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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.

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Aug 22, 2005, 12:00 AM

Optimizing the Range of an Archtop Guitar

If you know why archtop guitars are designed the way they are, you can optimize your instrument by using your guitar as it was designed. In the... Read more »
Aug 19, 2005, 12:00 AM

Monitoring

Unless you have a large, acoustically treated room, avoid using monitors with an super-extended bass response as this will only excite... Read more »
Aug 18, 2005, 12:00 AM

Fun with SONAR Mutes, Part Two

Previously we discussed track mutes and archiving in SONAR 4. This version of SONAR also includes a feature that allows you to mute (or solo)... Read more »
Aug 17, 2005, 12:00 AM

Ducking in Mixes

In a busy mix, try “ducking” midrange instruments such as overdrive guitars and synth pads under the control of the vocals, so that whenever the... Read more »
Aug 16, 2005, 12:00 AM

Fun with SONAR Mutes, Part 1

SONAR is a very CPU-efficient program, which means it doesn’t require the fastest, most powerful computer on the block. There are, however,... Read more »
Aug 12, 2005, 12:00 AM

Using disabled groups in pro tools for convenient track viewing.

Traditionally, groups are enabled to lock tracks together for editing and mixing purposes. Groups, even disabled ones, are also useful for... Read more »
Aug 10, 2005, 12:00 AM

How to get a good clean recorded guitar sound in a DAW.

Some of the best clean electric guitar sounds are obtained simply by connecting the guitar to the computer’s audio interface via a DI box – just... Read more »
Jul 28, 2005, 12:00 AM

Roland V-Drums “Cross Stick” Sound vs. Technique

Acoustic drummers who try Roland’s mesh-head V-Drums kits for the first time are usually impressed by the natural feel and response. They find... Read more »
Jul 8, 2005, 12:00 AM

Tapping Mixer Insert Points for Multi-channel Recording

Q: “I’m going to record a live band into a multi-channel sound card from the insert points of a Mackie CFX-16. What kind of cable do I need? I... Read more »
Jul 7, 2005, 12:00 AM

Sweetwater Tech Support “Insider” Tip

Tech Support often finds few, if any, customers holding for support early in the day (around 9-11am). While our techs happily use this... Read more »

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