March 2012
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Introduction to Chord Theory: Major Diatonics →
Introduction to Chord Theory: Major Diatonics Here is a brief lesson introducing the basics of chord theory. This lesson will deal only with triads, larger chords will be addressed later. For the purpose of elementary chord theory, all chords are constructed by stacking intervals of thirds. In addition to this basic rule, it is also a safe bet that you will (for the most part) encounter 4 types...
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Inspiration
Tonight’s post is about Inspiration. Inspiration is a funny thing.  When it’s there, it’s the best thing ever.  It’s like the sun shines brighter, the air tastes fresher and your energy reaches heights you never knew were possible. When it’s absent from your life, you question everything.  You question the work that you love, you question your reasons for completing...
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Feb 21st
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Sound Designing a Psychedelic Apple, sweet! Spoonbill is an EPIC Sound Design/Composition Artist.  I highly recommend checking out his website and listening to his latest music.  It’s next level stuff! http://www.spoonbill.net.au/
Feb 21st
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ABLETON LIVE / APC40 DJ TEMPLATE Last night I received this question in my inbox: “I remember when you played at EPR 187. Your set was incredible. Really loved the psytrance. Care to share some mixing techniques?” First off, thanks very much for the compliment!  Glad that you enjoyed the music :)  I spent a lot of time on that set and it’s always nice to hear that it makes an...
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Emotion Designers & Welcome
Welcome to my new blog!  My name is Liam Shy and I am a San Francisco based Sound Designer, Composer and DJ who would like to contribute to the Audio Community. Here I will post relevant information regarding Sound Design, Music, Tools and Audio Philosophy.  I think it’s appropriate for my first post to link to this incredibly insightful article about the role of Sound Designers.  Thanks...
Feb 17th