Beat Matching with a Numark CD MIX Station
If you are an aspiring DJ, or already a pro who would like to add beat matching to your arsenal of skills, a combination of the right gear and a... Read more »
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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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Jul 20, 2004, 12:00 AM
Jul 19, 2004, 12:00 AM
Solutions for Gretsch feedback!
Q: “How do I stop my Gretsch from feeding back?” A: If it has real f-holes or an access cover in the back the tried-and-true method is stuffing... Read more »
Jul 16, 2004, 12:00 AM
Wireless Microphone Systems: VHF or UHF?
We know a musician’s world is full of difficult choices – regular or decaf? Rent or gear? Rehearsal or girlfriend/boyfriend? Adding to the... Read more »
Jul 15, 2004, 12:00 AM
Multi-threading Concepts and SONAR 3.1
In simple terms, DAW software, or any computer program, is a series of instructions that are executed sequentially by a central processing unit... Read more »
Jul 14, 2004, 12:00 AM
What Do I Do Now? – Music and Technology to Help the Aspiring Songwriter
Sometimes beginning songwriters become frustrated by the apparent difficulty of composing “new” creative music, often ending up wondering “What... Read more »
Jul 13, 2004, 12:00 AM
Barry’s Guide to Recording Guitars – Making a Room Sound Bigger
In the 07/02/04 edition of inSync we talked about how to make a live reverb chamber to add spice to your guitar recording. In this installment,... Read more »
Jul 12, 2004, 12:00 AM
OS X Issues and Edirol Keyboard MIDI/Audio Controllers
Edirol manufactures an outstanding line of compact USB/MIDI keyboard controllers that are ideal for use in environments where space is at a... Read more »
Jul 9, 2004, 12:00 AM
Barry’s Guide to Recording Guitars – Using Hallways for a Big Stereo Sound
Here’s a miking technique capable of producing brilliant sounds that can spark your recording process on to new levels of innovation and... Read more »
Jul 8, 2004, 12:00 AM
Connecting FireWire audio interfaces to two computers.
Q: “Can I connect my MOTU FireWire interface to two computers at the same time?” A: The short answer is no, well maybe, but probably not… In... Read more »
Jul 7, 2004, 12:00 AM
Editing the Start of GarageBand Software Instrument Tracks
Some GarageBand users have encountered a problem when editing Software Instrument tracks. They report that they are unable to trim the start of... Read more »