Recent content by RockNSoul

Just curious if anyone knows how to get a good OMD, Depeche Mode type of 80's drum machine sound in a live format. What do they use? Is there some recent machine that has those good sounds? I found this video on youtube of some band opening for OMD and watching them I can't tell what hes using...

This may be a dumb question but I just switched from a PC and pro tools to a Mac and Pro Tools LE 7.4 Mbox 2 pro. I use to be able to have a recording and play that recording while playing a new guitar part over that recording without recording the new part. But the only way I can get this to...

Hey, I just moved to Nashville and its gonna be getting into the 20's in a day or so and then the teens soon. I have a vintage 70's vox and a few guitars, pedals, mics, etc in my new jam spot. I'm wondering if this is too cold for any of these things? I used the search function here but didn't...

Ok I'm building an ISO booth and have read way too much on these forums without finding the answer to my question so..... I have a room in the basement that has 2 concrete walls and a concrete floor. Can I some how use these walls and floor for an ISO booth and just attach the ceiling and...

I have the old pro tools digi001 but want to get something that works with a laptop or a stand alone recording unit for around 500 bucks. I would like it to have at least 2 of its own preamps. The MBOX 2 PRO looks pretty good to me, but I was wondering if someone thought there was more bang for...

I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with using a good amount of Echo or phasers and trippy effects with vocals..... I've tried some line 6 gear and it sounds ok, but I'm trying to stay away from non true bypass stuff......I also need to be able to use it live as in a stomp box or a rack...

So I'm starting to record vocals and don't know much about it. I'm wondering how many tracks is best to use for vocals? Should I just copy the same take a few times? or should I do separate takes and if so how many is a standard? Also I like to use a good amount of effects while...

Well the opening intro is about 10 seconds and then it goes to the verse which is about 30 second then a little prechorus which is about ten seconds then the chorus which is about 30 seconds and so on...... all of these parts are at a different tempo than the other.....and the chorus has a sort...

Hello, I've been using a few sites to try to meet musicians who want to start a band in the Tampa area, but am finding them to not follow through. I've been stood up twice and people just stop sending e-mails before we're going to jam. It sucks I really wanna start a band, but am not finding...

Hey just wondering a rough estimate to soundproofing a 10 by 15 ft room with 9ft ceilings. Also is it possible to make it completely soundproof? I know a lot about construction so assuming I do all the work......anyone got any numbers? I'd like to be able to record the basics in there if...

First let me say I know nothing about writing vocal melodies or hooks, but REALLY want to learn! So please help in anyway you feel you can:) Lets say I'm playin a simple 2 chord chorus in the key of A with the notes B,F#,A,D,F#,C# for the first chord(Bm9th) and F#,C#,E,A,C#,G#, for the second...

Best tube or analog overdrive? Hey I went to guitar center today and played with a few tube overdrive pedals and really liked the seymour duncan twin tube. I am thinking of getting it but I wanted to get your opinions on what else I should check out. I really would like something where you can...

Hey party peoplez! I have protoolz digi001 and love the sound quality. I don't use plugins or any of that stuff. I like all my sound to come from rack units. I am wanting to switch to a "portable" recording unit like a rolandVS or some tascam unit. So does anyone think I can get as good sound...

Hey I have been doing some research aboubt preamps for a few weeks and was gonna get two presonus tubepre's. But then I heard they sucked and wern't "real" tube pres.....So I am just wondering if its just as good to use the pres on my 001 or should I get a 2 channel pre under $300.00 (used). I...

Hey I am looking for the best Mic for male baritone range rock and smooth vocals, within a 600.00 to 700.00 dollar range. I have narrowed it down to the Solidtube and AKG, but am up for new ideas as well. I have done alot of research and am leaning toword the Rode NTK for deeper male vocals...