A Different Kind of Drum Recording
Looking to capture a unique vibe for your next drum track? Try overdubbing the drumkit as separate instruments. Maybe this sounds a little crazy... Read more »
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Sep 4, 2014, 6:40 PM
Sep 2, 2014, 4:26 PM
Soundtoys Release v4.4.3 Update
Soundtoys has a release version 4.4.3 of their plug-ins. The new update is free for all registered v4 users, and includes fixes and enhancements... Read more »
Aug 25, 2014, 5:35 PM
Easy MIDI Note Erase in PreSonus Studio One 2
PreSonus’s Studio One 2 DAW has a cool feature called “note erase”; if you select Note Erase in the Record panel while recording a MIDI part, a... Read more »
Aug 22, 2014, 8:11 AM
Cool Tool: Hosa Astro-Grip
Take control of cable clutter! No matter how neatly you coil, wrap, and secure cables, it seems they always end up a tangled mess. No more, with... Read more »
Aug 15, 2014, 8:11 AM
What’s the Difference Between an Attenuator and a Load Box?
Q: I’m trying to figure out the difference between an attenuator and a load box with guitar amps. Can you help? A: An attenuator can be thought... Read more »
Aug 14, 2014, 8:54 AM
Eventide Releases UltraChannel v2.0.15
Eventide has released version 2.0.15 of their UltraChannel plug-in for Mac OS X and Windows. The new version fixes a variety of small bugs. The... Read more »
Aug 12, 2014, 8:40 AM
How to Record to External Hard Drives in Pro Tools
Q: I recently bought a Glyph Studio mini. I thought it would be nice to have it to record on. I am sort new to recording, and I’ve been... Read more »
Aug 11, 2014, 8:30 AM
What is Dual Mono Versus Stereo?
Q: What is the difference between dual mono and stereo? A: As with many things in life, it’s all about relationships. “Dual mono” indicates two... Read more »
Aug 8, 2014, 8:48 AM
How Should I Aim my Studio Monitors?
Q: I always have heard that studio monitors should be set up so that they form an equilateral triangle with the engineer’s head. But does that... Read more »
Aug 7, 2014, 4:06 PM
Dual Speed Control on the Pigtronix Rototron
The brand-new Pigtronix Rototron is an incredible rotating speaker simulator that offers very cool control capabilities. For example, there are... Read more »