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    Latency issue with Tascam USB 16x08

    I have noticed a latency issue with my Tascam USB 16x08 interface. When I record in Reaper with direct monitoring everything monitors fine but on playback the vocal is not synced with the original tracks. I seem to not have this problem if I power up the Tascam before Iboot the computer or...
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    Antares Autotune 8 vs Melodyne Studio 4

    Is one better than the other or are they just different. Each works better in different situations etc?
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    Recording in non-acoustical treated space

    Some thoughts and things I have noticed while recording vocals in my non-acoustical treated space. My room is finished livable space with rugs covering most of the floor, ceiling tile, drywall walls. I have found some interesting things mostly by accident, through headaches and problem...
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    Audio Interface

    Guess Ill try this here, got no responses in the Tascam section, I'm looking at audio interfaces to use with Reaper, Would like opinions on the following, Tascam 16x08 Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Behringer Uphoria comparable model to above. Looking for the usual, clean pre's and trouble free...
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    Tascam 16x08

    Anyone compared the Tascam 16x08 vs the Scarlett 18i20 2nd gen and Berhinger Uphoriea. I am looking at the Tascam to interface with Reaper
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    Covering a mic

    Just curious does anyone cover their microphone {s} when not in use or between sessions. If you go for days or weeks without using it. either with a loose fitting plastic bag or piece of cloth. Mainly to keep dust out etc.
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    Where to Place Dorrough in Master FX CHain

    I'm wondering where to place the Dorrough volume meter in a stereo master FX chain. It seems to work like it should if I put it first but if I put it last or after a volume Maximizer all I get are tons of over lights. If I turn it down to get rid of the over lights it is way too soft. I guess...
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    2488 File transfer via USB

    I was wondering how easy it is to transfer 24 bit .wav files via USB from the Tascam 2488 to a file folder on my computer? Do you just hook up a USB cable and your computer will recognize the 2488 as a device that you can open and move the files from there or what. I bought my 2488 when they...
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    ART Tube MP Studio V3

    Any thoughts on this unit, will it warm up a large condenser mic and I've heard they are noisy, Is this true? ART Tube MP Studio V3 Also looking at PreSonus TubePre V2. Thoughts
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    Plugins modeled after vintage gear.

    Everyone,, I just thought I would toss this out there and see what peoples opinions are on the whole craze of modeling plugins after vintage consoles and outboard gear. I have purchased more than a few mostly from Waves on sale, and I'm curious what the "real engineers" that do studio work for a...
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    Channel Strips Pre FX volume control

    Just curious how many people insert a channel strip or some other bare bones FX like a comp. or eq with input controls as the first part of their FX chain. I had a situation were I needed to do this as my basic input level was over driving my Waves CAL3 Bluey even with that input level turned...
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    Focusrite Scarlett 2

    Looking at the Focusrite Scarlett version 2, is there a quality difference in the USB powered unit vs the 12v powered units.
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    Computer Recording

    Okay , right now I track on a 2488 and mix on a computer with Reaper. The only thing stopping me from recording on the computer right now is I am my own engineer and performer. When singing I do several entire takes and often punch in sections when I think I can do better. It can be as much as a...
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    DP24SD File transfer

    I'm considering buying a DP24SD for tracking and I mix on a computer in Reaper. What would the best/easiest way to transfer the audio files from the DP24SD into Reaper DAW. Thanks,
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    Neumann TLM 103

    Anyone used this, Thoughts mainly for male vocals and maybe acoustic guitars. Thanks
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    Waves WLM Plus

    Anyone here use the Waves WLM PLus plugin, How do you like it;
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    Mixing the bottom end

    Guys I have pretty good control; over most of my mix with the exception of the bottom end frequencies. Bass guitar, kick drum etc. They sound really pretty good on my 3 sets of monitors and in My car but really break up things like desktop computer speaker. I'm trying apples to apples...
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    Working with prerecorded tracks

    One of my fun projects to to look for prerecorded music tracks be it karaoke or backing tracks that are of high enough quality to work with and then cut the vocal tracks and re mix. I have had mixed results, only done 2 so far and the first one turned out really good and second one is burning...
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    Getting Used to New Monitors

    Anyone else here have a heck of a time getting used to new monitors when changing brands, models, upgrades. etc. I bought a pair of Yamaha HS8's an upgrade from my Alesis Model 1 MKII active's and I am having a heck of a time getting a good mix with them. I understand neither of these are...
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    2488 recording issue.

    Never had this happen before, cannot figure it out. I am recording vocals with an AKG C3000B mic, AKG K240M Headphones, Have cut some good vocal tracks with this, what I hear in the phones pretty much is what gets recorded. I was getting a little bleeding from the semi-open phones so I bought a...
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