Recording in Pattern Mode on the Yamaha Motif
Q: When I am recording in Pattern mode, what happens if I don’t turn off the phrase voices in the Track tab? A: Acckk! Never do that! You’ll end... Read more »
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Jul 2, 2008, 12:00 AM
Jul 1, 2008, 12:00 AM
Down and Dirty
Q: I just laid down a great solo on my synth, but I’m not happy with the way it sounds. It seems too clean for the track it’s being playing on.... Read more »
Jun 30, 2008, 12:00 AM
Tube Mics: Which Way is Up?
Q: I have heard that tube microphones should always be used upside down (with the diaphragm at the bottom). This is supposed to prevent heat... Read more »
Jun 27, 2008, 12:00 AM
Mac OS X Mass Migration
Old timers (you know, people over 30) tell us how hard it used to be to move files and folders from your old Mac to your new Mac or to a laptop.... Read more »
Jun 26, 2008, 12:00 AM
Aligning Tempo to an Audio Track in Digital Performer
Let’s say that you have a great rhythm guitar performance, but it was recorded without the benefit of a click track, so its tempo may vary... Read more »
Jun 25, 2008, 12:00 AM
Choosing Your Software Synth
Q: There are now so many software synths that I have no idea where to start looking for the right one for my needs. Can you help? A: The first... Read more »
Jun 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Taking Your Acoustic “Live on Stage”!
Taking Your Acoustic “Live on Stage”! Q: I have a Gibson acoustic that I love. I’ve used it miked in the studio, but now my band is playing more... Read more »
Jun 23, 2008, 12:00 AM
When Only a Grimy, Grungy Sound Will Do!
Many musicians, engineers, and producers are looking to optimize the sound quality of their recordings. For them, the latest generation of... Read more »
Jun 20, 2008, 12:00 AM
Booting the Akai MPC2000 from a SCSI Drive
Most users keep the latest version of the MPC2000’s operating system on a 3.5-inch diskette inserted into the onboard reader, so that it will... Read more »
Jun 19, 2008, 12:00 AM
KikAxxe First, Ask Questions Later
Some of you may be old enough to remember the ARP Axxe, a slightly stripped down, single-oscillator version of ARP’s more expensive synth, the... Read more »