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    Learning to play

    I want to learn to play the guitar. I am thinking about just picking up one of those god-awful Guitar starter kits, that only cost 100 dollars or so. Sure, it may be a bad guitar, but I could learn off of it. Then, after awhile, maybe getting a guitar teacher would be the right move. Anyway...
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    Bose

    I have some ProAc Monitors. They work great for me, but I was recently told I could get a 75% discount of any Bose product. I know someone who works for Bose, and employess get such a discount. I was just wondering what the general consensus was of Bose around here. Are they as good as they...
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    Radio Introduction Spot

    Hey, I am working on a piece for a radio show I will be doing. I am interested in creating one of those introductory clips before the show, sort of like the show's signature. The name of the Radio Show, well at least this point, will be called The Static. So, I was thinking of starting with...
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    What Next?

    I have about $2,000 I am willing to spend. I need to know what I should purchase next. I want to record local bands around my area with no specific genre limitations. Over the summer I will work on building a tracking booth. I currently own: Hardware: BOSS SP-303 Sampler Fostex MR-8 Digital...
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    RATE the software I use

    Here is my signal chain: Soundcraft M8 Mixer -> M-Audio OmniStudio USB -> iBook OS 10.2.6 -> SoundStudio 2.1.1 -> SoundSoap 1.1.0 -> Cubase SL 1.0.51 I use ProAc monitors hooked into the M-Audio OmniStudio USB powered by an RCA SA-155 Stereo Amplifier. This is the software I use: 1...
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    Soundcraft M8 to M-Audio OmniStudio USB

    Alright. This is my ideal situation: Soundcraft M8 to M-Audio OmniStudio USB to my iBook to Cubase SL. I don't quite understand a few things. 1. How would I set this up? I have tried many different ways with no success. 2. When I plug the USB from the OmniStudio to the iBook, is there...
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    Can't Connect to OmniStudio USB!

    I am running Mac OS 10.2.8 on an iBook, and have installed the OS 10.1.5 or higher drive for M-Audio OmniStudio since I tried to download the drive that was tested on 10.2.8 but that didn't work, it wouldn't mount for some reason. I go to System Preferences>Other>M-Audio OmniStudio USB and when...
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    Specific Questions Regarding My Signal Chain

    This is my current signal chain: Soundcraft M8 Mixer -> M-Audio Omnistudio USB -> iBook Mac OS 10.2.6 -> Cubase SL -> iBook Mac OS 10.2.6 -> M-Audio Omnistudio USB -> Soundcraft M8 Mixer -> RCA SA-155 Stereo Amplifier -> ProAc Monitors I was wondering if anyone could help me with any of these...
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    Studio.jpg, Help Me With My Soundproofing Design

    This is my plan for a room that has more soundproofing, so I can record vocals and other instruments in there. I will use some sort of carpeting that I will lay out on the floor. I will also most likely lock the casters into place. The reason I have to have casters and hinges, is twofold...
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    Soundcard for iMac?

    I have a flat-panel iMac, and I found out it doesn't have a PCI slot, at least from what I have read, so are there any soundcards that are good for like $200 that don't need to connect to a PCI slot? Thanks, Chris
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    Headphones

    My signal chain is: Soundcraft M8 Mixer-Midiman Audiophile PCI Audio Card-iMac OS 10.2.6-Midiman Audiophile PCI Audio Card-Soundcraft M8 Mixer-Samson S700 Power Amp-ProAc Monitors Does anyone have any suggestions to any headphones? Or would I even need any headphones? Price range depends on...
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    How Is This Signal Chain?

    Soundcraft M8 Mixer-Midiman Audiophile PCI Audio Card-iMac OS 10.2.6-Midiman Audiophile PCI Audio Card-Soundcraft M8 Mixer-Samson S700 Power Amp-ProAc Monitors Thanks for all replies, Chris
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    Some Newb-like Questions

    Let's say I were to get the Soundcraft M8. Would I need to get a program like Live 3.0 for me to be able to record onto my computer? How would I connect the M8 to my computer? If I did need Live 3.0, would there be any need for me to have my Cubase SL? Thanks a lot, Chris
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    Soundcraft M8

    http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp?ProductCode=8660&Category=Mixers I was interested in getting one of these. Anyone have any experience with it to tell me if it is of quality or not? I know someone who has one of these and just loves it. Thanks, Chris
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    Laptop Monitors

    Hello, I just purchased an iBook, and I was wondering if there were any type of Monitors I could use that would plug into them somehow, that were quality so I could mix well on them? The Harman Kardon are nice speakers, but would that be the right move to get something like these...
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    MR-8 and Card Error?

    Why after I record for about three minutes, I get a message saying there is a Card Error. The files are still there, but I can no longer record any until I transfer the files. My 128 MB CArd must be really small, maybe I should try to get a larger one...
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    First Recording "Gig"

    BY first recording "gig", it means this is the first song I have recorded for someone. The Equipment Used were: B.L.U.E. Baby Bottle Microphone Fostex MR-8 iBook Cubase SL Jon's, the person I recorded, keyboard. Jon wanted to pretty much strictly use his keyboard so not much I could do about...
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    iBook Software Suggestions??????

    Hello. I will soon be purchasing: http://store.apple.com/1-800-780-5009/WebObjects/EducationIndividual.woa/71105/wo/x84UclPRiwaw2ZwLWcqpPE2ghIz/11.0.7.1.0.5.3 That of course is the link with the Apple Care Protection Support and the added Air Port Card. I currently have an iMac, and will be...
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    Cubase Project to .WAV????!!!!

    How do I take a project I saved, and put it to a .wav file. If anyone knows it would be very helpful, and if someone could be very detailed because I really have no clue. Thanks for all the help. -Chris
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    I Need GEAR SUGGESTIONS!

    I am allowed to spend roughly up to $1500, give or take adding a hundred or so in the next week or two. Here is the current gear I own: Fostex MR8 iMac Computer Cubase SL Moog Synthesizer Baby Grand Baldwin Piano Roland DR. BOSS SP-303 Sampler Baby Bottle BLUE Microphone Stereo Monitors made...
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