Tuerk Music Blog http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article Music blog that informs musicians on news and audio info covering music technologies, instruments, products and dealers. en info@tuerkmusic.co.za Copyright 2012 2012-02-15T09:31:17+00:00 StudioLive: Inputs to Final Mix and Beyond http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/studiolive-inputs-to-final-mix-and-beyond1 http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/studiolive-inputs-to-final-mix-and-beyond1#When:10:31:17Z View the article to watch the video!

This one’s been out for a while, but it’s a nice explanation on how the Studiolive 24.4.2 works.
Hope you find it informative. 

]]> Recording & Production, 2012-02-15T10:31:17+00:00 PreSonus Qmix for iOS http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/presonus-qmix-for-ios http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/presonus-qmix-for-ios#When:07:35:52Z View the article to watch the video!

With free PreSonus QMix™ software, up to ten musicians can simultaneously control their StudioLive™ monitor (aux) mixes using an iPhone® or iPod touch®. Six different mixes with a 16.4.2. Ten individual mixes with a 24.4.2. Four mixes with a StudioLive 16.0.2.










More information of Presonus QMix on this link.





]]> News, Recording & Production, 2012-02-13T07:35:52+00:00 RME Totalmix FX Tutorials http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/rme-totalmix-fx-tutorials http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/rme-totalmix-fx-tutorials#When:09:47:03Z View the article to watch the video!

This video tutorial is part 1 (of 2) of a comprehensive look at RME’s TotalMix FX which comes with RME’s X-Core range of audio interfaces, the RME Babyface, Fireface UCX and Fireface UFX. 


It is meant to help you get started with the software and covers everything from routing, channel settings, control room and FX.  For Part 2, please point your browser here: RME TotalMix FX Tutorial Part 2 (of 2) - SynthaxTV











]]> Recording & Production, 2012-02-10T09:47:03+00:00 Classical guitar recording with Apogee MiC http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/classical-guitar-recording-with-apogee-mic http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/classical-guitar-recording-with-apogee-mic#When:12:35:53Z View the article to watch the video!

World renown classical guitarist, Yuri Nugmanov, records guitar with the Apogee MiC

]]> Recording & Production, 2012-02-07T12:35:53+00:00 “Pitchclip” wins Best in Show Honors at 2012 Winter NAMM http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/pitchclip-wins-best-in-show-honors-at-2012-winter-namm http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/pitchclip-wins-best-in-show-honors-at-2012-winter-namm#When:10:43:24Z The Korg Pitchclip clip-on guitar tuner has been awarded a “Best in Show” honor during the annual panel presented on Day 4 of the NAMM convention. The panel was moderated by Music Inc. magazine’s Frank Alkyer and a select group of music products industry experts who cast their votes in four categories.


Korg Pitchclip














Pitchclip was honored in the “Best Accessory or Add-On” category, and was selected by Tim Pratt, co-owner of Dietze Music. Pratt commented that the clip-on tuners are inexpensive and come in a variety of colors. He also noted that customers might buy more than one Pitchclip to represent the colors of their favorite sports teams or just their favorite colors.


The Korg Pitchclip is a highly accurate, chromatic, clip-on tuner with a low-profile design and high-visibility display. Its reversible display allows it to be conveniently positioned either in front of or behind the guitar’s headstock.









]]> News, 2012-02-07T10:43:24+00:00 Alt Drums ReFills for Reason http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/alt-drums-refills-for-reason http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/alt-drums-refills-for-reason#When:12:41:12Z View the article to watch the video!

What do Megadeth, Jay-Z, Alice Cooper, Gladys Knight, NOFX, Lagwagon, No Use For a Name, Patty La Belle, Tower of Power have in common with Rock Band and Guitar Hero? Legendary punk rock producer and mixer Ryan Greene.  Looking for high energy, hard hitting punk and rock drums? Treat your tracks with this great collection of sampled drums by industry leading record producer Ryan Greene.






Nine carefully recorded drum kits played by five outstanding drummers with three different microphone settings, all masterfully engineered and put together by a legendary punk rock producer. Now you can have it all.  For more information visit: http://www.propellerheads.se/products/refills/altdrums/

Ryan Greene Alt Drums ReFills Series:

- Alt Drums I

The first Alt Drums ReFill features Ryan Greene’s own Pork Pie kit, used on a lot of Greene’s Punk/Fat Wreck Chords productions throughout the years, as well as a versatile Gretsch kit and a deep sounding vintage Leedy kit. An additional three snares are included, ranging from classic rock sound to heavier punk.

- Alt Drums II

The star of the Alt Drums II ReFill is a 1964 Ludwig Liverpool kit — recorded and produced as if it was played by the Mötley Crüe, bringing a sound like no other. This pack also has a vintage Leedy kit customized by the John Covington and a Tama kit played by Troy Luccketta of the band Tesla. Added are three more snare drums, including a Leedy from the 1890’s (!)

- Alt Drums III

For Alt Drums III Troy Luccketta from multi-platinum rock band Tesla played a one of a kind Camco kit. The aggressive and warm sound of this kit built in 1956, and all the power that Troy brings when he hits a drum makes it a go-to kit for punk and rock productions. Included are also a wooden Ayotte kit, and a big and powerful Leedy kit with a 28-inch kick drum. Three extra snare drums come with the pack, among them the rare Yamaha Vinnie Colaiuta, and the Dave Weckl signature model.

Pricing and Availability:

Ryan Greene Alt Drums Volume I, II and III are available immediately exclusively as downloads from the Propellerhead online shop for $99.00 USD and €89.00 EUR (including VAT) each.











]]> News, Recording & Production, 2012-02-06T12:41:12+00:00 Sibelius hands-on workshop :: 25/02/2012 http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/sibelius-hands-on-workshop-25-02-2012 http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/sibelius-hands-on-workshop-25-02-2012#When:11:25:44Z Sibelius trainer Engela Fullard is running a Sibelius 7 Workshop in Cape Town on the 25th February.  Space is limited, so please contact her immediately if you wish to attend.  Details below:


Sibelius Workshop 25th Feb

]]> News, 2012-02-03T11:25:44+00:00 NAMM 2012: Vox DelayLab http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/namm-2012-vox-delaylab http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/namm-2012-vox-delaylab#When:08:06:38Z View the article to watch the video!

Announced at the Winter NAMM 2012 trade show: The new DelayLab—the ultimate delay effect, with a vast array of features and abilities.


http://www.voxamps.com/pedals/delaylab/





]]> News, Musical Instruments, 2012-02-03T08:06:38+00:00 Updates for Reason and ReCycle http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/updates-for-reason-and-recycle http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/updates-for-reason-and-recycle#When:14:28:15Z The good people at Propellerheads have been busy working on Reason and ReCycle to make them better for you. Recently, they’ve released updates for both. Reason 6.0.2 fixes a couple of bug reports and performance issues. It is recommended for all users of Reason 6. You can download it from their website.


Please note, if you store your ReFills in the Reason program folder (not recommended), you’ll want to back them up or move them prior to upgrading.


ReCycle 2.2.1 sports an all new interface, 64bit support, Mac OS X Lion support, and a couple extra bonus features like Rex files created in 2.2.1 will now contain tempo meta data for use with Reason’s time stretch feature.





]]> News, Recording & Production, 2012-02-02T14:28:15+00:00 Music Education in the classroom http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/music-education-in-the-classroom http://www.tuerkmusic.co.za/index.php/blog/article/music-education-in-the-classroom#When:08:40:25Z Auralia and Musition are perfectly suited to classroom use, and have been designed specifically to save teachers time and improve student results. Automated testing, assessment, reporting and in-depth teacher materials are all included - Auralia and Musition are a complete music education software solution.


Read on to learn how teachers are using Auralia and Musition to improve their student’s Ear Training and Music Theory skills in classrooms around the world!





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