Mr. Moderator: I last wrote you a few months ago and you were extremely helpful in assisting me to pick out some good software. I decided on Cubsase sx 3 and I’m very happy with it. I also purchased a Presonus Firepod interface. Now for a new challenge. I am
Read more →Hi, I’m looking to start recording on a computer/laptop. I already have a mic (sm57) and software (acid 5.0 and cool edit 2.0). I am looking for the best rig to use on my computer to make quality recordings of acoustic instruments mainly. I posted earlier and I think I’ve
Read more →will this configuration damage my speakers ???? I will get a 4 ohm amp as soon as possible, but in the meantime, i was wondering if i can get by with this temporarily Unless there is a specific warning on the amp or in the manual against using the amp
Read more →Greetings: I’ve been using a Fostex VF 160 for about a year now. I’m not too crazy about it. It is very cumbersome to use. A friend of mine showed me how much easier Pro Tools is and I’m sold. Now, I’m pretty good at using a computer, but, to
Read more →I’m wondering how to go about getting a full drum set (up to 8-9 mic signals) into my little Mbox. How do i mix it down to a lower number of racks before putting it into the Mbox? In order to achieve that with an MBox, or any simple stereo-input
Read more →I was in the process of making an old office into a studio. I’ve heard egg crates are a good way to insulate the walls but would the insulation you get at the local hardware store do just as good for a lower price? NOOOOOO!!!! DON’T DO IT!!! Egg crates
Read more →Music-Tech, Recently became involved with a private recording studio, furnished with a Mackie D8B mixer & Multi-track recorder, etc…etc…etc. Am new at this, but have been reading everything I can get my hands on in order to understand signal flow, compression, gates, effects, etc… Can you recommend any good tips
Read more →I`m using a Rode NTK with Focusrite RED 7 pre.The vocals sound harsh and after cutting 4K and above the vocals sound lifeless/muddy with the mid frequencies 400 to 1500hz accentuated.Is this because of cutting the hi mid or because the room accentuates these frequencies? What can I do to
Read more →Hi there, I’m fairly new to using recording equipment, and I have a problem I can’t seem to track down. I recently got a PreSonus Firebox with an Audio-technica AT4040 condenser microphone. I plan to use these on my iBook G4, primarily with Logic Express, but possibly with either Garageband
Read more →Lately I have been playing with compressors and gates. My church just picked up a Presonus ACP88 and I noticed it has side chains for both the compressor and the gate. I have read and seen examples on how to use them both. My question is how much do the
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