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Hey guys, i'm looking for a specific sounding reverb/effect which can be heard in the following videos: 1) YouTube In the video above it can be heard 54 seconds in on the high hat/click sound. 2) YouTube A really similar sound can be heard 15 seconds in. Any ideas on how to achieve this...

Hey guys, I'm trying to change tempo mid song, going from 25 to 50 bpm. However, it is really delayed and takes about half a second to actually kick in and change the tempo. Anyone got any ideas on how to get it to change tempo instantly? It works when going from 50 down to 25 but not vice...

Hey guys, I Just got a Kaoss Pad 3 and want to use it with ableton live. I'm planning to use it as an external effect, to affect different audio channels in ableton. What is the easiest way to connect and use it with live? My set up is: Apple Macbook pro MAudio M-Track Plus Kaoss Pad 3...

Hey guys, I'm currently attempting to record an old upright piano and have been wondering weather a preamp is something I actually need or not for the recording process. my current set up is pretty simple: 2 Oktava MK-012's mounted on two mic stands Zoom H5 Field recorder with phantom power...

Hey guys, I'm a bit confused with the importance of an audio interface in terms of sound quality in relation to my set up, and if I really am doing everything right in terms of sound quality and efficiency. My set up is as follows: - M-Track M-Audio Plus - Ableton on an Apple Macbook Pro...

Hey guys, I've recently looked into getting a new keyboard, which is bigger than my current 25 key Akai MPK. The point of the new keyboard is mainly for piano lessons, but it would be great to also be able to use it somehow with my other gear that I have. I've been offered a Yamaha P-105 for...

Hey guys, Just fell in love with this song and been wondering about the drums and percussion used in it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy05YOjJxjA Anybody happen to know what type/where these percussion sounds come from? Especially the snare (comes in at 1:10) in the song.. reminds me a...

Hey guys, I hope I am posting this in the correct forum section (this could possibly be considered a newbie thread).. Recently I bought myself 2 Octava MK012 microphones. They have been great so far, especially considering the price which I payed for them. However, Recently i've thought of doing...

Hey guys, I just recently bought myself a nord lead 4 rack but am having trouble getting any sound out of it. My set up is: Nord lead 4 rack, AKAI Mpk25 midi keyboard, M-Audio M Track plus and ableton live on my macbook. So far, I have: 1. Midi cable from akai midi out to m audio midi in...

Hey guys, I need midi cables to connect my Nord Lead 4 Rack to my audio interface however am slightly confused.. Apparently, midi cables come in different qualities and different amounts of "pins"? Are there not any standard midi cables or do I need to check my Nord and then from where choose...

Hey guys, I plan on using external hardware in my music productions but am a bit confused with connecting (cables etc) and how to get it all working. My set up is: - Macbook Pro with Ableton Live 9 - M Audio M Track Plus interface - Nord Lead 4 Rack - Akai MPK25 Midi Keyboard Basically...

Hey guys, I've been planning on buying 2 Oktava MK-012's for instrument and general noise recording for my music. Has anyone had any past experience with them or feedback before I get them? Thanks in advance guys! ;)

Hey guys.. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the potential mics and different techniques I can use for home recording. I'm fairly new to the subject of recording so bear with me.. Simply, what I want to do is record different instruments such as pianos, guitars and percussion, as well as other...