Whether you're a musician, mixing engineer, or podcaster, an audio interface is crucial to your workflow and productivity. In addition to providing better sound quality than your computer's built-in soundcard, and audio interface also offers reduced latency. In this post, we'll take a look at how an audio interface can reduce latency in your audio recording and monitoring system.
Quarantine Parenting
Right now, we're about half an hour north of Boston. We've only been here for a month and a half, but it feels much longer. We decided to come here because Tokyo, with its insane population density and reliance on public transportation, doesn't seem like the place to be during a global pandemic. Luckily, my parents and brother are here to help with Baby J, but some days are still very difficult.
How to Remove Page Breaks in Google Docs
I only use Google Docs for web-based sharing and collaboration, so page breaks designed for physical printing can be very annoying, especially when dealing with images. Here’s an example of what I mean.
A Petition to Restore Amazon Affiliates Rates
Recently, Amazon announced a significant rate cut for affiliates, with some categories seeing a cut down to 1% commissions. As expected, discussions and petitions followed Amazon's announcement. As a frequent user of Amazon's affiliate program, I'd like to share my thoughts on the commission rate cut.
WordPress, Ghost, and Static Site Generators
Lately, I've been listening to a lot of podcasts about WordPress, static site generators, and web technologies in general. I find these topics very interesting because I enjoy blogging, experimenting with new technologies, and thinking about how different demographics use different tools – the latter is precisely why a few podcasts (I won't name names) have caused so much frustration for me recently. In this post, I want to share some thoughts on "CMS maximalism" as someone who has used WordPress, Ghost, and Hugo extensively, and understands the basic concept of product-market fit.
The Best In-Ear Monitors for Bassists
The Shure SE215, Westone UM Pro 20, and Shure SE846 are our universal in-ear monitor recommendations for bass players. These IEMs feature excellent bass performance in their respective price ranges. Continue reading below for more information.
Traditional Rigs vs. PA Speakers for Bass Amplification
Bass rig options have exploded in the past two decades. Traditional rigs are well-known to all bassists across all playing environments, and boutique manufacturers are constantly pushing the limits on what can be implemented in rigs. At the same time, bassists are now turning to portable PA speakers as well, enticed by the versatility they offer among other things. Below, we’ll go into some of these options and why they may or may not be good for you.
How to Fix Automator's "Operation Not Permitted" Error in macOS Catalina
I recently upgraded to a new 16" MacBook Pro preinstalled with macOS Catalina. I love the new computer, but ran into an "Operation not permitted" issue with one of my Automator quick action scripts. In this post, I'll share how I was able to resolve this error in macOS Catalina.
Beaches in Hawaii
I've never been a beach person. I prefer concrete landscapes like Tokyo. Spending the day relaxing, tanning, and having fun at the beach is on my list of most unappealing activities. Don't get me wrong – beaches are objectively beautiful, but the thought of cleaning sand out of my shoes is just mentally exhausting. With that said, I've always been fascinated by the vast expanse of the world's oceans. I don't venture to the coast too often, so seeing the Pacific Ocean from Hawaii, armed with my brand new Leica Q2, was a treat.
The Best Dynamic Microphones for Recording Bass Amps
While recording bass direct into a mixer, preamp, or audio interface will almost always be the cleanest way to record yourself, there are many times you’ll want to get the sound of the bass amp and cabinet you’re using. Maybe you like the particular sound of the cabinet, or you’re using effects that rely on sound moving through air, such as feedback. Whatever the reason, it’s important to get a solid mic that will capture your ideas as accurately as possible. In this post, we'll share our top dynamic microphone recommendations for recording bass amps.