Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Craig Anderton  |  Create · Innovate · Inspire Music Technology Education & Wizardry ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://craiganderton.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Posts](https://craiganderton.org/posts/) - [Personal Appearances](https://craiganderton.org/personal-appearances/) - Check this page to see when Craig is doing a personal appearance in your area. For bookings, please use the contact email. - [About Craig Anderton](https://craiganderton.org/about-craig-anderton/) - Author/musician Craig Anderton is an internationally recognized authority on technology and the arts, and has authored 38 books on musical electronics. - [How to Smash Through Mixes with Synthesizer Hard Sync](https://craiganderton.org/understanding-synthesizer-hard-sync/) - If you think that oscillators are boring, think again: today’s virtual instruments spruce up their oscillators with capabilities like FM and hard sync. - [Avoid Frustration with Program Changes and Amp Sims](https://craiganderton.org/avoid-frustration-with-program-changes-and-amp-sims/) - Program changes are a convenient way to call up different amp sim settings—at least in theory. Let’s find out if reality actually matches the theory. - [A Truly Authentic ADT (Automatic Double Tracking) Effect for Studio Mixing](https://craiganderton.org/a-truly-authentic-adt-automatic-double-tracking-effect-for-studio-mixing/) - Create ADT effects that sound far more realistic than the usual electronically generated ones. - [PSP Audioware Flare Dynamics Processor ($99): Not Your Normal Compressor](https://craiganderton.org/4932-2/) - PSP Audioware's Flare is a tight, clean compressor/limiter with, minimal artifacts - [Creating Room Ambiance with Virtual Mics](https://craiganderton.org/creating-room-ambiance-with-virtual-mics/) - Supplementing close-miking techniques with room mics gives acoustic sounds a life-like sense of space. Typically, this technique involves placing two mics a moderate distance (e.g., 10 to 20 feet) from the sound source. The mics add short, discrete echoes to the sound being mixed. This tip’s goal is to create virtual room mics that impart - [Linear- vs. Minimal-Phase EQ: Is One of These Evil?](https://craiganderton.org/linear-vs-minimal-phase-eq-is-one-of-these-evil/) - Is linear-phase EQ better or worse than minimal-phase EQ? It depends on who you ask... - [Make Guitars Respond to Your Playing—With Dynamic EQ](https://craiganderton.org/make-guitars-respond-to-your-playing-with-dynamic-eq/) - Make electric guitars sound more acoustic, de-harsh amp sims, and keep vocalists happy—with dynamic EQ. - [Take "New York"-Style Compression to the Next Level](https://craiganderton.org/take-new-york-style-compression-to-the-next-level/) - This compression technique for drums is bigger, badder, and better than standard "New York" style compression. - [Blue Cat AcouFiend's Feedback Emulator Plug-In](https://craiganderton.org/blue-cat-acoufiend-feedback-emulator-plug-in/) - You Can't Get Feedback with a Plug-In, Right? Actually...You Can I like off-the-wall products, plug-ins for guitar, and feedback...so here we are. AcouFiend definitely falls under the "why be normal?" category, and when I first saw it at the 2020 Winter NAMM, I couldn't wait to check it out. As it so happened, it does - [Re-Discover the Bold, Brash Power of Blues Harmonica](https://craiganderton.org/re-discovering-harmonica/) - It’s a cool, inexpensive little instrument—but close-mic it through an amp or amp sim, then add some EQ and spring reverb, and you’ll hear a big sound. - [Maschine: A Powerful Tabletop Multieffects](https://craiganderton.org/maschine-a-powerful-tabletop-multieffects/) - Can Maschine really be a flexible guitar and bass processor? Yes – if you know this secret trick for how to interface it with standard passive pickups. - [BomeBox MIDI Hub ($269): MIDI Data Swiss Army Knife?](https://craiganderton.org/bomebox-midi-hub-199/) - This do-all MIDI box handles everything from DIN/USB conversion to networking. - [eBooks, Sample Libraries, and Presets by Craig Anderton](https://craiganderton.org/craig-anderton-products/) - Electronic book downloads, sample libraries, presets, and other products are available on the craiganderton.com digital storefront, hosted by Reverb.com. - [DIY Multiband Splits for Pro Tools](https://craiganderton.org/diy-multiband-splits-for-pro-tools-perpetual/) - Pro Tools Perpetual licenses don't have a frequency splitter, but we can make our own—and create multiband compression, distortion, delay, and more - [Recording Electric Bass - the Basics](https://craiganderton.org/recording-electric-basics-the-basics/) - It's not easy to record bass, because the low frequencies are difficult for amps and speakers to reproduce—but these tips can help your bass sound great. - [Electronic Projects for Musicians – How to Update with Modern Parts](https://craiganderton.org/electronic-projects-for-musicians-how-to-update-with-modern-parts/) - Here's how to find substitutes for two difficult-to-find parts in the book Electronic Projects for Musicians. - [How to Choose Guitar Strings: Tone and Action](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-choose-guitar-strings-tone-and-action/) - Find out how to choose the right strings for electric, acoustic, and nylon-string guitars—because strings affect how you play, and how you sound. - [How to Use Cakewalk with Komplete Kontrol](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-cakewalk-with-komplete-kontrol/) - In theory, Cakewalk doesn’t officially integrate with Native Instruments’ Komplete Kontrol keyboards—but in practice, there are ways to make this happen. - [Ableton Live Mono-to-Stereo Converter that Collapses Well to Mono (Really!)](https://craiganderton.org/ableton-live-mono-to-stereo-converter-that-collapses-well-to-mono-really/) - With this simple Ableton Live Effects Rack, delay-based mono-to-stereo conversion doesn’t have to sound “phasey” and weird when collapsed back to mono. - [PageFlip Firefly, Dragonfly, and Butterfly Dual App/DAW Control Footswitches](https://craiganderton.org/pageflip-firefly-dragonfly-and-butterfly-dual-app-daw-control-footswitches/) - Turn score pages noiselessly, use the custom app to program footswitches for DAW control, and more—the PageFlip is a clever, and sturdy, control device. - [Cakewalk QuadCurve vs. Sonitus EQ: Which is Better?](https://craiganderton.org/cakewalk-quadcurve-vs-sonitus-eq-which-is-better/) - Choose the right equalizer for the right job in Cakewalk by BandLab, and find out the differences between the Sonitus:FX and QuadCurve equalizer plug-ins. - [Easy Multiband Processing in Steinberg Cubase](https://craiganderton.org/easy-multiband-processing-in-steinberg-cubase/) - Multiband processing is a power way to shape sound. Find out how to do it easily in Steinberg Cubase, by converting multiband dynamics into a crossover. - [Easy Multiband Processing in Ableton Live](https://craiganderton.org/easy-multiband-processing-in-ableton-live/) - Multiband processing can give smoother, more focused distortion sounds with guitar—and it’s easy to do three-band processing with Ableton Live’s Racks. - [12 Tone-Tweaking Tips to Supercharge Your Synth Presets](https://craiganderton.org/live-dangerously-12-tone-tweaking-tips-to-supercharge-your-synth-presets/) - You don’t need to sound like everyone else - tweak your synth presets for better, more customized sounds with these 12 simple, fast, and effective tips. - [7 Effective Ways to Convert Mono Guitar into Stereo](https://craiganderton.org/7-effective-ways-to-convert-mono-guitar-into-stereo/) - Electric guitar outputs are mono. Most recordings are stereo—so let’s bridge the two worlds. 1 Screw It, Mono’s Fine Seriously, sometimes a focused, mono guitar part will contribute more to a mix than stereo. Don’t automatically assume a guitar part needs to be stereo. 2 Parallel program paths Amp sims often create stereo paths from - [Arturia's...Guitar Sythesizer?!? It's Amazing What a Vocoder Can Do](https://craiganderton.org/arturias-guitar-sythesizer-its-amazing-what-a-vocoder-can-do/) - Vocoder V is indeed a cool vocoder, but it has a feature of special interest to guitarists: a voice-to-pitch converter that works with monophonic audio. - [Better Guitar Sounds from Piezo Pickups](https://craiganderton.org/better-guitar-sounds-from-piezo-pickups/) - Piezo pickups don't have to sound overly thin or boomy—find out how to improve your acoustic guitar tone, live or in the studio, with the right EQ - [Mess Up Your Guitar Sound with this Lo-Fi Project](https://craiganderton.org/mess-up-your-guitar-sound-with-this-lo-fi-project/) - Sometimes a trashier guitar sound is a better sound—and dulling the highs can make happier-sounding distortion. Here’s how to make your own lo-fi converter. - [Send Effects Basics—and Why They're Ultra-Cool](https://craiganderton.org/send-effects-basics-and-why-theyre-ultra-cool/) - There’s more to signal processing with DAWs than insert effects—send effects are a flexible way to provide creative FX options, as well as save CPU power. - [DIY Blues Club Room for Convolution Reverb](https://craiganderton.org/diy-blues-club-room-for-convolution-reverb/) - Re-create the sound of a blues club in your convolution reverb by creating your own impulse. It just takes white noise, EQ, chorusing, and some editing. - [How to Check Input Impedance](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-check-input-impedance/) - Improve your guitar or bass’s output and tone by making sure it’s feeding the correct input impedance—which you can find out with this simple test setup. - [20 Essential, Time-Saving Tips for Cakewalk by BandLab](https://craiganderton.org/20-essential-time-saving-tips-for-cakewalk-by-bandlab/) - Whether mixing, cutting groove clips, using clip gain envelopes, or deploying the step sequencer, these tips will speed up your workflow and efficiency. - [How to Create Better Beats](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-create-better-beats/) - When you’re making beats, you want to create something that gets the dance floor moving and shaking—and these tips are designed to help you do that. - [Create Better-Sounding Kicks for EDM](https://craiganderton.org/killer-edm-kicks/) - This technique takes that wimpy analog kick sound, gives a dose of saturation and filtering steroids, and sends it out into the world to create sonic joy. - [How Timing Changes Create "The Feel Factor"](https://craiganderton.org/how-timing-changes-create-the-feel-factor/) - Leading or lagging rhythms by only a few milliseconds can make a major difference in the “feel,” and therefore emotional impact, of many types of music. - [The Truth About Tempo Changes](https://craiganderton.org/the-truth-about-tempo-changes/) - Has abandoning real-time playing in favor of playing to a click cost us emotional impact in a song? Let’s analyze some tempo tracks from timeless songs. - [More Expressive Electronic Drums](https://craiganderton.org/more-expressive-electronic-drums/) - Electronic drum parts can have tell-tale characteristics that keep them from sounding “real,” but these tips will help you make more interesting drum parts. - [5 Tips for More Exciting Loop-Based Music](https://craiganderton.org/5-tips-for-more-exciting-loop-based-music/) - Loop-based music isn’t only for Djs—loops can work in rock, movies, and more. With a little editing, you also add a lot of interest to loop-based music. - [How to Choose the Right Loop Format](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-choose-the-right-loop-format/) - Loops aren’t just for DJs—but using them isn't just about loading them into a track, because who need to know which loop format will work best for you. - [Use De-Essing to Obtain Better Amp Sim Sounds](https://craiganderton.org/use-de-essing-to-obtain-better-amp-sim-sounds/) - Feeding excess treble into an amp sim can lead to a harsh tone, but de-esser processors provide a responsive, effective way to tame high frequencies. - [Recording Electric Guitar - The Basics](https://craiganderton.org/recording-electric-guitar-the-basics/) - Record with an amp? Record direct? What about re-amping? There are a lot of options for recording electric, so let’s fine out what will work best for you. - [10 Hot Guitar EQ Tips](https://craiganderton.org/10-hot-guitar-eq-tips/) - Amps are fun, but they’re even more fun when you add some EQ into the mix. These ten EQ-based tips will help you take your guitar tone up a notch. - [Why An Adjustable Nut Matters](https://craiganderton.org/why-an-adjustable-nut-matters/) - Gibson’s adjustable nut was overshadowed by the automatic tuning controversy, but I find the “four-point action adjustment” a really useful feature. - [Signal Processing for Bass](https://craiganderton.org/signal-processing-for-bass/) - Bassists never quite embraced effects the same way guitarists have, but effects can enhance your bass sound—in subtle, and also not-so-subtle, ways. - [One Tone Control, Two Tone Options](https://craiganderton.org/one-tone-control-two-tone-options/) - This simple mod turns your existing tone control into one with two different tone options. All it takes is another capacitor and a little bit of soldering. - [Tone Control Capacitor Fact and Fiction](https://craiganderton.org/tone-control-capacitor-fact-and-fiction/) - Tone control capacitors should be a straightforward topic. But spend some time on the internet, and opinions vary wildly—let’s separate fact from fiction. - [How to Use Reverb with Guitar](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-reverb-with-guitar/) - The days when guitar reverb meant springs, and one mix control, are gone. Let’s cover some digital reverb tweaks that are particularly useful for guitar. - [Make Digital Synths Sound More Like Analog Synths](https://craiganderton.org/make-digital-synths-sound-more-like-analog-synths/) - It may be a digital world, but you can add analog sound qualities—including warmth and “punch”— to digital synthesizers with a few simple techniques. - [Audified MixChecker: Hear Your Mix in the Real World](https://craiganderton.org/audified-mixchecker-hear-your-mix-in-the-real-world/) - Your mix sounds great in the studio - but what will it sound like in the hands of consumers? MixChecker and MixChecker Pro can help you find out. - [Zivix Jamstik Guitar Trainer: Hot MIDI Controller in Disguise?](https://craiganderton.org/zivix-jamstik-guitar-trainer-hot-midi-controller-in-disguise/) - MIDI guitar has always been tantalizing, but never quite fulfilled its promise. Does this controller with the “look and feel” of guitar do the job? - [5 Ableton Live Tips](https://craiganderton.org/5-ableton-live-tips/) - From improving laptop efficiency in live performance, to a free wireless remote, to a metronome makeover, these tips help take Ableton Live even further. - [16 Loop Library Tips](https://craiganderton.org/16-loop-library-tips/) - Now that Cakewalk is free, you can download it to take advantage of the ability to create stretchable loops, with features not found in other programs. - [How to Create Loops from an Audio File](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-create-loops-from-an-audio-file/) - Sometimes you want human variations, but sometimes you want hypnotic repetition. For the latter, here’s how to create a loop—from start to finish. - [How to Get Started with Loops](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-get-started-with-loops/) - Loops aren't just for Djs—whether you favor hardware or software, loops make it easy to explore new types of inspiration for songwriting and performing. - [Basics of Analog Audio](https://craiganderton.org/basics-of-analog-audio/) - Analog audio is the audio that lives in the real world, and we hear with our ears. But how much do we really know about it? Discover the basics here. - [Arturia Matrix-12 V Virtual Instrument](https://craiganderton.org/arturia-matrix-12-v-virtual-instrument/) - These days, we have an embarrassment of virtual instrument riches—but the Matrix-12 V occupies a unique, revered place in the world of analog emulation. - [Scuffham S-Gear 2.7 Amp Simulator](https://craiganderton.org/scuffham-s-gear-2-7-amp-simulator/) - Scuffham’s S-Gear 2 has acquired a reputation for emphasizing substance over flash. It does what it does really well, but is that enough? Let’s find out. - [Anti-Virus Protection vs. Windows Update Issue](https://craiganderton.org/anti-virus-protection-vs-windows-update-heads-up/) - Windows 10 updates usually go smoothly—but some software conflicts can drive you crazy. If you use non-Microsoft virus protection, you need to read this. - [How to Do Envelope-Controlled Flanging with Melodyne](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-do-envelope-controlled-flanging-with-melodyne/) - This isn’t a joke—there really is an envelope-controlled flanger inside Melodyne that not only sounds great with drums, but with program material. - [Bigger, More Powerful Analog Beatbox Drum Sounds](https://craiganderton.org/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. - [Use a Multiband Compressor as a High-Quality Graphic EQ](https://craiganderton.org/use-a-multiband-compressor-as-a-high-quality-graphic-eq/) - Parametric EQs are powerful, but sometimes a high-quality graphic EQ is best to dial in the sound you want—and a multiband compressor can do the job. - [Amp Sim Analog Distortion Versus Digital Distortion](https://craiganderton.org/amp-sim-analog-distortion-vs-digital-distortion/) - Amp sims can have good distortion and bad distortion...here's how to avoid the bad kind, by doing proper gain-staging within an amp sim’s chain of effects. - [Alternative Clean Guitar Sounds with Novel EQ Curves](https://craiganderton.org/alternative-clean-guitar-sounds-with-novel-eq-curves/) - Novel EQ curves can create some of the clean guitar sounds associated with out-of-phase pickups—but without loss output level loss, and with more options. - [Trigger an Envelope Filter from Anywhere in an Effects Chain](https://craiganderton.org/trigger-an-envelope-filter-from-anywhere-in-an-effects-chain/) - Envelope followers require an input signal with dynamics, so they’re usually first in an effects chain—but they can go anywhere in a chain with this mod. - [Advanced Tremolo Techniques](https://craiganderton.org/advanced-tremolo-techniques/) - Tremolos have come a long way since surf music. Synching them to tempo, and using serial or parallel routings, can add a new kind of rhythmic spice. - [IK Multimedia iRig Pro Mobile Audio/MIDI Interface—The Sequel](https://craiganderton.org/ik-multimedia-irig-pro-mobile-audio-midi-interface-the-sequel/) - IK Multimedia’s iRig Pro I/O for iOS/MacOS/Windows/Android has few equals, thanks to phantom power, MIDI I/O, excellent sound quality, and compact size. - [Alternate Tunings for Guitar – The Easy Way](https://craiganderton.org/alternate-tunings-for-guitar-the-easy-way/) - Alternate tunings can be a PITA—but fortunately, four modern options make alternate tunings a practical reality. They can create custom tunings, too. - [VST 2.4 vs. VST3: The Differences Revealed](https://craiganderton.org/vst-2-4-vs-vst3-the-differences-revealed/) - Is the VST3 format that much better? Do you need to install both VST 2.4 and VST3 formats? Let's investigate—and bust some myths about VST plug-ins. - [Sonarworks Reference 4 Studio Edition](https://craiganderton.org/sonarworks-reference-4-studio-edition/) - It almost sounds too good to be true: software that provides a flat response for your speakers, and various headphone models. But does it really work? - [Mod Your Sampled Piano for Better Sounds](https://craiganderton.org/mod-your-sampled-piano-for-better-sounds/) - Just because a piano uses samples doesn’t mean you can’t add a few mods to enhance the overall sound—check out these mods for a more versatile piano sound. - [Ripple Editing Explained](https://craiganderton.org/ripple-editing-explained/) - Ripple editing is common with video editing, and now it’s being integrated into DAWs. Find out how to take advantage of this powerful editing feature. - [How to Get the Most Out of MODO Bass](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-modo-bass/) - MODO Bass offers highly realistic bass models—but like any instrument, it’s up to us to translate that true-to-life technology into expressive parts. - [Can You Really Hear the Effects of Dithering?](https://craiganderton.org/can-you-really-hear-the-effects-of-dithering/) - The audio examples show that you can indeed hear the effects of dithering at extremely low levels—but depending on the music, that may or may not matter. - [Create Vocoder-Like Effects with Multiband Sidechaining](https://craiganderton.org/create-vocoder-like-effects-with-multiband-sidechaining/) - Sidechaining is great—but you can create a multiband sidechaining setup to have one instrument modulate another, and produce vocoder-like effects - [Multiband Signal Processing](https://craiganderton.org/multiband-signal-processing/) - Multiband signal processing splits a signal into multiple frequency bands, and then processes each band individually. Can you say “major creative options”? - [Transient Tamer DIY Project](https://craiganderton.org/transient-tamer-diy-project/) - Improve your guitar sound when feeding digital effects—this project costs under $2 in parts, and is small enough to fit inside a guitar or 1/4” plug. - [CEntrance MixerFace R4R Mobile Mixer/Interface/SD Recorder](https://craiganderton.org/centrance-mixerface-r4r-mobile-audio-interface-and-sd-recorder/) - This compact mixer, SD card recorder, and USB interface is rugged, light, and raises the bar for mobile podcast, music, and broadcast applications - [ASI Audio 3DME In-Ear Monitors with Built-In Ambience Mics](https://craiganderton.org/asi-audio-3dme-in-ear-monitors-with-built-in-ambience-mics/) - IEMs can save your hearing, but they isolate you from the audience, room, and band members. 3DME’s solution: mics in the IEMs, so you can mix in ambiance. - [Rock Sounds with FM Synths](https://craiganderton.org/rock-sounds-with-fm-synths/) - FM synths aren't only for "adult contemporary" music—if you’re getting back into FM synthesizer, this tip will help you get some rock-friendly sounds. - [Use Matrix Modulation for More Synth Expressiveness](https://craiganderton.org/matrix-modulation-and-underrated-synth-parameters/) - The modulation matrix, which makes it easy to connect modulation sources to destinations, allows managing modulation connections quickly and efficiently. - [How to Emulate Feedback Guitar with Synthesizers](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-emulate-feedback-guitar-with-synthesizers/) - Synthesizers can't do guitar-style feedback...can they? Actually, with some preset tweaks, they can indeed emulate that wailing, evocative feedback whine. - [Multi-Timbral Instrument vs. Multiple Instances—Which is Better?](https://craiganderton.org/multi-timbral-instrument-vs-multiple-instances-which-is-better/) - Which is more efficient—loading up a multi-timbral virtual instrument, or using multiple individual instances? Let’s answer this age-old question! - [All About Audio Phase and Correlation Meters](https://craiganderton.org/all-about-audio-phase-and-correlation-meters/) - Audio phase meters aren’t only for checking final mixes—insert one in the master output, and solo tracks to gain insights about phase, level, and imaging. - [10 Tips for Great Synth Bass](https://craiganderton.org/10-tips-for-great-synth-bass/) - There’s something about the massive sound of a good synth bass that’s irresistible, and these ten tips will help you get an even better bass sound. - [How to Play Realistic MIDI Bass Parts](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-play-realistic-midi-bass-parts/) - Synthesized or sampled bass can sound excellent—but for the most realistic sound, you need to know some important tweaks for the MIDI part driving the bass. - [Standardized MIDI Controller Numbers](https://craiganderton.org/common-midi-controller-numbers/) - Some MIDI controllers have a standardized assignment for various parameters, so find out out how to assign the right controller to the right parameter. - [Solve Problems with MIDI Plug-Ins](https://craiganderton.org/solve-problems-with-midi-plug-ins/) - In a world obsessed with audio plug-ins, MIDI plug-ins may not seem sexy—but with MIDI’s continued vitality, they remain very useful problem solvers. - [How to Make Quantizing Sound Less Rigid](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-make-quantizing-sound-less-rigid/) - A complaint about “MIDI music” is that quantizing to the beat sucks the life out of a song—but here are three ways to make quantization more human-sounding. - [How MIDI's Local Control Function Can Cause Problems](https://craiganderton.org/how-midis-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. - [The Advantages of Starting Songs with MIDI](https://craiganderton.org/the-advantages-of-starting-songs-with-midi/) - Songwriting often benefits from a fast workflow—and starting the songwriting process with MIDI, rather than recording audio, can speed up the process. - [What Is Groove Quantization with MIDI?](https://craiganderton.org/what-is-groove-quantization-with-midi/) - Instead of quantizing to a rigid grid, you can load a specific, humanized groove—for example, a hand-percussion part—and quantize to that instead. - [How to Use Jamstik+ as a MIDI Guitar Controller](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-jamstik-as-a-midi-guitar-controller/) - Although originally intended as a way to help learn how to play guitar, the Jamstik+ from Zivix can also serve as a useful, basic MIDI guitar controller. - [How to Use MIDI to Alter REX Files](https://craiganderton.org/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. - [How to "Strum" MIDI Notes](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-strum-midi-notes/) - When playing a chord progression, it’s easy to have chord notes hit at the same time—but “strumming” the chord can add a more guitar-like quali - [MIDI Parameter Control with Almost Any Footpedal](https://craiganderton.org/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. - [How to Speed Up MIDI Operations with Macros](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-speed-up-midi-operations-with-macros/) - Keyboard shortcuts save much time, but macros—which string together multiple shortcuts—can save you even more time by automating repetitive operations. - [Free Classical Music MIDI Files](https://craiganderton.org/free-classical-music-midi-files/) - Yamaha’s Disklavier Education Network website has thousands of public domain classical music files in the Standard MIDI File format, available for free. - [How to Adapt 5-Pin DIN Connectors to USB](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-adapt-5-pin-din-connectors-to-usb/) - Modern interfaces are adopting USB for MIDI connections instead of the traditional 5-pin connectors—but there’s a way to adapt 5-pin DIN MIDI gear to USB. - [The MIDI-Over-TRS Connectors Standard](https://craiganderton.org/the-midi-over-trs-connectors-standard/) - There's been a need for a smaller MIDI connector, and now we have one: the MIDI-over-TRS connectors standard allows using 1/8” stereo minijacks for MIDI. - [How to Limit MIDI Velocity](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-limit-midi-velocity/) - Obtaining a more consistent touch from an instrument has to happen at the source, when the instrument play, rather than after-the-fact audio compression. - [“Humanize” MIDI Parts with Timing Tweaks](https://craiganderton.org/humanize-midi-parts-with-timing-tweaks/) - Quantizing notes can lead to a mechanical sound, but randomizing is rarely the solution. Instead, try these timing tweaks to liven up your MIDI tracks. - [Why MIDI Effects Are Totally Cool: The Basics](https://craiganderton.org/why-midi-effects-are-totally-cool/) - They don't get as much notoriety as audio effects, but MIDI effects can be very beneficial for MIDI-based music not just as effects, but for songwriting. - [How to Create Polyrhythmic MIDI Echoes](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-create-polyrhythmic-midi-echoes/) - There's more to echo than just audio. Now that computers have the power to play back lots of instrument voices, let’s re-visit the concept of MIDI echo. - [How to Lower Computer Latency](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-lower-computer-latency/) - Lower computer latencies produce less delay between playing a note and hearing it—which gives a better "feel" with amp sims and virtual instruments, - [Hardware Not Compatible with Windows 10? Maybe It Is After All](https://craiganderton.org/hardware-not-compatible-with-windows-10-maybe-it-is-after-all/) - If you think your old hardware isn’t compatible with Windows 10, think again—because sometimes what seems obsolete will still work if you know a few tricks. - [How to Choose an Audio Interface](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-choose-an-audio-interface/) - With so many interface choices, make sure you choose one that’s compatible with your computer, and has enough I/O to handles the type of projects you do. - [Sound Design with Guitar: Pads](https://craiganderton.org/sound-design-with-guitar-pads/) - Keyboard synthesizers and samplers are the go-to choice for sound design, but with today's technology, you can do some amazing sound design with guitar. - [Go Beyond Rhythm Guitar with Synchronized Gating](https://craiganderton.org/go-beyond-rhythm-guitar-with-synchronized-gating/) - Guitars can do more than follow the drums—you can lock them together so they’re tighter than a movie star in spandex. The secret: Gating and sidechaining. - [Guitar Amps: Combining Virtual and Physical](https://craiganderton.org/guitar-amps-combining-virtual-and-physical/) - No law says you have to use only virtual amps or physical amps; you can get the best of both worlds by mixing and matching these two technologies. - [Which Dynamics Effect is Best for Guitar?](https://craiganderton.org/which-dynamics-effect-is-best-for-guitar/) - Dynamics control for guitar used to be easy. Now software plug-ins provide several flavors of dynamics control—which is the right tool for the right job? - [Build a Guitar-to-XLR Preamp for Guitar](https://craiganderton.org/build-a-guitar-to-xlr-preamp-for-guitar/) - Whether for feeding line inputs, pro audio gear, or driving long cable runs, this guitar-to-XLR converter/preamp/splitter box solves multiple problems - [Guitar Cord Basics](https://craiganderton.org/guitar-cord-basics/) - Although some ridicule the idea that guitarists can hear differences in cables (isn’t wire just wire?), guitar cords can definitely impact your sound. - [All About Layering Guitars](https://craiganderton.org/all-about-layering-guitars/) - Overdubbing multiple rhythm guitars, called layering, is a common technique that’s supposed to give a “bigger” sound. But is that always the case? Well... - [Mackie SRM-Flex Personal Column PA](https://craiganderton.org/mackie-srm-flex-personal-column-pa/) - Mackie’s SRM-Flex personal PA for smaller venues weighs under 30 pounds, and costs under $1,000. Let’s look at how it stacks up to the competition. - [How to Use NI’s Rig Kontrol 3 in Windows 10](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-nis-rig-kontrol-3-in-windows-10/) - Native Instrument’s Rig Kontrol 3 isn’t supported any more, but it still works just fine with Windows 10 as a cool foot controller/audio interface. - [How to Optimize Guitar Track Levels for Amp Sims](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-optimize-guitar-track-levels-for-amp-sims/) - Amp sims are critically dependent on input levels—especially with distortion-oriented presets. Find out how to give your sims the levels they want to see. - [How True Bypass for Guitar Effects Works](https://craiganderton.org/how-true-bypass-for-guitar-effects-works/) - Is true bypass a good idea, or not? Some say it’s a cure-all, some say it’s a total scam. Let's delve into how true bypass works—and find out the truth. - [How to Create the Preverb Effect with DAWs](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-create-the-preverb-effect-with-daws/) - Preverb, where reverb swelled up to a note’s start instead of decaying after the note, was big in the 60s. Here’s how to get that sound with today’s DAWs. - [Make Better Guitar Mixes with These 7 EQ Tips](https://craiganderton.org/make-better-guitar-mixes-with-these-7-eq-tips/) - When mixing guitar, equalization is key to making sure the guitar fits well with the other tracks—and these 7 tips are all about helping toward that goal. - [5 Amp Cabinet Miking Tips](https://craiganderton.org/5-amp-cabinet-miking-tips/) - To mic a cab, you just point a mic at it, right? Yes...and to get to the moon, just jump real high! Actually, there’s more to miking than meets the ear. - [How to Create a Super Phase Shifter Effect](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-create-a-super-phase-shifter-effect/) - Enhance a phaser software plug-in with phase-inversion techniques for a more pronounced phasing effect, wider stereo image, and more dramatic impact. - [Glossary of Audio Filter Terms](https://craiganderton.org/glossary-of-audio-filter-terms/) - Filters are some of the most common audio building blocks - you'll encounter them often. This glossary covers the meaning of the most common filter terms. - [More Touch Sensitivity for Compression and Distortion](https://craiganderton.org/more-touch-sensitivity-for-compression-and-distortion/) - Guitars don’t produce as much output with higher strings as lower strings, so here’s a fix for a more consistent sound with compression and distortio - [How to Use Octave Dividers with Bass](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-octave-dividers-with-bass/) - Does bass really need an octave divider? Maybe not, but you can get some pretty cool effects by placing it in parallel with your bass signal. - [Optimizing Pickup Height for Sustain](https://craiganderton.org/optimizing-pickup-height-for-sustain/) - Moving pickups as close to the strings as possible gives the highest output, but moving back just a few millimeters can improve your guitar's sustain. - [10 Common Guitar Recording Mistakes](https://craiganderton.org/10-common-guitar-recording-mistakes/) - Avoid these common recording mistakes with guitar, and you tone will be much happier—and following this advice could even save a recording session. - [EQ Techniques for Clean Guitar Sounds](https://craiganderton.org/eq-techniques-for-clean-guitar-sounds/) - Emulating clean, out-of-phase guitar sounds with EQ is difficult, but this novel technique captures much of that “mojo”—and doesn’t require much effort. - [Use Tempo Change "Time Traps" for Extra Drama](https://craiganderton.org/use-tempo-change-time-traps-for-extra-drama/) - Sometimes adding a slight pause before a song section comes crashing in can add a major element of drama...and fortunately, there’s an easy way to do this. - [Splice Your Way to a Better Performance](https://craiganderton.org/splice-your-way-to-a-better-performance/) - When solo performances don’t follow a click, loop recording isn't an option when you want to achieve the perfect take – so try to splice parts instead. - [Aux and Send Bus Techniques](https://craiganderton.org/aux-send-bus-techniques/) - Aux buses, whether in a hardware mixer or within a program's virtual mixer, are often underutilized – so let’s check out how to get more use out of them. - [Quick Acoustics Tips](https://craiganderton.org/quick-acoustics-tips/) - Acoustics are crucial, yet many studios lack proper acoustical treatment. Fortunately, these simple tips can help toward creating more accurate mixes. - [How to Use DX Plug-Ins with VST-only DAWs](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-dx-plug-ins-with-vst-only-daws/) - DX and DXi plug-ins are orphaned formats, and some programs no longer support them—in theory. But you can use those “vintage” effects with VST-only DAWs. - [Hard Disk Editing for the Ultimate Bass Groove](https://craiganderton.org/hard-disk-editing-for-the-ultimate-bass-groove/) - This hard disk editing technique can tweak a bass part’s timing to groove right along with the drums, and give a super-tight rhythm section. - [Preventive Maintenance Basics](https://craiganderton.org/preventive-maintenance-basics/) - Preventive maintenance is very important, because the best way to avoid having to repair equipment is not to have anything break down in the first place - [How to Add Tempo Variations with DAWs](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-add-tempo-variations-with-daws/) - Tempo variations help a song “breathe,” and accent tension/release. This may seem hard to do with computer-based projects, but there’s a simple workaround. - [How to Solve VST Scan Problems](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-solve-vst-scan-problems/) - If your DAW is having a hard time making it through the VST scan process, here are the steps you need to isolate which plug-in is causing the problem. - [Using Studio One's Project Page with Other DAWs](https://craiganderton.org/using-studio-ones-project-page-with-other-daws/) - Studio One’s Project Page is unique, but you can use it with other DAWs to take advantage of being able to edit songs and create a master at the same time. - [Mix with a Keyboard's MIDI Control Surface](https://craiganderton.org/mix-with-a-keyboards-midi-control-surface/) - Some synthesizers let you program their faders, switches, and buttons so you can mix with them in conjunction with a recording program’s virtual mixer. - [Create Stretchable, Acidized Audio Files for Free](https://craiganderton.org/create-stretchable-acidized-audio-files-for-free/) - If you have a 64-bit Windows computer, you can create “acidized,” stretchable files most DAWs recognize with Cakewalk by BandLab’s free, downloadable DAW. - [Even Out a Track's Levels with Melodyne](https://craiganderton.org/even-out-a-tracks-levels-with-melodyne/) - Melodyne can correct amplitude as well as pitch. This technique creates more consistent dynamics, without any artifacts from compression or limiting. - [How to Scan Custom VST Folders in Ableton Live](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-scan-custom-vst-folders-in-ableton-live/) - If you think Live can access only one custom VST plug-in folder, and can’t run any VST3 plug-ins at all, then you definitely need to read this post. - [Open-Back Amp to Closed-Back Amp Sound Conversion](https://craiganderton.org/instant-open-back-amp-to-closed-back-amp-conversion/) - When you want a closed-back amp sound in the studio, but have only an open-back amp, try this trick to convert its sound into that of a closed-back amp - [5 Ways to Save Time in the Studio](https://craiganderton.org/5-ways-to-save-time-in-the-studio/) - Recording music is supposed to be a joyful experience, not a stress-inducing one—and these tips will help you save both time and stress in the studio. - [Improve Your Mixes with Pink Noise - Really!](https://craiganderton.org/improve-your-mixes-with-pink-noise-really/) - Improve mixes by adding pink noise? Yeah, it sounds crazy...until you find out how to do it, and end up with better, more translatable mixes as a result. - [Mixing with More than Just Fader Levels](https://craiganderton.org/mixing-with-more-than-just-fader-levels/) - The usual way to make a track stand out in a mix is raising its level. But there are other ways to place a track in a mix that don’t involve fader levels. - [How to Do True Tape-Type Varispeed in Cakewalk/Sonar](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-do-true-tape-type-varispeed-in-cakewalk-sonar/) - Despite what some people may think, you can really do true, tape-type varispeed in Cakewalk/Sonar that changes both pitch and duration simultaneously. - [MIDI Guitar vs. Synth Guitar vs. Modeling Guitar](https://craiganderton.org/midi-guitar-vs-synth-guitar-vs-modeling-guitar/) - MIDI guitars, synth guitars, and modeling guitars may seem superficially similar, but they use different technologies, and produce different results. - [Why It's a Good Idea to Convert MIDI-Driven Instrument Tracks to Audio](https://craiganderton.org/why-its-a-good-idea-to-render-instrument-tracks/) - Rendering MIDI-driven instrument tracks to audio isn't just about reducing CPU consumption—it can even help future-proof files against obsolescence. - [Let's Bust Some Preamp Myths](https://craiganderton.org/lets-bust-some-preamp-myths/) - Preamps—like mics, speakers, and music business lawyers—are shrouded in mystery. But don’t believe everything you read, and let’s bust some myths. - [How to Do Backwards Tape Effects with DAWs](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-do-backwards-tape-effects-with-daws/) - Backwards tape, which was hard to do, isn’t used much in today’s music. But with DAWs, it’s easier than ever to add that “flavor” to your productions. - [How to Obtain Transparent Compression](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-obtain-transparent-compression/) - For transparent compression without artifacts, the key is to prevent the compression from working too hard—and that’s what this technique is all about. - [Reverb Basics and Parameters](https://craiganderton.org/reverb-basics-and-parameters/) - A sophisticated reverb can have dozens of parameters, which can sometimes be overwhelming. Let’s explore what they do, and how best to adjust them. - [5 "Wrong" Effects Orders](https://craiganderton.org/5-wrong-effects-orders/) - There are standard ways to arrange the order of effects—but since you know that, let’s check out some “wrong” orders, and create some novel sounds. - [Add Virtual Room Ambiance to Your Amp Sim](https://craiganderton.org/build-a-virtual-room-for-your-amp-sim/) - Your guitar sound involves not just an amp, but the room it's in. Find out how to use short delay techniques to add room ambiance to your amp sim. - [Out-of-Phase Pickup Tone Emulation with EQ](https://craiganderton.org/out-of-phase-pickup-tone-emulation-with-eq/) - If your guitar doesn’t have an out-of-phase pickup switch, or you play keyboards and want this sound from a sampled guitar, try these custom EQ curves. - [How to Build Your Ideal Amp Sim Cabinet with Equalization](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-build-your-ideal-amp-sim-cabinet-with-equalization/) - If you have the right amp sim for your needs, but can’t find the right cabinet...then make your own! All it takes is some EQ, and the tips in this article. - [Should EQ Go Before or After Compression?](https://craiganderton.org/should-eq-go-before-or-after-compression/) - The order of effects is important. But while there are some “default” orders, each situation is different—and you need to know what will work best for you. - [How to Make Reverb "Bloom"](https://craiganderton.org/blooming-reverb-better-than-pre-delay/) - Reverb pre-delay can conflict with note attacks by adding an echo that sounds percussive. Making the reverb decay “bloom” over time can solve this problem. - [How to Use Transient Shapers](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-transient-shapers/) - Transient shapers have tended to fly under the radar a bit, but there's increasing interest in using them to enhance mixes—and not just for drums. - [How to Use Rack-Mount Compressors with Guitar and Bass](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-use-rack-mount-processors-for-guitar-and-bass/) - A recording studio’s rack-mount compressors can offer better specs, and more versatility, than stompboxes—but you need to interface guitar with them correctly. - ["Glue" Bus Compression - Without a Bus Compressor](https://craiganderton.org/glue-bus-compression-without-a-bus-compressor/) - Adding “glue” to a mix usually involves a bus compressor. But you can also “glue” tracks together using two standard compressors with this technique. - [5 Compression Tips for Vocals](https://craiganderton.org/5-compression-tips-for-vocals/) - There’s no shortage of compressor tips on the web, but let’s look at five useful, practical compressor tips that maximize the effectiveness of vocals. - [A|A|S Modeling Collection](https://craiganderton.org/aas-modeling-collection/) - A|A|S makes highly innovative virtual instruments. This review covers the Modeling Collection, a collection of five instruments and a unique delay effect. - [Mackie ProFX16v3 Mixer](https://craiganderton.org/mackie-profx16v3-mixer/) - The ProFXv3 series is an evolutionary improvement over the v2 generation, with your choice of various models from 6 to 30 inputs—let’s see what’s new. - [Instruments with Multiple Outputs - the Basics](https://craiganderton.org/instruments-with-multiple-outputs-the-basics/) - How useful are multiple outputs? How do you use them? What about effects? Find out here. The term multiple outputs, when applied to musical instruments, means being able to separate different sounds within the instrument, then send them to different audio outputs (either physical or virtual). This type of instrument is called multitimbral, and each - [What You Need to Know About Filter Responses](https://craiganderton.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-filter-response/) - Whether in recording programs or synthesizers, you’ll encounter several filter types. Find out how what they’re called, and how they affect the sound. - [How to Beat Jet Lag](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-beat-jet-lag/) - This may not be a music technology tip, but it’s particularly relevant for musicians who have to fly somewhere and need to be at the top of their game. - [How to Fix Windows Groove Music Issues](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-fix-windows-groove-music-issues/) - Are you about to give up on Windows 10's Groove Music player because of various issues? Before you do, here are tips on how to make Groove Music behave. - [Regain Control of Your Locked Windows Hard Drive](https://craiganderton.org/regain-control-of-your-locked-windows-hard-drive/) - Can't access your Windows hard drive because you can't remove write protection? Take heart, because there’s a way to regain control of your hard drive. - [Windows DAW Playback via Bluetooth](https://craiganderton.org/windows-daw-playback-via-bluetooth/) - Sometimes I want to hear a DAW’s playback in different listening environments—and fortunately, streaming audio over Bluetooth makes this easy to do. - [How to Convert Windows MBR Disk to GPT Format](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-convert-windows-mbr-disk-to-gpt-format/) - Why is your brand new, high-capacity hard disk showing only about 2 Terabytes of storage in your Windows machine? Find out why, and how to fix it. - [Road Trip: Fun and Games in the American Midwest (June 2018)](https://craiganderton.org/road-trip-fun-and-games-in-the-american-midwest-june-2018/) - Sometimes I drone away in my office – but sometimes I get to escape for a fun road trip, which can involve anything from music conferences to circuses. - [Opinion: Do We Need to Be IT Professionals to Record Music?](https://craiganderton.org/opinion-do-we-need-to-be-it-professionals-to-record-music/) - A friend with peerless musical chops, and tours regularly, bought a brand-new, super-powerful laptop. That's a cause for celebration, right? Right?!? - [The "Useful Information" Folder](https://craiganderton.org/the-useful-information-folder/) - DAWs add time trap image Did you ever experience some weird computer problem, and then solved it? Before you move on, put a note about the solution in a "useful info" folder. - [Opinion: Is It a Bug, or Is It a Feature?](https://craiganderton.org/opinion-is-it-a-bug-or-is-it-a-feature/) - One company will brag about its transformerless output, while another one brags about its “warm” transformer sound. So what’s a feature—and what isn’t? - [How to Obtain the Best Battery Life with Rechargeable Batteries](https://craiganderton.org/how-to-obtain-the-best-battery-life-with-rechargeable-batteries/) - You now have 4,372 things with Li-On or NiMH batteries. Did you know that how you charge and discharge those batteries greatly influences their lifespan? - [What Spectrum Analyzer Parameters Mean](https://craiganderton.org/what-spectrum-analyzer-parameters-mean/) - A spectrum analyzer can help while mixings by providing visual confirmation for what you’re hearing, but you need to know how to adjust its parameters. - [Understanding Ripple Editing](https://craiganderton.org/understanding-ripple-editing/) - Ripple editing has always been crucial for video editing—find out how it can be equally valuable for audio, and save time and effort with extensive edits. - [Five Questions about Audio Specs](https://craiganderton.org/five-questions-about-audio-specs/) - Specifications aren’t only for geeks—they’re not that hard to understand, and can guide you when choosing gear. Let’s look at five important audio specs. - [Understanding the DeciBel: the Very Basics](https://craiganderton.org/understanding-the-decibel-the-very-basics/) - The deciBel provides multiple ways to measure audio levels. Although it’s a difficult spec to understand fully, the basics are pretty easy to grasp. - [Understanding Frequency Response](https://craiganderton.org/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. - [MIDI: Just the Basics](https://craiganderton.org/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 developments in modern music since the synthesizer. MIDI makes many things possible, but one of the most common applications is to allow computers to - [Balanced vs. Unbalanced Analog Audio Connections](https://craiganderton.org/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. - [Microphone Basics](https://craiganderton.org/microphone-basics/) - Selecting the proper mic for a task, and placing it properly, is a cross between an art and a science. These mic basics will help get you started. - [The Top 10 Computer Accessories You Need Now](https://craiganderton.org/the-top-10-computer-accessories-you-need-now/) - Yes, you love your computer (well, at least when it’s behaving). But you can love it more with the right accessories – such as these 10 popular options. - [Laptop Travel Survival Tips](https://craiganderton.org/laptop-travel-survival-tips/) - Flying can be exasperating enough, but even worse, traveling can put your laptop in danger. So, follow these tips to make sure it survives your travels. - [Understanding REX Files and How They Work](https://craiganderton.org/understanding-rex-files-and-how-they-work/) - Navigate your way through tempo changes – the easy way “The recording’s great, but can you change the tempo a bit?” This question has been posed since the days of steam-powered multitrack recorders, and there’s seldom an easy answer. Here’s the problem: if you recorded a fantastic solo into a digital audio recording program at, - [Use Arpeggiation to Create More Varied Percussion Parts](https://craiganderton.org/use-arpeggiation-to-create-more-varied-percussion-parts/) - Most people of think of arpeggiation solely in melodic terms, but arpeggiation has additional uses—especially for triggering useful percussion patterns. - [Make Your Own Drum Loops](https://craiganderton.org/make-your-own-drum-loops/) - Why sound like everyone else? Create your own drum loops, and then you won't have to settle for what other people think would work well with your music. - [Try Manual Vibrato for Keyboards](https://craiganderton.org/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. - [Get Imaginative with the Mod Wheel](https://craiganderton.org/get-imaginative-with-the-mod-wheel/) - Mod wheels are often used to introduce LFO-controlled vibrato, but they have many other potential applications—all you need to do is add some imagination. - [Programming Synths for MIDI Guitar](https://craiganderton.org/programming-synths-for-midi-guitar/) - Part of making MIDI guitar feel “right” when triggering synths isn’t about tracking, but optimizing synth presets for guitar instead of keyboards. - [Why You Need a Keyboard Controller with More Octaves](https://craiganderton.org/why-you-need-a-keyboard-controller-with-more-octaves/) - To take full advantage of software programs that include extensive keyswitching, you need a keyboard with enough octaves to cover notes and keyswitches. - [Morph Within Presets for More Expressiveness](https://craiganderton.org/morph-within-presets-for-more-expressiveness/) - Instead of setting up a mod wheel to add (for example) vibrato, use it to change multiple patch parameters to create a related—but very different—sound. - [Ableton Live as Master Keyboard Rig Software](https://craiganderton.org/ableton-live-as-master-keyboard-rig-software/) - Ableton Live is a pretty chameleonic program, but some people don’t realize it can even serve as a MIDI data router—whether in the studio, or on stage. - [Make Sample Playback Synths More Expressive](https://craiganderton.org/make-sample-playback-synths-more-expressive/) - Sometimes even a simple parameter change or two is all you really need to customize a sampler’s sound to fit your needs. 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Then you plug in a USB hard drive, and…snap, crackle, and - [Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 and BIAS AMP 2](https://craiganderton.org/positive-grid-bias-fx-2-and-bias-amp-2/) - BIAS FX 2 has been promoted as a major update, and it really is quite major - those familiar with BIAS FX will hear some significant improvements. - [Sample Libraries](https://craiganderton.org/sample-libraries/) - Free AdrenaLinn Guitars samples Free Electronic Ear Candy samples (138 MB) - [Craig Anderton's Sound, Studio, and Stage Forum](https://craiganderton.org/craig-andertons-sound-studio-and-stage-forum/) - The original forum for musicians, started in 1995 on AOL and now in its 24th continuous year of operation, has become part of the MusicPlayer.com network. - [End Boring Drum Parts in Studio One](https://craiganderton.org/end-boring-drum-parts-in-studio-one/) - I like anything that kickstarts creativity, and gets you out of a rut—which is what this post is all about. - [IK Multimedia TS2 MAX](https://craiganderton.org/ik-multimedia-ts2-max/) - Total Studio 2 MAX is a huge bundle of instruments, sounds, and processors—179 GB in all. 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How to Emulate Feedback Guitar with Synthesizers | Synthesizers can't do guitar-like feedback...can they? 12 - [DAWs | Mixing | Mastering](https://craiganderton.org/daws-mixing-mastering/) - For information on signal processors, effects, and plug-ins, please go to the Signal Processing section of the Articles Library. DIY Multiband Splits for Pro Tools | If your version of Pro Tools doesn't include a frequency splitter, we can fix that. A Truly Authentic ADT Effect | Here's the key to automatic double-tracking effects that sound - [Reviews](https://craiganderton.org/reviews/) - PSP Audioware Flare Dynamics Processor: Not Your Normal Compressor | Tight, clean compressor/limiter with minimal artifacts BomeBox MIDI Hub: MIDI Data Swiss Army Knife? | Do-all MIDI box handles everything from DIN/USB conversion to networking. CEntrance MixerFace R4R Mobile Mixer/Interface/SD Recorder | Compact, pro-level workhorse for podcasts, music, and broadcast on the go. Zivix Jamstik Guitar - [Basics | Theory](https://craiganderton.org/basics-and-theory/) - Basics of Analog Audio | So what is analog audio, anyway? This quick refresher covers the essentials. Linear- vs. Minimal-Phase EQ: Is One of These Evil? | It all depends on who you ask...and what you need to do. Glossary of Audio Filter Terms | You'll encounter these filter terms as you work with audio - - [Signal Processing](https://craiganderton.org/signal-processing/) - Make Guitars Respond to Your Playing - With Dynamic EQ | "Acoustify" electric guitars, de-harsh amp sims, and keep vocalists happy. Take "New York"-Style Compression to the Next Level | This is bigger, badder, and better than standard "New York"-style compression. Multiband Signal Processing | Get articulate, expressive, and innovative sounds with multiband processing. 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How to Choose Guitar Strings: Tone and Action | The string type and gauge you choose affects how you play, and the sound of your recordings. "Electronic Projects for Musicians" - How to Update with Modern Parts | Substitute for two - [My Music Videos](https://craiganderton.org/video-theater/music-videos/) - These are selected music videos I've done. Many of them illustrate the techniques discussed on this site, and as I produce new music videos, they'll show up here. I do a new project every year. The larger tiles are albums or collections, the smaller ones are "singles." For more music videos, please visit my YouTube - [MIDI](https://craiganderton.org/midi/) - How to Play Realistic MIDI Bass Parts | MIDI bass can sound really excellent, but you need to know some important tips. Why MIDI Effects Are Totally Cool | They don't get as much notoriety as audio effects, but MIDI effects can be extremely useful. How to Adapt 5-Pin DIN Connectors to USB | Modern - [Theater](https://craiganderton.org/video-theater/) - Seminar Videos, Master Classes, and Interviews | The title says it all...with more to come. MIDI Basics: 10 Part Series | This video series from 1991 remains relevant today, because MIDI itself remains relevant. My Music Videos| When you want to kick back and hear some new music, this is the place. - [Drums | Loops | Tempo](https://craiganderton.org/drums-loops-tempo/) - How to Choose the Right Loop Format | Some loop formats are better-suited to certain tasks than others - find out which type to use. 5 Tips for More Exciting Loop-Based Music | These useful tips enhance any type of music that uses loops. More Expressive Electronic Drums | Sampled drums don't have to sound - [Computers](https://craiganderton.org/computers/) - How to Lower Computer Latency | The lower the latency, the better the "feel" with amp sims and virtual instruments. 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[higher pickup output](https://craiganderton.org/tag/higher-pickup-output/) - [bass compressor](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bass-compressor/) - [bass distortion](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bass-distortion/) - [bass fuzz](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bass-fuzz/) - [bass wah](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bass-wah/) - [bass wha](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bass-wha/) - [bass pedals](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bass-pedals/) - [deluxe bass big muff](https://craiganderton.org/tag/deluxe-bass-big-muff/) - [markbass](https://craiganderton.org/tag/markbass/) - [glossary](https://craiganderton.org/tag/glossary/) - [filters](https://craiganderton.org/tag/filters/) - [cutoff frequency](https://craiganderton.org/tag/cutoff-frequency/) - [constant Q](https://craiganderton.org/tag/constant-q/) - [variable Q](https://craiganderton.org/tag/variable-q/) - [passive eq](https://craiganderton.org/tag/passive-eq/) - [active eq](https://craiganderton.org/tag/active-eq/) - [linear-phase eq](https://craiganderton.org/tag/linear-phase-eq/) - 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[sex pistols](https://craiganderton.org/tag/sex-pistols/) - [guitar layers](https://craiganderton.org/tag/guitar-layers/) - [bigger guitar sound](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bigger-guitar-sound/) - [big guitar sound](https://craiganderton.org/tag/big-guitar-sound/) - [preamp](https://craiganderton.org/tag/preamp/) - [electronic projects for musicians](https://craiganderton.org/tag/electronic-projects-for-musicians/) - [guitar-to-xlr converter](https://craiganderton.org/tag/guitar-to-xlr-converter/) - [guitar to line level](https://craiganderton.org/tag/guitar-to-line-level/) - [guitar level converter](https://craiganderton.org/tag/guitar-level-converter/) - [limiter](https://craiganderton.org/tag/limiter/) - [virtual amp](https://craiganderton.org/tag/virtual-amp/) - [guitar amp](https://craiganderton.org/tag/guitar-amp/) - [virtual cabinet](https://craiganderton.org/tag/virtual-cabinet/) - [gating](https://craiganderton.org/tag/gating/) - [rhythm guitar](https://craiganderton.org/tag/rhythm-guitar/) - 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[thunderbolt](https://craiganderton.org/tag/thunderbolt/) - [USB 2.0](https://craiganderton.org/tag/usb-2-0/) - [USB-C](https://craiganderton.org/tag/usb-c/) - [MOTU](https://craiganderton.org/tag/motu/) - [presonus](https://craiganderton.org/tag/presonus/) - [tascam](https://craiganderton.org/tag/tascam/) - [m-audio](https://craiganderton.org/tag/m-audio/) - [fast track ultra](https://craiganderton.org/tag/fast-track-ultra/) - [troubleshoot compatibility](https://craiganderton.org/tag/troubleshoot-compatibility/) - [drivers](https://craiganderton.org/tag/drivers/) - [computer latency](https://craiganderton.org/tag/computer-latency/) - [real-time](https://craiganderton.org/tag/real-time/) - [virtual instruments](https://craiganderton.org/tag/virtual-instruments/) - [sample buffer](https://craiganderton.org/tag/sample-buffer/) - [buffer size](https://craiganderton.org/tag/buffer-size/) - [core audio](https://craiganderton.org/tag/core-audio/) - [asio](https://craiganderton.org/tag/asio/) - [asio4all](https://craiganderton.org/tag/asio4all/) - [MIDI effects](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-effects/) - [logic pro](https://craiganderton.org/tag/logic-pro/) - [arpeggiator](https://craiganderton.org/tag/arpeggiator/) - [quantization](https://craiganderton.org/tag/quantization/) - [USB](https://craiganderton.org/tag/usb/) - [5-pin din](https://craiganderton.org/tag/5-pin-din/) - [esi](https://craiganderton.org/tag/esi/) - [midimate](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midimate/) - [din-to-usb](https://craiganderton.org/tag/din-to-usb/) - [usb-to-din](https://craiganderton.org/tag/usb-to-din/) - [ECHO](https://craiganderton.org/tag/echo/) - [velocity](https://craiganderton.org/tag/velocity/) - [polyrhythms](https://craiganderton.org/tag/polyrhythms/) - [humanize](https://craiganderton.org/tag/humanize/) - [quantizing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/quantizing/) - [beats](https://craiganderton.org/tag/beats/) - [randomizing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/randomizing/) - [limiting](https://craiganderton.org/tag/limiting/) - [trs connector](https://craiganderton.org/tag/trs-connector/) - [midi connector](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-connector/) - [SMF](https://craiganderton.org/tag/smf/) - [standard midi file](https://craiganderton.org/tag/standard-midi-file/) - [public domain](https://craiganderton.org/tag/public-domain/) - [yamaha](https://craiganderton.org/tag/yamaha/) - [disklavier](https://craiganderton.org/tag/disklavier/) - [macros](https://craiganderton.org/tag/macros/) - [shortcuts](https://craiganderton.org/tag/shortcuts/) - [macro organizer](https://craiganderton.org/tag/macro-organizer/) - [strum](https://craiganderton.org/tag/strum/) - [step recording](https://craiganderton.org/tag/step-recording/) - [footpedal](https://craiganderton.org/tag/footpedal/) - [expression pedal](https://craiganderton.org/tag/expression-pedal/) - [midi learn](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-learn/) - [parameter control](https://craiganderton.org/tag/parameter-control/) - [controller](https://craiganderton.org/tag/controller/) - [roland ev-5](https://craiganderton.org/tag/roland-ev-5/) - [rex files](https://craiganderton.org/tag/rex-files/) - [slices](https://craiganderton.org/tag/slices/) - [triggering](https://craiganderton.org/tag/triggering/) - [samples](https://craiganderton.org/tag/samples/) - [jamstik+](https://craiganderton.org/tag/jamstik/) - [zivix](https://craiganderton.org/tag/zivix/) - [bluetooth midi](https://craiganderton.org/tag/bluetooth-midi/) - [BLE](https://craiganderton.org/tag/ble/) - [multi-timbral](https://craiganderton.org/tag/multi-timbral/) - [groove quantize](https://craiganderton.org/tag/groove-quantize/) - [live](https://craiganderton.org/tag/live/) - [tremolo](https://craiganderton.org/tag/tremolo/) - [pod farm](https://craiganderton.org/tag/pod-farm/) - [sampletank](https://craiganderton.org/tag/sampletank/) - [multitimbral](https://craiganderton.org/tag/multitimbral/) - [key changes](https://craiganderton.org/tag/key-changes/) - [songwriting templates](https://craiganderton.org/tag/songwriting-templates/) - [swing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/swing/) - [quantization strength](https://craiganderton.org/tag/quantization-strength/) - [humanizing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/humanizing/) - [sequencing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/sequencing/) - [iterative quantize](https://craiganderton.org/tag/iterative-quantize/) - [local control](https://craiganderton.org/tag/local-control/) - [local control on](https://craiganderton.org/tag/local-control-on/) - [local control off](https://craiganderton.org/tag/local-control-off/) - [midi interface](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-interface/) - [midi controller](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-controller/) - [midi plug-ins](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-plug-ins/) - [mfx](https://craiganderton.org/tag/mfx/) - [tencrazy.com](https://craiganderton.org/tag/tencrazy-com/) - [digital performer](https://craiganderton.org/tag/digital-performer/) - [filter data](https://craiganderton.org/tag/filter-data/) - [arpeggiation](https://craiganderton.org/tag/arpeggiation/) - [constrain to scale](https://craiganderton.org/tag/constrain-to-scale/) - [midi echo](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-echo/) - [midi controllers](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-controllers/) - [controlker numbers](https://craiganderton.org/tag/controlker-numbers/) - [modulation](https://craiganderton.org/tag/modulation/) - [midi volume](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-volume/) - [registered parameter msb](https://craiganderton.org/tag/registered-parameter-msb/) - [registered parameter lsb](https://craiganderton.org/tag/registered-parameter-lsb/) - [sample start](https://craiganderton.org/tag/sample-start/) - [limit velocity](https://craiganderton.org/tag/limit-velocity/) - [filter cutoff](https://craiganderton.org/tag/filter-cutoff/) - [synth bass](https://craiganderton.org/tag/synth-bass/) - [layering](https://craiganderton.org/tag/layering/) - [mod wheel](https://craiganderton.org/tag/mod-wheel/) - [parallel processing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/parallel-processing/) - [midi timing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/midi-timing/) - [ripple edit](https://craiganderton.org/tag/ripple-edit/) - [ripple editing](https://craiganderton.org/tag/ripple-editing/) - [phase meter](https://craiganderton.org/tag/phase-meter/) - [correlation](https://craiganderton.org/tag/correlation/) - [mid-side](https://craiganderton.org/tag/mid-side/) - [stereo](https://craiganderton.org/tag/stereo/) - [stereo image](https://craiganderton.org/tag/stereo-image/) - [widen image](https://craiganderton.org/tag/widen-image/) - [multi0timbral instrument](https://craiganderton.org/tag/multi0timbral-instrument/) - [virtual instrument](https://craiganderton.org/tag/virtual-instrument/) - [cpu consumption](https://craiganderton.org/tag/cpu-consumption/) - [kontakt](https://craiganderton.org/tag/kontakt/) - [guitar feedback](https://craiganderton.org/tag/guitar-feedback/) - [synthesizer](https://craiganderton.org/tag/synthesizer/) - [feedback emulation](https://craiganderton.org/tag/feedback-emulation/) - [synthesizers](https://craiganderton.org/tag/synthesizers/) - [aftertouch](https://craiganderton.org/tag/aftertouch/) - [matrix modulation](https://craiganderton.org/tag/matrix-modulation/) - [expressiveness](https://craiganderton.org/tag/expressiveness/) - [sample start time](https://craiganderton.org/tag/sample-start-time/) - [hard sync](https://craiganderton.org/tag/hard-sync/) - [pitch envelopes](https://craiganderton.org/tag/pitch-envelopes/) - [LFO](https://craiganderton.org/tag/lfo/) - [in-ear monitor](https://craiganderton.org/tag/in-ear-monitor/) - [IEM](https://craiganderton.org/tag/iem/) - [ASI audio](https://craiganderton.org/tag/asi-audio/) - [android](https://craiganderton.org/tag/android/) - [hearing protection](https://craiganderton.org/tag/hearing-protection/) - [FM8](https://craiganderton.org/tag/fm8/) - [Native Instruments](https://craiganderton.org/tag/native-instruments/) - [FM7](https://craiganderton.org/tag/fm7/) - [DX7](https://craiganderton.org/tag/dx7/) - [FM synthesis](https://craiganderton.org/tag/fm-synthesis/) - 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