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Easy solution for controlling 5 or more speakers from a single computer

I work in a sensory research lab and we wanted to set up 5 or more speakers and control them with one computer, probably running Matlab. Is there a ready hardware solution for controlling 5 or more channels with a single computer. The project…
Adam Arp
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What is this incredibly annoying noise?

Hey all, I've been getting this noise out of my set top box, desktop and laptop audio outs into my mixer. I've also tried using usb soundcards out ($5 from ebay) and they don't eliminate the problem. I thought I had it figured the other day but then…
Sam
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Sequencer/DAW with a decent Notation/Score Editor?

Many DAWs/music production softwares (Reaper, FL Studio ...) rely on piano-roll to edit midi tracks. Are there nice sequencers/daws with very good notation/score editor (along with VSTi/plugin support for rendering the score). I know Cubase etc…
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Using effects without dry/wet parameter in Cubase

I have 2 tracks that I need to filter for, say, the first 30 seconds using one of the cubase builtin filters. I'm having problem figuring out how can I manage to do this using automations. I've tried with sends and insert effects, but there's no way…
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How to merge time-lapse videos and soundtrack?

I want to create video clip with merged time-lapse short videos and a soundtrack accompanying it. I would prefer as short a learning curve as possible and a rapid way to accomplish this. Adobe Premiere, but it seems too expensive for something I…
John Vice
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Fl Studio replacement

I've worked in Fl Studio up until now. As a result of a lack of learning material I want to switch, but to Ableton, Cubase or Protools and why? This arguments never seems to be firmly settled. People tend to say it's down to your preference. But…
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Solo a track with a gate sidechained to a grouped track?

Assuming I have two tracks, Track A and Track B, where Track A is a group of tracks, how do I solo Track B if it has a Gate effect with a sidechain that targets Track A? An example of this situation is shown in the image attached to this question.…
jsumners
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How to reduce 'click' when using ES2 synth

I'm using ES2 in Logic to make basic bass/wobble tracks. Though, whenever I use it, I normally get a slight 'click' or 'pop' before each and every note that is played. Does anyone know how to reduce this..?
James Litewski
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Synthesizer patch - how to make a glassy sound

I need a really glassy sound, pitching down. A bit like stars in the sky, but it's supposed to be atmos in a strayed love song arrangement. I know I'm being vague as hell but I've been looking everywhere for an example. I'm pretty sure that…
jlebre
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Can Logic stretch an audio region with a varying tempo to fit an existing, stable project tempo?

I'm currently working on a project where the basic tracks are being laid down by a musician who is, for reasons beyond his control, not able to be in the studio very often. (I'll call him "Fred".) Rather than wait for when Fred can be in the studio…
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How do I mic a drum set for live recording a rock band?

I just got an 8-track (a Zoom R16) to start recording band rehearsals, work on original material, and get some quality versions of some of our tunes. At the moment, we're all in the same room, doing one take recordings. Bass, Drums, and Guitar. As…
yossarian
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Reason ReWire Problem in ProTools LE 7.4.2

Pro Tools LE 7.4.2 on my Mac running OSX Leopard will not detect Reason 3.0.4. I have done the following: Installed reason first, then Protools Started a new session Created an aux input, instr. input, and MIDI input Then launched Reason However,…
Nick B
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Low-cost WEARABLE midi motion sensors

I'm interested in beginning performance in which the movements of my body generates MIDI to control a synthesizer. It appears that most "motion capture" MIDI devices are very specialized and expensive. What are some low-cost alternatives out there?…
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How to record two sources into a single audio file on Linux?

I just found this forum. I previously asked my question at https://unix.stackexchange.com/q/88067/15010 but due to lack of response so far, I want to ask here. (I can delete that prior question if advised.) I am attempting to record phone interviews…
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Best sequence in a DAW to improve a poorly recorded voiceover?

I have a very specific production problem. The client has supplied voiceover clips for a video. These were recorded in a home office as 16-bit .wma files using, I believe, a headset, so there are problems. It is not possible to get a redo, but for…
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