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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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Sep 17, 2003, 12:00 AM

Sending audio from Pro Tools to other applications such as Reaktor.

Q: “I have some audio tracks in a Pro Tools session and I would like to process them with some FX ensembles in Reaktor. How can I route the... Read more »
Sep 16, 2003, 12:00 AM

DVD capacities explained.

Q: “What is the video capacity of DVD?” A: The amount of video a DVD can handle is a moving target that is nearly impossible to define simply... Read more »
Sep 15, 2003, 12:00 AM

DigiTech’s RPx400 User Tips.

Q: “Can I use my new RPx400 with any other software than ProTracks? Also, do you know why I can’t record my microphone without effects?” A: You... Read more »
Sep 12, 2003, 12:00 AM

Using two Tascam 788s together.

Q: “Can I use two Tascam 788s together? My drummer and I both have one, but one alone doesn’t record our whole band.” A: The 788 has the ability... Read more »
Sep 11, 2003, 12:00 AM

LFE vs. Subwoofer.

Q: “In surround sound, isn’t an LFE channel the same as a subwoofer channel?” A: Actually, LFE and a subwoofer are two very different things.... Read more »
Sep 10, 2003, 12:00 AM

Battery storage – to refrigerate or not?

Q: “I’ve heard that the batteries I use for my wireless system should be stored in a refrigerator while not in use. First, will this actually... Read more »
Sep 9, 2003, 12:00 AM

Do you have to de-frament hard drives on Alesis’ HD24?

Q: “I’ve heard that you don’t need to de-fragment the hard drive in the Alesis HD24. Why wouldn’t you?” A: The “cluster size” of the Alesis file... Read more »
Sep 8, 2003, 12:00 AM

Specs of Apple’s new G5 digial I/O.

Q: “What are the specs of the digital connectors on the back of the new Apple G5 computers?” A: Power Mac G5 computers have two optical audio... Read more »
Sep 5, 2003, 12:00 AM

Using Reason on laptops.

Q: “I’m using Reason on my PowerBook and some of the keyboard shortcuts don’t seem to work. Is there a preference or something I need to... Read more »
Sep 4, 2003, 12:00 AM

Serve, Braided & Foil Sheilding explained!

Q: “Regarding your Word for the Day definition of Serve Shield: ‘…the serve’s superior flexibility often makes it more reliable in “real-world”... Read more »

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