Avid officially announced the launch of Pro Tools 12 today, March 23rd. And there’s a little-known method that let’s you get it for just $299. Pro Tools continues to remain one of the top choices for audio recording, editing, and mixing music. And now the latest version is finally here and it brings with it […]
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Toontrack Release New Hip-Hop! EZX Expansion for EZdrummer 2
Toontrack announced the release of a new hip-hop expansion pack for EZdrummer 2 today. The new collection is called Hip-Hop! EZX. Yesterday I posted about new bundle packages that Toontrack has started offering with their EZdrummer 2 software. They’ve also created a new hip-hop edition that comes with EZdrummer 2, the Hip-Hop! EZX, and their […]
Toontrack’s New EZdrummer 2 Bundles with Expansion Packs
Toontrack recently released four new bundle packages for their popular EZdrummer 2 software, which is one of the best and most realistic-sounding virtual drum packages available. The base software is pretty good but it’s the expansion packs that really make EZdrummer stand out and sound great. That’s what makes these new bundle packages such a […]
Xpand2: Pro Tools Instrument Plugin Tutorial (Videos)
Xpand2 is one of the six free plugins that comes with Pro Tools recording software in a downloadable Creative Collection plugins package from Air Music. Xpand2 is also available for purchase separately without Pro Tools. Xpand2 includes a whole host of virtual instruments and sounds, including things like guitars, pianos, basses and drums, along with […]
Power Tab Editor Guitar Tablature Tutorial (Videos)
Since posting the list of music notation software for writing guitar tablature, I’ve been trying some of the different free programs to see which one works best. First I tried MuseScore 2.0, and I might circle back to using it again later, but I found it cumbersome to add tablature symbols like slides and pull-offs […]
Best Guitar Tabs & Chords Apps for Android and iOS
With the rise of tablets and smartphones, there are new ways to store and find your favorite sheet music and have it readily accessible in the palm of your hand at anytime. Guitar tabs used to have to be printed out on paper to be useful, but not anymore. There are dozens of apps designed […]
MuseScore 2.0 Tablature Setup Directions
Yesterday I posted a list of music notation software with support for tablature. I wanted to test a few of the free options to see which one offers the best support for creating and importing guitar tablature. MuseScore is first on the list, and is a good choice because it offers a lot of features […]
List of Best Guitar Tablature and Music Notation Software
Below is a list of the best free and paid music notation software with support for guitar tablature. I wanted to find some free software to easily create guitar tab snippets to post on this website alongside tutorials. A lot times I’ll come across a cool lick or riff mentioned in a video or lesson […]