Can I use USB 1.1 Devices with USB 3.0?
Q: I have some USB 1.1 devices that I’d like to keep using even through my new computer has USB 3.0. Are they compatible? A: Yes, USB 3.0 was... Read more »
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Jun 20, 2014, 8:14 AM
How Many iOS Devices can Simultaneously Connect to the iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+?
Q: The iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+ has two USB ports. Can I hook up two iPads to it? A: Only USB port 1 will support directly connecting an iOS... Read more »
Jun 19, 2014, 11:14 PM
How to Power the iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+?
Q: I purchased an iConnectivity iConnectMIDI2+, but it didn’t come with a power supply. Do I need one? A: There are three ways to power the... Read more »
Jun 18, 2014, 7:31 PM
Toontrack Updates Superior Drummer to v2.4.0
Toontrack has released version 2.4.0 of Superior Drummer. The new version is recommended for all users, but is required for those who also have... Read more »
Jun 17, 2014, 3:19 PM
Bitwig Community Controllers for Bitwig Studio
Bitwig has announced “Community Controllers,” a new control script library where users and hardware manufacturers can upload scripts that... Read more »
Jun 13, 2014, 8:39 AM
What’s the Difference Between .dff versus .dsf Files?
Q: I’ve been buying some downloads of DSD-format recordings off the web, and I see that some are coming in with a .dff extension and some have a... Read more »
Jun 12, 2014, 3:39 PM
TC Releases Toneprint Editor 2.0.0.2
TC Electronic has released version 2.0.0.2 of the Toneprint Editor for iOS. The new version adds support for the upcoming additions to the... Read more »
Jun 11, 2014, 7:16 PM
iOS: AudioBus 2.1 Released
AudioBus version 2.1 has been released for iOS devices. New to this version: Presets for saving and sharing connections and settings of... Read more »
Jun 10, 2014, 12:11 PM
Can I Install Any Tubes in my Amp?
Q: How compatible are different tubes in an amplifier? I mean, can I swap out pretty much any preamp tubes that I want? A: Not all tubes are... Read more »
Jun 5, 2014, 8:54 AM
How to Use 30-pin Devices with New Lightning iPad
Q: I have a new iPad with a Lightning connector, but most of my accessories are 30-pin, which I used with my old iPad. Can I hook them up... Read more »