Polyphony issues with Novation D-Station
“How many voices of polyphony does the Novation D-Station have? Why are my drums sounds sometimes dropping out?” Both the sounds from the 808... Read more »
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Nov 5, 2002, 12:00 AM
Nov 4, 2002, 12:00 AM
Monitoring record enabled tracks on EZBus
“When I try to monitor a record-enabled track from my audio recording software through the EZBus, I get an echo/delay effect. How do I fix... Read more »
Nov 1, 2002, 12:00 AM
The need (or not) to register your creative work
“I know this may not be a technology question in the conventional sense, but it is technical. Maybe you can help. I’m producing my own CD and... Read more »
Oct 31, 2002, 12:00 AM
Feedback problems with drum riser
“Our band recently built a drum riser to use on gigs. Now it seems like the drums feedback in the low end a lot more, especially the bass drum.... Read more »
Oct 30, 2002, 12:00 AM
Burning multiple discs at once with Toast
“I have three different CDR drives connected to my Mac. Is it possible to have each of them burning a disc with Toast at the same time?” Yes it... Read more »
Oct 29, 2002, 12:00 AM
Metronome click with Logic, Cubase, DP, and Nuendo
“I can’t hear my Metronome click through my US428 in DP3 or Logic but I can hear it in Cubase and Nuendo.” In Cubase and Nuendo, you have the... Read more »
Oct 28, 2002, 12:00 AM
Using Aardvark’s USB3 ASIO drivers
“I just downloaded Aardvark’s USB3 ASIO drivers for Mac, but there aren’t any instructions for how to use it. Help! Also, does it work with OS... Read more »
Oct 25, 2002, 12:00 AM
Synchronizing a sequencer with your VS series recorder
“I want to sync my Roland VS-1880 recorder with a MIDI sequencer, but cannot get it to work. Can I make my tempo maps follow?” Roland VS series... Read more »
Oct 24, 2002, 12:00 AM
Getting patch names into Finale
“How do I get patch names for my keyboards into Finale? Are there any preset instrument lists?” Finale does not contain any preset patch... Read more »
Oct 22, 2002, 12:00 AM
On/off switch for dynamic microphones
“Is there a way to set up a footswitch to mute and unmute my vocal mic on stage? Our sound guy can do it for the house sound, but I find that so... Read more »