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What is a sidechain input?

A sidechain is an input on a compressor that allows you to use a separate equalizer for frequency-dependent signal processing. This is most commonly used for de-essing vocals (remo

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What is a Chorus effect?

Chorus effects can make a single instrument sound like a group of players. It adds a rich, lush, shimmering quality to your sound. Here's how it works: when 2 people play the same

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What is phantom power?

The only person who need even think about phantom power is he who is equipping a studio and purchasing a board and mics, or the performer who wants to use a condenser mic on stage.

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
I am using a condenser mic and a dynamic mic at the same time. Will the phantom power damage my dynamic mic?v

The short answer is... No, the phantom power will not damage your dynamic mics. And here's why: Phantom power is a DC voltage used to power the electronics of a condenser microphon

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What does polyphony mean?

Polyphony (Many-sounds). A synthesizer that can play two or more notes or sounds at the same time is said to be polyphonic. This allows for chords to be played and much more. Most

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
How can I prolong the life of my drums?

Protecting your drums from damage is very important to the life ofyour drums. Using cases or soft bags is recommended for transporting orstoring, but a simple drum cover is great t

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What does ROM/RAM mean?

ROM (Read Only Memory) is a permanent form of microchip memory that is used to store the sounds or samples in digital synthesizers and sound modules. RAM (Random Access Memory) is

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What is the rate of change of frequency?

The rate of change of frequency is HZ per second. In a UPS, slowing occurs when the frequency of the internal inverter within the UPS is automatically adjusted so as to bring the i

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
How do you read drum sizes to find the correct size for replacement heads?

When referring to a drum set, manufacturers list sizes differently. Some list the diameter first and the depth second. Others do the opposite. The best thing to remember is that th

Date Updated: 07 May 2016
What is the best way to record electric guitar?

With home recording at an all-time high (in both quantity and quality), there seems to be no end to the amount of gear you can use to create and massage your guitar tone. Modeling

Date Updated: 07 May 2016