Here’s how to update Plex on a server running Ubuntu.
How to Invert Polarity in Logic Pro X
Polarity inversion can be used in situations where audio signals are out of phase with each other. Many hardware consoles have a phase button, which is actually used to invert polarity.
Clinton The Musical — Keyboard Programming
Clinton The Musical, my first Off-Broadway show, opens at New World Stages tonight! I spent the past month or so programming this show with Tom Xi, and we have tons of cool things to tell you about.
Focusrite Forte Premium USB Audio Interface Review
The Forte is a two input/four output premium audio interface from Focusrite. Designed to be a portable unit with outstanding sound quality, the Forte features two high end microphone preamps based on Focusrite’s flagship RedNet devices, and high quality conversion operating up to 192 kHz/24 bit. I’ve had the opportunity to spend a few weeks with the Focusrite Forte in various production and performance situations.
How to Change Amplitube 3 Presets with Program Changes
IK Multimedia’s Amplitube 3 is one of the best sounding guitar amp modeling plugins in the industry. It’s super easy to use in a studio environment where there’s time to audition and record sounds, but Amplitube is a great option for live playing as well. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use program changes to select specific presets in Amplitube 3.
CME XKey37 Mobile USB MIDI Keyboard Review
The Xkey37 is CME’s followup to the hugely popular Xkey25 mobile MIDI keyboard. The original model was highly regarded for its rock-solid build quality and beautiful design. The Xkey37 adds twelve extra keys, and includes a breakout Xcable which adds a 5-pin MIDI Out port and two pedal inputs for sustain and expression. In this review, you’ll get an in-depth look at the new Xkey37 mobile MIDI keyboard from CME.
Using Aliases to Reduce RAM and CPU Usage in MainStage
Using aliases in Apple MainStage is a good way to reduce RAM and CPU usage. Instead of creating multiple instances of the same virtual instrument, an alias lets you create one channel strip that can be linked to from any patch or set. An alias is also useful as a placeholder for a to-be-determined sound. By linking all instances of the sound to one channel strip, you can change all the instances at once. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to reduce RAM and CPU usage by creating aliases in MainStage.
Sampling Synths with Auto Sampler in MainStage 3
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Auto Sampler plugin in MainStage 3 to sample hardware synths (check out this post instead if you want to learn how to sample virtual instruments). Before we start, make sure you’re on the latest software version, as Auto Sampler is only available in and MainStage 3.1+.
How to Fix MainStage Patch Changes on Roland Keyboards
Roland keyboards have a tendency to advance two patches when a foot switch is assigned to the patch advance function in MainStage. Fortunately there’s a way to get around that without doubling all your patches!
Top 5 Best Orchestration Textbooks
If you’re a beginner looking to delve into the world of orchestration or a seasoned professional looking to complete your collection of orchestration reference textbooks, here are my top five orchestration textbooks that you should own.