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.

For miscellaneous tips, tricks and other useful recording/music-related resources that you find and wanna share. NOT for promoting your site or blog.

Which microphones to use? What gear to use and when? Proper mic positioning? All about tracking.

Discuss mixing techniques and get some balance out of your raw tracks.

Because mastering is not mixing.

Discuss building studios, or just show off pictures of your studio!

Which card, which computer, how to set it up...find out!

Discuss how to record with an iPad, iPhone, Galaxy and all other mobile gadgets. Who needs a studio!

Discuss the joys and all other sticky issues pertaining to recording on analog mediums (cassette, tape, wire, vinyl, wax cylinders :-)

Work on your vocal technique, learn how to process your vocals. NOT for asking if your voice is good

How to structure a song, write lyrics... Verse Chorus Verse Bridge Chorus Chorus.

What's the best way to market your music? Talk about what you're doing, what works, and what doesn't!

GET and GIVE feedback on home recordings! Don't be shy...

Mixing Practice: Mix others' tracks or upload your own for others to remix.

Discuss music video production, recording, editing and all that other good stuff!

Looking to DJ or produce hip hop? Check out our sister site, FutureProducers.com!

Which mic should I buy, why can't I buy it at Radio Shack, and which way do I point it?

This is the place to ask questions about electric/acoustic stringed stuff, discuss which is the best, talk about playing, micing amps, etc.

Don't torture yourself...talk about effects boxes, compressors, patch bays, and other rack hardware.

Beat it here...how do you get that Led Zeppelin sound? Who is Led Zeppelin anyway? Etc.

Which keyboard do I buy? Which is the best? And how do I hook it up, anyway?

Got questions, answers, tips or tricks about MIDI? Bring 'em on.

NEW! Place to discuss all plugins, VSTs, gear simulators etc. Yes, this is where you should ask for 'best freeware' advice!

Reviews about audio gear. Discussions on how to use stuff and whether they're any good.

Do you use ADATs, Quadraverbs, or even (shudder) the 3630 compressor? This is your forum!

HR's hangout for all Akai/MPC users.

Interested in Cakewalk? Let's talk...

Discussion on ProTools and all things AVID

For fans and users of Cubase software products, VST or any other Steinberg products. Resident Steinberg rep on hand to answer any Qs!

Here it is. So post!

by popular demand...

It's logical to have a forum for you too!

The place for Fostex users to hang out, exchange tips, and otherwise have fun...

Discuss Roland VS840, VS880, 1640, 1680, Sound Canvas, or any other Roland/Boss equipment.

Interested in Acid, CD Architect, Sound Forge, Vegas Pro, or Stream Anywhere?

TASCAM users of all kinds, gather here and swap tips and tricks! 424/488/464/whatever

If you like Cool Edit Pro (aka Adobe Audition), here's your hangout!

A fun gathering place for contributing members to talk about things other than recording.

Not for beer, it's for making and hacking your own instruments and electronics and such.

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.

Discussion of live sound, live sound recording, live streaming, radio shows, HomeRec get-togethers, etc.