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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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

I know nothing about the guitar, but need to find something for our guitarist to get a better direct recorded sound and better live sound. Basically, we've got a budget of $200 for this thing - and need it to first have a good DI feature, and an assortment of good effects. Also an easy to use...

Looking for input on the best set(3) of tom mics under or around $300, or 3 good mics for around $100 each. They're mainly for a rock type of sound. I was thinking about the sennheiser E604 pack...

The bastard took my cymbals back to college with him so I can't jam at all this week :(

To record distorted guitar, would I get a better sound putting the line through a DI box (any recommendations?), or mic'ing the amp (Marshall Valvestate 100w w/ Marshall 412 cab) with an sm57 (anyone recommend a better mic under $150 for this application?)? If you really care, our music is at...

I am buying a Yamaha Motif ES rack in a few weeks and i want a nice quality controller keyboard to play into it. I want a nice 88 key weighted or semi-weighted board to use, but i am really looking for performance features like a wide selection of on-board effects and good overall performance...