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I just bought an Alesis Nanocompressor to replace my crappy Presonus Bluemax 'Smart' (but noisey as heck)compressor. Anyway, I have never used compression during the mix-down and I have no clue on what settings to use. Can anyone give me some pointers? I'm mixing rock/alt stuff (voc, bass...

Can anyone fill me in on the 'right way' or best way to convert a final CD mix/master of a song to MP3? (Please don't tell me that one should mix a special mix just for the MP3 format--'cause I spend an entire afernoon just on mixing down and another day or two on mastering). Any help or...

I am debating about whether to buy Sonic Foundry's Noise Reduction plugin vs. using the much cheaper Cool Edit 96 built-in noise reduction feature. Is there any significant differences between the two or will Cool Edit do just about as good a job as Sonic Foundry? The price diff. is $50 vs...

Can anyone help me with this compressor problem??? I have put together a low-end digital home studio: I've got the PreSonus, Bluemax compressor (a low-end, user-friendly compressor with generic presets for various instruments). I use it as an insert to my FD-8 (digital multi-tracker) when...

I was seduced by all the hype of the POD and bought it without really demoing it. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. It delivers a really kick-ass direct sound. I primarily use the more modern amp settings like the EVH-like simulators or Mesa-boogie sounding amp settings and they...