Composing Academy Blog

I am often asked via email & YouTube comments what are my go-to sample libraries and so in this newsletter I thought I would provide you with my favourites, from free offerings up to the more expensive. (Most of the paid libraries will have sales in the next few weeks as well.)

Most DAWs come...

Cakewalk for Beginners

Cakewalk by Bandlab is a fully featured DAW that is absolutely FREE! Previously known as Sonar, it's extensive midi and audio capabilities, all for zero cost, I think, make it ideal for Composers just starting out.

Above is a link to my latest YouTube video, where I go through step by...