Why 18 Volts?
Q: I’ve seen some new guitar pedals, such as the Pigtronix Quantum Time Modulator, that require 18-volt power supplies (as opposed to the 9-volt... Read more »
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Sep 11, 2013, 9:25 AM
Sep 10, 2013, 6:45 PM
Waves Releases 64-bit AAX Native Plug-ins
Waves has released 64-bit AAX native versions of their plug-ins for use in Pro Tools 11. Customers with active WUP coverage will receive the AAX... Read more »
Sep 9, 2013, 8:49 AM
Sonnox Announces 64-bit AAX Compatibility
Sonnox has announced 64-bit AAX compatibility for five of their plug-ins in Pro Tools 11. The plug-ins currently supporting 64-bit AAX operation... Read more »
Sep 6, 2013, 7:48 AM
Rob Papen Announces 64-bit AAX Compatibility
Rob Papen has announced 64-bit AAX compatibility for all their plug-ins and virtual instruments in Pro Tools 11. Updates to support 64-bit AAX... Read more »
Sep 5, 2013, 8:35 AM
Is it 64-bit AAX Compatible?
Every day more and more plug-ins are supporting the new Pro Tools 11 64-bit AAX format. But figuring out which plug-ins are compatible with the... Read more »
Sep 4, 2013, 4:33 PM
What Order for Bass Guitar Pedals?
Q: I’m using a Fulltone OCD and an EBS OctaBass on my pedalboard with my bass. Should I put the OCD first in line or should the EBS go first? A:... Read more »
Sep 3, 2013, 8:18 AM
Hotter Than You Think
Did you know that a black item placed in direct sunlight can easily reach temperatures exceeding 150 degrees? What color is a lot of gear?... Read more »
Aug 30, 2013, 9:05 AM
Cool Tool: Galaxy CM-130
Take charge of the volume level of your sound system! Mix at the recommended 80-85dB level. Monitor levels to prevent hearing damage and ear... Read more »
Aug 29, 2013, 5:46 PM
What is Lead-free Solder?
Q: I do some soldering work on my guitars — replacing pickups, pots, switches, etc. — and usually use regular old solder. But I see there is now... Read more »
Aug 28, 2013, 4:48 PM
Should I Use a Speaker Cabinet If I am Using the Red Box?
Q: I like the idea of using the Hughes & Kettner Red Box 5 to feed the output from my amplifier onstage straight into the PA with speaker... Read more »