know nothing about outboard

[aprilchangedme]

Hey everyone...i have been recording on a fostex vf80 for about a year now, and havent delved into any compressors or effects or mic amps or anything like that yet. I want to step up to the next level, but dont know where to start? is there any one thing that is a must, or a priority list i should have? I want to improve my vocal quality, and braoden my abilities and sound capabilities; the aforementioned boss vf1 sounds pretty sweet for the price as far as effects go, but would this also help with compression or "mic amping", or am i totally dreaming here? also, is an external mixer pivotal to my recording? any help would be great...thanks alot! -sean

[fretless]

... at least for now - if you´re really interested you will have to delve into medias res a little more like we all did - here are some useful links:

http://www.studiocovers.com
http://www.soundonsound.com/articles/Technique.php
http://www.recording.s5.com/html/recording_tips.html

good luck!

fretless

[jake-owa]

Great links there fretless, tons of reading.

[fretless]

yep, and i´m certainly not anywhere near through yet!

... there´s so much music and so little time ...

fretless

[aprilchangedme]

thanks alot ill get started right now!

[arcaxis]

thanks for the links fretless !! Maybe I won't have to ask as many questions here now!!