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Hello happy people, I am looking for a headphone amplifier. I will be driving a pair of AKG K601's, and any other headphones I choose to buy in the near future (any mid-range phones, senn HD, etc). I am not looking for anything rediculous, as I won't be using grado headphones or very expensive...

Hello, First post on here for quite a while, just mixed down a new song: http://www.waffleness.co.uk/Waffleness%20-%20Axel%20090426.mp3 It basically came about because I kept hearing this chord sequence around EVERYWHERE (G minor, D sharp major, Bb Major, F major). I really love this chord...

Hello, I am a pianist and guitarist, but would really like to learn drums. I normally program drums or play them on the keys, and as a result don't really feel the "groove". I don't want a full on electronic drum kit because of size and space, but just wanted some opinions on something like...

Hello, A friend of mine asked me the other day how you would fix a drop sample in post production? For example, you have a nice continuous waveform, and due to an input error it jumps from one value to another instantaneously, creating a cracking. Ideally this is not fixed in post production...

Hello folks, Do you think, in the majority of cases, for recording amateurs and hobbyists that mastering by a qualified person is necessary? It will make it better, no doubt, but to what extent. Is it analogous to using $400 overheads to using $2000 overheads when recording in a bad room?

Hello, I own a cheap yamaha pacifica guitar. Its a decent instrument, I really like it, and its comfortable to play, but I will admit its not an expensive peice of kit. I have had it for 2 years now, and I think it needs a look over to keep it sounding nice. I have re-wired all the electrics...

Hello, I have re-made one of my songs 'Artichoke'. Took out all the orchestral stuff and made it into a jazz track. I think its a better approach. http://www.waffleness.co.uk/Waffleness%20-%20Artichoke%20160209.mp3 I have also just finish draft 1 of "pride". Its a marchy type orchestral...

Hello, Bit of a random request, but I thought i would ask anyway: I need a 4 way audio switch that will accept 4 stereo inputs, and switch them between 2 stereo outputs. For example: Stereo in 1 --> Switch --> Stereo 1 or 2 out Stereo in 2 --> Stereo in 3 --> Switch --> Stereo 3 or 4 out...

Hopefully this will get stickied once we have worked out a decent answer to the question, because 1/2 the posts in this sub-forum are along the lines of "How do I make my VST work?" Sooo: A VST instrument (for example, a synth or a sample) normally comes in the form of a .dll file. These files...

Yo yo, Just finished a track. http://www.waffleness.co.uk/Waffleness%20-%2076%2020090125.mp3 Any comments appreciated. Its just a short rock instrumental. :) Thanks for your time W

Unsure which forum this was best at home in, but anyway... ..As a matter of interest, do you think there is capacity for music labels to release their artisits tracks in mutli-track form? This would be for remixing and experimenting purpose for the fans. For example releasing the bass, guitars...

Hello, My friend has a few metal songs written, so we sat down and recorded a couple today. They are over at: www.waffleness.co.uk They are the songs written by Pete. He played the guitar and wrote them, I recorded and mixed them. One of them has an explosion, which was very satisfying :)...

Ahoy, Here's a recent song I got round to doing called 'Failure'. Its an instrumental. www.waffleness.co.uk Let me know what you think. I was aiming for an epic 'end of the world' type song that you get at the end of action movies, with a massive crescendo at the end. I had fun making it :D...

So, my mix down process is as follows: -Cubase exports wav -ImTOO mp3 encoder -mp3gain to maximise the volume without clipping Now, I know the story about mastering volume wars and what not, so I don't need advice on that. I was wondering if you could provide any thoughts and (ideally...

Hi, What are the most respected websites/sample packages for vocals? I've found a few websites that sell you recorded vocals that you can use in your music, just wondering whether there are any top ones. Thanks W

Ahoy me hearties, I mixed-down 'Green' last night. Its my first atempt at recording something more rock-like. I'm not entirely sure about it, but I won't say anything so if you would be kind enough to give it a listen. All feedback appreciated! Can be found at: www.waffleness.co.uk Yes, I had...

Hello, Just doing some research - are there any soundcards that come with 5.25" breakout boxes or face plates that let you take the outputs to the front of a PC? Something like 2xXLR and a couple of line inputs? If so, are the any good? I know rack mount seems to be the way forward, and know...

Afternoon, Ok, so I understand the principles of studio signal chains. I have done a lot of live work so know my way round big soundcraft and midas desks and the like. What I am interested in is how pro studios (or even large home studios) route their signals through the consoles? I assume you...

Hey again, I found some time to make some changes to the track. Again, can be found here: www.waffleness.co.uk I added some drum articulations and changed a few of the voices around. Less staccato in the strings, and a different brass sound. Few minor changes to the parts. I really don't...

Yo, Ive been looking around at monitoring systems (not planning to buy anything... yet :)). Would you say its better to spend 250 on a set of monitors and 50 on basic room treatment, or 300 straight off on high end headphones and a headphone amp? Im simply wondering what gets you the best mix...