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 […]
Boom: Pro Tools Virtual Drum Machine Tutorials (Videos)
Pro Tools recording software comes with six virtual instruments from AIR as part of the additional free plugin package. The included drum machine plugin is called Boom. It includes a wide range of preset drum patterns and various electronic percussion sounds. Boom has a lot of features and settings that can take some time to […]
How to Get Pro Tools 12 for $299 with Audio Interface
In this article I’m going to show you how to get the full version of Pro Tools 12 for just $299 (actually it’s Pro Tools 11 to start but it’ll be free to upgrade to 12 when it gets released). Not only that, but you also get a Fast Track Solo audio interface included in […]
Free Pro Tools First Software Pros and Cons
When Avid announced the upcoming release of Pro Tools 12 earlier this year, they also revealed plans to release a free version of Pro Tools 12 called Pro Tools First. Considering the fact that Pro Tools costs $700 to purchase the full version, being able to get access to a free version is going to […]