Jan Munoz is a music producer, song arranger, and recording artist based in Paris, France. He also run his YouTube channel where he plays rock cover songs.
Roland came up with an exciting recording device designed for portable recording using your mobile phone (Android or iOS). It's the Roland G:Mixer.
It's a pam-sized mixer/audio interface for connecting microphones, guitars, or other line-level instruments for your mobile devices and tablets. You can also use it on your laptop or desktop computer via USB.
I just made an unboxing video of my recently purchased recording device, the Focusrite Scarlett Solo. It's a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface suited for recording instruments analog signal like guitars, bass, keyboards, or vocals.
I also gave it a dry run and testing with a guitar running in Propellerhead Reason.
Watch the video below:
The reason I decided to buy the Scarlett Solo (2nd Gen) is because I've read a lot of good reviews and feedback from users. It is recommended for musicians and producers who need an interface for recording guitar parts, and it is very affordable. I like the built of the device, the case is made up of aluminum that makes it sturdy and tough.
I bought it at Woodbrass music store in Paris (http://www.woodbrass.com) which is just a few blocks away from home. I've already recorded a couple of tracks with the Scarlett Solo.
I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an affordable USB audio interface for recording at home or outdoors because it is USB bus-powered and has low latency. Works great on my late 2011 Macbook Pro (stock RAM and hard drive).
I just finished re-installing MacOS Sierra on my computer. Did a clean install. I am already in the phase of installing all of my music software and virtual instruments.
I am considering installing Ableton Live Lite (version 9) and see if I will be able to produce, arrange, sequence, and mix and entire song using the Lite version.
Ableton Live Lite has a limit of 8 tracks (audio and midi combined), and 8 scenes per project. It will be very limiting if you are producing electronic music tracks or other genres. But for producing a rock or metal song, it seems that the Lite version will get the job done.
