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Newbies
Just starting? Afraid to ask a question? Don't worry, nobody will laugh. But if it's on a topic in another forum, best to post it there.
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User Contributions
For miscellaneous tips, tricks and other useful recording/music-related resources that you find and wanna share. NOT for promoting your site or blog.
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Recording Techniques
Which microphones to use? What gear to use and when? Proper mic positioning? All about tracking.
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Mixing Techniques
Discuss mixing techniques and get some balance out of your raw tracks.
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Mastering
Because mastering is not mixing.
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Studio Building & Acoustic Treatment
Discuss building studios, or just show off pictures of your studio!
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Digital Recording & Computers
Which card, which computer, how to set it up...find out!
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Recording with tablets & smartphones (iOS & Androi
Discuss how to record with an iPad, iPhone, Galaxy and all other mobile gadgets. Who needs a studio!
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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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MP3 Mixing Clinic
GET and GIVE feedback on home recordings! Don't be shy...
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Mix This!
A place to share tracks and sessions for experience and mixing practice.
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Music Video Production
Discuss music video production, recording, editing and all that other good stuff!
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DJ & Hip Hop Production
Looking to DJ or produce hip hop? Check out our sister site, FutureProducers.com!
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Equipment Forums
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
This is the place to ask questions about electric/acoustic stringed stuff, discuss which is the best, talk about playing, micing amps, etc.
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The Rack
Don't torture yourself...talk about effects boxes, compressors, patch bays, and other rack hardware.
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Drums and Percussion
Beat it here...how do you get that Led Zeppelin sound? Who is Led Zeppelin anyway? Etc.
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Keyboards and Sound Modules
Which keyboard do I buy? Which is the best? And how do I hook it up, anyway?
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MIDI Mania
Got questions, answers, tips or tricks about MIDI? Bring 'em on.
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VSTs, Simulators, Sample Packs, Plugins
NEW! Place to discuss all plugins, VSTs, gear simulators etc. Yes, this is where you should ask for 'best freeware' advice!
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Gear Reviews & Questions
Reviews about audio gear. Discussions on how to use stuff and whether they're any good.
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User Forums by Brand
Alesis Forum
Do you use ADATs, Quadraverbs, or even (shudder) the 3630 compressor? This is your forum!
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Zoom Forum
Because zoom users need a forum too.
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Akai / MPC
HR's hangout for all Akai/MPC users.
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Cakewalk / Sonar Forum
Interested in Cakewalk? Let's talk...
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Pro Tools Forum
Discussion on ProTools and all things AVID
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Steinberg / Cubase User Forum
For fans and users of Cubase software products, VST or any other Steinberg products. Resident Steinberg rep on hand to answer any Qs!
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Ableton Forum
Here it is. So post!
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Emagic / Logic Forum
It's logical to have a forum for you too!
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Fostex Forum
The place for Fostex users to hang out, exchange tips, and otherwise have fun...
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Roland, Boss, VS Series Forum
Discuss Roland VS840, VS880, 1640, 1680, Sound Canvas, or any other Roland/Boss equipment.
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Sony Tools / Sonic Foundry
Interested in Acid, CD Architect, Sound Forge, Vegas Pro, or Stream Anywhere?
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TASCAM User Forum
TASCAM users of all kinds, gather here and swap tips and tricks! 424/488/464/whatever
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Cool Edit Pro / Adobe Audition Forum
If you like Cool Edit Pro (aka Adobe Audition), here's your hangout!
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Special Forums
Prime Time
A fun gathering place for contributing members to talk about things other than recording.
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DIY, Mods, and Homebrew
Not for beer, it's for making and hacking your own instruments and electronics and such.
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Free Ads for Music/Recording Equipment
Looking to buy or sell music or recording equipment? Private parties + Contributing members only -no dealers or SPAM. By using this forum you acknowledge that all deals are being made solely between the parties involved.
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Live Sound & Events
Discussion of live sound, live sound recording, live streaming, radio shows, HomeRec get-togethers, etc.
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williamsteinley wrote on gecko zzed's profile.
Hi there Gecko Zzed. I just purchased a Presonus Firepod from around 2009. I have a brand new M2 Mac mini and I'm trying to find the drivers needed to get the Firepod up and running. I know that Presonus does not have any of their own drivers for current Macs, but somewhere on this site I read that you were able to make the Firepod work with a newer version of Windows. Any advice would be highly appreciated.
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Hallo Tim, Gerd hier aus Dreieich. Ich habe auch (2) M-3500 in gutem Zustand, allerdings rauschen die Controllroom und Phones Out bei beiden Pulten. PSU's hab ich schon getauscht, trotzdem weiterhin vorhanden. Wenn Du ein paar Tips zur Refurbishing für mich hättest, würde ich mich freuen.
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iamsetsetiam wrote on 70sretroguy's profile.
My 788's rewind and stop buttons don't work. I tried the spray method you described but it didn't help - other than for a little while right after I do the spraying. Your thoughts about this and also more about your experience with the 788 dissassembly would be much appreciated. You can email me at iamsetsetiam@gmail.com. Thanks, Set