Inspiration

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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

  • 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

  • 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


  • Arranging Regions in BandLab

    Arranging your music in BandLab is easy using regions — the blocks that represent audio or MIDI parts. You can move, copy, delete and align these regions to structure your song. Moving Regions Copying Layering Stack regions vertically to layer sounds. Tip: Use the Loop and Zoom tools to check how each section transitions and… read more

  • Audio Editing Techniques in BandLab

    BandLab provides a simple and effective set of tools for editing audio. Whether you’re trimming a vocal take or applying a fade, this guide will walk you through essential audio editing techniques. Basic Editing in the Mix Editor Fade-in and Fade-out Gradually increase or decrease the level of your audio. Crossfade Because there is no… read more

  • Dropping Samples and Loops in BandLab

    BandLab offers an extensive loop library that you can freely use in your production. This guide shows you how to drop samples (called One-Shots) and loops into your tracks. Start building music right away. Using BandLab Samples Using BandLab Loops Sound Packs Packs are selections of samples and loops that fit together in a specific… read more