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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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Aug 7, 1997, 12:00 AM

Macintosh Dual SCSI Busses – Which One To Use?

For hard disk recording on the Mac, the rule of thumb has always been to use a dedicated external hard drive for audio data. Based on some of... Read more »
Aug 6, 1997, 12:00 AM

Defragmenting On A Windows NT Computer

From inSync reader Trajan M: "Your 8-1-97 Word of the Day was "Fragmentation", and you recommended regular defragmentation. This is definitely a... Read more »
Aug 5, 1997, 12:00 AM

"What Is The Best Way To Mic A Piano?"

Let’s try something new for today’s TTOTD: Reader Jeff R. asks: "…(what is) the best way to mike a grand piano (remember the big heavy things... Read more »
Aug 4, 1997, 12:00 AM

More On Resetting CMOS and Battery Concerns

Still more on the issue of circumventing a forgotten CMOS password by cutting off battery power to the motherboard (7/18/97); several readers... Read more »
Aug 1, 1997, 12:00 AM

More On Resetting PC CMOS

We received a variety of responses to our tip on getting around a forgotten PC password (7/18/97); this one came from Bernie H: "Most modern... Read more »
Jul 31, 1997, 12:00 AM

More On Running Guitar Effects

From inSync reader David H: "I would like to respond to your advice on running guitar effects, where you suggested running the compressor first... Read more »
Jul 30, 1997, 12:00 AM

MIDI Cable Etiquette

MIDI Cable Etiquette – Several readers expressed confusion over routing MIDI Ins/Outs/Thrus, so inSync to the rescue! Here’s the rundown:MIDI... Read more »
Jul 29, 1997, 12:00 AM

Akai Sampler Owners and the 512 Mb Hard Drive Limit

Akai Sampler Owners –When buying hard drives keep in mind that the largest drive you can access is 512 megabytes. If you buy a larger drive, you... Read more »
Jul 28, 1997, 12:00 AM

More On Audio Hum and Induced Noise

From inSync reader Jon R: "…Be sure the hum you hear is actually a ground loop, and not induced noise being picked up from other sources like... Read more »
Jul 25, 1997, 12:00 AM

"What Is The Best Order To Run Effects"

From inSync reader Hugh A: "I have a question for you "closet guitarists" concerning effects…..What is the best order to run effects in,... Read more »

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