Recording Studio: Choose the right guitar

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Recording Studio: Choose the right guitar
Because Jim Dalrymple records all of his music on the Mac, he tends to focus on software designed for that purpose. However, there are other important factors to consider from the outset—one of the most important is choosing the right guitar for the job.
Resolving preamp problems
Thanks to reader suggestions, Jim Dalrymple was able to come up with a recording setup that gives him enough preamps for his microphones. As a result, his album recording project is back on track.
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Excerpt: Learn GarageBand tips and tricks
It’s no secret that GarageBand is entry-level music editing software. But at the same time, GarageBand can perform feats that aren’t immediately obvious. In this excerpt from Take Control of Recording with GarageBand, Jeff Tolbert shares some tips and tricks for the music-creation software.
Digital Photo: How to buy a camera lens
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Review: JVC Everio GZ-HD5 HD camcorder
JVC’s Everio GZ-HD5 is a digital camcorder that uses three charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to record high-definition video to its built-in 60GB hard drive. The quality of the video captured on the GZ-HD5 was decent (though we’ve seen better), and the quirky methods necessary to transfer the video to your Mac are far from elegant.
Review: BeatMaker for iPhone
This application from Intua is no stripped-down mobile app. The music maker boasts a number of remarkable features that make it quite unlike any other iPhone app, though it remains a work in progress.
Simple Comic 1.6.1
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The 23rd Annual Editors' Choice Awards
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