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May 24, 8:48 AM

Google Launches Streaming Music Service

Streaming services have become increasingly popular — one survey (by the NPD Group) showed that users between the ages of 13 and 35 prefer streaming services to FM radio. Now...
May 24, 8:43 AM

The Ultimate Tool for Learning and Practicing Guitar?

Looking for an all-in-one centerpiece for your guitar practice room? Need a great tool for learning songs and solos? Look no further than the Boss eBand JS-8! Check out... Read more »
May 24, 1:32 AM

Is the Antelope Audio Orion 32 Compatible with USB 3.0?

Q: Everything I'm reading about the Antelope Audio Orion 32 mentions USB 2.0, but USB 3.0, as on the new-generation Macs, is not mentioned. Is it compatible with USB 3.0?... Read more »
May 23, 7:46 AM

Sweetwater Welcomes Ashdown Engineering

We're proud and excited to announce that Ashdown Engineering, makers of some of the world's finest bass amplification, has joined the Sweetwater family! From bedrooms to... Read more »
May 23, 1:56 AM

Mackie My Fader App Available for DL1608 and DL806 Digital Mixers

Mackie has released the free My Fader app for using an iOS device — including an iPhone or an iPod touch — to control the DL1608 or DL806 digital mixers. My... Read more »
May 22, 1:47 AM

Waves TDM License Update

Waves has announced that V9 users with TDM licenses will be automatically updated to a SoundGrid license. This change will not affect TDM compatibility, however, it will... Read more »
May 21, 6:30 PM

New pureMix Hip-Hop Mixing Video

Want to learn how to mix an awesome-sounding hip-hop track? PureMix has the information you need in a new video featuring renowned engineer/producer mixing a track by... Read more »
May 21, 4:03 PM

Rob Papen Updates Predator to Version 1.6.4

Rob Papen has released version 1.6.4 of Predator. The new version includes a Big Screen graphic mode for a 150% larger GUI display, over 450 new presets arranged into... Read more »
May 20, 8:29 PM

Ray Manzarek Dies

Ray Manzarek, co-founder and keyboardist for The Doors passed away today from complications related to cancer. He was 74 years old. Manzarek was born and raised in... Read more »
May 20, 1:46 AM

Is a Dongle Required to Run Propellerhead Reason?

Q: Do I need to carry a dongle with me if I want to use Propellerhead Reason with my laptop? A: With Reason 7, you have four options for authorizing Reason: Dongle... Read more »
May 17, 5:41 PM

MIDI Turns 30

Happy birthday MIDI! It was 30 years ago this year that MIDI was first demonstrated at a NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) trade show. MIDI has always been... Read more »
May 17, 1:44 AM

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 »
May 16, 7:46 PM

“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 »
May 16, 6:44 PM

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 »
May 15, 3:45 PM

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 »
May 15, 1:28 AM

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 »
May 14, 6:37 PM

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 »
May 14, 1:01 AM

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 »
May 13, 6:58 PM

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 »
May 13, 4:21 PM

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 »
May 10, 11:56 AM

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 »
May 10, 8:08 AM

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 »
May 9, 6:42 PM

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 »
May 9, 5:53 PM

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 »
May 8, 5:15 PM

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 »

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Tech Tip of the Day

05/25/2013
Is the Antelope Audio Orion 32 Compatible with USB 3.0?
Q: Everything I'm reading about the Antelope Audio Orion 32 mentions USB 2.0, but USB 3.0, as on the new-generation Macs, is not mentioned. Is it compatible with USB 3.0? A: Yes, the Orion works fine with the latest-generation Macs, including iMacs and Mac Minis using the USB 3.0 ports.
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Word for the Day

05/25/2013
Wah Pedal
A wah pedal is a foot-controlled bandpass filter or a lowpass filter that exhibits a resonant peak just at its roll-off frequency. The resonant peak can be moved up and down in frequency by the player by means of a foot pedal, which makes for a striking emulation of the human voice making a “waaaah” tone (or its tonal inverse, “aaaooow”). Several kinds of circuits have been used through the years to produce the wah sound. One of the originals was the Vox-style inductor-based wah circuit. Other common wah circuits employed notch filters or op-amp active filters.
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