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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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Apr 16, 2002, 12:00 AM

More good info on UPS Systems.

In response to a recent Tech Tip we did (TTOTD – 3/19/2002) on UPS systems and how they relate to digital audio gear we’ve seen a rash of... Read more »
Apr 15, 2002, 12:00 AM

Getting Battery to work with ProTools.

“How can I get BatteryVST to work with ProTools and My Digi001?” 1.Make sure your Midi Controller Keyboard is connected and is setup correctly... Read more »
Apr 11, 2002, 12:00 AM

Getting your HD24 talking to your computer for file transfers.

“I want to transfer files between my new Alesis HD24 recorder and my computer DAW. I understand this can be done through Ethernet, but I’m not... Read more »
Apr 10, 2002, 12:00 AM

What’s the difference between studio and live mixers?

“What’s the difference between studio and live mixers?” In the sense that they are both just glorified signal combiners, not much. They perform... Read more »
Apr 9, 2002, 12:00 AM

Why do people think moving fader automation sounds better?

“I’ve heard that mixer automation using motorized faders sounds better than other types. Why is this so?” An understanding of how the systems... Read more »
Apr 8, 2002, 12:00 AM

Why has the Mac been so popular for audio and MIDI work?

“I know the topic of Mac versus PC has kinda’ been done to death, but I’d really like to know, why is it that the Mac was (is) so often... Read more »
Apr 5, 2002, 12:00 AM

Connecting mics to your video camera.

“What mics can I connect to my camcorder?” For today’s Tech Tip answer we go to Sweetwater Sales Engineer, and resident video expert, Dan Hoeye.... Read more »
Apr 4, 2002, 12:00 AM

How to choose headphones.

A common question we get is from people asking how to choose the right headphones for their application. Even if you have the luxury of trying... Read more »
Apr 3, 2002, 12:00 AM

Drum tuning.

“I read in a popular book on recording recently that you should tune your drums to the key of the song. I can see where this might make sense,... Read more »
Mar 29, 2002, 12:00 AM

Outboard effects versus plug-ins.

I’ve decided to buy some type of good reverb for my DAW. There are so many hardware units on the market, but my question is more fundamental.... Read more »

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