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    Shure SM81's for drum overheads.

    Looking at a used pair for around $500, clips and case all included. Any members out there with experience with these? I read a post by someone a while back that stuck with me for some reason. They said about these mics that "why not buy a set of mics you can use for a lifetime" when...
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    Drum Editing

    Some DAWS call them "regions" other "Events". What I am talking about is the cone shaped sound wave you see in your DAWS editing grid. When editing drums you'll usually see a cone shaped sound wave for each hit that shows the initial hit (largest part of the wave) and then it tapers as the...
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    Listening Devices

    OK so it just dawned on me(sorry I'm slow). Literally every listening device I have from a boom box to my car stereo, mp3 player, phone, IPAD, computer has all those "EQ presets" You know like "Rock, metal, country, Jazz". The average listener probably doesnt really think about what it does...
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    superior drummer question

    Does anyone know a good tutorial video for the following application ? I have searched high and low and cannot find any help on this. Maybe I am just not using the correct terminology. Real simple. I have real drums tracks recorded in Pro Tool using microphones. How do I route those...
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    Crafter Guitars ?

    Anyone have any experience with these ? I am thinking of buying a used one. It plays, feels and looks like a top notch quality instrument. The electronics sound super high quality and clean, the bridge looks super high quality and sturdy. I'm just a nervous buyer as I dont know anything...
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    Bit Rate/Sample rate question

    I am recording a new album with other musicians out of my area. My Pro Tools rig is the main hub that everything is put into once its tracked. I am recording all the bass and electric guitars on my own at 24bit and 88.2. The vocalist can only record at 16 bit and 44.1 as well as the...
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    Protools - punch-in footswitch problem

    Here is my set up Mbox Pro interface Pro Tools LE8 8.0.3 On the back of my Mbox Pro there is a foot switch input jack. In the direction manual it says to use that jack for punch in and out switch that I need to go into the "setup" menu then choose "Hardware". There I am suppose to be able...
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    How to clean a guitar speaker?

    I have a classic MESA verticle 2x12 cab. It has the original EV speaker in it and it is very dusty. I have the perception that dust will eventually ruin the speaker. Is that true? If so what would be the proper way to clean the speaker off? Would just gently using a damp bath style rag...
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    Some of my gear

    Im bored, I have a lower back injury and cant do much sooooooo I took some pictures of my gear and then thought WHY NOT MAKE A VIDEO ! Why? Because videos of guitars and gear is fun to watch right and if your back hurts you may as well do something for fun? The sound track is an original...
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    Please critique my Drum tone

    Hello. Could you please give me some feedback on this drum mix. - Is the kit balanced? - good tone ? - could you rank it by either beginner, amateur, semi-pro or soon to be pro, or full pro tone? I know it is tough to tell as it is JUST the drums, but any experienced studio guys out there...
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    mastering suggestions

    Hello, I have been recently learning pro tools. I am at the stage where I am comfortable recording as well as mixing and adding effects. I was wondering what the next step you would suggest for mastering my mixes? Is there software or do I need hardware. Im sure there is both, but for doing...
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    Avid M-Box Pro interface Headphone routing question

    Any know how I can route the output signal so it goes to both headphone jacks? Basically I want to be able to hear the same output out of both headphone jacks. Thanks
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    Schecter 7 string PUP change

    If anyone is familiar with the Schecter, Jeff Loomis model 7 string guitar. I personally love the feel of this guitar but hate the 707 blackout pickups. I want to change them out, but the way the guitar is designed it seems it is made for only these pickups. Other brands PuPs won't fit...
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    How to get Pink Floyds Comfortably Numb Bass tone?

    Anyone know where to start? You know the odd sounding bass that sounds like its being squeezed through a horn or something during the clean scarey picking part. Thanks
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    Recording Bit Rate Sample Rate question

    Hello, Im doing a long distance recording session and need to know if what I am recording is compatible with Pro Tools 8. If I recorded some of my parts at 44.1 khz then converted it to a wav file to email it to the guy with Pro-Tools 8, will that cause any problems or major quality issues...
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    Mesa 50/50 or 2/90 power amp and why?

    Hello, any pros and or cons to either one of these. Someone told me that the 50/50 is deeper sounding or will color the preamps sound, and the 2/90 is more of a clean high headroom power that pretty much just reproduces the preamp tone with no extra color. Im not saying that is true, just what...
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    Fender hot rod 3 effects loop?

    Anyone know if a Hot Rod 3's effects loop is a serial or paralell loop? I cannot find any online info other than it does in fact have an effects loop. The owners manual PDF I downloaded doesnt specify either. Thanks, Im needy this month :)
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    Re-Amping guitar. Will this work?

    Question on "Reamping" my recorded guitar tracks. Will this work. So first I record into protools using whatever plug-in to get the sound I want direct. Now I want to have some fun and re-amp with an actual guitar amp. Lets say IM going with a Mesa Boogie Mark V. If I copy my original...
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    series vs paralell effects loop

    WITHOUT getting into technical electronic descriptions, can anyone tell me what the pro's and con's would be for these two? Advantages or disadvantages would be? Im looking for practical application type differences and why one makes a difference to one guitarist verses another. Ive had amps...
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    POD/Boss pedal board set up question

    I have a question that has been on my mind for sometime. Let me know if this type of set up would work. Thanks. - Either a Boss or POD modeler into a.... - PA type power amp. Maybe a QSC or something that would put out 2-300 watts per channel - Into two guitar cabs that can handle the...
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