All Roland Drum Inputs Are Not Alike.
Q: “How come I can’t use a stereo cable to attach two mono triggers (like two toms) into one of the dual trigger (stereo) inputs on a Roland... Read more »
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Feb 15, 2005, 12:00 AM
Feb 14, 2005, 12:00 AM
Pick Up Some Facts About Pickups
Q: “What Are The Differences In The Various Types Of Magnets Uses In Guitar Pickups?” A: All guitar pickups have the same basic structure: a... Read more »
Feb 11, 2005, 12:00 AM
Tips for Recording backing vocals/choir
There are basically three variations for recording effective backing vocals, but keep in mind nothing is set in stone. Much like the Pirate’s... Read more »
Feb 10, 2005, 12:00 AM
Live Sound Systems and the Noise Floor
Q: “I want to put together the best live sound system possible for my band, choosing mics, a mixer and amps with the widest possible dynamic... Read more »
Feb 8, 2005, 12:00 AM
“Mysterious” Program Changes in Standard MIDI Files
Q: “I downloaded a MIDI file to play at a church service. But when I set my sequencer up with appropriate programs for each track, when the... Read more »
Feb 7, 2005, 12:00 AM
How to get the best recorded acoustic guitar sound. Part 2: Selecting the mic
The first part of this series was all about preparation, which is half the battle. To reiterate, once the guitar sounds good to both you and the... Read more »
Feb 3, 2005, 12:00 AM
Live Sound Systems and the Noise Floor
We’re going to begin some discussions of dynamics and dynamics processing by taking on a few issues that often cause confusion. Q: “I want to... Read more »
Feb 1, 2005, 12:00 AM
Speaker cables, guitar cables and impedances.
Q: “I noticed in a recent inSync Tech Tip regarding matching impedance between head and cabinet that you emphasized using speaker cables instead... Read more »
Jan 31, 2005, 12:00 AM
Why do I need to change guitar amplifier tubes?
Q: “Why do I need to change guitar amplifier tubes?” There are two main reasons why amplifier tubes need to be changed. The first reason is that... Read more »
Jan 20, 2005, 12:00 AM
Spice Up Your Pop with Simple Chord Substitution
Pop songs are often built on fairly simple chord progressions. This helps make a song more accessible and easier to remember. But sometimes you... Read more »