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Batch optimizing PDF sheet music in Acrobat
After reading numerous posts (like this one) that pose the question, I decided that it’s about time to share my methods for batch optimizing my sheet music scans using Acrobat. “Optimizing” PDFs, if...
View ArticleTeaching Notation Software
WARNING: Philosophical post alert. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. In a recent post, I put together a bunch of information on MakeMusic’s buyout offer and Sibelius’ branch closure. Since that time,...
View ArticleScreencasting on iPad (a followup)
Recently, Technology for the Classical Singer posted an article on how she handles screencasts from her iPad (which are coming out great, by the way!). I wanted to share a slightly different approach...
View ArticleProtecting your accounts – some password tips, and 2-factor authentication
This post comes a bit later than I originally intended, but with things so crazy here at work as the semester has gotten underway, I’m surprised that I’ve had any time to sit at my desk in the first...
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Spotify’s use for the classical musician
Just a quick one-off here, as I’m quite busy with other projects. I happily subscribe to Spotify. If you don’t know what that is, you should definitely find out, quickly. And while it was mostly for...
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Noteflight releases version 3.0
After a months-long hiatus to focus on other projects, I’ve returned to the blog world. I know you all missed me. UNCG has been using Noteflight in a few classes here on campus for over a semester...
View ArticlePageFlip’s new Firefly pedal – coming soon!
First: yes, I’ve posted again. Hopefully this will be the swift kick I need as a busy semester begins to wind down. I’ve had a great experience this semester, and would love to share some of what...
View ArticleAirTurn –“Second-Hand Sale”
Just another quick post to alert the masses of a good opportunity to snag an AirTurn at reduced prices (if that’s what you’re after). You can now find a BT-105 with a set of ATFS-2 pedals (and board)...
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‘Heartbleed’ and what it really means to end-users
Once more out of the ether I emerge…and with a new theme, nonetheless. More on that later. There’s been a lot of talk (and some panic) about this whole Heartbleed thing in the past few days. Since...
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NOTION 4 on sale for $50!
A lot has happened with NOTION in the past few months – the former Greensboro startup was purchased by PreSonus, and headquarters moved to Baton Rouge, LA. Their software remains one of the top music...
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AirTurn announces its new pedal “Ped”
The PageFlip Ped The next bluetooth pedal is coming in February, and it’s called – simply – the “Ped.” It’s Airturn’s newest product, and is supposed to be ultra-low-profile (.7″ / 18mm, have...
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Duet Display turns your iPad into a fast, reliable, and truly legitimate...
Duet Display We’ve all been there – you’re out and about working on your laptop, and you just need that extra screen real-estate. Because furiously command-tabbing, or four-finger swiping to change...
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Bluetooth Pedal Showdown 2: AirTurn ATFS-2 vs. PageFlip Firefly
Finally. It’s here. A long-overdue followup to my very popular initial review of the PageFlip Cicada and AirTurn (read the original article here), nearly three years later. A lot has happened since...
View ArticleAirTurn’s “Spring Cleaning” sale – additional 20% off B-Stock
AirTurn has launched a “Spring Cleaning” sale that will last for a very limited time. Now is your chance to grab yourself a BT-105 or DIGIT unit with ATFS-2 pedals for 20% off of the normal B-stock...
View ArticleBlog update
In case anyone follows this blog and its horrendous update schedule…(aka never)… I’ve changed jobs, and while I’m still at UNCG, I’ll be working to move this blog off of the Performing Arts unit’s...
View ArticlePageFlip announces their 2017 lineup, including new Butterfly and Dragonfly...
PageFlip has announced their latest updates to their line of pedals, including a revamped 2-pedal system (the Butterfly) that will replace the Cicada, and a brand-new 4-pedal system (the Dragonfly)....
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The New PageFlip Pedal Lineup
It’s been hard for me to keep up with the world of music tech now that I’m no longer employed full time “in the industry.” But thanks to a few savvy readers and eager vendors, I think I’ve finally...
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