Thursday, October 15, 2009

GarageBand replacing the studio

In January, Apple revamped their program GarageBand. This is a program that comes pre-installed in newer versions of Mac. The program allows musicians to directly plug their instrument into their computer via a USB cable to record and edit music. Today, even professional musicians have adopted this software. They enjoy the speed at which you can record music and the spontaneity that comes along with being able to record virtually anytime and anywhere. This type of technology could very well mean that the traditional studio might be a thing of the past. In addition, unheard talents now have the ability to record music in the same way that many professionals are. This may lead to a more level playing field in which the music you record counts for more than the people you know in the industry to get you that first break. This is just another example of how technologies that are coming out affect not only individuals, but entire industries.

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