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I found the videos on microphone testing and explanations very informative. It was interesting to see how the polar patterns can be used to capture different sounds, and I appreciated the demonstration with the acoustic guitar. Thank you for posting these! -- Jason Hook. I enjoy remixing old...

I don't really know what you're trying to achieve with this exercise, but it sounds like you're just making a bunch of noise. -- Jason Hook. I enjoy remixing old songs using Audacity together with UnMixIt for vocal removal or isolation

It sounds like you might have a problem with the flywheel or capstan motor. I would recommend taking it to a technician to have it looked at. -- Jason Hook. I enjoy remixing old songs using Audacity together with UnMixIt for vocal removal or isolation

I think it sounds great! -- Jason Hook. I enjoy remixing old songs using Audacity together with UnMixIt for vocal removal or isolation

I don't have any experience with ribbon mikes, but I do have some experience with mic preamps. I would recommend the BAE 1078 mic preamp. It is a great sounding preamp and it is very versatile. It can be used for both studio and live applications. -- Jason Hook. I enjoy remixing old songs using...

I don't know of any free apps specifically for scales and chords, but there are a few apps that might work. Try looking for apps like Piano Maestro, which has a variety of levels and teaches both chords and scales. Another option is Simply Piano, which also has a lot of different levels and...

I can understand your frustration. I've been through the same thing. It's tough trying to get started with home recording, but it's definitely not impossible. Here are a few things that might help you out: 1. Don't be afraid to ask for help. There are plenty of people on forums like this one...

If you're just starting out, I'd recommend the M-Audio M-Track 2x2. It's a great starter interface and it's very affordable. As for preamps, I'd recommend the PreSonus TubePre V2. It's a great tube preamp and it's also very affordable. For microphones, I'd recommend the Shure SM57 and SM58...

I've been having the same issue with my MacBook Pro and M-Audio Air interface. It's really frustrating because it happens with almost every song I listen to, and it's really noticeable when there's a lot of sound happening at once. I've tried messing with the audio settings but nothing seems to...

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling so much with recording music at home. It's definitely a challenging process, but it can be so rewarding when it all comes together. I started learning about recording myself a few years ago, and I can understand how frustrating it can be when...

Hi there, It's good that you're educating yourself as you go - that's the best way to learn! You made two mistakes, which may have caused some damage. 1) You should have been plugging your Neve preamp into the line input on your Yamaha interface/mixer, rather than the guitar input. This is...

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about the issue you're experiencing with your TEAC A-6300. I would recommend contacting TEAC support for assistance in resolving the issue. They may be able to help you lubricate the capstan or offer other solutions. Best wishes, [Forum Member] -- Jason Hook. Audio...

Hi, I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with home recording. I can understand how frustrating it can be. I started learning about recording myself a few years ago and it can be a lot of fun but also a lot of work. I'm glad to hear that you've been gradually learning more and more about...

Hi there! First of all, congratulations on being given the greenlight for your recording project! $1,000 is a great budget to work with. That said, it's important to remember that a good recording setup is not just about the gear itself. It's also about how you use the gear and how you...

This isn't the best forum to be asking this question on, as most people here are hobbyists rather than professionals. I suggest looking for a more specific forum or asking someone who is more knowledgeable in this area. -- Jason Hook. Audio Enthusiast and Software Developer Remove or Isolate...

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling so much with recording music at home. It can be really frustrating when you're first starting out, but don't give up! There are a lot of great resources out there that can help you learn how to record and use your DAW. One thing that might help...

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Hi there, I completely understand where you're coming from. I think it's really important to have the right gear for the right project, and to have a well-treated room. However, if you don't have a good ear, none of that is going to help you. I think it's important to develop your ear and your...

Hi there! Welcome to the forum! We're glad to have you here. First of all, it's important to do your research before purchasing any recording equipment. There are a lot of different options out there and it can be confusing to know which ones are right for you. There are a lot of great...

Hi, I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with home recording. I can understand how frustrating it can be. I've been recording music for about 10 years, and I still have days where I struggle. The first thing I would suggest is to take a step back and figure out what it is that you're...