Liquids & Electronics
Here’s something that we were reminded of yesterday, during a session: liquids and electronics do not mix! We all like to have a tasty beverage... Read more »
Tech Tips
inSync Tech Tips cover over 4,800 music and audio topics spanning 15 years of technological development. Look here to find answers to your tech questions, cool tips and tools for making music, and more.
Latest Tech Tips
Aug 17, 2011, 12:00 AM
Aug 16, 2011, 12:00 AM
Recording WAV and MP3 with the Roland R-05
It’s common knowledge that the Roland R-05 handheld recorder can capture great-sounding WAV files at up to 24-bit/96kHz resolution. But, did you... Read more »
Aug 15, 2011, 12:00 AM
Studio Computers & the Internet
Q: For years, I was told not to have my studio computer connected to the Internet. is this “rule” still valid? Or can my studio computer safely... Read more »
Aug 12, 2011, 12:00 AM
Instruments and Humidity
Q: I’ve read where acoustic, hollowbody, and semi-hollowbody guitars can dry out and crack if the humidity is too low. Does this also apply to... Read more »
Aug 11, 2011, 12:00 AM
Cool Tool: Sonnet Technologies RackMac Mini
The Apple Mac Mini computer is ideal for many studios, either as the main computer for running DAW and other software or as a second computer... Read more »
Aug 10, 2011, 12:00 AM
Cool FireWire 400/800 Tool
Last week we had a question about connecting a FireWire 400 device to a FireWire 800 port. This week we’ve got a Cool Tool that let’s you hook... Read more »
Aug 9, 2011, 12:00 AM
Pro Tools 9.0.3?
Q: Does the Pro Tools 9.0.3 update released last week work with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)? A: No, the 9.0.3 update does not address Lion... Read more »
Aug 8, 2011, 12:00 AM
FireWire 400 to FireWire 800 Adapter
Q: Can I connect a FireWire 400 device to my computer if it only has a FireWire 800 port? Is there any danger or downside? A: FireWire 800 is... Read more »
Aug 5, 2011, 12:00 AM
Uke Tuning
Q: I’m having a lot of fun with my ukulele, but I’m not sure what pitch it should be tuned to. Can you help? A: The standard uke tuning is with... Read more »
Aug 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
OS Update Reminder
We’ve been talking a lot about updating to Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) lately, as well as compatibility status with various music and audio software... Read more »