What Impulse Rate?
Q: I ordered the Timbral Research Impulsive libraries from Sweetwater for my TL Space, it’s great! But it has IRs that are at 96 and 44.1kHz and... Read more »
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Nov 5, 2009, 12:00 AM
Nov 4, 2009, 12:00 AM
Overdrive versus Distortion
Q: What is the difference between overdrive and distortion with guitar pedals? A: The terms are often used interchangeably, so providing more... Read more »
Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 AM
More Headroom
Many of us have switched over to smaller tube guitar amps (15-30 watts) for the more compact size, portability, lighter weight, and more... Read more »
Nov 2, 2009, 12:00 AM
Phatty Control Voltage Output Mod
What the heck is the Control Voltage Output Mod that’s included factory pre-installed on the new Moog Little Phatty Stage II Sweetwater Solar CV... Read more »
Oct 30, 2009, 12:00 AM
Double the AES Goodness?
Q: I have a digital converter that has “dual-wire” AES connections. What’s the deal with those, should I be using them instead of regular AES... Read more »
Oct 29, 2009, 12:00 AM
Moog Delay Spillover Mod
For all fans of the Moog MF-104Z Analog Delay, there is a factory mod available through Moog that enables/disables spillover. With this mod, the... Read more »
Oct 28, 2009, 12:00 AM
Past Lives
Q: I just downloaded the latest version of Live and installed it. But the old version is still on my computer. Do I need to delete it, or can it... Read more »
Oct 27, 2009, 12:00 AM
Launchpad Modes
Q: The Novation Launchpad has four modes. I get what the Session mode is for — launching clips and scenes, and I get what the Mixer mode is for... Read more »
Oct 26, 2009, 12:00 AM
Color-coded Mesas
Q: I’m confused about buying Mesa Boogie tubes for my amp. I got a set and they were red. Is this a high output set? A: Mesa Boogie uses... Read more »
Oct 23, 2009, 12:00 AM
APC40 and Launchpad
Q: Can I use the Akai Professional APC40 and Novation Launchpad at the same time? A: Yes, as long as you have both turned on in Live’s... Read more »