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    Tips on how to improve my drum recordings?

    These are by no means "final products", but I figured Id ask now so I can try out some things to try and achieve a better sound. http://www.myspace.com/alexperram Any tips are greatly appreciated! (#'s 1 and 3) ps. If you really want like a lightningmp3.com upload instead, I can do that...
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    Looking for a cheap (<$300..) amp...

    for playing rock/hard rock/ punk/ gen alt. I was reccomended the Blackheart BH5H and BH112 Half Stack in my other topic as well as the Epiphone Valve Junior Half Stack. Will either of these suit my needs? I like that the Blackheart one has the bass/mid/treble controls... What else would you...
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    What would be a comparable guitar to this?

    http://www.rondomusic.com/al3000rootthin.html In terms of sound, quality, and price?
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    Mics and coldness question.

    Hi, I ordered some mics, and they just came in, and I was wondering if I should let them warm up before pluggin them in, cuz I live in Upper Michigan, and its freezing. Just wondering if its a good idea, or if it doesnt matter. Theyre dynamics and omni condensors. Thanks!
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    Thoughts on Agile 3000 slim-profile guitar?

    http://www.rondomusic.com/al3000rootthin.html Looks nice to me...
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    Thoughts on these lyrics?

    Just started em today, so they need work: The Great Swap Meet Ill trade you if you trade me, well all come out to the great swap meet. You need a lamp, she needs a chair, well make a deal, make it fair. its a good place where we can meet, walk around and see whats neat, if only theres a...
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    What do you think of this?

    Its more of an idea at this point than a song, but tell me what you think: http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=10752 I dont have a bass, so... there isnt any bass lol. I plan on buying one/borrowing one eventually. Overall its pretty sloppy, but tell me what you think of the idea/...
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    What throne?

    Im looking at getting a new throne, cuz the stock one that ive had for the last 4-5 years isnt cutting it anymore. Im cant decide between the Nitro Soc bicycle style or the Pork Pie round.... The nitro looks nice because the easy height change, but i dont think ive ever used a bicycle style...
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    Ooooh, Ima gonna spend some money!

    Its time for some upgrades. I have a decent kit for now (Mapex Pro M), one good crash (Zildjain medium 16" A Custom), but its time to upgrade everything else besides stands. So, this is my list so far: 22" Paiste Wild Ride 17" medium-thin Zildjian K Dark Crash 14" Sabian HHX Groove Hats Axis...
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    Tips for playing swing?

    I kind of struggle at playing swing, mainly with like snare comping and fills, any tips?
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    Anyone need a drummer???

    Ok, so Im sick of my band never practicing anymore, and I never get to play drums with people outside of school. So, maybe I can play with people over the internet! If anyone has any tracks that need some drums recorded, hit me up with a PM. *notice* Im not a great drummer, and I won't be...
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    Acoustic song, unfinished, thoughts?

    Im not quite done with the song, still need to add vox, but I dont have lyrics yet, and Im antzy, so I was hoping to get some advice on the mix so far... http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=9398 Thanks!
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    A pair of MSH-1's or MSH-2's?

    Im going to mainly use them as drum over heads, and for acoustic guitar too. Which do you think I should get?
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    Critique my drumming?

    What should i work on/do differently in this song? http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=9107
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    New song, noob, Primus-ish

    What do you think of this mix? I think its lacking bass wise. What are your opinions? http://www.lightningmp3.com/live/file.php?fid=9107
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    Do you always set-up a click track with your "client"?

    It seems like it would be pretty important to do, especially if its a solo artist who dubs in. How do you go about this? Do you just have them come in the day before they record and go over the tempos and timings? Im not in a professional studio or anything, but Im curious just for when I...
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    Click track, need help. (Cubase LE)

    Hi, I'm trying to set up a click track to record to, and I need it to have different tempos, because the song changes tempo (duh). I cant figure out how to do this. I see how you can just select "click" and change the tempo on that little control tab that has the "play", "stop", and "record"...
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    Cables for monitors?

    What type of cable is best to use to connect my monitors to my Firepod? Xlr? RCA? TRS? Same question for headphone amp.
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    Headphone amp...

    hey, I'm in the market for a headphone amp. I need it to have at least 4 outputs and cost <$100. What would you reccomend?
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    Need help fixing my snares.

    So, I took off my snares to tune the reso side of my snare. Now, after i put em back on and I turn the snares off, if I hit hard, the snares still rattle. I messed around with it for about an hour, trying loosening them and tightening them and whatnot, and I still cant get them to not rattle...
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