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The Most Useful Sites on the Planet for Making Electronic Music
Electronic Music is taking the world by storm! This collection of sites (including my newsletters) will make sure you're a part of it. Whether you're into Dance, Berlin School, Trance, Hip Hop, or New Age, these sites will help you put it all together.
Get a Couple Analogue Synths for FREE!
Are you looking for that analogue edge? Who isn't these days? Get a couple THOUSAND FREE samples here! Great layout, too.

On the right, samples are broken down by sound type. On the left you can search for your favorite synth from yesteryear or today. Try Access Virus, Oberheim OB-8, Roland Juno106, Clavia Nord Lead2, Novation, Korg Poly-800, etc. They have them ALL! You can even DOWNLOAD manuals!

Don't have a sampler? No prob! Get a FREE one from the "Stick this in Your Computer" link below.
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Stick this in Your Computer!
Want to mix mp3s on your computer? Need a Beat calc? (Helps to sync those hard to harness delays.) Want a new Soft-Synth for FREE? How about a FREE version of Pro Tools?!! WHATEVER! This site will save you hours of searching on the web. Unlike your manuals, it's well laid out and easy to find what you need. All platforms!
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Don't Get Ripped Off!
Want the best price on new gear? You Betcha! Check out Gearprice.com. This site levels the playing field for the consumer (that's you!). You type in what you want and it searches all the major online dealers for you and shows you a comparison of the results.
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The Music Biz for Musicians, Ask an Expert!
David Sloane, Senior Partner in a firm of CPA`s specializing in the music industry. Can answer questions about contracts, collecting money, withholding tax, international structures, royalties, music publishing, royalty audits and anything connected with the music, recording, touring and publishing industries worldwide for FREE. There are MANY experts here -- just type in your needs.
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Most Useful Discussion Groups, Newsletters, and Newsgroups
Finally Something Useful in my Email!
This monthly ezine focuses on how-to articles, resources, products and services that significantly benefit music careers. Their writers include (name drop!): Tim Sweeney (author of The Guide to Releasing Independent Records), Suzanne Glass (Pres. of Indie-Music.com), Mark Baxter (Voice Coach to Grammy winners), Derek Sivers (Pres. of CD Baby), Joy Butler (Music Business Attorney) and others. Click "Join this Group" on the top right of the page or by sending a blank email to BSharpNews-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
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Boldly Go Where Someone Already Has!
Have questions only REAL people can answer? Ask question on this D-board about anything synth related. VERY active community. No need to sift through stuff you're not interested in. All topics are broken down by category to save you HOURS. You'll need to "register" (it's free) to post, though. Just click on Register, the link under Synth Zone BBS at the top.
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Newsgroup Utopia!
Wanna find out about the new Korg Karma? How about the Nord Modular? Newsgroup rec.music.makers.synth is very active and the flame wars are kept at a minimum. You can go there directly through this link.
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