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Feb 20, 12:23 PM

Documentation in the DAW Age

It is an essential working priority to document everything that happens in a session from good takes to bad takes, mic placements, hardware settings, and more. In the Software Age, it may seem less critical to do... Read more »
Feb 15, 12:00 AM

iZotope Releases AAX Native Versions of Ozone and Nectar

iZotope has released version 5.03 of Ozone and 1.13 of Nectar. The new versions include support for the AAX Native format running under Pro Tools 10. Previously, iZotope released AAX-compatible versions of RX 2... Read more »
Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Lynx Celebrates 15

Congratulations to all our friends at Lynx Studio Technology on celebrating their 15th anniversary in 2013! Lynx also announced that 2013 marks the ninth year in a row that the company has not raised their prices.
Feb 14, 8:00 AM

Avid Names New President/CEO

Louis Hernandez has been named the new president and CEO of Avid. Hernandez has served as a member of Avid's board of directors since 2008. Former president/CEO Gary Greenfield will remain a member of Avid's board... Read more »
Feb 14, 12:00 AM

How can I Run an ADAT Optical Cable Long Distances?

Q: I need to run an ADAT optical cable for a long distance. My understanding is that there is a limit to how far you can go with one? Is there another solution? A: The ADAT spec puts the limit on optical cable... Read more »
Feb 13, 12:00 AM

What is the Difference Between Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 6?

Q: What is the Difference Between Cat 5, Cat 5e, and Cat 6 ethernet cables? A: All three cable types are similar in design (four twisted pairs of wires inside a single casing) and function. The primary difference is... Read more »
Feb 12, 12:00 AM

What is Maximum Ethernet Cable Length?

Q: How far can I run an ethernet cable? A: The recommended maximum length for a cat 5 ethernet cable is 100 meters (328 feet).
Feb 10, 11:05 AM

Hands On Review: Gator G-ARM 360-DESKMT

The laptop computer has always been a supremely useful tool for musicians. It’s portable, can use batteries or AC, and can run lots of applications, giving musicians the power that once belonged only to top-dollar... Read more »
Feb 7, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Fishman TriplePlay

Wireless MIDI for guitar! The Fishman TriplePlay is a much-anticipated new wireless guitar controller; the system consists of a pickup and control box that mounts to the guitar, and a USB dongle that plugs into your... Read more »
Feb 6, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Blue Microphones Nessie

The latest from Blue Microphones is Nessie, a USB condenser mic that looks as cool as it sounds. Nessie has a built-in pop filter, an internal shockmount, built-in headphone output with zero-latency monitoring, and... Read more »
Feb 5, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Alesis Control Hub

Need to connect a MIDI device to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch or to your Mac or PC? Then you need the new Alesis Control Hub. The Control Hub connects to your computer's USB port or to an iOS device via Apple's... Read more »
Jan 31, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Apogee Symphony 64 ThunderBridge

Also new from Apogee at the Winter NAMM show was the Symphony 64 ThunderBridge, which allows connection of Symphony I/O and X-Symphony-equipped Rosetta and X-series converter system to a Mac computer equipped with... Read more »
Jan 30, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Avid Pro Series Plug-ins

Avid introduced three new Pro Series plug-ins for Pro Tools 10 HD Native and Pro Tools 10 HDX that support the AAX DSP and AAX Native formats on Mac and Windows. Pro Compressor is based on the dynamics section of... Read more »
Jan 29, 8:00 AM

NAMM News: Universal Audio Apollo Enhancements

The latest version of Universal Audio Apollo brings new enhancements to the incredibly popular audio interface, including Pro Tools Mode for improved and simplified integration when using the Apollo with Avid's Pro... Read more »
Jan 29, 12:00 AM

What is an Encoder?

Q: I see a lot of keyboards and control surfaces that say they have "encoders." Isn't this just a regular knob? A: A rotary encoder does indeed closely resemble (and perform) like a traditional control "knob" on a... Read more »
Jan 28, 12:00 AM

Learn Celemony Melodyne Vocal Tuning with Fab Dupont of pureMix.net

Celemony Melodyne is an incredibly powerful pitch/time processing solution; whether you run it standalone, bundled with PreSonus Studio One, or as a plug-in within another DAW, it offers tons of capabilities for... Read more »
Jan 15, 8:00 AM

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Announced

The latest in the popular Focusrite Scarlett series of USB 2.0 audio interfaces is the Scarlett 18i20. The Scarlett 18i20 provides 18 inputs and 20 outputs, eight award-winning Focusrite mic preamps, front-panel... Read more »
Jan 11, 12:00 AM

How to Use AirTurn with Four Pedals

The AirTurn BT-105 comes configured with two footswitches/pedals, which most of us assign to page up/page down functions in our apps and software. But did you know that you can actually use four pedals with the... Read more »
Jan 10, 8:00 AM

East West’s Half-price Sale Extended

East West produces stellar cinematic-style sample collections. Right now, you can add the best of the Quantum Leap series to your musical arsenal, at half price. Get in on the ground floor with the East West Quantum... Read more »
Jan 9, 8:00 AM

Focusrite Scarlett Studio Launches!

Looking for a complete home studio in one bundle? Then look no further than the Focusrite Scarlett Studio! With the Scarlett Studio, you just add a computer (Mac or PC) and you are in business. The Scalett Studio is... Read more »
Jan 4, 8:00 AM

Introducing Waves Element

Waves Element is the company's first-ever synthesizer virtual instrument. An analog-style polyphinc instrument, Element uses Virtual Voltage technology to deliver a fat, gritty, classic synth sound. Features include... Read more »
Jan 3, 8:00 AM

Buy One Get One Free Applied Acoustics Plug-ins

Start the new year off right by expanding your sound palette with Applied Acoustics VIs. When you purchase Lounge Lizard, String Studio, Ultra Analog, Strum Acoustic, Strum Electric, Chromaphone, or Tassman, you can... Read more »
Jan 2, 8:00 AM

Now Available: Akai Professional MPC Studio

Looking for the ultimate portable solution for creating beats or making full-on productions? Then you're looking for the Akai Professional MPC Studio! The MPC Studio is a complete groove production solution... Read more »
Jan 2, 12:00 AM

Start the New Year Off with a Clean Slate!

As we kick off the New Year, this is a great time to perform all that routine maintenance, software updates, backups, and other tasks that you have been putting off (we all do it...) Go through your rig, look... Read more »

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