Discussion, hype, and other musings about Rob Birdwell's forthcoming audio loop library, "Real Trumpet" - the release is slated for "Spring 2003" - share your thoughts on what makes a good ACID compatible loop library:  What works?  What sucks?  What features would you like to see in the Real Trumpet audio library?  Your comments WILL be heard and they will be taken seriously.

Got something you want to discuss?  Post it here!  It's open swim - there are no lane ropes in this pool!

Songwriter discussion here - your songs, how you write, what you write about.  Songwriting techniques - the art, craft and anything to do with songwriting posted here.

Discussions about music composition and related topics.  Heard something great?  Post a link!  How does one compose music?  What are some of the techniques great composers use? 

The Virtual Trumpet software, written by Rob Birdwell, for Windows systems is discussed here.  Tips, tricks and discussion related to the use of this trumpet simulation software.

This forum is all about music software - the tools you use to help you create your music.  The good, the bad, the ugly.  Examples of music software include Finale (for notation), Sonar (for midi/audio production) and many, many more.  Tips, tricks, and just about anything you have to say about music software are discussed here.

All about arranging music and orchestration techniques.