Tuning Fork

Most of the music-related stuff… DAW talk,gear reviews, song origin stories, music technology and AI, other processes and systems…

  • How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings

    Of course, there’s no “set-in-stone” time period for changing out one’s guitar strings; however, there are a few decent rules we can follow to ensure our guitars are always ready to go. Then again, if you’ve played guitar long enough, then you know as well as I do that putting on a new set of…

  • How To Define Your Musical Genre

    Most of us tend to associate our artistic production with one (or more) musical styles or genres. There are just certain types of rhythms, melodies, and overall tones that draw us closer to that particular type of music. First off, is it even necessary to define your genre? One could say that there are definitely…

  • Remember The Oberheim Matrix 1000?

    Here’s a reason (or two, or three…) why a lot of musicians still treasure vintage analog technology… In an era of increasingly computerized music production and artificial intelligence (AI), analog MIDI modules stand as evidence of the warmth, character, and irreplaceable sonic qualities that have mesmerized musicians for decades. My Dad’s Oberheim Matrix 1000 Far…

  • Home Recording Without A Computer

    It’s understood this day in age that most people recording music at home are using a DAW, or Digital Audio Workstation, such as Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Cubase, etc. … Using one of these DAWs is pretty much the norm and requires a computer since it is a software-based solution to recording multiple tracks….

  • Baby Taylor BT2 Great Travel GUitar

    If you’re looking for a guitar that you can easily take on an airplane with you, look no further. The Taylor BT1 and / or BT2 is “the ticket (no pun intended).” In this case, I’m talking about Taylor’s later model, the BT2. My Taylor – Baby Taylor II – Quick Demo Video Script: Traveling…

  • New Life Chapter: Learning Guitar

    Learning the guitar can seem daunting, but it’s achievable. The process requires patience and effort, not instant mastery. Your experience will depend on factors such as: First off, you are never too old to learn how to… to do “anything,” really. I mean, I guess I wouldn’t really want to learn how to become a…