New Mac Pro Officially Qualified by Avid
Avid has officially qualified the new 2013 Apple Mac Pro computers for use with Pro Tools 11 and Pro Tools 11 HD. Use of the Mac Pro with Magma... Read more »
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Mar 11, 2014, 7:53 PM
Mar 10, 2014, 6:35 PM
Updated Zoom StompShare and 20 Free Models
Zoom has released version 1.0.4.29 of StompShare for the MS-100BT MultiStomp effects pedal with Bluetooth. The new version includes an... Read more »
Mar 7, 2014, 8:35 AM
Enhance Your Creativity and Productivity with Tech Time!
In today’s home studio, it seems as if there’s always something technical to do. Update this software. Install this plug-in. Test the seemingly... Read more »
Mar 6, 2014, 2:39 PM
Handy Playlist Commands in Pro Tools
Using multiple playlists to record or comp tracks in Pro Tools can really make the process faster and much more efficient. Here are some handy... Read more »
Mar 5, 2014, 4:32 PM
Softube Updates Console 1
Softube has released version 2.1.5 software for Console 1. This update is said to fix critical issues with Console 1. It is a free download for... Read more »
Mar 4, 2014, 7:29 PM
How to Configure the Edit Window Tool Bar in Pro Tools
Did you know that you can configure the Edit Window tool bar in Avid Pro Tools however you like? Simply open the Edit Window, then right-click... Read more »
Mar 3, 2014, 7:19 PM
How to Load a Pro Tools Session with Plug-ins Disabled
There are times when it is useful to be able to load a Pro Tools session with whatever plug-ins are instantiated in that session disabled or... Read more »
Feb 28, 2014, 8:06 AM
How to Use an Expression Pedal and Tap Tempo simultaneously with a Boss DD-7
Q: The Boss DD-7 has one jack labeled “Tempo/Exp” for connecting either a tap-tempo footswitch or an expression pedal. Is there any way to use... Read more »
Feb 27, 2014, 7:06 PM
How to Set the Expression Pedal Parameter with a Boss DD-7
Q: I read your two tech tips (here and here) about using an expression pedal with a delay stompbox like the Boss DD-7 (which is the one I own).... Read more »
Feb 26, 2014, 7:57 PM
Playing High-Resolution Files on Macintosh
Q: I know that iTunes and other apps can play high-resolution audio files on the Mac, but my D/A converter doesn’t seem to be changing sample... Read more »