In this day and age, having a fast-loading website is crucial for both user experience and SEO. When it comes to site speed, there are a lot of optimizations to be made including finding the right web host, caching content, and optimizing images for the web. Using a content delivery network (CDN) can also significantly speed up your site.
Fosmon 2×1 HDMI Splitter Switch Review
I work at home, and my setup is a 15″ Retina MacBook Pro with an external display. Recently, I purchased a new TV and was looking for an inexpensive way to split the HDMI source from my MacBook Pro to both the external display and TV. The Fosmon 2×1 Bi-Directional Splitter Switch ended up being the perfect solution.
How to Fix Logic Pro’s -10011 System Overload Error
If you’re getting Logic Pro’s dreaded -10011 system overload error, it simply means your computer doesn’t have enough resources to perform realtime audio processing. Before you go out and buy a new computer, here are a few tips that might just fix the -10011 error.
Top 5 Music Production Books — 2014 Edition
The internet is filled with great information, but sometimes it’s nice to be able to just read a book on the subject. Here are our favorite book on music production. These books are the best of the best when it comes to recording, mixing, and producing.
Using Logic Remote with a Local Ad-Hoc Wi-Fi Network
Logic Remote is a super useful app. Two weeks ago, I was in a band rehearsal for Newsies tweaking volume levels of the keyboard patches. Before Logic Remote was a thing, I would remote desktop into the rig computer and tweak that way. Now, I can mix the entire show with an iPad without distracting the keyboard player. Unfortunately, the theatre didn’t have the best WiFi connection and I wasn’t able to connect the usual way. I could’ve technically set up a WiFi hotspot on my phone, but I didn’t want to go that route. Here’s how I was able to set up a local ad-hoc network on the Mac so that Logic Remote could connect to it.
How to Print Effects to Audio Files in Logic Pro X
Using an effect plugin (EQ, compressor, delay, etc.) on a track’s insert isn’t a permanent action. You’re free to bypass the plugin, remove it completely, or select a different one. On the other hand, printing effects to a new audio file is a permanent action. It’s a technique that is used in many different situations including preparation of audio stems for mastering, freeing up computer resources, and archiving finished sessions. The basic steps to print effects to audio files are the same for every DAW, and here’s how you do it in Logic Pro X.
FLAC Compression Level Explained
FLAC, short for “Free Lossless Audio Codec,” is a popular lossless compression format for audio. The format offers varying levels of lossless compression from 1 through 8. These levels correspond to a combination of different parameters that can be tweaked to optimize the codec’s performance for your particular situation.
MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone Review
The MXL R144 is an affordable ribbon microphone that provides the unique sound of ribbon microphone recordings from the jazz-age. While not suitable for all recordings, the R144’s warmth and smooth top-end provides a new sound character to diversify your microphone collection.
BitPerfect App Review — Getting the Best Sound Quality from iTunes
I had a rare day off a few weeks ago, and decided the goal for the day would be to figure out how to maximize my Mac’s sound quality. Yes, I am aware that this sounds incredibly nerdy. A few recent purchases, which included an AudioQuest DragonFly USB DAC and a pair of Shure SE846s, successfully put into another one of those maximum sound quality moods that approximately 0.001% of the world’s population experience at any point in their lives.
Low Latency Mode in Logic Pro X
Different plugins introduce varying amounts of latency into your Logic project. Sometimes it’s useful to get rid of some of that latency when recording. Logic Pro X has a built in Low Latency Mode, found under the Record tab in the menu bar, automatically bypasses any plugins that introduce more than a user-defined latency limit.