Liner Notes

Liner Notes: 『Contour of Oblivion』

Contour of Oblivion by MasaharuThis collection is a pursuit of one of the author's core themes—"...
Essays

Instrument of Logic: The Primordial Landscape of MSX and MML

As a boy who loved crafting, I found myself in a constant struggle with the limitations of "mate...
Essays

The Cruelty of the World and the Work as a Fortress: Reflections on the Film “The Zone of Interest”

AI-generated Podcast: Commentary on this articleI recently watched the film The Zone of Interest...
Essays

Does AI Create Music, or Does It Extend the Musician?

On January 21, 2026, a business partnership between ACE Studio and EASTWEST Sounds was announced...
Cubase & Plugins

Rethinking Cubase Template Creation via a “Layer Structure”

AI Audio: "Commentary on this article"Have you ever stood before a massive orchestral template a...
Cubase & Plugins

Multi-timbral vs. Single-timbral in Cubase

"Which offers better performance: the 'Multi-timbral approach,' where multiple instrument parts ...
Cubase & Plugins

How to Fix WAVES Plugins Not Loading or Being Recognized

For anyone using DAWs like Cubase for music production, WAVES plugins are likely indispensable t...
Book Reviews

Review: “Lydian Chromatic Concept” by George Russell

The Lydian Chromatic Concept is often described as more than just a music theory book; it is a p...
Essays

Wildcard Concept: Reading “The Lydian Chromatic Concept”

(Original posted on October 22, 1999)Exploring systematic music theories offers composers a dist...
Cubase & Plugins

Cubase 15: How to Change the Mouse Horizontal Scroll Direction

On November 5, 2025, the new version, Cubase 15, was announced and released on the same day. Per...