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SUPERBOOTH ’26 for Music Educators – Part 3
One way to discover the latest developments in music technology is by visiting trade fairs and exhibitions dedicated to music technology. One of these events is SUPERBOOTH in Berlin — an international event for electronic music— which I attended to get inspired, get to know the latest music gear and meet the makers of so many inspiring electronic and digital…
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What is the right balance for technology integration in eduction?
Regarding technology integration, a major challenge for music teachers is finding the right balance between their investments in time and effort, and the value that the use of technology can add to their lessons. This post explores what the right balance should be. read more
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New Ableton Live Guide is Live!
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) are now an integral part of the professional studio and music production world. They form the core of almost every computer-based music production. Even when recording acoustic music and orchestras, the DAW is an essential tool for sound engineers, producers and mixers.DAWs have also become so accessible that they are widely… read more
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What makes technology suitable for music education?
In my view, technology is suitable for education when it adds value to what you can already achieve without technology, while still leading to good music education that is meaningful for students. What exactly “good” and “meaningful” mean, and how much added value is needed to justify an investment of time, effort and money, differs… read more
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Looping Regions in BandLab
Looping in BandLab lets you quickly repeat a region or loop over a section while composing. Here’s how to loop audio or MIDI regions. Looping a Region Playback Loop Tip: Use loops to build your arrangement section by section — for example, create an 8-bar drum loop and layer parts on top. Next Now that… read more
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Fade-in, Fade-out, and Crossfades in BandLab
BandLab makes it easy to add fade-ins, fade-outs, and crossfades to your audio regions. These tools help you smooth transitions and avoid sudden starts or cuts. Fade-in and Fade-out Tip: Use your browser zoom-in feature for easier operation of the zoom handles Crossfades Tip: Use fades to eliminate clicks or pops at region edges —… read more
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Adjusting Region Length in BandLab
Changing the length of audio or MIDI regions in BandLab helps you control timing, build loops, and fine-tune your arrangement. Here’s how to adjust regions with precision. Trimming Regions Looping and Repeating Snapping Regions to the Grid Regions snap to grid lines based on the zoom level and snap settings. Image: the Grid size setting… read more