Which mic should I buy, why can't I buy it at Radio Shack, and which way do I point it?

Don't torture yourself...talk about effects boxes, compressors, patch bays, and other rack hardware.

This is the place to -- wait for it -- ax questions about stringed stuff, discuss which is the best, talk about playing, micing amps, etc.

Which keyboard do I buy? Which is the best? And how do I hook it up, anyway?

Beat it here...how do you get that Led Zeppelin sound? Who is Led Zeppelin anyway? Etc.

How to use stuff and whether it's any good or not. For things that don't go anywhere else.

Do you use ADATs, Quadraverbs, or even (shudder) the 3630 compressor? This is your forum!

Interested in Cakewalk? Let's talk...

U asked 4 it!

Talk about Gina, Layla, Darla sound cards, Event 20/20 monitors, Rode mics...

For fans, users, and potential users of Cubase software products, VST or otherwise.

by popular demand...

It's logical to have a forum for you too!

The place for Fostex users to hang out, exchange tips, and otherwise have fun...

All about the fabulous inexpensive multitrack digital recording/mixing software for PCs from www.fasoft.com

Discuss Roland VS840, VS880, 1640, 1680, Sound Canvas, or any other Roland/Boss equipment.

Interested in Acid, CD Architect, Sound Forge, Vegas Pro, or Stream Anywhere?

For users of all minidisc-based recorders, like the Yamaha MD8

TASCAM users of all kinds, gather here and swap tips and tricks! 424/488/464/whatever

If you like Cool Edit Pro (aka Adobe Audition), here's your hangout!

Which mics to use, how to bounce tracks, work with MIDI or SMPTE sync, etc.

Which card, which computer, how to set it up...find out!

Discuss mixing/mixing down/mastering techniques, equipment, monitor speakers, etc.

What's the best way to market your music? Just set up a Web site, post MP3s, and wait for the money to roll in? Talk about what you're doing, what works, and what doesn't!

Got questions, answers, tips or tricks about MIDI? Bring 'em on.

Just starting? Afraid to ask a stupid question? Don't worry, in here nobody will laugh at you. But if it's on a topic covered in another forum, best to post it there.

Are you the bomb? Or do you wannabe?

Writing songs and making money? Trying to write songs and getting stuck with the lyrics or the music? Share your problems and solutions...for a song.

Not for beer, it's for making and hacking your own instruments and electronics and such.

Do you have something worth listening to? Convert it to MP3, post it to your Web site, and tell us where we can listen to it!

Discuss building studios, or show off pictures of your studio, guitars, or other equipment.

Looking to buy or sell music or recording equipment? Private parties only, please (no dealers or SPAM), and by using this forum you acknowledge that all deals are being made solely between the parties involved.

For specific discussion of problems pertaining especially to recording on analog recording mediums (cassette, tape, wire, vinyl, wax cylinders :-)

The place to talk about our next great project...and images are now on!

Discussion of live streaming, radio shows, HomeRec get-togethers, etc.

A fun gathering place for people to talk about things other than recording. Named for my cat girlfriend, who is extremely intolerant of nasty people and who sharpens her claws three times a day...so be good or be shredded! Nota Bene: This is not the Cave!

This is intended to be a safe forum for cat lovers only. No nasty posts about cats or you will be banned. And no pussy jokes...we've heard them all!