Recent content by Illsidgus

Do you have Factory Joe uploaded somewhere that I could hear it?

Hello to all. I have been a member of this forum since 2012 but this is my first time, I think, posting in this forum. I recently purchased a DP-24SD, I was using a 244 before this, and am considering purchasing an electronic drum kit. I would like to have a traditional kit but my wife would...

This is a simple question, I hope. Can you use condenser microphones with the 244? I can't seem to make it work. Here is the gear that I have" MICROPHONES AT2035 Blue Spark Shure BG 5.0 small diaphragm (phantom power or AA battery) POWER SUPPLY Sterling Audio, PHP1 Behringer, Tube...

Here are some pictures of the actual instrument that they have shipped to me. Sweetwater sent me an email today with these photos of my bass. They sent me the serial # of the bass with the invoice and the serial # matches that of the head stock photos the sent me. When I get the bass I will...

Today for me is the best of times because I ordered a new bass guitar. I am quite happy about that and am looking forward to playing it. It has been 47 years since I last had a bass guitar. It is the worst of times for me because yesterday I had an appointment with my V.A. doctor and he...

It has been 47 years since I have had a bass guitar to play. It was a Black Jack violin bass and my brother had the matching 12 string guitar. The year was 1968 and was the only time my brother and I were in a band together. Well, this evening I order a new bass from Sweetwater. I know that...

I have finally reached the point where I am not scared to try recording on my 244. I haven't recorded on it since 1986 for fear of failure. I know that sounds stupid, but it is what it is. I have been trying to work up the courage since I joined HR in 2012. Now that I am ready, I don't know...

Today I went with my wife to our local Habitat for Humanity Resupply store. She had household items on her mind, my mind was a pleasant blank. I realize that this is an insignificant find but for me, to whom this never happens, it was epic. I saw lying on a table an unopened two pack of 110...

Here is south central Kentucky we got around 12" of the white stuff with about 1/8" of ice under it. It started on Thursday, then Thursday night/Friday morning we had freezing rain and sleet. When we got up Friday morning our front door was frozen shut. Then it snowed and snowed. I know some...

What is the best microphone to use for recording low brass, a euphonium to be precise? What would work better, a dynamic or condenser? If the answer is a condenser, should it be a small diaphragm or large diaphragm? I'm soooo confused.

Are any of you doing anything music related this holiday season? This year will be the first christmas concert I have played in since 1986. This Fall my daughter and I joined the Glasgow (Kentucky) Community Band. she plays the flute and I play the euphonium/baritone. This christmas concert...

I just got my first Fender amp. It looked like it came out of the Dust Bowl. It was filthy, and all the pots and the power switch were scratchy. I completely disassembled it, cleaned it inside and out and used contact cleaner quite liberally on the electronics, it looks and sound brand new...

Hey guys, I just picked up a Yamaha CP30. The price was right, free, and everything works on it. Does anyone have any experience with this keyboard? I know it is not even close the the same level of the Fender Rhodes, but as I mentioned, FREE.

For the past three years I have read many threads extolling the virtues of the click track. This evening I finally decided to try it. I first recorded my metronome at 120 bpm with a one measure count. This procedure went okay, I mean how hard is it to record a metronome. I then proceeded to...

Now that I have a bass, what would be the best effects pedal for producing a good sound for recording to a TASCAM 244? I don't mean the best brand, but which effect or combination of effect on a a pedal. For those of you who are not familiar with recording to tape, once the track is laid down...