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| Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini | 11/21/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I have the Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini but I don't want to use Pro tools. Can I adapt this to be used ...
A: Depending on your computer, you may be able to select it as your primary audio output - depending on ...
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| Triggering midi instruments with USB Guitar in ProTools 7.3.1 | 11/14/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I've been recording with ProTools for years. I want to be able to play the synths with a USB Guitar, ...
A: The iAxe is not a MIDI controller. That's what you'll need to control the software synths. This ...
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| instrument tracks | 11/14/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: is there a way to separate drums from the rest of the instruments in a song for jamming purposes? i ...
A: Typically no. The way that CD's are mixed, there's really no way to remove any one instrument ...
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| mixing & mastering | 11/5/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: Im a singer/songwriter/ rapper and im trying to help my music sound at least a little bit ...
A: No problem. Let's start at the beginning and forgive me if I have to ask more questions as we go. ...
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| mixing & mastering | 11/5/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: Im a singer/songwriter/ rapper and im trying to help my music sound at least a little bit ...
A: Deirell, I listened to a few of your tracks and I do hear what you are talking about. The vocals are ...
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| mic recording | 11/4/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: although i use xp i was wondering if there is any software available which can detect sound from the ...
A: Hey Mike, I know that some Logitech web cams have monitoring software that does just that, but I ...
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| Tascam 464 | 11/1/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: i just bought a tascam 464 and whenever i hit the play button both the pause and record button light ...
A: Hey Mario, I'd bring it in & have it looked at by a qualified technician man. From the sounds of it, ...
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| record my own song | 10/24/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: i wanna record my song at home and send it for a demo . so,what things i need to record it.CAN i ...
A: This isn't a simple process. With what you've got, you can record a basic guitar-vocal and that's ...
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| Mixer/PC/Equipment Level settings | 10/23/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: How should I set the volumes of each component for optimal recording? If each item has it's own ...
A: Hey Dan, you should set everything to unity gain & adjust accordingly from there. I wouldn't let ...
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| Hellpppp | 10/23/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: i'm a newb at all these things to start out with.... And i dont know where to start... so this is ...
A: Presonus and Tascam both make capable audio interfaces in your price range. As far as one website ...
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| Recording Technology | 10/21/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: I am a high school student that is looking into recording arts. What is the best equipment that I ...
A: Sweetwater or Musicians Friend are catalogs on line also to name a few.Korg d8 and Roland are ...
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| singer voice replacement | 10/19/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: i am using Adobe Audition 3.0 and i need to replace the singer voice by mine so i have the music of ...
A: You gave me a knowledgability rating of 3 which I would like to dispute. Unless YOU know of a ...
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| 30 ips recording | 10/18/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: A friend has a master recording 1/4" / 10" reel of tape. It was recorded at 30 ips... I only have a ...
A: The 7 1/2 IPS transfer is also fine, but there is always a generation loss incurred. You may do a ...
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| 30 ips recording | 10/17/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: A friend has a master recording 1/4" / 10" reel of tape. It was recorded at 30 ips... I only have a ...
A: First there's 1/2 speed process... where you can take your 30 IPS and convert your source to ...
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| Adding Compression to my setup | 10/10/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: I am just now getting into recording electric guitar in my 'home studio' (AKA my bedroom lol) and I ...
A: Hey Kev, that's about as low as I'd go actually. Anything else just won't provide you wit the audio ...
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| lexicon omega | 10/9/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: i have a lexicon omega, i'm using acid pro 5,which i think is way better than cubase, well, i'm just ...
A: The Y cables are used for effects loops typically. Not having any Lexicon gear, I'm not sure if the ...
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| Adding Compression to my setup | 10/9/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: I am just now getting into recording electric guitar in my 'home studio' (AKA my bedroom lol) and I ...
A: Hey Kev, you'd be better off getting a focusrite channel strip & bypassing the mixer on the way in ...
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| lexicon omega | 10/9/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: i have a lexicon omega, i'm using acid pro 5,which i think is way better than cubase, well, i'm just ...
A: I'd try both ways and see which sounds better. I'm thinking the inserts may be a better choice ...
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| Line in problem? | 10/5/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I am running windows xp with the onboard soundcard from my motherboard, and recently when i have ...
A: Wow - that's a really odd scenario. I've never heard of anything like this, especially across ...
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| How to record | 9/26/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: I bought gt10 and i have an electric guitar. I want to know how to record the songs that i play from ...
A: But I did some research on this item. What Fun! Anyway, you don't need an amp but you still need ...
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| sample/ latency | 9/22/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: does adding plug-ins on tracks somehow affect the latency on that track? i average about 3-5 plugins ...
A: That's a little odd - I've never really experienced that problem. What program are you using? It ...
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| Sound proofing | 9/21/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: Whats the best way to soundproof a room without the professional foam. I know of egg cartons and ...
A: .. not sound deadening. There is a big difference! Egg cartons (as seen in "Hee Haw") and blankets ...
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| putting eq in inserts on pro tools 7.4 | 9/21/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: should i insert 1 band eq on each individual track, or should i just buss everything to an auxillary ...
A: I will normally use individual EQs on each track, and put a multiband on the submixes. As far as ...
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| Sampling Cd's onto Alesis SR-16 | 9/20/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: I just bought a Alesis SR-16. It says right on it that it is a Stereo sampler. In the manual it ...
A: from what I've seen the SR-16 is a drum machine & not a sampler, so I don't know if it can actually ...
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| home recording | 9/6/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: What type of mikes (omnidirectional?) would you suggest for a home recording of classical piano, to ...
A: I answered it. For some reason, the question came the follow-up came through twice. Here is the copy ...
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| home recording | 9/6/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: What type of mikes (omnidirectional?) would you suggest for a home recording of classical piano, to ...
A: There are 2 mics I am familiar with in your price range. The Samson C03U and the Behringer B-2 are ...
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| Tascam DR-100 | 9/1/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: I am considering buying a Tascam DR-100 recording device in order to record me playing classical ...
A: I am familiar with the DR100, but I would be very impressed if you could get anything competitive ...
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| Tascam DR-100 | 9/1/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: I am considering buying a Tascam DR-100 recording device in order to record me playing classical ...
A: if I was you, I'd go for a Firewire/USB audio interface that you can plug into your laptop/desktop ...
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| compatibility | 8/31/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: I have an mbox pro2 and I want to buy a new laptop and desktop that is compatible as the ones I am ...
A: Absolutely. For what you are using it for, you would get more for your money with a desktop and top ...
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| compatibility | 8/30/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: I have an mbox pro2 and I want to buy a new laptop and desktop that is compatible as the ones I am ...
A: Wow...you could easily afford an entire Mac based studio for that, but if you are sold on a PC I ...
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| reel to reel tape recorder | 8/30/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: I have a reel to reel tape recorder from 1960's with lots of tapes. I been thinking there must be a ...
A: com has a frebie software and will walk you through it. You will need to take the direct out from ...
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| voice to cd recording | 8/29/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I am trying to get a voice-over cd ready to send to prospective voice-oover agencies. I have Nero ...
A: Some of those units can connect and download to your computer as .wav or .aiff files. All you would ...
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| question regarding cubase le | 8/21/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: I use cubase le and I just started recording audio a day ago. I'm use to using midi, because in midi ...
A: Sorry, I misunderstood. I've never used the LE version on it's own. From what I gather it would have ...
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| Recording My Voice on a Computer | 8/21/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: Software: I am using Live 8.04 The ASIO4ALL v2.9 sound drivers its allready installed) Hardware: ...
A: I haven't used Vista, so I'm not positive on the finer details of the OS. Here are some things to ...
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| audio interface? | 8/19/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: i have recently bought a sterling audio st51 condenser mic so after reading many reviews on many ...
A: Hey Ronald, if you don't monitor through your software with effects on, you won't have any latency ...
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| audio interface? | 8/15/2009 | Jason Fryer |
Q: i have recently bought a sterling audio st51 condenser mic so after reading many reviews on many ...
A: this one here should do nicely: http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/MobilePreUSB.html M-Audio ...
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| Recording guitar | 8/14/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: Hey Kyle, looking for an expert opinion. I want to record two vocals/acoustic guitars. Very limited ...
A: I think with a small investment you can certainly get much better than "good for a home recording." ...
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| Recording guitar | 8/14/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: Hey Kyle, looking for an expert opinion. I want to record two vocals/acoustic guitars. Very limited ...
A: Sorry to answer with questions. What will you be recording to? If recording to a computer, what ...
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| home recording | 8/14/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: The more I look myself, the more questions I have. I am an acoustic guitar/singer. I would like to ...
A: com has a freebie program which'll (I made up that word?) walk you through it. With a little trial ...
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| Rode usb mic to Cubase LE | 8/14/2009 | Kyle Aylor |
Q: I am having a problem getting Cubase LE4 to recognize my Rode podcaster usb mic. I am not yet at the ...
A: The Asio4all suprised me as as it was an easy across the board fix and I haven't run into anyone ...
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