has. Sometimes this works great, but most of the time it just makes a horrible mess that doesn’t sound at all like the General MIDI Instruments that were intended for the piece. Continue reading »

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I fixed the contact form page, so that now your emails will actually reach me. I’ve also disabled the old MacAudioGuy forum until I can figure a system to prevent it be inundated with spam post.

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In this episode of Monitor, I discuss the various pieces of digital DJ Software that is available. Includinge Traktor Studio, TorQ, UltraMixer and Djay.


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Okay, I usually don’t blatantly promote software. Nor would I usually steer you to another Mac site. But this is too good of a deal to pass up, if you are at all interested in DJ software.
There are several good DJ mixing  applications out there, the big three are Tracktor DJ Studio, Ultramixer and DJay. Of the three, Tracktor is the big-boy Pro app but at $280US list price, it’s definitely beyond the budget of the casual DJ. UltraMixer Pro has most of the features of Tracktor  and goes for $230US and while I like UltraMixer’s interface better than Tracktor’s in most aspects, UltraMixer is obviously a cross platform port, There is nothing Mac-like about it’s interface or menus. Finally there is the little engine that could. If you like spinning with two turntables and a microphone DJay is the app for you! It has a cool two deck  interface and all the controls are Mac-like and intuitive, and at  $50 US  its a bargain.
So here’s the deal For today only (February 20, 2008) Djay is available as promo deal on MacUdate.com for $24.99.
Even if don’t catch today’s deal if you have any interest in DJ software you should check out the trial download of DJay at the DJay website.

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