MIDI and Songwriting: Enhance – Don’t Hinder Your Creative Flow

This is the second article in a two-part series on MIDI and Songwriting.  Going beyond the basics of MIDI and how it works, this piece speaks to the songwriter / composer and what kind of role MIDI plays in the creative process.  Some of the topics covered here are choosing sounds, time management, and fighting the urge to be a perfectionist.  The full article is published as a guest post over at Blogging Muses.  Check it out in it’s entirety.

Here’s an excerpt from the article:

With MIDI, the recording and editing capabilities are endless. But then you’re faced with that age-old question. When is the song finished? It’s up to you to hold back. Limit the amount of time spent analyzing, tweaking, and perfecting each note and rhythm. You will do your song a great service by keeping the human element intact.

MIDI and Songwriting: How it Works, What You Need To Know
MIDI and Songwriting: Enhance – Don’t Hinder Your Creative Flow

Related posts:

1. MIDI and Songwriting: How it Works, What You Need To Know
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3. The despair of infinity. Or how technology can affect your songwriting. (And what to do about it.)
4. The Importance of Using Scratch Tracks in Recording and Music Production
5. 7 Essential Gifts Under $100 for a Home Recording Studio

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