David Stewart’s Guide to Specs: Microphone Self-Noise
Q: “I’m looking for a microphone to record sounds in nature. Since many of these sounds aren’t very loud I’ve determined that I want to get a... Read more »
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Jan 6, 2004, 12:00 AM
Jan 5, 2004, 12:00 AM
Posture Makes Perfect – Keyboard Body Positioning.
The position of your body when you practice or play your keyboard is more important than one might think. In fact, poor posture can lead to... Read more »
Jan 5, 2004, 12:00 AM
Reason Quick Tips:
When triggering sound effect or impressionistic samples in NN19, you don’t actually need to use your MIDI keyboard: Alt-clicking the little... Read more »
Jan 2, 2004, 12:00 AM
Royer R-121 Ribbon Microphone: Two Mics In One!
At distances of two feet and closer, the back of the Royer R-121 Ribbon Mic is brighter than the front side. The difference in the sound is... Read more »
Dec 30, 2003, 12:00 AM
Roland Fantom LCD help!
Q: “The LCD display on my Roland Fantom seems to go off after a little while. Do you have any ideas what might be wrong with it?” A: The Fantom... Read more »
Dec 29, 2003, 12:00 AM
Do you need to upgrade your Mackie or Logic Controller?
Q: “I’m confused about whether I need to upgrade my Mackie Control, Logic Control or extender?” A: Really, it all boils down to what you are... Read more »
Dec 26, 2003, 12:00 AM
MIDI merging – still valid today!
Q: “Why do some of MOTU’s MIDI interfaces still offer merging – who would use that these days?” A: While it’s true that we tend to need MIDI... Read more »
Dec 24, 2003, 12:00 AM
Audio transfer from Roland VS-2400CD to computer!
Q: “Is there a way to connect a (Roland) VS-2400CD to my computer for audio transfer?” A: The VS-2400CD features a large assortment of inputs... Read more »
Dec 23, 2003, 12:00 AM
Digital Performer and Undo.
Q: “How many levels of undo does Digital Performer now have?” A: Digital Performer 4.x supports unlimited Undo/Redo. There are several new... Read more »
Dec 22, 2003, 12:00 AM
Cut, Copy and Paste Conventions Explained!
Just about every application available for PC or Mac today that includes any type of editing adheres to the Cut, Copy and Paste convention. Most... Read more »