Recent content by swcook0430

Hey everyone, I've been using one sm57 for a while. It gets the job done right. Although, I would like the versatility of a condenser mic. Is there a solid condenser out there with quality, reputation, and price comparable to the sm57 or sm58? Thanks!

Hey everyone, I just got an Alesis Sr-16 drum machine and I'm trying to record with it using Ableton. I'm connecting it through my focusrite 2i2. I can't seem to get the drums on beat with the rest of the song! What I've been doing is, making the song on the Alesis and then playing it and...

hey there, i'm using ableton live 9 lite. it sucks and doesn't even come with eq 8. the compresser is ok, but i need a strong EQ. any ideas? i tried cool cat or whatever but it didn't transfer to my computer properly. help. thx.

So I want to record vocals through my big muff guitar pedal for some early wavves reminiscent vocal tracks. I got a xlr to line input chord, plugged my shure sm48 into the big muff and then into the focusrite 2i2 interface and it was just feedback. I messed with the levels and no results. What's...

Hey everyone, Recently I've started putting together a home studio. I have the Focusrite 2i2, two Shure sm48 microphones, and Ableton 9. The genre I'm working in is mainly folk/pop and I'm planning to implement acoustic and electric guitar, bass, drums, vocals, and syth. First off, the...

I'm trying to start my own home recording project and I'm wondering what is a better investment, something analog like a 4 track or an audio interface? Anyone have a strong preference? Does either side have any strong drawbacks? This is mostly for recording folk/indie rock.

I'm trying to start my own home recording project and I'm wondering what is a better investment, something analog like a 4 track or an audio interface? Anyone have a strong preference? Does analog equipment have any strong drawbacks? This is mostly for recording folk/indie rock. I'm leaning...