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| Garageband (ilife '09) recording | 1/28/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I purchased ilife 09 for my MAC G4 and want to use garageband for recording. Apple said it can ...
A: Most firewire mixers don't have the option to use them as a mixer for your Digital Workstation. That ...
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| Sound interface | 1/28/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: Staffen, hope you are doing well. First of all thank you for taking the time to read this question ...
A: Check out my ideaal miking techniques: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s on ...
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| Cubasis VST 5 - editing tracks | 1/26/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I need to include fade-in and fade-out on the tracks (preferably by inserting an "envelope"?). Just ...
A: When you click on an audio event (A block of audio) you can drag the squares on the top left and ...
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| fading a digital instrument track. | 1/20/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I have pro-tools M-powered 7.4 and do alot of my own recording, but I am stumped when it comes to ...
A: OK that makes sense. Fades are only applicable on audio tracks. If you want, you can bounce & ...
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| control the B4 native instrument on protools | 1/20/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: i have an apple iBook G4 ( old today , but keep on working !! ) i have a protools 7 , an Mbox ( ...
A: I'm not a Protools expert, but I've used it in the past, but mainly for recording and mixing audio. ...
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| Recording from a mixer to a computer | 1/20/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: this question may have been answered, but I can't find it. I have a Peavey Unity series 2002 16 ...
A: as it only has two tracks (left and right)... Multitrack machines have 4, 8, 16, 24, or 32 tracks. ...
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| Home recording/drum sounds | 1/18/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: I was just wondering if you knew of any good plug-ins or apps to give the drums a sound similar to ...
A: but here is one of my faves for miking: I preferred miking drums with dynamic mics. Shure SM57s on ...
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| Using Focusrite Saffire To Record & M Audio Keystation 61es | 1/17/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: For one, I'm not sure on how to record using the Saffire, in any programs. I'm familiar with Adobe ...
A: From the programs you mentioned I only know how to do it in Cubase. You connect your Saffire to your ...
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| tascam dp01 | 1/17/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: the tascam dp01 only has 2 inputs..... can i record my band going thru my PA and into the unit? ...
A: All of the options you're describing are valid - remember, there really isn't a wrong or right way. ...
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| Cubase sx3 | 1/13/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: Hey im having a problem wit my mixer hook up... do u kno tha proper way to hook up a mixer and wen i ...
A: In order to hook up your mixer to cubase, is connecting your mixer to your audio interface. ...
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| Mixing multiple tracks in Logic Express | 1/11/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I am completely done mixing one song in Logic Express, and I have four more to do. Is there a way to ...
A: Iīm afraid I donīt know enough about Logic Express to answer that question.. What I do know is ...
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| tube mp studio to laptop | 1/9/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: I am an aspiring voiceover artist. That being said. I first bought a CAD GXL220 condenser mic, next ...
A: The use of the USB port is new to me (in the olden days we used XLR connectors). Now with the use ...
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| Clicks on cuebase SX 2.0 | 1/8/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I am getting a lot of random clicks on playback of my tracks. I am using quite a lot of Audio and ...
A: I also have this problem from time to time and itīs not Steinbergs fault. Itīs just a case of not ...
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| monitor desk | 1/7/2009 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: One of the members of the band says: Money was always tight but at least we could afford to get a ...
A: To be honest, I never heard of 'Monitor Desk', but I can imagine that it's a mixing desk for the ...
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| Multitrack recording on a PC | 1/7/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: I hope your health issues haven't forced you to give up your music, as a fellow musician I know it ...
A: I did that often, but was without the luxuries of samples, etc. I am recommending this book ...
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| drums` | 1/6/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: i meant to trigger my bass drum. whats a multitrack? ANSWER: Hi Cole - A multitrack machine is a ...
A: I'm going to recommend a fine read for you, available from Amazon, used. Check this book out... ...
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| drums` | 1/6/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: i meant to trigger my bass drum. whats a multitrack?
A: 8, 16 or 24 track recorder. Let's say for example, you have an 8 trk. recorder... Trk. 1 is the ...
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| lyrics from CD | 1/6/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: Probably a dumb question, but here goes: I like to do charity performances of old gospel & mountain ...
A: That's a tough one... I'm sure you've done internet lyric searches, and if not - they can be ...
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| hooking up stuff | 1/5/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: last question im new to this stuff so trying to soak in as much as i can. Ok, so i get the mics ...
A: From there into the mixer stereo in. As well as your mics... you'll have to manually blend them in. ...
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| Triggering drums and miking. | 1/3/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: Ok, well my problem is i want to trigger my drums (snare,bass,toms,floor toms,) but i want to use ...
A: Tascam, Behringer, Peavey, Carvin to name a few. a PA mixer is not the same as a recording mixer, ...
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| making a cd from digital piano recording | 1/3/2009 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I have a Yamaha P120 digital piano and I simply want to play it in real time and record what I play ...
A: Download the free recording program "Audacity" and use that to record into your PC. You'll need a ...
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| Triggering drums and miking. | 1/2/2009 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: Ok, well my problem is i want to trigger my drums (snare,bass,toms,floor toms,) but i want to use ...
A: Let's start with your firstOverhead cymbals; 2 mics for stereo, 1 mike for stage use (unless you're ...
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| Best Microphones for the Job! | 12/31/2008 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: First and foremost you need to know that when it comes to tech.... I plain stink at it! I teach at ...
A: Yes, that can be a problem - but any mic will have issues like that. One thing that helpd me was to ...
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| multitrack software | 12/30/2008 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I have been using a portable multi track recorder for some time for my band, the only problem is ...
A: Hey John, Maybe you'll find this reply not helpful at all but you should ask yourself a question ...
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| cubase | 12/30/2008 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I am trying to get my Roland xp 80 sounds to play in cubase. I have it where my roland is the ...
A: If you want your xp80 to make the sounds you're playing in cubase you should assign the output of ...
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| Mixer and Cubase | 12/29/2008 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: im using cubase sx3, and want to link up a behringer xenyx 1204fx mixer with it, could you recomend ...
A: Don't worry, if I didn't want any questions I wouldn't have signed up to AllExperts in the first ...
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| What are the copyright laws for recording old LPs? | 12/29/2008 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: We've been playing around with home recording for about a year now. The original material is no ...
A: Record companies have gone under, but the publishing rights have been bought out by other companies. ...
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| Best Microphones for the Job! | 12/29/2008 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: First and foremost you need to know that when it comes to tech.... I plain stink at it! I teach at ...
A: Actually, I've been an audio engineer for over 20 years and this is my exact area of expertise! ...
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| Mixer and Cubase | 12/28/2008 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: im using cubase sx3, and want to link up a behringer xenyx 1204fx mixer with it, could you recomend ...
A: By the looks of it your 1204FX mixer has 2 stereo outputs (The normal stereo outputs, plus an ...
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| using a mixer | 12/27/2008 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: Hey, I have a really basic question about mixers. How does a mixer connect to my PC? I am looking to ...
A: It all depends on the type of mixer you have. If you haven't purchased a mixer yet, I would highly ...
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| PC microphone recommendation? | 12/23/2008 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: I have two questions about home recordings. I'm a (rather amibitious) member of a local women's ...
A: As far as USB mic go - Blue Microhones has one called the "Snowball". It's one of the better USB ...
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| Latency | 12/21/2008 | Wayne Tapia |
Q: an I have a problem.I use cubase sx3 and my souncard is EMU 0404.My question is what latency I must ...
A: I'm not sure what you mean by "what latency" you should use... Latency is a delay of the return ...
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| Yamaha MG16/4 Mixer | 12/18/2008 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I've just recived my Yamaha MG16/4 mixer and im looking for the best possible way to connect it to ...
A: This U-Control has only 2 inputs (L + R) and 2 outputs (L+R) This way you still have the problem ...
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| recording on analog equipment | 12/17/2008 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: Larry.A quick email from Lila,London.Could you please tell me if is better for analog ...
A: although it may not matter. A tape recorder may have a built-in circuit in the power switch rather ...
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| recording on analog equipment | 12/17/2008 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: Larry.A quick email from Lila,London.Could you please tell me if is better for analog ...
A: NOT the mixing console to avoid power surges. I prefer analog rather than digital... as do Bonnie ...
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| microphone | 12/17/2008 | Jason Fryer |
Q: Jason.I'm looking for the right microphone for my home recording on an analog Tascam 688.The mic ...
A: you can order Cascade microphones directly from their website using Paypal. I've never used EV mics, ...
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| Yamaha MG16/4 Mixer | 12/16/2008 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I've just recived my Yamaha MG16/4 mixer and im looking for the best possible way to connect it to ...
A: You can use a Y cable of course, but that way everything you plug in to your Yamaha mixer will be ...
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| microphone | 12/16/2008 | Jason Fryer |
Q: Jason.I'm looking for the right microphone for my home recording on an analog Tascam 688.The mic ...
A: I have just the thing for you! The company is called Cascade, & the mic is called The Fathead II ...
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| Mixing tips and tricks | 12/14/2008 | Larry A. Staffen |
Q: I am wondering if you could give me some tips on mixing. I know the basics of mixing and can get ...
A: Start with the bass, combining with the bass drum. Mix in the drum kit, trying the other ...
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| Tips and tricks for mixing | 12/14/2008 | Niek Lucassen |
Q: I am wondering if you could give me some tips on mixing. I am a cubase user too. I know the basics ...
A: Of course there are many ways to approach a mix, but the one I always find succesful is pretty ...
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