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Device Racks

For one, the Beat Repeat plug-in and Drum Racks have made some of my songwriting really stand out. I'm no longer trapped for hours moving little dots to create a flowing groove. Live 8 continues to be my go to writing tool as nothing else allows for such spontaneous creation. From hooky drum patterns to arrangement ideas I am always surprised and excited by what I'm able to create with this program. If I can think it, Live 8 can do it!

Zac Baird, keyboardist with the band KoRn

16.1 Introduction to Racks

Up until now we have only looked ...

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