Recent content by acoustic rain

Monitoring effects while recording I have tried to adjust my latency on the Alpha but it wasn't good enough to record. Expensive mixer isn't in the budget. I used to do this with a Behringer MX-1804X using an insert cable and the channel inserts. Am I to understand that I cannot use one of the...

I want monitor effects while recording vocals (but not record the effect). My thought is that I can use an insert cable and plug it into an effects unit (Lexicon MX 200, TC Electronics M-350) and then out to my audio interface (Lexicon Alpha). However, I seem to remember (yes, it's been quite a...

Seems as though this little mixer wasn't meant for monitoring. I had an 1804X a few years back that allowed this (as I recall). I realized in many ways that the unit was overkill for my compact studio set up. So, I sold it off. Hasty decision. I am going to return the mixer and move on without...

I tried. It seems more of a hassle than I remember. I have the inputs and outputs going in the right direction and the echo on. I'll keep on plugging.

I haven't been here in years. Glad you're still up and running as I have a question. I would have hoped it was simpler than it appeared, but here goes: I want to hear myself recording (using Sonar X3 Producer) while I am listening to playback. My setup is as follows: Mic into Audio Buddy in...

Thanks for the response oretez. I checked out the Echo Indigo but my laptop only accepts the express type bus cards. I have a Toshiba Satellite. Plus, the 1/8-inch ins and outs don't speak well for it (IMO). I have looked at the Lexicon Lambda & Alpha, the PreSonus AudioBox USB 2x2. My Fostex...

I now am limited to a laptop with the only hope of getting any audio from it would be a USB audio interface setup. I have been investigating some lower end units such as the MobilePre USB from M-Audio. I really only want to be able to create some drum tracks in acid pro and when they're...

how I write/record I find myself rearing to go first thing in the morning. You know ... a cup of coffee into the day (maybe 2). Then on the way to work my mind is freshest. I can come up with lyrics, arrangements, etc... but of course, ultimately I'm walking into work where these things no...

I've just posted a new tune @ www.onlinerock.com/musicians/acousticrain - check it out. I've inquired elsewhere as well and got some technical advice so there's no drums (they were a little out of sync here and there). Thanks, Kirk

Headphones for Fostex VF-160 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=rec/search/detail/base_pid/240231/ I use these with much satisfaction. AR

Collaborating Hey, I was just re-reading this forum and wondering how you made out with the collaboration thing. I collaborate with others online, also. I find that if everyone records from the beginning of the project, lining up parts should be trouble-free. I stress, "should be". I'd be...

fave chords I try to mix it up so I don't end up with too much familiarity in my songs. Although, I've written enough that start with a D, that's for sure. But, when I'm writing, i use the guitar as a tool with my voice to come up with something fresh (as fresh as possible, anyways). I love the...

help with music for project How about some samplage? Give an idea beyond description. AR

Compression Let's remember that the compression has to be turned on on the unit as Billisa said. But, if you're trying to use the channel compressors (either tracks 13/14 or 15/16), they have to be turned on (and only one pair can be on at a time ... but, the Master channel can be on any time...

song I like all sorts of songwriting, not necessarily just story songs. I write sometimes out of the rhythm that I've created with my guitar, which is my songwriting tool. Once in a while a story will unfold from events in my life, but that happens when it happens. Now ... your song ... It...