Category: Library
Understanding Frequency Response
Frequency response is an essential specification for a variety of audio-related gear, and part of audio recording and playback. Here’s why it’s important.... Read More
MIDI: Just the Basics
If you’re not up to speed on this important protocol, let’s get started MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) has stood the test of time, and remains one of the most exciting develop... Read More
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Analog Audio Connections
You'll likely encounter balanced and unbalanced connections in the studio and on stage, so it's important to understand their similarities and differences.... Read More
Bigger, More Powerful Analog Beatbox Drum Sounds
We can now make old analog drum sounds (like from the Roland TR-808 beatbox and others) bigger and more powerful with carefully applied saturation and EQ.... Read More
Try Manual Vibrato for Keyboards
Many keyboardists add vibrato with the mod wheel to add LFO modulation, but moving the pitch bend wheel manually can give a more guitar-like quality. ... Read More
How MIDI’s Local Control Function Can Cause Problems
The local control function, found on most hardware synthesizers, can cause double-triggering if you don’t know how to access it and turn it off.... Read More
MIDI Parameter Control with Almost Any Footpedal
If you don't have a footpedal that outputs MIDI data, an expression pedal jack can often provide a workaround for footpedal MIDI parameter control.... Read More
How to Use MIDI to Alter REX Files
REX files cut digital audio into slices, triggered by MIDI notes—and you can move those MIDI notes around to create entirely different loops and rhythms.... Read More