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Voice Channels Explained
We answer some commonly-asked questions on the use of voice channels in recording.
Q. Why do I have to keep fast-winding my DATs?
I have a quick question that I hope you can help with. I have been working with a sound engineer who claims that before...
Q. How can I get timecode onto my video recorder without obscuring the existing audio dialogue track?
I am aiming to write music for TV and have been trying to practise on TV programmes recorded onto video. I own an Atari...
Preventative Maintenance In The Studio
Audio equipment is expensive, so it pays to keep it in good condition and forestall potential problems. Paul White provides a few tips.
The Advantages Of Buying From Specialist Music Retailers
The array of choices which confronts anyone trying to buy a new PC can be bewildering. Fortunately, as Martin Walker explains, there are retailers out there who can eliminate the hassle and uncertainty.
Q. How can I add analogue warmth?
I have a reasonably modest home recording studio incorporating an Akai DPS12 hard‑disk multitracker with onboard...
Q. How can I turn my shed into a studio?
I have a brick shed out the back of my house which measures 10 feet by 8 feet inside, and I would like to make a little...
Q. What do I need to get started in recording on my PC?
I've been playing in bands ever since I saw George Harrison and the boys in 1963 (I'm still a Beatle‑freak!) Now,...
Q. What's the best choice for 'live' backing vocals?
For my next project, a theatre musical, I am currently writing MIDI backing tracks in Cubase, which will then be...
Installing & Setting Up New PC Music Hardware
Fitting hardware upgrades to your PC should be comparatively easy, but sometimes not everything goes according to plan. Martin Walker guides you through the pitfalls.
Processing Power
Running out of processing power is a frequent source of frustration for those working with computer-based digital audio. Martin Walker tackles some common queries about how to avoid it.
Live Recording
There are some recording jobs that simply can't be handles in the average bedroom studio. Paul White answers questions about recording a rock or pop band on location.
Q. Is it safe to defragment hard drives containing audio?
What is the situation with defragmenting audio drives? I don't generally use long streams of audio for multitrack...
Q. Why won't my computer recognise my MIDI Timepiece AV?
I've just bought a MOTU MIDI Timepiece AV interface, and I am unable to get my Apple Performa 630 to recognise it at the...
Q. Can I do what I need to with samplers, and what equipment is right for me?
I am hoping to raise funds to purchase equipment for a home recording studio. With this I then want to write songs...
Ensuring A Long Life For Your PC
Martin Walker considers what to look for when buying a new PC or upgrading an existing one, if you want it to remain up-to-date for as long as possible.
Q. How can I assign modulation to filter cutoff on my Akai S2000?
I am trying to set up my Yamaha CS1x to operate my Akai S2000 sampler, but I cannot operate the S2000's filter using the...
Q. Which would be the best set of mics for recording a wind band?
What do you suggest would be the best set of mics for recording a wind band? The mics available are two unidirectional...
Q. Can I get a cheap, basic computer to record audio?
I don't own a computer — I just use the public library's — but I want to 'upgrade' from my cassette 4‑...