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    Recording soft vocals

    This is more of advice than a question. If you are a singer, you have to sing into the recording microphone differently than you would just jamming in your bedroom. Be conscious of your pops (b's and p's, etc) because, despite the pop filter, some will get through. Thats just general advice...
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    My Mix is Dead

    So this is a general thread for the dilemma "Why does my mix just feel... dead? dull?" I have had this problem recently, and have come up with some advice. I would also like people to share their stories to help others with their carcass of a song. Key points to avoid this problem: -Never...
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    computer speakers as moniters

    I am using the Tascam US1800 to record. After I record I can play back what I recorded through my computer speakers, but I cant hear anything WHILE I'm recording... essentially, they aren't working as monitors. the headphone jack on the tascam works just fine... but i don't have any monitors...
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    Solid State Combo Amp going BZZZZBOOMSLAHGHG

    This is a recording website... but i figured I'd pick your brains before i go make another user account for an amp repair website or something. I've got a Fender Frontman 212r. two 12 inch speakers, 100 watts. Solid state. Anyway, when driving this thing to hell at high volumes one day...
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    Mixing for Dummies (or, me). Quick step by step?

    First, sorry if there are similar posts. I have mixed music for about a year now, self learned, etc. i find some stuff that works, but i don't really know when/if I'm committing musical sins. So, my question is: What am i missing? Here's generally what i would do, sort of in order (using logic...
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    Multipressor

    So yesterday i was messing around with a software multipressor. I mixed some guitars, a bass, and a simulated drum beat, and slapped on a gentile multipressor, and it sounded freakin awesome. near radio quality.... in garage band. i was stoked. although, the whole bit was like 30 seconds of loud...
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    The Mystery Behind Volume...

    Okay: i need some audio/acoustical/engineering lessons. :confused: What happens between mastering, and putting a finished song onto itunes or a cd, that changes volume? I know about limiters, and compressors, etc. But why does the volume drop usually happen? do applications such as itunes have...
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    Compensate for mediocre equipment

    Hello, My band is planning to home record an album--we are fairly punk based and simple so we don't need ridiculously high quality recording. I do want to sound as awesome as possible on budget though... seems like 99% of the dilemmas with home recording are money related... Anywhat, if I have...
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