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Hi all, I'll try and condense this as much as possible. I am a pianist, who enjoys nothing more than playing a real, acoustic instrument. However, I am also a realist with neighbours who don't always love noise, and I love recording in my home studio, on macbook and PC. Therefore I need a...

Hi All, First post for some time, and I'm quite sure I'll get some of the terminology wrong! I currently have a Kurzweil SP4-8 and am looking to upgrade in favour of a more realistic action. I have been back and forth with the idea of a silent piano for some time, but decided that it isn't...

Hi All, Firstly, I can't see any similar threads on this topic so hopefully am not doubling up on anything. I'm looking for a new mic, almost exclusively for vocals but occasionally for acoustic guitar also. I have used the Rode NT1-A for some time and have never really been happy with the...

Firstly, apologies if this is in the wrong section. I have been using a Focusrite 2i4 for a number of years and it has always served me well. I'm really interested in the new Clarett range, mainly based on the fact that the mic pres are meant to be a different class, particularly when the Air...

Hi All, I'm looking for a heavy duty (and I really mean heavy duty) mic stand. I have a couple of condenser mics of variable but average weights and all the boom stands I've had over the years have become loose and 'droopy'. The kicker is that I also use sE's Reflection Filter Pro, and...

Hi, I'm not sure if I will be able to frame this question correctly - more to do with my lack of proper understanding - but I'll try my best. I have a kurzweil sp4-8, which has built in sounds and can also act as a controller keyboard. To record from the keyboard, I could just plug the line...

Hi, I'm looking for a lower-end MIDI DAW controller that I can use in Logic and Reaper. I know these things run from about £50 - £000's, and so I'm very much looking at the lower end of the spectrum. I generally do smaller projects (up to around a dozen tracks, although some are larger) and...

Hi, I'm looking to get a new MIDI keyboard. Needs to be a full 88 board and properly weighted, with a decent number of faders and knobs. The above looks very good and I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it? Would be very grateful of any help/advice/tips on anything else! Robert

Hi, I've been a piano player for several years and am looking to get a MIDI keyboard. Priorities are 88 fully-weighted keys, with fairly good control options as well. The only board I have come across which satisfies both criteria is the Akai MPK88. It has a full 88 keyboard, and has a large...

Hi All, Apologies if this has been posted before (most likely it has) - if anyone could direct me to the existing thread that would be great! I work mainly with vocals, in my home studio which is entirely untreated. I have the usual mixture of blankets/duvets up to at least dull some excess...

....how necessary are they? I mainly record vocals, and have never used one. However, I performed at a concert last weekend and the two mics I used both had windscreens on the top. I am convinced they had clearer sound and I was able to use them much closer to my mouth with comfort than I have...

Apologies if this is in the wrong section. *Deep breath* I have recently bought Focusrite's Scarlett 2i2 interface. Up until now, I have been using an Alesis io2. I ALWAYS have the Audio System set to ASIO. Now, when I connect the Scarlett, in Options>Preferences>Audio Device, under the...

Hi All, Sorry if this is a stupid question but I'm only really starting to get to grips with MIDI technology (yes I know I'm late to the party). Can anyone recommend a good quality electric guitar VST, and also one for strings? I have downloaded a few VSTs for strings and thus far they all...

Hi, This is something I have been wondering for some time. What is the general temperature extreme for mics to be stored in? Not having a permanent studio, my equipment frequently gets put away into storage (inside the house, not outdoors in a garage) but can be left in a cold/unheated room. Is...

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on mic reflection filters. I know (for know read 'think') that the best on the market is the SE Sound Reflection Filter Pro, but presently this costs around £200 which isn't really in my budget. The only three I have come across that seem acceptable are the...

Hi, Does anyone record piano live, as opposed to using a digital set? With a limited set of mics (two, but at times only 1) what is the best way to record the sound? Close up, by the strings (not too close, obviously) or further back to get more room sound? Thanks.

Hi All, I'm looking for advice on how to get the best out of untreated (and I mean very untreated) room, used a studio, for recording vocals. Firstly, is it worth me investing in a Sound Reflection Filter for the microphone? As I understand it, yes it would be, but I have heard opinions that...

Hi All, I record mainly vocals, in a small, totally untreated room. My equipment is an NT1-A and a Scarlett 2i2 Interface. Because of the untreated and awkward nature of the room, I'm looking to invest in some reflector filters etc. Without a massive budget, what do people suggest? I have seen...

Hi, Not a music question at all! When posting a thread or commenting, how can I set up my account to receive an emailing when I get a response? Thanks!

Hi All, First post on here - great forum find! Apologies if this is in the wrong section - I'm just getting to grips. I've been recording at home for a number of years and have worked my up from a total newbie to only a partial newbie. I play piano, sing lead for a band and always enjoy the...