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Windows 8 serious latency and audio problems

Be aware this is very rambly and I’m just emptying my head – it would be nice to get other views on this so if you are having problems please comment. Well now here I am writing this post on a Hackintosh PC – porque? Curiosity and a major audio problem concerning Windows 8 – […]

Sonar Workflow Tips and Tricks: Track Template

Sick of having to name your tracks everytime you start a new project? A really nifty way to save time in Sonar is to create your own ‘Track Templates’. :::How::: Start a new project. Add a couple of tracks, name them if you want. Then selct the tracks you want to be in your template […]

XP and Bios Tweaks and Fixes, Pops and Glitches

This article is basically a troubleshoot of a problem I have, it’s also an excuse to have a look at some of the tweaks and fixes that can be found in your bios settings. The problem I’m having comes in three forms: 1. Sonar: CPU spikes to 100% hits red with a ‘warning’ sign 2. […]

Rough Rider free vst compression plugin

Rough rider freeware vst compressor from Audio Damage A classic compressor effect that has a simple and familiar control setup. Rough Rider is a modern compressor with a bit of “vintage” style bite and a uniquely warm sound. Perfect for adding compression effects to your drum buss, it also sounds great with synth bass, clean […]

Optimizing PC For Music Production

Setting up a PC or Laptop for Audio/Music production is a neccesity. All these tips are XP based but some can be applied to Vista as well. Here are a few tips… I’ll update this one as I go. If it’s possible do not use PC for internet. And only install Music Software. If that’s […]

Vst vs Outboard

These days with the introduction of vst everything it’s very easy (money provided) to have an entire setup soley on your pc. Lots of home studio and diy recordists are making the transition from outboard equipment to pc based software. This has a nice knock on effect for people like myself. I work on a […]

Free Vst Instruments

LoopAZoid 48 channel, 64 voice stereo drum sampler What they say: With LoopAZoid, you get an easy to use and powerful tool for playing one-shot samples in your songs. One instance holds up to 48 different samples, which can be freely assigned to up to 96 different MIDI notes – two each, for forward & […]

Midi and Vst Instrument Setup

Click on the midi track number, As shown below. It it will turn yellow To assign the ‘Vst instrument’ Left Click the box the arrow is pointing at. Choose Vst instrument. For Vst Instruments that have several instruments assigned to different channels. If you have setup your VST to have multiple instruments on channels 1-16 […]

Eq – Useful Articles

Sound on Sound: www.soundonsound.com Sound On Sound: EQ: How and when to use it. Home recording: www.homerecordingtips.co.uk Getting the best results from using EQ Tweakheadz: www.tweakheadz.com Understanding EQ Harmony Central: www.harmony-central.com Equalisation Home Recording Connection: www.homerecordingconnection Effects and Signal Processing Recording Eq: www.recordingeq.com Home Recording Primer 1 Home Recording Primer 2