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    cleaning an amp head

    Weell The TSL has been hanging out down in the basement since we moved here and last week the misses had a hissy fit and has decided that all the mold and spiders and other unspeakable things (that live in the basement) needed to be banished from anything that we are going to keep. This meant...
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    RME Audio tech support

    Am I just being a dumb-ass or am I missing something 'cos I cant find any ! It used to be great but now seems to have dropped off the edge of the map. Is their a secret password and URL known only to the favored ? If anyone knows the secret Id love to know !!
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    Q for computer boffins re. HDD

    OK so Im interested in optimal disk usage. Is it better, when over dubbing, to play back of one disk and record onto another, or to play and record onto the same disk ? I would have thought it would be: to read one and write to another however in this crazy technologiifieracatious world...
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    synching / slaving word clocks

    Ok I really want to sort this out as it has been bugging me for ages ! Im running a G5 which interfaces with two MOTU 828s and have an octopre which I want to plug into the 828s via ADAT. Im going to presume that the clock coming out of the BNC word out is the same as whatever the 828 is...
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    a little help here ?

    http://homepage.mac.com/dr_simon_richardson/FileSharing8.html This is a recording of a couple of friends of mine made at my place. Obviously the percussion needs tightening up, particularly in the turnarounds but I must admit Im a bit stumped as to how to finish it off !! Maybe add a big bad...
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    F/s Peavey RQ2318 Desk

    18 Ch desk, very good condition kept in smoke free studio. Pres are reasonable, has insert points, PFL and mute on all ch. http://www.parkaveelectronics.com/product.asp?itemid=PEARQ2318&l=more I want $300 plus UPS shipping. Has original box, all buttons and faders and operating guide. Will...
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    New from StoneGroove Studios !

    http://homepage.mac.com/dr_simon_ri...leSharing7.html Well this is a real collaborative effort. Dan Nuno is singing and playing acoustic, Im playing bass and slide and my missis Catherine is doing the "ooooh la lars" ! Any constructive crits. would be great
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    Re-tracked Baby-Li which do you like ?

    How is that for a loaded question ! http://homepage.mac.com/dr_simon_richardson/FileSharing3.html any constructive comments would be great Simon
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    F/s Auralex platfoam for drum isolation

    OK I have a box of Auralex platfoam (and glue) in mint condition that I want shot of. This is the product as described in the link. You will need to build some sort of top for it. This is the stuff you build drum isolation risers with to get better sound projection. It will not stop sound...
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    selling nice Fender strat

    I'm considering selling my Fender late '80s "I"seris USA made "Jap Strat". It has a maple neck and plays well. There is a little cosmetic ware and tare to the neck (worn varnish) however this doesn't effect the way it player. It has a red body and sounds really versatile. It has a bunch of...
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    first go with this tune

    http://homepage.mac.com/dr_simon_richardson/FileSharing3.html This is a long way from finished. The tracking still needs tweaking The EQ needs sorting, the bass comes and goes a bit and the drums need tightening up. May also add some backing vox and the cymbals are noticeably absent ! I'd...
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    RME audio DIGI 96/8 PAD card

    This is the beast http://www.rme-audio.com/english/digi96/digi96pa.htm http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=33483 It works equally well with Win Xp or OSX, I have used it with both. Why am I getting rid, well with two MOTU 828s it is just sitting gathering dust. It has very nice...
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    Pod xt trade for mic or pre

    This baby is in mint condition and has thee moddle packs installed. It also comes with the stand / mic stand attachment thing (No box but with original Pilot guide). Im interested in swapping it for a Mic / pre of equivalent value. New, the Pod xt is $299 and the packs come in at $100 for all...
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    Recording an enamble

    This is scaring me a bit. I have landed a gig recording a 5 or 6 piece ensemble a week today. Im used to doing rock however this is pretty new. At my disposal are: 2x MOTU 828s going into a G4 powerbook running Logic Pro7.2 Pres: 1 x Avalon vt737sp, 1 x Avalon U5, 1 x ART TPS, 1 x Focusrite...
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    Mac not talking to DT Express II

    I have a Boss DR770 (drum machine) and a Yamaha DT Express II (electronic kit) hooked up to Logic 7.2 (G5 Mac) via the midi ports on a MOTU 828 mk II (I have double checked the connections). I have gone through the manuals of both bits of kit and as far as I can see I have them configured...
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