These computer music resources are dedicated to e's rule of the electronic jungle: learn all you can and then share what you know. You will find articles on hot topics in producing music with Windows ranging from mixing and mastering to starting your own home studio. e-effect prides himself on seeing the big picture on things so you'll also see treatises on learning about the electronic music writing process in general. The data presented here is based on the teachings imparted by e's MENTORS and his own experiences over the last 14 years. Topics already completed include a specific discourse on how to make and write video game music and songs to how to organize your music work space to maximize efficiency. If there is a particular how-to guide that you are looking for or you have a specific music question that you would like answered, head on over to e-effect's MUSIC FORUM at Toobix.com and start a discussion!
ELECTRONIC MUSIC GUIDES BY e
Welcome DJs and Producers: AN INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE
Starting a track without a play button: COMPOSING DURING EARLY GAME DEV
Finding your sound:TIPS FOR ORIGINAL PATCH and SOUND FX PRODUCTION
Exploring the Melody: HOW TO PRODUCE EFFICIENTLY WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY
Preventing data loss: SAVE FILES LIKE A PRO
Preventing data loss: A QUICK AND EFFICIENT PROCEDURE FOR BACKING UP YOUR MUSIC AND COMPUTER DATA FILES.
Why music sounds better in the car: AN OVERVIEW TO THE MIXING AND MASTERING PROCESS
See no evil / Hear no evil: TRIMMING DEAD SPACE FROM YOUR SAMPLES AND RECORDINGS
Selected music-related blog entries - mlog!
Using split personalities to write trax: A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO COMPOSING MUSIC
You're looking at a musical paradox: ON THE IRONY AND ADVANTAGES OF WRITING ABOUT MUSIC
Is there a rewind button for the digital age?
LINKS:
ORION VIRTUAL STUDIO SOFTWARE RESOURCES
ORION-CENTER:d/l user presets, orion skins, and music. Connect with other artists or promote your tunes here plus many other features like online tutorials and e-music links.
ORION-CENTRAL:similar to orion-center but with a huge online forum.
novakill:If you know Orion, then you've heard of BONES! Here's his site with orion skins and his e-music.
JV/XP SYNTHESIZER RESOURCES
Li'l Chips Systems: The go to site for JV/XP tutorials, reference, and patches.
Li'l Chips Systems Old Site:The first JV/XP page by Li'l Chips. Now only present in archived form.
JV/XP FAQs:Everything you want to know about the JV/XP family of synthesizers including expansion board FAQs.
JV/XP LINKS:TONS of dem.
PLANET-GROOVE:Fairly new but well thought-out JV/XP resource. Plenty of in depth content on other synths as well.
JV/XP Yahoo! Group:One of the oldest support groups for these synths. From broken keys to broken drivers, this should be your first stop for trouble shooting...well...after the manual, of course.
MUSIC SOFTWARE FOR PRODUCERS
ANALOGX:Whether you're new to the electronic music world or a seasoned vet, you need this guys software. Best of all it's free! His music is cool, too, so give it a listen.
ONLINE PRODUCER COMMUNITIES
GENEROPROJECT.COM:The hard dance production community you've been looking for. Upload your songs and get reviews while listening to top-notch tracks from the freshest hard dance producers on the net. I love this place!
DJSANDPRODUCERS:A fresh new site for producers to upload and review trax.
FRESH-PRODUCE:A very user-friendly site where lots of old generoproject users migrated to after the crash. GP is back online, of course, but definitely stop by the produce section on your way!
MUSIC RETAILERS - HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, EQUIPMENT
ZZOUNDS:My favorite place to go for music gear. #1 The always have what you need. #2 It's always the cheapest price.
8th Street:My second favorite. Good, quick service, but not the cheapest.
Musician's Friend:A great site out of New York with prompt delivery of equipment.
MUSIC SUPERSITES
DANCETECH:The BEST dance music site on the net for producers and listeners alike. It has everything you want to know about making electronic music from reviews to a very active forum. They're new site (7161.com) offers individual artist pages and hard drive space to upload mp3's. It's where I first learned about Orion and will always be dear to me heart.
HITSQUAD:Offers the BEST newsletter to stay up to date on new and old music software. If you're an electronic musician, subscribe to it. Right now.
HARMONY-CENTRAL:Where I first learned about MIDI! Good times. Plenty of other in-depth articles on music production and music news, too. The newsletter they put out is a must-have as it contains all of the latest happenings and new gear in the producer's music world.
STARPOLISH:Go shine yourself up. If you're an independent musician, you need to read EVERY article on this site. Start with the ADVICE link. Please read it!
HARD DANCE MUSIC
HARDHOUSE.CO.NZ:Unbelievable hard dance producers contribute mixes and trax to this site. In July 2005, e became one of'm. Navigate to the MUSIC page and download the featured trax now.
HARDNRG.COM:THE site for hard dance info, mixes, and news.
VIDEO GAME INFO
GAMEFAQS:From cheats to reviews this site has what you want to know about your favorite games.
G4TV:TV about vid games 24/7...'nuff said.
ELECTRONIC WEB RADIO STATIONS
DI.FM:Simply the greates electronic radio station on the web. High quality mp3 streams (128/256 kbps) in EVERY electronic genre. The HARD DANCE stream will blow your mind.
INDIE MUSIC DOWNLOADS
MPERIA:A great website on the internet for ANY musician to sell his/her music. No DRG's, no hype, and no corporations. Just music. Sweet.
LABEL MUSIC DOWNLOADS
trackitdown:UK based site with quality dance music for download. Expensive as all get out, though.
beatport:Great dance/trance tunes for download + other electronic genres.