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    Analog to computer - what are my options?

    I'm currently working on some preamps I've began constructing, and I had figured I'd need to buy a good DAC sometime soon. I was looking into this, and I wanted something reliable and of good quality - such as the Lynx 8-channel solution, but for $2,000, I began to think again. The interface for...
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    Recording in Sonar w/ stock card

    Heya, I've got my MIDI keyboard hooked up to my laptop via an M-Audio MIDI-to-USB device, and I'm wondering if there's anyway to be able to record (and playback) the MIDI inside Sonar 4 with my laptop's audio card (crappy Realtek thing). I know Sonar doesn't usually allow this, but does anyone...
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    Firewire Interface vs. mLAN Interface

    So I'm wondering what the heck this new mLAN technology is. I've been debating which audio interface to buy. My brother has a Firepod, and I've recorded with it lots. I'm not totally fond of it, though it certainly is nice. I could only ask for better preamps from it. I'm about to purchase a...
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    Which keyboard might this be?

    I'm curious as to which keyboard this is. The pictures aren't great, but if anyone could tell me, that'd be super! Thanks, Ryan
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    Questions about Midi Controllers

    Heyas, So I don't play keyboard, and I've never set up any MIDI stuff, but I'm eager to purchase a decent MIDI controller and get something going on my computer. My question is simple. If I just buy a MIDI controller, can I just plug it into my computer's midi interface, and use a software...
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    Our New EP - some songs to critique

    We've just finished a 5-song EP. Here's a few samples: www.thistimetomorrow.ssxh.net/media/songs/rta/03-don't_lose_sight-mp3.mp3 www.thistimetomorrow.ssxh.net/media/songs/rta/05-wonka-mp3.mp3 All recorded via our Firepod into Sonar 4. Drum mics were sm57 on snare, d112 on kick, nady mic kit on...
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    Changing Audio Playback Driver After Recording

    We've recorded a bunch of tracks with our Firepod, and we got to the mixing stage and the Firepod crapped out. Is there anyway to get an already recorded file (with the Firepod) to playback through other audio drivers (ie. a Creative Audigy 2 ZS)? ...I've tried changing them in the Audio...
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    Firepod problems problems and more problems with little tiny annoyances of their own

    One day it works, one day it doesn't. HOW do I keep the firepod from conflicting with my other audio devices? ...I have it connected to a PCMCIA card in my laptop, I have my Windows sound devices set up to my laptop drivers, so my Firepod drivers are free. I have them enabled and setup in Sonar...
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    Getting analog to the computer...

    I've always thought about the best way to do this, but am rather lost. I was planning on buying some nice preamps and outboard gear in the near future. How exactly would I get the output from the preamp (particularly the RNP) into the computer? ...I *think* I need an A/D converter, but have...
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    Best Mic Pre $400-$500 (guitars, vocals, bass)

    Well, hate to start another thread about this. I'm looking for the best mic pre around $400-500. It can be either single or dual channel, and I'd like to focus more on guitar, bass, and vocals. If anyone has any stories or any input, all comments are appreciated.
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    What's the highest priority rack device?

    Well I want to start moving onward and expanding our limitations. As of now we plug everything directly into our Firepod, which sends it all into Sonar. Which external piece of equipment would give us more quality? Basically which is highest priority? External compressor/reverb unit/mixer? I'd...
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    Some Sonar Issues - help?

    Just purchased Sonar 4 Producer and started recording some tracks with my 8-channel Firepod via firewire. Now all 8 tracks record into Sonar and work well and all, but when I start adding more (around 12 or 13), the timing starts getting off, very noticeable at some points. It's quite annoying...
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    Motif Es8...

    Hey guys how would a motif es 8 sound with a roland v-synth rack ran into it? I would be able to tweak all the motif sounds v-synth style and use the motif as a perfectly good controller right? Or do u think the motif itsef would make a good enough synth? And hey... what about vice-versa, a...
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    Which for recording vocals? - SM57 vs. SM86 vs. SM87a

    Which of these 3 Shure microphones are best for recording vocals? I've currently got a 57, but our 2 singers are planning on picking up either an 86 or 87a for live gigs - I wanted to know which would be better for recording, if either, than the 57. Also, if anyone knows of any other...
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    What instrument cables would you recommend?

    We're getting ready to buy about 20 instrument cables and I wanted to make sure we would get a reliable brand. I'm hoping to get them off ebay for a cheaper price, but would like to hear what people had to say about various cables. What brands have the best quality? What brands are most...
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