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I just finished jamming with a couple of guys from a band I was in about ten years ago. These guys have improved as musicians but have not ventured into recording. I have been toying with it for the past three years. Thanks to the tips and advice I have recieved here these guys were amazed at...

Here's the scene; you are right in the middle of recording the best track of the day, everything is going perfect, then... Crash Bang someone comes through the door and ruins it! Other than multiple doors with locks on all of them what do you guys do to keep out unwanted visitors? My...

All the advice and suggestions from the guys with all the high end gear is always apreciated and welcome. However, I have noticed lots of people (myself included) are attempting to make decent sounding recordings with a minimum of gear or on a limited budget. I'm hoping those of us who are...

About a week ago I posted a song http://wwwlightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=521 and asked for advice. I took the advice and did a remake of the song. Cleaned up and simplified a little it now sounds like this http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=783 I think it sounds better but...

I prefer smaller/lighter sticks, I just like the weight and smaller sticks seem more responsive to me. I'm sure a lot depends on how hard you play and the style of music you are into and various other reasons. I prefer 4F sticks but most of our local music stores only carry 1A thru 2B. I'm...

I was digging through my old home made CDs and found this, one of my first one ot two attempts at digital recording. I know it sounds really rough, I just thought I'd toss it out so anyone new will feel better about their first recordings. Anyway give it a listen if you want to know what a...

This kinda has a 60s garage band feel to it, http://lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=521 It was put together quickly with a minimum of work after recording. Overlook the musician (I never claimed to be anything more than a so so guitarist) and try to bear with the vocals, a singer I aint.

Well here it is, oppinions, theories or any other comments welcome. http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=521 I hope the link works, this is the first time I've tried to post a link. Thanks guys.

After two and a half years of comming here and learning a lot of things I still have a lot to learn. I want to thank all of those who have been willing to share their understanding and experience. Finally I am to the point where I would like to share some of my recordings. Again I need...

Simply put, what is the difference between chrome and regular magnetic tape, other than the obvious use of different metal used in the tape. My concerns are, is either designed for high speed use? Which has the superior recording quality? Does one have better rerecordable abilities? If a...

I've got a Yamaha MT120 4 track cassette recorder which I picked up used (don't laugh, I got a good deal on it) but I don't have a manual for it. I've looked on line and so far haven't been able to find one there either. I need some "old school" advice on how to bounce tracks on it. The unit...

This is outside my normal area of music, I'm a guitarist so I figure someone here might can help me out. Recently I managed to acquire a Korg Poly 800 keyboard (synthesizer?) for very little money. I didn't need the thing but I almost got it for nothing thinking I could trade/sell it for...

The more I record, the more I notice the differences in the sound of certain guitars. Some guitars sound great and some sound like crap, anyone else noticed this? I'm not refering to any brand, I just mean some guitars just don't record well. I mean the ones that sound good when played live...

I've finally decided to take advantage of my situation. I have a whole house at my disposal to use as a studio so with a bit of remodeling I should have a deasent studio to work in. First I have my main room, 13X26 with 10 ft. celing, Ive been using this room for a studio/practice area for the...

I posted a similar guestion in the mic forum then got to thinking maybe someone here might have some good ideas too. Anyone got any suggestions for cuttind down on bleed over while recording multiple instruments? Like keeping bass guitar out of the drum track(s) and drums out of the vocal...

Anyone got any tips for cutting down on bleedover when recording multiple instruments, especially from drum and vocal mics. Should I try clocer micing and recording at a lower volume or what? My room is 13 ft. by 26 ft. with 10 ft celing, recording 2 vocal mics, 2 guitar amps and 1 bass amp...

Surely I'm not the only one who has tried to record a drummer who just can't stay on time. This guy is a long time friend so I don't want to hurt his feelings, but I can't stand working with him in the studio. He is a "performance drummer" and does fairly well on stage where slight variations...

OK this is weird for me...but, I have two teenage sons, age 15 (drums) and 14 (bass) who are learning to play and want to play with others, I'm just wondering if anyone can share any advice for them as to what might make their musical experience more enjoyable and productive. I've shared what I...

Way back in the 60s I had a Gibson Explorer amp; single chanel (2 inputs), 15 watts Rms, all tube, reverb and tremelo, one 12 inch speaker. The little guy had a great tone, deep and sort of gutsy, a great little blues amp. I was just wondering if anyone else ever used one, or better yet knows...

I've got one tom that is giving me a hard time. It's a 8x12 mounted tom. This tom has a very anoying ring, no matter how much i muffle it, the only thing that stops its ring is to throw a towel over it, which makes it nearly impossible to play. This thing even resonates to the rest of the...