How to Play the DAW Like an Instrument

In this episode, I discuss why I believe the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) is an instrument and how treating it as such can enhance our creative flow. By learning, performing, and practicing the DAW the same way we would with a traditional instrument, we can compose better and faster and reduce the friction between having an idea and expressing it through our tools!Watch this episode on YouTubehttps://youtu.be/BVVBXA53Xnk00:00 - Intro & welcome02:00 - Weekly check-in15:00 - Main Topic: How To Play Your DAW Like An Instrument20:04 - #1: Mastering the fundamentals23:40 - #2: How to start expressing yourself26:08 - #3: Manipulating your DAW in real-time recording29:59 - #4: Practicing the DAW like an instrument34:20 - #5: Building a repertoire with templates37:09 - #6: The importance of critical listening41:29 - How to join the 52 Cues community42:50 - This week's cue: "Truth Serum"46:42 - OutroSEIDS - https://www.youtube.com/@SEIDS_Record Companies Suno and Udiohttps://bit.ly/4eIuLE2Support for the 52 Cues Podcast comes from ReelCrafter, the professional way to pitch your production music and know exactly when your cues are heard.Start your free trial at ReelCrafter.com/52Cues!Join the 52 Cues Community! – https://my.52cues.comIt's free to post your cues for feedback from the community, network with other composers, and ask questions about the industry!Plus, member subscribers get extra perks like workshops, livestreams,  cue breakdowns, live feedback sessions, hundreds of hours of video archives, and opportunities to submit to real music libraries.One-on-one coaching sessions and video critiques also available at http://52cues.com/coaching!Note: Links may be affiliate links which generate a small commission but at no extra cost to you!