Case Study Preparing for a Studio Hardware Installation The Client’s Challenge Building a hybrid studio setup—where high-end digital processing meets classic analogue hardware—is often the dream for modern producers. However, the reality of connecting these two worlds can quickly become a logistical headache. A client… Read More »Preparing for a Studio Hardware Installation
Case Study 🎙️ Mono Microphone Only in Left Speaker Fix in Logic Pro The Client’s Challenge A composer reached out to me, deeply stressed about an important recording session he had scheduled with a long-time guitar collaborator. His setup included a microphone plugged into his… Read More »Mono Microphone Only in Left Speaker Fix in Logic Pro
Case Study Managing Native Instruments Komplete Libraries in Kontakt The Client’s Challenge Recently, I worked with a composer who uses Cubase as his primary Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). He had recently upgraded to the full Native Instruments Komplete collection. For those unfamiliar with it, Komplete… Read More »Managing Native Instruments Komplete Libraries in Kontakt
Case Study Using Professional Studio Microphones with WhatsApp The Client’s Challenge I connected with a client who presented a query that is becoming increasingly common among audio professionals. He owned a high-quality vocal recording setup—specifically a Røde NT1-A condenser microphone and a Focusrite Scarlett audio… Read More »Using Professional Studio Microphones with WhatsApp
Case Study Universal Audio Apollo Twin: Fixing the Flashing Green Light The Client’s Challenge I recently received a call from a musician who was facing a baffling issue with his audio interface. He was using a Universal Audio Apollo Twin USB. It is important to… Read More »Universal Audio Apollo Twin: Fixing the Flashing Green Light
Case Study Cubase Startup Crash – Diagnosing the asio.sys Error The Client’s Challenge I worked with a film composer who was facing a particularly frustrating interruption to his workflow. He contacted Audio Support because he was unable to open his main production software, Cubase. The… Read More »Cubase Startup Crash – Diagnosing the asio.sys Error
A common topic I deal with at Audio Support is from producers who have programmed a part perfectly in terms of notes and timing, yet it still doesn’t feel “right.” Recently, a client reached out with exactly this issue. He had programmed a guitar part… Read More »Making MIDI Guitar Sound Real in Ableton Live
Field Notes Taming the Steinberg Beast: Why Cubase 15 Isn’t the Silver Bullet Cubase and Me It is a curious relationship, the one we forge with our Digital Audio Workstations. It is not unlike a marriage—moments of profound creative harmony punctuated by episodes of baffling,… Read More »Cubase and Me: Taming the Steinberg Beast (And the Truth About Version 15)
Case Study 🎛️ Troubleshooting Logic Pro Plugin GUIs on Sonoma Sometimes, technical support involves more than just fixing a specific issue; it requires a structured approach to elimination and a clear path forward. This recent session with a client is a good example of how… Read More »Troubleshooting Logic Pro Plugin GUIs on Sonoma
Case Study 🎧 Patchbay Lesson: Demystifying Outboard Gear Routing in Cubase The Client’s Challenge A professional producer contacted me for a lesson on managing his complex studio setup. He had recently invested in high-end equipment, including a Universal Audio Apollo x16 audio interface and premium… Read More »Patchbay Lesson: Demystifying Outboard Gear Routing in Cubase