Prayze's Toolbox #4: Gateway Laptop

Here it is!!! If I were to compare my production setup to a car, then this would be the engine. My old trusty dusty laptop has seen better days, but miraculously, it still works. This is what allows me to produce such good music. Get ready folks, because much like cruising in a '79 Ford pinto, you're gonna be in for a bumpy ride...

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To transpose or not to transpose?

     There's a very controversial issue that has been present in the musical community. With the invention of digital keyboards, came the ever so popular transpose feature! This nifty little device allows the user the ability to play a song in any of the 12 musical keys instantly without having to practice the song in that key ahead of time! Most classically trained pianists have no use for such a feature, but more and more musicians are using it as a go-to in order to play music in any key.

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Prayze's Toolbox #3: Behringer MS20 Monitors

Anyone who has a studio or a home production setup needs to have monitors right? Well I have some too! My setup just so happen to contain these powered monitors. The Behringer MS20s are small, but don't be fooled. These 10 watt speakers surely pack a wallop!

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Prayze's Toolbox #2: Casio PX-120 Privia

I believe that every serious keyboardist needs to have access to a grand piano of some sort. I am blessed to have this digital grand piano in my home. This ain't no Casio keyboard from radio shack. With 88 weighted keys and a nice, rich, and realistic piano sound, the Casio PX-120 Privia will remain an integral piece in my arsenal!

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Prayze's Toolbox #1: M-Audio Axiom 61

This is the first installment in an ongoing series that takes a look at the equipment that I'm using. Through a lot of hard work and prayer, I will be able to upgrade and purchase the equipment I desperately need to continue my mission. What better way to start the series than to showcase my favorite piece of equipment, the M-Audio Axiom 61!

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Hayze... Errr. Prayze Effect Music?

Welcome fans, friends, and family to my blog. I am Jason Webber, the producer and musician formerly known as "Hayze Effect".  For those that have known me for a while and know my music know that I've recently changed my musical focus. Although not a very easy decision, it was one that has proved to be very rewarding so far.

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