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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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Jan 6, 1999, 12:00 AM

M20 Track Skip Errors

If you have an Alesis M20 that is getting a “Track Skip Timeout Error” when chasing other ADAT’s you probably have SRAM (static RAM) corruption.... Read more »
Jan 5, 1999, 12:00 AM

Why have a black burst generator

Another sync question. “I’m getting ready to take some jobs doing music for video in my studio. People tell me I need to get a Black Burst... Read more »
Jan 4, 1999, 12:00 AM

More on Demagnetizing Heads

In response to our recent tip on tape head demagnetization (12/21/98), inSync reader Larry M asks: “In the spirit of no question is too dumb, I... Read more »
Dec 29, 1998, 12:00 AM

Runaway Volume At Live Gigs

Today’s WFTD was brought on by today’s Tech Tip question from FC in NC.“When I do live sound gigs I find that as the night wears on I seem to... Read more »
Dec 28, 1998, 12:00 AM

SMF and Drum Tracks

Here’s one of those little MIDI gotcha’s that every beginner eventually runs in to:“I am loading standard MIDI files into my sequencer for... Read more »
Dec 23, 1998, 12:00 AM

“Lack of Planning and Tech Support” – READ THE MANUAL

It’s two days until Christmas. Go out and buy batteries now. You may not be able to find them tomorrow. But seriously, Christmas is a fun time,... Read more »
Dec 22, 1998, 12:00 AM

Kurzweil Key Maps

Here’s a pretty tweaky one that came in from a Kurzweil K2000 user:“I am trying to create a Keymap with a different Sample assigned to each key.... Read more »
Dec 21, 1998, 12:00 AM

Demagnetizing Your Tape Machines

Today’s Tech Tip, from inSync reader Bryan I, takes us back a few years to the analog days.“I know I’m going to have to demagnetize my TASCAM... Read more »
Dec 18, 1998, 12:00 AM

More On Envelopes

Here’s an interesting tidbit contributed by inSync reader, Wade T, in response to our recent WFTD, Envelope Generator.The term “envelope” in... Read more »
Dec 17, 1998, 12:00 AM

Akai S6000 Cable Extension

New owners of Akai S6000 samplers will be happy to know they can easily extent the front panel remote cable on their units. Akai has tested up... Read more »

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