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The other day a friend and I were discussing forgotten products that never really took off, like the Gibson tuning machines with little string winder cranks that folded out. Or Kahler tremolo bridges for basses. The triple-coil DiMarzio "Motherbucker". Some were pretty cool, like the Legend...

Here's a sometimes useful technique for stringing acoustic guitars. I'm sure most of you probably know about this but for those who don't I'll explain: Whenever I'm doubling acoustic guitar parts I keep a guitar around with Nashville tuning which is basically a six string that is strung only...

I was recording some tracks for a friend and she asked me the following question: What is the difference between running (from a mic) preamp then compressor vs. compressor then preamp? I didn't know you could do it both ways. Is this true?

I'm recording with a G4/MOTU 2408/Audio Desk rig. Right now I'm using a 1604 VLZ pro when I need multiple preamps (for drums mostly). A guy I know recommended an HHB Radius 10 "tube based(?)" four channel preamp. I didn't get a chance to listen to it, but at around $600 it seems like a good...

I'd be really interested to hear different people's approaches to applying compression to drums as you go to tape (or not tape!). I'm especially curious about different comp techniques for room mics.

Can anyone recommend a good room mic for drums in the $800 or less (each) range? (I'll be using two.) I mostly use the room mic signal in the final mix and use the close mics for reinforcement. THANKS!!!

I have been making demos with an XT20 and a 1604 VLZ; it's a simple rig but as I'm pretty meticulous I've been really happy with the sound of my recordings. I'm purchasing a Mac G4 dual processor soon. I'd like to start using a program like Logic Platinum and I need to know exactly what items...