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Aug 19, 2014, 9:41 PM
Aug 18, 2014, 7:21 PM
Cakewalk Announces Z3TA+ Update for iPad
Cakewalk has released version 1.3 of Z3TA+ for iPad. The new version includes a number of new features: Import Z3TA+ presets from iOS, or Z3TA+... 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 13, 2014, 8:50 AM
Why Should I Change the Speaker In My Guitar Amp?
Speakers drastically affect your overall sound, as much as any other component in your signal path — including your guitar! Think about it; 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 »
Aug 6, 2014, 7:21 PM
How to Power the PreSonus AudioBox iTwo with iPad
Q: I have the PreSonus AudioBox iTwo, and it works great with bus power on my computer. But when I try to use it with my iPad, the iPad says it... Read more »