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When I use audio output jacks 1 and 2, I only get sound through my left speaker. Jacks 3 and 4 don't give me anything. The headphone jack gives me sound through both speakers. Also, I'm getting sufficient volume from my computer (via USB connection to the EIE) but the volume is a little low...

So I'm looking to upgrade my rig and starting to seriously think about going the Hammond/Leslie route. I'm looking at the XK3 and I'm wondering if it's worth it to upgrade to the XK-3C. I'm not a techie so it's hard for me to understand if the differences warrant the extra cost. I'm also not...

Hey everyone, I want to record guitars using my USB interface. I have a Marshall Valvestate amp head (people say it sucks... it sounds ok to me but I'm not a guitarist), a Radial JDI passive DI box, and no speaker. I also use a mixer to record my keys through so it's available for the guitars...

Hi everyone, I'm a beginner trying to do some recording. I have four keyboards plugged into a Behringer Xenyx 1222 mixer. Basically I want to use two outputs on the mixer, one for my monitor, and one for my USB interface. So far I've been able to get signals on the PHONES/CNTRL output and the...

I'm trying to decide on the best approach to making drum tracks for my music. It seems most programs require external hardware like drum machines or MIDI controllers. I just want a program that allows me to drop drum hits note by note, measure by measure. I used to use a program called...

I want to record a demo for my band. It doesn't have to be pro-quality, just something good enough to hand out to singers for auditions. I've done a little recording alone but never recorded a band. My basic setup is to mic everything into my mixer, then go into a USB interface and use...

Well I've figured out that I need a low impedance pedal for use with keyboards. I've been looking at Ernie Ball. They have the 6167, which is 25k ohm, stereo, usually around $140. It specifically states this is for "active instruments and keyboards." Then there's the 6181 VP Junior, also 25k...

So I'm in the market for a new synth. My primary interest is as many cool sounds as possible for both a live setting and in the studio, with particular focus on good strings, organs, pianos, and weird, experimental lead sounds and atmospheric ambient stuff too. I'm not really interested in a...

Well, what do all of you use? I'm ready to upgrade my rig so I need to decide on this to figure out my budget. I usually just plug into a PA both in the studio and while playing live. Should I buy an amp? Or do you guys think a PA is sufficient?

I hate rap but I like making beats and I think they sound good. Any advice on what I can do to get my beats used? I don't know any rappers.

While recording, pretty much immediately after stopping it, the newly recorded file moves a couple notches to the right. This throws off the mix slightly and I have to fix it. How do I disable this? And what's the point of this feature anyway?

I'm trying to connect my computer to my PA and I'm getting a lot of background noise. I go from the computer's headphone jack through a 1/8" to 1/4" adaptor into either my PA or board and both sound terrible. If I listen directly from the computer to headphones, it sounds fine. I'm guessing I...

I want to take lessons but I don't know how to choose who to go with. Most searches come up with piano lessons. Should I go with this or is it important to specifically find a keyboard teacher if that's what I play? If it's relevant, I want to play rock and/or jazz and I live in central New...

I'm a newbie here, so excuse the ignorance. I've been slowly getting better but I can't seem to get a good guitar tone in my mixes. Sometimes I play through a Fender combo and mic it for recording (with a cheap mic) and sometimes I'll go directly from the amp to the USB interface. I'm...

I'm a total novice when it comes to recording and the little I know, I taught myself. I arbitrarily accumulated random pieces of equipment and I don't know what is most important to upgrade or replace. Here's what I'm working with: I'm using Adobe Audtion 2.0 on a Dell Notebook, I connect...