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Comment on Samplitude 11 Producer: Part 3 by Jon (admin)

Jon (admin) — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:46:28 +0000

Thanks I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the articles. I’ve actually written a couple more, but haven’t gotten around to finishing them up and publishing them just yet. I’ll try to do that in the near future, though, so check back soon.

Comment on Samplitude 11 Producer: Part 3 by Dave Khan

Dave Khan — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:17:38 +0000

Jon, I just discovered your series on Samplitude, and have found it very interesting and informative. I was disappointed to see that it seems to end here, with part 3. Have I missed other installments, or do you plan to continue the series?

Thanks for taking the time.

Comment on Using an Insert Jack as a Direct Out by Unwired

Unwired — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:32:04 +0000

@Admin:

I generally agree that using adapters is not the most desirable. In my case and I guess many others, the TS to TS patch cable has already been bought and one option being considered is the “first click” method. This is perhaps the least desirable since the connection at the insert is somewhat iffy. If you already have the TS to TS patch cables then the Radio Shack adapter is significantly cheaper than either making your own adapter or plopping down $8 to $10 for a HOSA adapter cable. But as you point out in the blog, you can modify a TS to TS patch cable to a TS to TRS insert to direct out cable by simply replacing one of the plugs. If you do not want to sacrifice an existing TS to TS cable you will either have to buy/make an adapter or make an entirely new cable. But we both agree if you can avoid an adapter, then by all means avoid it. It is simply a question of economics versus method and flexibility. Thanks for creating the guide. It is well written and a good resource for a scenario that many people will encounter.

Comment on Using an Insert Jack as a Direct Out by Jon (admin)

Jon (admin) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:32:22 +0000

Hey, thanks for the comment. You’re absolutely right–the Radio Shack adapter is another option, but I’m a little OCD in that I generally don’t like to use adapters. An adapter is yet another connection that can potentially degrade or cause problems with the signal, so I like to make my own cables to create a path of least resistance, so to speak. Also, since the Radio Shack adapter still requires you to purchase a patch cable to plug into it, I believe creating your own cables as I describe here would actually be cheaper, since you only have to buy a 1/4″ TRS plug, which you can get on Ebay for around $1 or $2 each. Of course, it requires a little bit of time to do the soldering, but that part doesn’t bother me.

Comment on Using an Insert Jack as a Direct Out by Unwired

Unwired — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:01:53 +0000

Best deal for an insert to direct out adapter is Radio Shack part #274-1520. It is essentially a 1/4″ stereo to 1/4″ mono adapter. Short and sweet and only $2.89 each. Beats the heck out of $8 and up for the Hosa DOC cable that does the same thing. Yes you can make your own, but price out the parts and at best it will be a wash with the Radio Shack adapter. Here is the link:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103725

Comment on Drum Tuning Tips by How to Prepare a Drum Kit for Recording | Late Reflections – the Silent Sky Studios Blog

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:43:26 +0000

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Comment on Samplitude 11 Producer: Part 3 by Jon (admin)

Jon (admin) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 21:55:05 +0000

Hi Oscar, sorry to hear about your trouble. You should try posting on one of these forums:

http://support2.magix.net/boards/magix/index.php?showforum=46 or http://support2.magix.net/boards/samplitude/index.php

You might also want to check out some of the MIDI tutorial videos on the Samplitude website:

http://www.samplitude.com/us/community/tutorial_videos/midi__vst.508.html

Comment on Samplitude 11 Producer: Part 3 by oscar

oscar — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 06:56:58 +0000

hello

I have samplitude 11 producer and i cant get my vst to work. Am using a M-audio keystation via usb, windows 7. I can hear the generic midi sound banks that midi supplies but when i chose the third party vst like F8 for example, it won’t play. I tried everything, from Rewire to installing Asio4all a few times but no luck.

thanks for your time

Comment on Drum Tuning Tips by Adam r Henderson

Adam r Henderson — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:22:09 +0000

Jon,
Wow. Just the things I wanted to know.
Answered before I really knew what questions to be asking!
Thank you so much for your helpful insight & vast knowledge of this new fangled venture of mine
I will certainly “stick” with it!
Arh
Guitar
Vocals
Bass
Drums. . Thanks again!!!

Comment on Drum Tuning Tips by Pearl Drums

Pearl Drums — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:31:32 +0000

THANK YOU SO MUCH! This helped out a bunch! Thanks a million. This article is a great help to us.