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I'm brand new to sonar (6.2pe) and computer recording in general. The metronome which i assume indicates bpm is way too slow, and has been since i started using the program; I have to adjust it to over 200 to get a similar tempo of say 120bpm. Any ideas?

How do I download a daw software update if my daw is kept off the internet? Should I download it into my web surfing computer, transfer it to disk and then install? I've just purchased sonar 6pe with a laptop and plan to keep it offline, and I know there'll be an update available soon. Thanks.

Currently I record into a yamaha 2816. I use a keyboard sequencer for drums and program it out measure by measure. This is tedious; I'm considering buying a computer based DAW for several reasons, but my assumption is that adding drums maybe much simpler. I envision being able to track...

I had never played one of these guitars, but had the chance today. I forget the exact model, but it listed for around $2400/sale price 1700. I usually grab a martin or taylor in that price range, trying to figure out which one I will eventually buy, but I was far more impressed with this...

I've got a marshall 2x12 cabinet (1936) with celestion 75's. I am thinking about changing them out with a vintage 30 and a g12m. I read somewhere that this is a good combo of speakers for a 2x12, but I'm wondering if the speaker cab itself is subpar. In other words, would I be wasting good...

I'm thinking of getting a computer-based recording setup. Currently my studio is based around a aw2816. It seems that the digidesign 002 and motu/digital performer get a lot of press, but I can't really tell what the main differences are. Can anyone offer some comparisons? thanks.

My neighbor told me about these "studio monitor speakers" he has; they've just been sitting around his house unused. They are labelled "revox" and he says they are made by studer, and claims they cost several thousand dollars many years ago. I saw them and they are huge, and weigh a ton...

Does anyone else share this opinion? The new qotsa cd has a great drum sound; as far as rhythm and the actual sound. Of course Grohl was the drummer. Now, the new FF cd has what I consider to be a very mediocre drum sound, and even the rhythms sound like a drum machine. I'm surprised that...

After many years, I finally have my dream amp. My guitar setup is a flame top les paul std into a 100w/50w silver jubilee marshall playing through a marshall 2x12. I laid down some tracks the other day and felt like a kid again. Now if I could only sing...

Does anyone have experience with these? I'm probably going to buy one and use it in conjunction with an aw2816. I wonder if it's best to use these live as you record, or lay down the track first and then manipulate it. Also, if you do the latter, wouldn't the "corrected" vocal have to go onto...

In my studio I have a mic preamp connected into my aw 2816. I am considering upgrading my pre, but I started to wonder if the built-in pre's on the yamaha will detract from whatever high-quality unit I buy. I currently turn down the gain as low as possible on the aw, but there still may be an...

The RNC is 2 weeks old, used once, and still has the box. I can't believe how transparent and effective this thing is. I would keep it, but it's not a must-have for my current studio. Asking $160. Presonus bluetube mic pre; 2 channels. I bought this about 6mos ago and it works perfectly...

Anyone going to buy the new yamaha when they come out? I've currently got the motif 8 and am completely amazed with this thing every time I turn it on. I am considering buying the es, particularly since they have a pretty enticing incentives package for "upgraders".

I currently have an aw2816 and am very pleased with this unit, but I'm considering a computer setup consisting of a digidesign 002 + G4 powerbook (laptop preferably). It has pro tools le software with 32 tracks which should be plenty for my "one man band", and I'm just thinking the editing...

I saw a few of these on ebay. What caught my interest was that they apparently have a high-gain channel along with the traditional fender tube sounds. Seems like this might be a fairly versatile amp. I would like to have an amp that has the warm clean fender sound but with a more modern...