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All hardware aspects being equal (mics, preamps, computer) are there significant differences in the quality of sound yielded by the various software programs (Pro Tools, Cubase, Cakewalk, Garage Band, Ableton, etc...)? Or are the differences simply the feature sets of each and the way the...

I am seeking an external mic option for my iPad to bring to record my band practices. I have two options: use one of my large diaphragm condensers such as the AKG C214 or AT2020 with an adapter chord that plugs into the iPad's 1/8 inch headphone port. Or, there are the digital mic options such...

My knowledge of home recording is pretty basic; not at all advanced. I am able to capture the richness and depth of my Martin dreads pretty well (D18V and HD28V) but there is always a bit of a harsh edge...digital brittle I call it. Any tips for getting digital recordings to approach the...

Are there meaningful differences in how the different software packages capture the true sound of acoustic instruments? For example, using the same mic, will Pro Tools capture the sound of a great Martin guitar any better than Cubase or Cakewalk will? Or are the differences subtle? I use...

Is there a big difference between the current KM184s and the older 84s? I'm trying to decide whether to buy a new 184 or jump on a vintage 84 in good condition.

Anyone have specific recommendations/experiences for studio recording a Martin HD28? It has a big bottom end that gets muddied up with a few different mics I have tried.

I currently use a Lexicon Omega with the bundled Cubase LE software. It does a great job as long as my band and I don't mind doing a lot of overdubbing because it can only record 4 individual tracks at once. So my question is this: what DI devices should I consider that will allow me to record...