Being a dinosaur does have its advantages, you know both worlds.
ITB + Analogue. If you are combining them both that is. Casanova knows that analog drummachines still got the advantage in beat making than via software. That knowing convinces me and maybe others to think about that Machinedrum worth my whole studio instead of that virtual drummachine like Ultrabeat/Redrum/Kong etc. About the drummachines, I read about the specific feeling/swing in these machines, also in the MPC 2500 sampler.
What about NI Maschine does that give a typical groove/feel?
I know nothing analogue, yeah the Reason patching cables
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I have been taking piano lessons for half a year. 3 years ago
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I wish my parents would have stomped me behind a piano, learning curve is less steep when you're young. Less thinking, more doing.
Writing a memorable piece involves a emotional connection between the music and listener. For that emotional connection you need theory.