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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

Apr 12, 2011, 12:00 AM

True Bypass Pedal Pops

Q: I have a true-bypass delay pedal on my pedalboard that pops when I turn it on and off. What causes this? A: This is somewhat common, and does... Read more »
Apr 11, 2011, 12:00 AM

How to Get 18 Volts for Pedals

Q: I saw the the Tech Tip on running pedals at 18 volts for more headroom. Is there a power supply that can provide 18 volts? A: Yes — check out... Read more »
Apr 8, 2011, 12:00 AM

The Case for Locking Straps or Strap Buttons

One of the best investments you can make in protecting your guitar is some sort of system that clips or locks the strap right onto the... Read more »
Apr 7, 2011, 12:00 AM

9 Volt versus 18 Volt

Q: Some effects pedals say that you can run them at either 9 volts or 18 volts DC. Most power supplies are 9 volts. What is the advantage to... Read more »
Apr 6, 2011, 12:00 AM

Jeff Beck Signature Strat?

Q: What’s the difference between the two Fender Jeff Beck Strats that Sweetwater carries? One is much more expensive than the other. From the... Read more »
Apr 5, 2011, 12:00 AM

Blackstar ISF?

Q: What does the ISF control on the Blackstar amplifiers do? A: It’s a “shaping” or “contour” control that changes the overall tonal character... Read more »
Apr 4, 2011, 12:00 AM

Avid Boom Outs

Q: I enjoyed the Avid Boom tips in last week’s inSync (here, here, and here). Is there a way to get individual outs from the channel strips? A:... Read more »
Apr 1, 2011, 12:00 AM

Avid Boom Trick #2

Here’s another “hidden” feature in Avid’s Boom virtual drum machine: You can change the sound that is assigned to a channel strip by clicking... Read more »
Mar 31, 2011, 12:00 AM

Truss Rod Adjustments

Q: The neck on my guitar was starting to bow, and the action had raised up, so I adjusted the truss rod. I have the neck nice and straight, and... Read more »
Mar 30, 2011, 12:00 AM

Avid Boom Trick #1

Here’s a hidden feature that will let you expand the sounds you get from Avid’s Boom virtual drum machine. Underneath the “M” and “S” buttons on... Read more »

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