Footswitching the Orange CR60
Q: Does the Orange Crush CR60 amplifier allow the channels to be footswitched? I don’t see a jack on the control panel. A: There are footswitch... Read more »
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Cool Tool: On-Stage Stands MIX400
With the proliferation of “desktop” gear — from compact mixers to small keyboard controllers to percussion controllers to DAW control surfaces —... Read more »
Dec 3, 2013, 4:06 PM
Bypass Boost on Gibson Les Paul Classic 2014?
Q: I noticed that the new Gibson Les Paul Classic 2014 has a built-in 15dB boost, with a switch that replaces one of the traditional tone knobs... Read more »
Dec 2, 2013, 8:01 PM
Guitar Amp Recording in a Small Room
One of the problems with recording guitar amps in small rooms is bounce back or reflections off of the walls getting into the microphone and... Read more »
Nov 29, 2013, 8:08 AM
Native Instruments and Mavericks
Native Instruments has announced that the current versions of their software products are compatible with OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). They are... Read more »
Nov 27, 2013, 8:36 AM
Celemony Melodyne studio and MelodyneBridge and Mavericks
Celemony has released an update that supports Melodyne studio 3 compatibility with OS X 10.9 (Mavericks). Please note: To run under Mavericks,... Read more »
Nov 26, 2013, 8:57 AM
88-key Keyboard and Ultimate Support AX-48 Pro
Q: I have an Ultimate Support AX-48 Pro that I purchased from Sweetwater, and I use it with a Roland RD-300NX 88-key digital piano (also... Read more »
Nov 25, 2013, 8:45 AM
Rob Papen Punch 1.0.4 Update Released
Rob Papen has released version 1.0.4 of Punch. The new version includes many more presets, drum presets, samples, and grooves, plus three new... Read more »
Nov 22, 2013, 8:06 AM
Finding iPad and iPhone Apps in App Store
Q: I watch all your iOS Update videos, but sometimes I have trouble finding the apps you talk about. Am I missing something? A: Apps may be... Read more »
Nov 21, 2013, 8:45 AM
MOTU Releases Digital Performer 8.05
MOTU has released version 8.05 of Digital Performer 8 for Windows and Mac. The new version includes a wide range of new features, enhancements,... Read more »