Recent content by Ridgewoodwoody

I have just bought a Shure SM57 to use in home recording. I have it connected to a PreSonus Audiobox USB and use Garageband. Despite what tweaks I make to recording levels or which of the two inputs I use my voice is very, very faint even though the mic is only an inch or two from my mouth. I...

I have just started out home recording my own songs. I use an Audiobox USB to which I’ve connected a keyboard, electric and bass guitars. I now want to add some percussion tracks but am uncertain whether to get a drum machine or drum pads for this. Any advice would be gratefully received.