Composerish

You've always wanted to write your own songs, but aren't sure where to get started. Should you start booking up on music theory to get the ball rolling? Bryan weighs in.

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Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

This week Bryan and Kevin discuss Lofi Hip Hop. Are they experts? No. Do they have uneducated opinions? Absolutely! Then Bryan divulges one of his tricks for achieving automated pitch drift in Logic Pro X.

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Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

This week Kevin shares his enthusiasm for digital calipers and we discuss possible utilitarian use in the studio. We then touch on creating an iPad interface to weave soundscapes in real time. Finally, what are indemnity clauses and what do they mean for musicians?

Contact info: [email protected]

Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

Show Links: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Caliper-Adoric-Calipers-Measuring/dp/B07DFFYCXS/

Heavyocity knows customer service. Bryan discusses why he will buy everything they release from now on. Guitar Center has declared bankruptcy. What does this mean for musicians. Finally, why is there no such thing as buying a piano for beginners?

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Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

Ever wonder why some mp3 loops sometimes have a gap in them? Is this messing up your game? Bryan and Kevin discuss why this is and potential fixes. Also, music for tabletop games! It's a thing.

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Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

This week we discuss when and how to deal with edit requests that you disagree with, how binaural mixing techniques can be applied to general music creation, and Kevin's new project rescoring Kubrick's, 'The Shining'.

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Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

Kevin tells us what software and instruments he uses to create detailed drones and pads. Then we tackle the challenges of writing last minute music for projects and what directors and producers can expect.

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Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

Google Project Magenta has released Tone Transfer, an AI that can listen to any audio source, and recreate the experience with the sound of saxophone, flute, violin, or trumpet. Bryan and Kevin discuss what it is, how well it works, and what it musical artificial intelligence means for the future of composers and performers.

Contact info: [email protected]

Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

Show Links: https://sites.research.google/tonetransfer

Bryan learns a lesson when he buys an instrument from a shady instagram advertisement. Kevin laments the trials and tribulations of writing meditation music, and then they both discuss royalty free vs commercial music.

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Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod

Kevin discusses his trouble trying to donate his skeleton to entertainment in his will. We field a question from a listener regarding the benefits and drawbacks of releasing music via Royalty Free vs collecting royalties through a performance rights organization. Then Bryan geeks out about his new guitar amp attenuator.

Contact info: [email protected]

Bryan Teoh: http://sleepfacingwest.com Twitter: @sleepfacingwest Instagram: @sleepfacingwest Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvyxqBpnrzFqw7VW1UxR2hA

Kevin Macleod: http://incompetech.com twitter: @kmacleod