TC Electronic Flashback X4 Analog Dry Through?
Q: The information on the upcoming TC Electronic Flashback X4 pedal says that it has “analog dry through.” What does this mean? A: With many... Read more »
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Sep 27, 2012, 12:00 AM
Sep 26, 2012, 12:00 AM
Tele Twang Tones
Q: I’m studying to be a mixing engineer, and I was wondering if I could ask for your advice. I have a country mix where the lead guitar has a... Read more »
Sep 25, 2012, 12:00 AM
Better Tuning Through Lubrication
Want your guitar or bass to stay in tune? There are numerous places where a guitar string can get hung up and therefore slip out of tune when... Read more »
Sep 24, 2012, 12:00 AM
More Mac Screen Zooming
Our last tip covered how to use the Option+Command+= and Option+Command+- key commands to zoom a Mac’s screen in and out. There is another way... Read more »
Sep 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Mac Tip: Zoom Your Screen
Sometimes, you just want to get a little closer look — such as when you are performing a delicate edit on an audio waveform. On the Mac, hit... Read more »
Sep 20, 2012, 12:00 AM
Tube Amps Need to Warm Up
We were reminded again today, while shooting a video, that tube amplifiers need to up. We’re not just talking about turning the amp on and... Read more »
Sep 19, 2012, 12:00 AM
Avid Eleven Rack and Guitar Amps
Many guitar players want to use their Avid Eleven Rack as a versatile “front end” along with a regular guitar amp. Here are two essential tips... Read more »
Sep 18, 2012, 12:00 AM
Resolving Avid Pro Tools/Mac Keyboard Shortcut Conflict
Apple’s OS X 10.7 (Lion) and 10.8 (Mountain Lion) come configured with a variety of keyboard shortcuts or key commands for common functions.... Read more »
Sep 17, 2012, 12:00 AM
Avid HD Native Thunderbolt Power Supply
Q: The Avid HD Native Thunderbolt interface has a power supply connector, but can it run on bus power? A: Yes, the HD Native Thunderbolt... Read more »
Sep 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Upside Down Mic Tone
Q: I see a lot of engineers hang vocal microphones upside down in front of the singer. Do they do this because the tone is different? If so,... Read more »