Using Virtual Instruments in BIAS Peak
Most people don’t realize this, but Peak can be used to play Audio Units – and VST-format virtual instruments. However, an input method must... Read more »
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Mar 23, 2007, 12:00 AM
Mar 22, 2007, 12:00 AM
Quick Fixes When Garage Band Causes System Crashes
In some cases, repairing disk permissions are enough to cure crashes caused when launching Apple’s Garage Band. When it’s not, the easiest way... Read more »
Mar 21, 2007, 12:00 AM
Setting Garage Band’s Preferences to Minimize Processor load
1. Choose Garage Band > Preferences to open the General Preferences page. 2. Click the Audio/MIDI button to view that pane. 3. Check the... Read more »
Mar 20, 2007, 12:00 AM
Easy Editing of Note Boundaries in Kontakt 2
When you want to edit the note boundaries in Kontakt 2 (for example, you want the lowest sample pitched at D to extend all the way down to the C... Read more »
Mar 19, 2007, 12:00 AM
Switching Off Stuck Notes in Logic Pro
If one or more notes are stuck, hitting STOP twice in rapid succession will usually do the trick. This is your basic “Panic Reset.” If notes... Read more »
Mar 15, 2007, 12:00 AM
Garage Band’s Amp Simulation
While it’s still easy to use, Apple has kept adding cool new features to Garage Band. Sure, you could invest in some amp emulation software, but... Read more »
Mar 14, 2007, 12:00 AM
Resetting Knobs and Faders to their Default Position in Kontakt 2
You can simply Command-click (Mac) or Control-click (PC) on any knob or slider to return it to its default position (if it has one). These same... Read more »
Mar 13, 2007, 12:00 AM
Multitimbral Instruments in Logic
Though none of the software instruments that come with Apple’s Logic DAW/sequencer support multitimbral operation, the program does support... Read more »
Mar 12, 2007, 12:00 AM
Creating a Big Bass in Reason 3.0
Need a huge bass sound from Reason? First, you need to load a SUBTRAKTOR module. Now you have 32 different waveforms to choose from. Go to... Read more »
Mar 9, 2007, 12:00 AM
Selecting Scratch Disks for Applications
Almost all audio software, as well as other programs that tend to generate files that require a good deal of hard drive space, allow you to... Read more »