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Music Loops in Media Today
Music loops have found many uses within our media today. you
hear them in commercials, video games, movies, toys, radio, music,
websites, and cell phones.
It is for this reason that music loops have become a useful tool
for a production artist. why hire an expensive orchestra to perform,
when you can spend a few dollars and buy rights to some music loops
of an orchestra. You can also create great sounds with existing
samples and saving time by not having to program your own loops,
its always nice to create your own loops but dropping a filter on
a prefabricated percussion loop could be just what you song needs,
and it can't hurt to have a good sample library in your studio to
help get the creative juices flowing into your mixer.
Laws of Sampling
Did you know? It is illegal to sample any amount of sound produced
by another artist without there permission, even a millisecond.
I would recommend seeking permission of the artist/label or just
use samples of your own. There are sampling Cd's out there meant
just for artists to use. Be aware, every CD is different and some
have legal closures saying you must give them recognition on your
album for using there samples, or limit you in some way or another.
So always be sure to read the license agreement of the sample CD
before you buy it.
Editing Samples
Having nice clean organized library of samples and loops can help
your creative songwriting process flow. By editing your samples
you can cut, chop, equalize, transform and mix with any of your
other samples, creating some new fresh music loops to work with.
Every once in a while, take the time to create new samples out of
your old ones. You would be amazed what sounds you will create once
you start experimenting. Always keep in mind there are no limits
when it comes to experimenting with sound.
Where to Find Music Loops
Music loops are sold in many different manners, you can purchase
sample Cd's, Dvd's, or download them off of a website, there are
alot of free samples out on the net, but you also have the choice
for paying for them individually, or on a subscriptions that allow
infinite downloads. my recommendation is to browse around and see
what's out there, and go with witch ever format suits you the best.
Music loops have become a part of and will play a significant role
in the evolution of media. so go out and get your self a sample
CD of music loops, and mix down some tracks.
| Suggested Reading |
- How to Mix Down a Song
Creating the initial tracks, mixing down the song, and then mastering
your musical projects. This article goes in depth on mixing levels and
techniques to improve your songs.
- Creating a Demo Tape
Every record label has its own guidelines for submitting demos. This
is a general guide for some of the production standards when creating
your demo tape.
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How to Set Up and Record
Vocals
This article explains how to set up and record vocals. The equipment
that you need to get started and some recording techniques.
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The Flanger Effect
There are countless effects out on the market that help mold, shape,
and totally distort your sound. But today I'm going to tell you a little
bit about, one of the more popular, and commonly used effects, the flanger
effect.
- Reverb Tutorial
What reverb is, and tips when applying reverb to a track
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