Automatically mapping samples in Emu Ultra samplers
Today’s tip comes from our friend Larry at Emu/Ensoniq. Sampling is an art form, but Emu Ultra Samplers make it accessible to all. Today let’s... Read more »
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Sep 10, 1999, 12:00 AM
Sep 9, 1999, 12:00 AM
More on digital converter quality
Another question no doubt sparked by our 9/2 TTOTD: “Is there any standard that evaluates the quality of A/D and D/A converters? I know that the... Read more »
Sep 8, 1999, 12:00 AM
More on balanced versus unbalanced audio
A few of last week’s Technical Tips sparked more questions from our readers. One very valid question pertaining to the 9/2/99 tip is: “If... Read more »
Sep 7, 1999, 12:00 AM
Synchronizing Cakewalk 8 to an ADAT
Synchronization again…“I’m using Cakewalk Pro Audio 8 with an ADAT XT, a Midisport interface, and a JLCooper Data 2 Sync box. When I sync the... Read more »
Sep 3, 1999, 12:00 AM
Piezo versus Compression Driver
Tweeter versus horn; that is the question?“I hear 2 tweeters; the first one is a piezo, and the other one is a compression driver. They sound... Read more »
Sep 2, 1999, 12:00 AM
Sound quality of balanced versus unbalanced inputs and outputs
Do balanced ins and outs sound better than unbalanced ones? This is a question we get often, though it arrives in many different forms. “I am... Read more »
Sep 1, 1999, 12:00 AM
Ground Loops in a basement
“Ground all around.” It could be a song about grounding schemes. We could do it in the style of the old Schoolhouse Rock stuff. Okay, smack me.... Read more »
Aug 31, 1999, 12:00 AM
S/PDIF connectivity issues
S/PDIF line lengths and patch bays. Unlike the AES format, S/PDIF is a signal protocol that was never intended to be run through audio cables or... Read more »
Aug 30, 1999, 12:00 AM
Novice use of compressors
Today’s question comes from one of our readers in Germany: “Everywhere, I hear about compressing the drum tracks in mixing. But how do I set up... Read more »
Aug 27, 1999, 12:00 AM
Getting rid of that pesky computer noise
Computers are great…until you have to listen to one in all of your recordings. “I have a small project studio based around Cubase VST running on... Read more »