Recent content by JonathanRay

I just bought a M-Audio KeyStudio. It installed easily, and shows up as a USB Audio Device in my device manager. However, it does not show up as a MIDI controller in my recording software. Help?

I just purchased Cubase 4, and the VST Performance ASIO meter is maxing out when I use a single HALion One instrument track. I don't know why it's working my computer so hard. My PC has 2GB of RAM, 2.4GHz Pentium 4 Processor, Windows XP, and I use a separate 7200 RPM hard drive for the Cubase...

Do I have to purchase a USB to MIDI adapter to use the M-Audio Keystation 61es with my VST instruments? It connects to the computer via USB so I wasn't sure if I would still need to purchase USB to MIDI adapter. Thanks!

I currently use two Wharfedale Diamond Pro 8.2a Active Monitors. Can I add a KRK subwoofer to my setup, or do I need to use matching speakers and subwoofer? Will this affect my level of accurate referencing? Thanks.

I'm undecided on whether or not to switch to a Pro Tools system, or upgrade my current Mackie Trackion system. Currently I use Mackie's Onyx 1620 with the firewire card and Mackie's Tracktion version 2. It allows me to record up to 16 different tracks at once, plenty of processing power...

How would I split a guitar signal so it can run to two different amplifiers? Thanks.

I'm trying to figure out how to connect an Alesis NanoVerb to my Mackie Onyx 1620. I’ve run the Aux Send to the Alesis Inputs and the Alesis Outputs to the Aux Returns. However, the signal is distorted and I don’t understand why. It's not because the input level on the Alesis is cranked up to...

Should I buy... two JBL JRX118S subs and two JBL JRX115 speakers (total: $1400) or should I dish out the extra $600 and buy two Mackie S218s subs and two Mackie S215 speakers (total: $2000) I'm looking for a system to gig with my band. Thanks!

Below are some pictures and a recording. Drums MP3 Recording setup:

I'm interested in triggering my acoustic drums (mainly the kick and snare), for recording purposes. I've got about $450 to spend. Which module should I go with? I looking for something that sounds as natural and real as possible. What about the Alesis DM5? Thanks!

I believe it is a Rhodes Mark II Seventy Three model. Assuming that it plays fine, how much would you pay for it? It has one cracked key. Below are some pictures. Thanks! http://216.247.204.179/jonathan/rhodes/8.jpg http://216.247.204.179/jonathan/rhodes/2.jpg...

Does anyone know a good place to look for a wide selection of drum wrap? Also, does anyone know how I can get wrap in Pearl's Charcoal Metallic (#98)? Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone wanted to do a collaboration? I can put a live drum track to someone's song if they'd like. Maybe something like easy rock, indie, acoustic, jazz, pop... something along those lines. Below is a quick drum take I took today while setting some levels. (Just to give you...

I'd like to get some opinions on these two snares. I'm matching up a Tama Starclassic G Maple Snare and a 2004 Pearl Export Poplar Snare. Below are two recordings of the same kit, but with different snares. Which one do you like the best? Thanks. http://216.247.204.179/jonathan/starclassic.mp3...

I just purchased a new snare, the Tama Starclassic G Maple (14x8). So far it's really great. The sound is punchy and fat. Click here for a quick recording I made. http://216.247.204.179/jonathan/snare1.JPG http://216.247.204.179/jonathan/snare2.JPG