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• What happens if you see the same transaction listed as both pending and posted on your bank statement?

  Most major banks follow the practice of releasing the pending authorization before posting the amount when the merchant collects payment. However, some banks may treat the settleme
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What are some good bass strings for playing blues or jazz?

  We recommend flatwound bass strings for blues and jazz. They have a rolled-off high end and a smooth bottom that is very solid. If you really want to get a flat, upright bass sort
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• I am trying to find a book on how to play a 12-string guitar.

  Playing a 12-string guitar is just like playing a 6-string, the only thing different is the doubled strings. Your 12-string guitar should be tuned (low to high): E(oct e) - A(oct a
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What compression settings are appropriate for recording electric bass?

  Since the electric bass has a wider dynamic range than many instruments, compression is often applied in order to maintain a more even volume level, and to match the dynamics of th
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What does de-essing mean?

  De-essing is a method for removing loud sibilants (harsh "SSS" sounds) from vocal parts. This can be accomplished by a dedicated de-esser device or by using an equalizer connected
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What are the differences in digital connections?

  More and more gear is hitting the streets with digital I/O, and there are some things you'll want to be aware of as you put it all together. Digital is less forgiving than analog,
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What is a "Diversity" Wireless System? What are the advantages?

  A "Diversity" Wireless System employs two separate antennas on the receiver. Several times each second, the receiver analyzes which antenna is picking up a stronger signal and swit
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• Editing Synthesizer Presets

  Editing the presets on your synth or creating new sounds from scratch can instantly extend your instrument's musical potential. Most modern keyboards' sounds come from sample wavef
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What are the tonal differences between Alder, Ash, Poplar, Basswood, Mahogany and Maple?

  Alder is full and rich, with flat low-end, nice cutting mids, and good overall warmth and sustain. Alder is generally considered to be one of the "traditional" Stratocaster body wo
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016

• What are expanders and noise gates?

  Expanders are dynamic processors that increase the dynamic range of a signal. They make loud sounds louder and soft sounds softer. They're like an amplifier with a variable gain co
  Date Updated: 05 Jan 2016