This post describes how I record MIDI files on my Yamaha Genos and edit them with Reaper which is my DAW (digital audio workstation). For the record, Reapers is a low cost DAW and available as a free download from the Reaper website Yamaha Genos USB connecitons To make the…
Update January 31, 2024The blog post below is quite dated and I just want to quickly let you know that if you need to host WordPress locally, then check out Proxmox VE. Altaugh it requires an old PC or better, once installed, Proxmox makes working on local WordPress sites quick…
Ultrawide monitors are amazing and so are 4K monitors but which one is better for programmers and designers? Unlike never-ending arguments, screen resolutions can easily be compared with the help of math so let’s do just that.For the record, I work only with straight, non-curved displays. Curved monitors look to…
I have discovered my golden formula when it comes to audio recording in Linux. Amazingly, the solution is easy because all I needed to achieve success is: Linux Why Linux? Well, the answer is rather simple. My workstation has an internal SSD with a 256 Gig capacity. Yes, I can…
I just hooked up a new Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD to a laptop that runs ArcoLinux (XFCE) All that was needed to get the UMC404HD to run was plugging it in and configure the Jack audio server. Before I go on I’d like to tell you that everything works perfect. Installing…
This is a true tail about two audio interfaces. One is a Steinberg UR22 mkii and the other, the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD Instead of testing both interfaces and give you my humble opinion, I’ll let time be the judge. Bear with me. A few weeks ago, I was shopping for…
Welcome to my exploration of the best digital audio workstation (DAW) to pair with the Yamaha Genos arranger keyboard. If you’re like me and love to create music, finding the right DAW can significantly enhance your workflow and overall experience. Join me as I share my firsthand experiences with several…
This post completes my mini series and focuses on passwords. Very long passwords and how to memorize them with ease The key to success is being organized and to plan. We all have many passwords to remember and I do not recommend to store them in the web browser. Instead,…
This is how I save time with advanced search options on craigslist.org.I am always busy and little time to waste. When searching craigslist say for music gear, I save a lot of time by filtering the search. craigslist how to filter search results Most things are best explained with an…