Morph Productions

I was just updating some plugins and was shocked when one of them, East/West's Play engine disappeared after an update. After a moment of panic I remembered how 32 bit plugins can't be authorized while Logic is in 64 bit mode. To get it to show up again I simply loaded Logic in 32 bit mode and then closed and reloaded in 64 bit mode, presto! I guess we'll wait and see when all these plugin makers start switching their plugs to 64 bit mode. Logic's 32 bit bridge is not as light on the CPU as Apple claims. Hats of to Native Instruments for their conversion of Guitar Rig 4 to 64 bit mode. They're my first plugin (out of many!) to switch to 64 bit. From what I understand Melodyne will be later in October or early November. I'm sure Waves and East/West will end up being last on the list... If you need help with your productions, mixes, or voice-over projects, feel free to reach out! Ashton Price www.MorphProductions.com ashton@MorphProductions.com Instagra...

If you do business in the United States, you may have heard that U.S.-source royalty income can be subject to 30% withholding by default. For Canadians, the process is not always as simple as “get an ITIN and the problem goes away.” In many cases, the first form that matters is Form W-8BEN , which is given to the U.S. payer or withholding agent to claim any treaty benefit that may apply. An ITIN may still be needed in some situations, but whether you need one depends on your exact circumstances and what the payer requires. I’m not an accountant or tax lawyer, so use this as a general guide only and verify the details with the current IRS instructions before relying on them. Step 1: Find out whether your payer needs Form W-8BEN, an ITIN, or both If you’re a Canadian musician receiving U.S.-source royalties, start by asking the U.S. company or payer what documentation they require. In many cases, treaty benefits are claimed through Form W-8BEN , which is the ...