Essays

Memorable Music: The Musical “Carousel”

(Original posted on March 29, 2015)One of the conditions for achieving a breakthrough and taking...
Music Reviews

Listening to “Hana” by ASA-CHANG & Junray

(Original posted on April 5, 2015)A thought suddenly struck me, and I wanted to listen to music ...
Music Reviews

Nordic Composer Rautavaara

(Original posted on June 9, 2006)I've been listening to Einojuhani Rautavaara (1928- ), specific...
Book Reviews

Seeking a New Tonal World ~ Reading “Blue Notes and Tonality”

(Original posted on October 22, 1999)Numerous questions regarding the music called "Blues" would...
Book Reviews

Review: “Complete Orchestration” by Akira Ifukube

(Original posted on January 4, 2009)This is a masterpiece that has held an unshakeable position ...
Cubase & Plugins

WinRT MIDI: What is it? From Bluetooth Support to MMCSS Error Countermeasures

Since Cubase 12, "WinRT MIDI" has appeared as a MIDI driver option. WinRT MIDI is a new standard...
Cubase & Plugins

How to Optimize Cubase Performance with Windows Defender Exclusions

When using Cubase, you may experience phenomena such as audio skipping or noise due to a sudden ...
Cubase & Plugins

Countermeasures for DAW Dropouts by Improving DPC Latency

There are various approaches to stabilizing DAW operation while keeping the audio interface's AS...
Music Reviews

The Greatness and Charm of “Samenai Yume,” the Ending Song from Anne of Green Gables

(Original posted on March 27, 2015)In the world of anime music, true gems sometimes appear like ...
Cubase & Plugins

Cubase Expression Maps: How to Use the Group Function

In this article, focusing on the "Group function" which is essential for enhancing expressive pe...