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I can't believe we're at a point where people want wow and flutter, but to each their own. I sometimes mix to a R2R for fun, but I've found that the hysteresis that occurs when sum my mixes gives me that cohesive sound more than tape does. As far as bouncing multiple tracks in/out of a DAW, I...

That's actually the back of my old console before I bought The Box. I agree about the e-kits. The only electronic kit I've used that I liked enough to consider was the Efnote and those are quite a bit of money for someone who doesn't play drums as their main instrument. I would take an...

I've never owned 80 amplifiers, but I own too many. Over the past few years, I've been selling off amps because I just want what I need. Maintenance and clutter are my big issues. Right now, I have my touring rig (Soldano and either a 100 watt JMP or Dual Rec) and a pair of old 1960B cabs with...

I had a drum machine (Roland TR-505) before I knew what a four-track was. I moved to an HR-16, SR-16, software, etc. Many people make the mistake of not buying the right kit for their room. My room isn't giant. The ceilings are nine feet, and I have a stained concrete floor. If I had put a...

I would contact this guy. He's been selling EPROMs for all types of things for years. https://reverb.com/item/70842315-alesis-eprom-ic-for-adat-lot-of-12-2-31-0065-008-0001-0004-0068-0085-0086

I use iZotope for mastering. I'm not a mastering engineer, but I took a mastering class durAlso, I learned how to make ddp files :P I bought Johnathan Wyner's book when I started getting into Ozone. Some folks like YouTube better than a textbook, but I found it to be beneficial. JW has mastered...

Kurzweil has just released some electric piano (KaP1) priced at around $799 MAP. They come with a sustain pedal and bag, and feature sounds (piano, EP, organ) and effects from their more expensive synths. In addition, they have Bluetooth connectivity for PA speakers, iPad, etc, and great...

Has anyone else checked out the Arturia AstroLab? I got one a few weeks ago but just took it out of the box. This is a pretty amazing-sounding synth and super easy to use but you can go really deep into it. I don't plays keys live, but if I did this is the box to get. Nice action as well and...

I loved the Wavestation A/D. Is this based on it?

Many mics that are hated now were things I loved back in the day. The C1000 is a good mic compared to what else was available at the time. I bought my first four-track, a Fostex X-26, in 1990. I remember taking it home, reading the manual, and learning I still needed a mixdown deck, cables...

I tend to use a lot of automation on vocal tracks. Ironically to make them sound more natural.

My kit is pretty basic. It's a 60s Rogers with the 20" kick and K's all around. I leave it mic'd up to make things easy. It's all Telefunkens with an Earthworks on the snare and Mojave MA-200s for OH. vocal booth: amp organization - note Otari remote control :) I have gotten rid of a lot of...

I deal with Pro Audio Design when I need gear or service. Some of the studio monitors they sell for $70,000+. I've listened to some of these and they're pretty incredible. Not speakers I would want but they're out there and some studios have them. https://augspurger.com/

You can 100% control it with another keyboard. MIDI Out on the new control to MIDI In on the QS8. You may have to turn local control off, which should be in a global menu. I had a QS8 years ago, and a few keys went out. IIRC, it's a Fatar key bed and can be repaired. It could just be a couple...

If I had the time and money I could see myself becoming an audiophile. I've seen McIntosh amps in control rooms and companies like Manley do make audiophile gear, so there is a bit of a crossover there. I see where you're coming from, and it would kind of make sense for companies to expand...

Thanks for the reply. I agree with you about the cable. I think it's an aesthetic thing, but who knows? I plugged this one into a Canare to get a little more length. It's fine, but just having an XLR jack would make more sense to me. The 'case' is interesting. I have all my mics in those fake...

The pair of DBX 160s were - $40 each! One didn't work but it was a power transformer, which was about $10 and literally plugs into a harness. I ordered four of them to have some spares and because they were out of stock and shipping on one was kind of high. The other one went, but I had a spare...

You can buy tape from Vintage King. Amazon sells it as well. It used to be cheaper, but I'm not planning on relying on the machine for all my recordings. The good thing about the Otari is it's easy to work on and parts are available (and they don't break that often). The Tascam machines can be...

My favorite acoustic guitar cost me $1000 out the door. It's a 1959 Martin 00-21. It's a 12-fret model with the Brazilian back and sides. I had it re-fretted and a neck reset done once I could afford to do so. The Gibson next to it is also really nice. It's got a replaced bridge and has also...

Yes!!!! Get an early one - yes there is a difference!!!!