Windows XP implementation in music computer systems.
“I’d really like to see an article, in Sweet Notes or inSync, about the coming of Windows XP and what the music industry is doing to get ready... Read more »
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Jun 7, 2001, 12:00 AM
Jun 6, 2001, 12:00 AM
G4 upgrades in the 9600.
We have received reliable reports that putting a G4 upgrade into a Mac 9600 reveals a bug in the PCI bridge chip that is used to tie the two... Read more »
Jun 5, 2001, 12:00 AM
One solution for fret buzz: how to adjust your truss rod.
“My guitar has a few notes that buzz. I have taken it to good guitar techs before and it plays great for a while, but eventually starts buzzing... Read more »
Jun 4, 2001, 12:00 AM
More on Roland VS data compression.
One of our inSync readers made some astute observations and a valid point in reference to our recent tip on the data compression used in Roland... Read more »
Jun 1, 2001, 12:00 AM
Advantages of front ported versus rear ported speakers.
“I’ve been shopping for a pair of studio monitors, and I have the choice narrowed down between a pair of rear ported and front ported speakers.... Read more »
May 31, 2001, 12:00 AM
Do you need to rebias tube amps?
“I just bought my first tube amp and I’ve been reading up on the process of changing tubes. Everyone says that rebiasing an amp is important for... Read more »
May 30, 2001, 12:00 AM
Zooming Easy In DP3
“In Digital Performer, I continually have to scroll around after zooming in or out to get to the place in the track overviewwhere the cursor was... Read more »
May 29, 2001, 12:00 AM
Making .MOD files
“What are the most common ways to convert MIDI files to .MOD files? Or create .MOD files?”First you need an editor or tracker that will create... Read more »
May 25, 2001, 12:00 AM
Patch bays and the differences between normal and half-normal operation.
“I don’t understand the normal function on patch bays. Specifically, what is the difference between normal and half-normal, and when would I use... Read more »
May 24, 2001, 12:00 AM
Transfers from 20 bit to 16 bit through a mixer. What happens to the extra bits?
“I was recently involved in a studio session where it became necessary to transfer material from some 20 bit ADATs over to of the client’s 16... Read more »