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Analog Recording & Mixing - Tape & Gear
Discuss the joys and all other sticky issues pertaining to recording on analog mediums (cassette, tape, wire, vinyl, wax cylinders :-)
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Vocal Technique & Processing
Work on your vocal technique, learn how to process your vocals. NOT for asking if your voice is good
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Song Writing & Composition
How to structure a song, write lyrics... Verse Chorus Verse Bridge Chorus Chorus.
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Marketing Your Music / Publicity
What's the best way to market your music? Talk about what you're doing, what works, and what doesn't!
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Mix This!
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Microphones
Which mic should I buy, why can't I buy it at Radio Shack, and which way do I point it?
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Guitars and Basses
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The Rack
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Alesis Forum
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Ableton Forum
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Prime Time
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Jaevern Dorelec wrote on Adam Greene's profile.
Adam,
I noticed you are good at AW-4416 issues.
Dead battery, so I had it micro soldered.
Now the time code reads the correct day and month, but 1985 is the current year. Since the hd was pretty full, I formatted the drive. When I tried to record it seems to show tracks in blue, but no playback volume is evident. I’m at a loss as to how to solve this problem.
I noticed you are good at AW-4416 issues.
Dead battery, so I had it micro soldered.
Now the time code reads the correct day and month, but 1985 is the current year. Since the hd was pretty full, I formatted the drive. When I tried to record it seems to show tracks in blue, but no playback volume is evident. I’m at a loss as to how to solve this problem.
