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Battery-powered convenience means less cables to deal with and one less AC connection to have to find an outlet for or that might possibly cause... Read more »
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Sep 29, 2014, 8:11 AM
Sep 26, 2014, 8:52 AM
Vocal Miking for the Singing Drummer
Drummers who sing are not that unusual anymore. There were always a lot of drummers who sang but the perception was that they didn’t — or... Read more »
Sep 24, 2014, 11:22 AM
Do I Need the Propellerhead Ignition Key to Run Reason?
Q: I purchased Propellerhead Reason 7 and am anxiously awaiting the update to Reason 8. But I have a question: Do I have to have the Ignition... Read more »
Sep 18, 2014, 4:09 PM
How to Use the Minimum Volume Control on a Volume Pedal
Aside from setting the volume level of your instrument, volume pedals are great for volume-swell effects. Typically, a volume pedal set in the... Read more »
Sep 16, 2014, 7:31 PM
Applied Acoustics Systems Releases String Studio VS-2 version 2.01 Update
Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) has released version 2.01 of String Studio VS-2. The new version adds support for MIDI assignment of the... Read more »
Sep 11, 2014, 8:15 PM
The 12 o’clock Test
When trying out a new piece of gear, finding a starting point for the settings should be easy and methodical. Adjusting the controls to the... Read more »
Sep 11, 2014, 1:52 PM
How To Use the Eleven Rack FX LOOP
Eleven Rack has a nice array of internal effects and pedals but everyone has their favorite stompbox or processor that they like to use. The FX... Read more »
Sep 10, 2014, 1:29 PM
How-To Listen: Part 1 – Sitting In
What is “sitting in”? Sitting in is one of the best ways to network and start letting other players know who you are. If you do it enough and do... Read more »
Sep 9, 2014, 11:07 AM
Peavey Electronics and Antares Release Updated Software Packs for AT-200 Guitar with Auto-Tune
Peavey Electronics and Antares have enhanced the software packs for their AT-200 Guitar with Auto-Tune, highlighted by these features: Overall... Read more »
Sep 5, 2014, 8:47 AM
How to Assign MIDI Controllers in Toontrack EZdrummer 2
Our friends at Toontrack have created an excellent, brief video tutorial on how to assign MIDI controllers to parameters in EZdrummer 2. Now you... Read more »