At the piano- using Dorico on my iPad Pro 10.5” for writing and sketching. I have a Bluetooth midi adapter for the piano that allows me to input notes into Dorico. Also the BT QWERTY keyboard.
Apps used here include Dorico, Forescore, GarageBand, Korg, Klevegrand and a few others.
When the piece is pretty well fleshed out and I have a nearly finished the arrangement, I head upstairs to the studio to orchestrate and finish programming the necessary samples and sounds.
Apps used: Reaper, Dorico, Logic Pro, hundreds of sample libraries.
Often times I start and end in the studio, depending on deadlines. But I feel I write a better piece of music when I separate out the writing from the orchestrating. Kind of my version of an analog and digital workspace.
Hoping to replace my aging 2012 MP with a new MBP in 2022.
My wife, for my birthday, got me all the “Think Different” posters Apple sent out to teachers. I also have a rare Gershwin poster that was never allowed to be published.
In this photo is Einstein, Gershwin in the middle (framed with an original think different watch that runs backwards) and Jim Henson with Kermit. On another wall I have John &Yoko and Miles Davis.
My wife has a 17 year old P120 that is having issues. After plying awhile the higher notes start drifting sharp. Doing a reset fixes it for a few minutes but it goes off again. We’re looking at replacements and thinking about a Clarinova instead of the portables.
I, too, am still using a Mid-2012 Mac Pro as my prime Mac. I just installed macOS Monterey on it today using the OpenCore Legacy Patcher. I’m hoping that Apple releases a new iMac Pro or Apple Silicon Mac Pro this year. But I’ve got to say, my Mac Pro is still an excellent work horse, even though it’s nearly 10 years old.
Went to your website to listen to your music, and got a note “Oops, looks like this player is missing.” under your demo reel. I like the workflow, and want to hear the results!
