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The article reviews Arturia's flagship effects bundle, FX Collection 3, a bundle of impressive musical software, which comes with a few totally original digital effects. The effects are broadly separated into seven categories: Distortion, Spatial & Reverb, Preamps and EQ, Delays, Modulation, Filters, and Compressors; in total there are 26 effects in Arturia FX Collection 3, four of which are new additions for this upgrade, available to purchase as standalone products from Arturia.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for using the Poly Grid instrument and FX Grid effect.

Apple is introducing a new security system called "Stolen Device Protection" in the upcoming iOS 17.3. This system adds an additional layer of security in case someone steals an iPhone and obtains the passcode. It requires biometric authentication, such as Face/Touch ID, to access saved passwords and change sensitive settings. Stolen Device Protection also introduces a one-hour delay for critical device and Apple ID operations, making it difficult for thieves to gain access to data or erase the device. The protection can be enabled in the settings once iOS 17.3 is released. [Extracted from the article]

A two-part article is presented describing a highly stable computer-controlled K-Band frequency synthesizer using a tunable optoelectronics oscillator (OEO). The first part describes LabVIEW control of a rack-mountable frequency synthesizer covering 16 to 24 GHz. A narrowband computer-controlled filter is realized using a broadband YIG filter combined with a narrowband, optically-tuned transversal filter. A forced self-injection locked phase-locked loop (SILPLL) technique is employed to suppress side-modes generated in OEOs because of long fiber delay lines, which reduces the oscillator phase noise to an estimated 12 fs timing jitter. Computer control of this SILPLL OEO is demonstrated with linear chirp (FMCW) and pseudorandom frequency hopping. Future generations of the forced SILPLL OEO will use integrated optoelectronics. In Part 2 of the article, compact OEO solutions based on designs compatible with Si photonics are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the difference between music effect delay and reverberation. Topics discussed includes that the two effects are heavily related and distinguished by their behavior in terms of is heard, where it mentions that delay in music production means echo which is resulted by shouting at a bare wall or window where other surrounding surfaces are either acoustically treated; and that reverberation is a soundwave that travel from one surface to the another.

The article discusses the use of technology in creating delay in sound where it discusses use of reflective surfaces, adoption of magnetic tape and inclusion of a record head and playback head on a tape machine.

The article informs on the benefit of Barker code for the pulse compression technique. It mentions the pulse compression using the Barker code technique reduces the pulse duration after processing to the duration of one bit of the code, and longer codes can be used and will provide the same befit with proper thresholding.

The article evaluates the Syntorus 2 from D16, which includes a Bucket Brigade Device (BBD) Emulation mode, global wet or dry mix (FX), Output Volume, and Output Meter.

The article previews several products including Pulse Electronics Corp.'s near field communications (NFC) antenna, Ritron Inc.'s specialized wireless transceivers, and RLC Electronics Inc.'s Adjustable Delay Line.

The article discusses about the completion of Maryland's stalled Purple Line light rail project now as set for fall 2026, along with mentions the benefits of the Purple Line for the residents and businesses in the National Capital Region.

The article reviews the MSpectralDynamics, used in audio processing from the Melda Production.

Focuses on recommended techniques and methods in designing timing-critical circuits. Innovation in the electronics industry; Information on differential autocancellation of error architecture; Discussion on the problem of matching rise and fall delays; Details on skew insertion, a requirement for custom-made timing-critical circuits.

Focuses on the problem of time-delay estimation of waveforms in variety of signal-processing applications. Two approaches to solve the problem; Cross-correlation of two matched filters; Issues involved in the implementation of solutions.

Presents information on several products used in the telecommunication industry as of May 2002. Wilkinson power divider from BroadWave Technologies Inc.; Switch modules from Diversified Technologies Inc.; SloWave delay line fromEMC Technology.

The article offers the reviews of JMG Sound Orbitron from Unitedplugins.

The article offers the reviews of NightSky, a reverb pedal from Strymon.

The article offers review on Supermassive from Valhalla DSP.

The article discusses the simplest and most classic modulation effect, the humble flanger which is created by delaying a signal and then modulating the delay time. It mentions that traditional ‘phaser' effect still works using delay, but actually uses an all-pass filter as its particular delay source, and might immediately think that this would do sweet FA to the signal at hand, in reality the effect creates small delays with different timing for different frequencies.

The article reviews the AMS' RMX16 microprocessor-controlled, full-bandwidth digital reverberator.

Focuses on refinements made in the PDL Series programmable delay lines from Colby Instruments. Applications of the device; Impact of the use of a Windows-based software on the programmability of the PDL Series; Benefits of the serial and Ethernet interfaces of the PDL Series.

Focuses on the applications of self-timed circuits. Advantages in using self-timed circuits; Comparison of self-timed circuits with conventional synchronous design; Usability of self-timed circuits on EMC/EMI engineer; Introduction of a family of self-timed designs by Cogency Technology Inc.; Function of ChannelSim, a self-timed circuit tool by Cogency.

The article offers information on the differences between delay lines and radio frequency (RF)/microwave phase shifters. It mentions that phase shifters are usually designed for alterations in insertion phase or a wavelength, at a maximum frequency of interest. Delay lines have been implemented as digital and analog circuits and as mechanically tuned structures, which include mechanical trombone structures which are capable of long delays.

The article reports that the researchers from the Institute of Telecommunications and Multimedia Applications of the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain, analyzed the human body as radio frequency (RF)/ microwave propagation medium especially for UWB signals. The researchers point to a healthy background of measurement data on these electrical parameters from previous experiments on different living animals.

The article focuses on the creation of bucket-brigade devices used by musicians. Topics discussed include the configuration of incoming signals from the capacitors, the use of creative bucket-brigade delays in which signal is passed along the delay line that results to melodic and bubbling effect, and the use of analog modeling techniques such as software and hardware bucket-brigade delay units which is a digital plug-ins that mimic the core functionality of hardware bucket-brigade delays.

The article presents the author's views on the use of time modulation while composing through single synthesizer sound, and discusses digital delays in sound composition and increased delay feedback.

The article describes how crossover-delay circuits avoid common-mode conduction.

The article discusses an integrated circuit setup that eases power-sequence testing. It illustrates how to properly apply power sequencing on systems on chip (SOCs) by using two TPS75501 linear regulators using 5V as the input source. Provided are several equations that describe how to set the voltages and delay power sequence changes.

An interview with Esme Vos, founder of MuniWireless.com is presented. When asked about her views about the present delays and problems on technology and politics in various wireless projects, she refers to the different configuration failures of pilot programs, which according to her becomes a news. She asserts that the Wi-Fi problems in San Francisco and Chicago are a misfortune of having chosen the wrong partner. She discusses the main causes of governmental, economic and technical delays.

The article presents a simple and low-cost technique to obtain five independent voltage-adjustable clock signals that offer a timing resolution of better than 0.1 percent. It has an accuracy that holds over a very wide range of time from 0.5 to 5000 seconds. It is a method that employs a reference crystal oscillator for the system clock, thus, ensuring the exact timing for optimum microcontroller efficiency. However, the method poses two disadvantages. One is that the values are not easily changed once the microcontroller registers are already set and the second is that the technical and programming knowledge required to use the microcontroller is limited.

Provides information about delay line also known as the digital delay line, one of the most important categories of effects. Purpose of effects; Process of the simplest type of delay ; Usage of delay effects in music; Types of delay effects. INSET: CATCH A GROOVE.

Presents information on several articles on digital delay and reverberation, that were published in the September 1985 issue of the "Sound & Video Contractor." "A Closer Look at Digital Delay and Reverberation," by Richard C. Cabot; "Achieving Naturalness With Digital Delay," by Keith Worsley; "TDS: Application of Technology," by D. B. Keele.

In isolated switch-mode power supplies, using peak-current-mode control, generally the current-sense resistor senses the current on the primary side of the power converter. Sometimes, the RC delay circuit is insufficient for removing false noise signals at the input of the PWM comparator. This RC delay circuit works for most applications in suppressing voltage shocks that may falsely trip the peak-limit-current comparator. However, some applications require a leading-edge blanking circuit to suppress false triggering.

Focuses on the duty-cycle range of digital delay lines. Availability of longer delay with one shot multivibrators; Reference to a PWM control circuit; Output of comparator integrated circuit[sub cc].

Presents a concept design on upgrading vintage oscilloscopes using delay lines. Illustration on circuit modification flow; Disadvantages of oscilloscopes without delay lines; Use of an AD8055-based amplifier.

Deals with the use of a transmission-line delay loop to measure an oscilloscope's jitter. Definition of a digital-clock period jitter; How to measure period jitter using an oscilloscope; Information on the delayed pulse created by a transmission-line delay loop.

Explains steps involved in the introduction of delay lines in generating complementary clock signals in Spice simulation methods. Description of the circuit that overcomes the typical simulation problem; Tips for generating the model in a proprietary syntax.

Focuses on the delay and power calculation (DPC) standard. Use of delay calculation language (DCI); Benefits to applications specific integrated circuit (ASIC) designers and vendors; Elements of the emerging DCI.

Discusses the author's approach in introducing an analog delay into a signal channel. Delay with active circuitry; Laplace transform of an ideal delay; Pade approximation technique.

Reports on a parasitic-extraction-and-delay-calculation system developed by High Level Design Systems of Santa Clara, California. Use of fast and accurate proprietary algorithms; Need for change in extraction and delay-calculation techniques; Improvement on existing delay calculation techniques by considering both the effect of resistive shielding of gate delay and RC interconnect delay.

The article reviews the compact delay modules based on switched PIN diodes, dubbed PIN Diode Modules (PDM), from Colby Instruments Inc.

The author discusses the instructions on how to use Reason 4 Combinator in controlling sound delays and reverb. The author states that this equipment is capable of delivering vocals and sound to the vocoder through RV-7 reverb and DDL-1 delay line. The author cites the equipment's usefulness in arranging rhythm and percussion sounds. The author also mentions the use of high frequency (HF) Emph in boosting the clarity of vocals and accompaniments.

The article offers some insights into problems and solutions to trucking delays for materials handling at Port Botany in Australia. The congestion of truck queues resulted to mounting delays and difficulties for smaller trucking companies servicing Pacific Brands' container imports to book pick-ups from the port's two stevedoring terminals. A two-tier booking system with guaranteed peak slots available only after auction at a higher price was created.

The article discusses the importance of creating an RS-485 adapter in converting data lines from full-to half-duplex. When using multiprotocol interface ICs in connecting UART to an RS-485 bus architecture called point-to-point full-duplex (PTP-FD) in converting to point-to-multipoint half duplex (PTM-HD), an adapter can be used to eliminate any limitation or delay. The adapter operates on the PTP-FD slave board, maintains itself in the quiescent to avoid any effect on the signal-transmission path of the half duplex. Upon the start of the slave's output transmit will the adapter become active and transfer the data to the central unit.

The article offers information on the procedure to enhance the quality of music tracks with pre and post delay effects. After setting the delay lines to differing numbers of 16th notes for creating a polyrhythm, patch a parametric equalizer between the output of each delay and mixer. When a note is bend, the distortion effect will receive lot of echoes of the bend at different pitches. Isolation of a single sound is important, as digital audio sequencers allow to isolate sounds in various ways.

The article assesses whether overshoot and ringing could occur if the signal-rise time exceeds the round-trip time although an impedance mismatch exists. A line shorter than the signal rise and fall time does not preclude ringing. However, a line less than one-third the length of the signal rise or fall time does guarantee that engineers can model the line as a simple lumped-element circuit known as a pi model, which mimics the transmission-line performance. The existence of oscillations in the PSpice output was affected by the driving waveform.

The article presents information on an easy-to-implement time-delay routine system, which requires no subroutine calls and it is helpful in avoiding possible stack-overflow problems. The method is also effective in saving RAM space by requiring in most cases only two variables, the PACER_CLOCK, which works as a free-running counter and another variable proposed at a particular instance. The routine anoints the microcontroller's Timer 0 to generate an interrupt-on-overflow instruction every 10 msec. The interval should not be altered after time assignment because many services likely depend on the pacer-clock routine.

This article describes the concept of an audio delay line. The voice or music to be delayed is analog-to-digital converted and fed into a shift register or any digital delay or storage medium. The delayed digital signal is fed into a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and the result is delayed audio. The circuit shown is very low in cost, but it may not look much like a DAC. It is a one-bit oversampled analog-to-digital converter also known as a delta modulator.

Focuses on the necessity to understand oscilloscopes. Relationships between a typical sinusoidal command signal and the resulting output signal from a test; Causes for delay and amplitude attenuation; Impact of coil inductance and spool mass.

Features Antares Audio Technologies' acoustic filter which provides stereo multimode filters with variable cutoff slopes. Lowpass, highpass, bandpass and notch responses; Filter's modulation resources; Delay time.