

Examples of these companies include Kelly’s Music and Instruments, Sweetwater, Sam Ash, SoundTree, and Romeo Music.

Music directors who are utilizing digital workstations in their instruction would be wise to partner with companies that can provide both service and expertise. Haste in making a purchase before adequate investigation can lead to waste. Be careful to discern between pricing and the product features that you will need in your teaching. Sometimes the free versions of software aren’t as good of a value as they might seem. Keep in mind that the DAW bundles that a music retailer can assemble for you often include “lite” versions of the software (and in some cases you won’t qualify for upgrades or support). Getting to know how your DAW will typically be utilized will save money in the long run. For example, are eight audio input channels necessary? Even if you can think of scenarios where you might use all eight, you might only need two or four on a regular basis. While not every music retailer offers technology sales as part of their services, they still might be able to refer you to experts who can assist with consultation, installation, and post-sales technical support.īe realistic about goals and applications. Music tech retail stores can be a good resource in terms of deciding which component parts you may need. Fortunately, there are many different ways to accomplish this, as well as numerous resources available to help educators choose how to customize these workstations for their specific needs. While the idea of buying a new digital audio workstation (DAW) bundle may be appealing, for many educators it might be more feasible to incorporate existing pieces of hardware and software into a customized solution. Please Click Here to Support SBO Magazine! We hope you continue to remain healthy during this most strenuous of times. We at School Band & Orchestra wish nothing but the best for you, your school, your family and co-workers. Your consideration is greatly appreciated. It is with the utmost sincerity we ask you to consider supporting our efforts here with a small donation which will allow our staff the ability to keep these interesting stories about your chosen career coming to you in a consistent and timely basis. However, we would like your consideration in these difficult times to help support our efforts here at School Band & Orchestra to keep our information flowing and to provide you with a continuous stream of current and vital information when you need it the most.

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