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Can Propellerhead Reason Use Multiple Hardware Audio Outputs?

Q: Can Propellerhead Reason use multiple audio outputs, or is it limited to stereo? A: Absolutely! If your audio interface has multiple audio outputs, you can access them... Read more »

“Space Oddity” Recorded in Space

It seems only appropriate: Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield has recorded a video of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" on the International Space Station. Hadfield... Read more »

How Do I Use the Shure VP88 for M/S Stereo?

Q: I don't quite understand how the Shure VP88 microphone works for mid-side recording. How do I get the left/right part of the "side" out? A: You can use the VP88 in two... Read more »

Arturia Releases Oberheim SEM V and Wurlitzer-V Updates

Arturia has released version 1.1.6 of Oberheim SEM V and version 1.0.5 of Wurlitzer-V. Both updates are focused on improved performance and stability, and MIDI... Read more »

Hear The Oldest English Grand Piano

Ever wonder what the oldest surviving grand piano in the UK sounds like? Thanks to BBC Radio, you can hear the piano in action, along with a description of the piano and... Read more »

Focusrite Debuts Two New Scarlett Audio Interfaces

Focusrite has expanded the Scarlett family of USB 2.0 audio interfaces with the new Scarlett 18i8 and Scarlett 6i6. Both feature award-winning Focusrite mic preamps... Read more »

Lynx LT-HD Firmware Revision 11 and Aurora Firmware Revision 28

The newest firmware for the Lynx LT-HD and Aurora converters allows even easier operation with Avid Pro Tools HDX systems and includes a variety of fixes and... Read more »

1969: Hendrix Invites McCartney to Join Super Group

From the "Did You Know?" files: In 1969, Jimi Hendrix was known to have jammed informally with Miles Davis. It is also known that Hendrix was looking to expand his... Read more »

Free Waldorf Rocket Control App

The Waldorf Rocket is an incredibly popular and powerful synth, combining digital waveforms with an analog filter. The compact Rocket is USB-driven and features a fast... Read more »

Largest Choir Ever!

The London Community Gospel Choir set a world record for the largest gospel choir ever assembled for a live performance. The event was staged as part of a three-day... Read more »

Is the Panorama P1 Compatible with Nuendo and with Reason 7?

Q: I see that the Nektar Panorama P1 is compatible with Reason and Cubase. Does this mean that it is also compatible with Nuendo? Also, since it is so new, does it... Read more »

How to Sort Songs by Artist Last Name in iTunes

Q: I have a large iTunes music library, and I dislike that iTunes insists on sorting the artist by their first name — for example, I look for James Taylor under "Taylor"... Read more »

Keith Carlock Rocks Sweetwater

Virtuoso drummer Keith Carlock (Steely Dan, Sting, John Mayer, James Taylor) visited Sweetwater yesterday on behalf of Gretsch drums, performing a fascinating workshop... Read more »

Lost Starship Bass Returned after 35 Years

In June of 1978, Jefferson Starship was slated to play at the Lorelei Festival on the Rhine River, near St. Goarshausen, Germany. Problems developed, though. Grace Slick... Read more »

Split Screen Views in Propellerhead Reason

Propellerhead Reason includes key commands for switching among the three program's three views: F5 calls up the Mixer, F6 the Rack, and F7 the Sequencer. But the cool... Read more »

pureMix.net and Sweetwater Launch Mixing Contest

Think you've got great mixing chops? Interested in winning some of over $18,000 in prizes? Then head over to pureMix.net to learn all about the GearFest Mixing Contest... Read more »

Can the Apogee Quartet be Bus Powered by an iPad?

Q: Can I bus power my Apogee Quartet using my iPad? A: Sorry, the Quartet requires more power than an Apple iPad can provide. A power supply is necessary to run it.

Korg, Vox, and Blackstar Rebates

Three companies are offering "Spring Savings" mail-in rebates on purchases from May 1 through June 30, 2013. Korg is offering the following rebates: Pa3X (61-key or... Read more »

Slayer’s Jeff Hanneman Dies

Jeff Hanneman, guitarist and songwriter for thrash band Slayer, passed away on May 2, 2013 at the age of 49. A founding member of Slayer, Hanneman was instrumental in... Read more »

Can I Use an Apogee Quartet with my iPad 4?

Q: I saw your iOS Update video on the Apogee Quartet with the iPad. Since it uses a 30-pin connector cable, does this mean I can't use it with my new iPad 4, which has... Read more »

MOTU Releases Digital Performer v8.02, with Windows Support

It's the dawn of a new era! MOTU has released version 8.02 of Digital Performer. The new version includes support for Windows. Each key code for Digital Performer allows... Read more »

Gibson and Nissan Take Guitar Repair on the Road

Gibson and Nissan have joined forces to create a unique van fully equipped as a luthier's workshop! The Nissan NV200 Mobile Repair and Restoration Van has a sliding... Read more »

Royalties as Investments?

Songwriters and performers earn royalties from their creations — royalties, or "mail box money" can be a substantial source of income if a songwriter or performer is... Read more »

What is the Correct Power Supply for the Fulltone Soul-Bender?

Q: I purchased a Fulltone Soul-Bender fuzz pedal, and it says that it requires a "center-positive" power supply. What is this, and what do I need? A: Many pedals, such as... Read more »

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Tech Tip of the Day

05/18/2013
Can Propellerhead Reason Use Multiple Hardware Audio Outputs?
Q: Can Propellerhead Reason use multiple audio outputs, or is it limited to stereo? A: Absolutely! If your audio interface has multiple audio outputs, you can access them from within Reason.
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Word for the Day

05/18/2013
FM
The changing of the frequency of a “carrier” in response to a “modulatingsignal, usually an audio waveform. As the modulating signal voltage (amplitude) varies up and down the frequency of the carrier varies up and down from its nominal unmodulated value. In music, vibrato is a form of frequency modulation because it is a periodic variation in frequency (pitch). In FM broadcasting the audio signal is used to modulate a high frequency carrier that is then transmitted. At the receiving end a special circuit called a FM detector, or “discriminator” is used to recover the audio from the modulated signal. FM is considered a better (than AMamplitude modulation) method of transmitting radio and TV signals because the FM signal is not as sensitive to amplitude variations caused by atmospheric interference. FM is also used as a sound synthesis technique (see FM Synthesis).
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