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    first recording done- few questions

    just did my first recording. I put my dynamic mic in front of the soundhole of my acoustic pointing towards the 12th fret- checked the volumes to make sure I wasn't clipping. Hit record and played a few chords for about a minute. For playback, I plugged a pair of headphones into the back of...
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    midi out?

    what is the midi out port on the back of my interface for? thanks.
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    OS X 10.4 on external hd?

    I'm trying to setup my old powerbook as a recording computer. My recording software requires OS X 10.4 but the pb only has 10.3. So I want to put OS X 10.4 that came with my new macbook on my external drive and run the recording software off the external hd as well. how can i do this? thanks!
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    will my keyboard work?

    I just got a midi keyboard, only thing is it only came with a usb wire (which powers it). The problem is my external hard drive and interface (presonus audiobox) use both the usb ports on my comp. If I'm not recording using mics through my interface, can I just take the interface out of my...
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    midi keyboard?

    I just got a midi keyboard, only thing is it only came with a usb wire (which powers it). The problem is my external hard drive and interface (presonus audiobox) use both the usb ports on my comp. If I'm not recording using mics through my interface, can I just take the interface out of my...
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    Not working- need help b4 I freak!

    so I finally got all my recording gear together and was soo excited to get started on a cover to mess around with. I have a presonus audiobox, running cubase le4 on a macbook. I set the audiobox as the audio device but when I sing into the mix, cubase isn't reading the sound. The problem is...
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    problem with stereo in?

    so I was trying to record for my first time using cubase but ran into a problem immediately!:mad: it says I have to select stereo in>left but that is not a choice. the only time right or left is an option is for stereo out. how do I fix this?
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    strat standard?

    whats the electronics and neck like on the strat standards? I'm thinking I'd replace the pickups with either 57/62s or custom 69s. Would I want to replace the pots? What about the bridge? If i cranked the tremolo all the way down since I don't plan on using it, will that negate having to get...
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    assortment of pups?

    I'm looking at getting a strat but will most likely replace the pups. I'm considering putting in 1 fender fat 50s, 1 Fender custom 69 and 1 fender vintage noiseless. I'm not sure which to put where or if this would even work/ give me good tones. Any thoughts or suggestions for better pups...
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    strat newb - what to do??

    I've been a gibson guy, it's all i know. I was given an SG as my first guitar and later bought myself an LP. I want to add a different sound to my repertoire with the single coil pups. I've looked at a few options but don't have any experience with strats so I wanted to get some feedback...
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    strat clone?

    whats a good brand that makes quality strat clones? thanks!
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    bedroom setup... need help!

    I'm just getting into recording and plan to record in my room. I'll be doing mostly piano, electric guitars, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drums at a different location. I just purchased an Presonus Audiobox and the M-Audio Keyrig49 Midi Keyboard and will be buying an MXL 990 Condenser mic...
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    what can I do with this?

    So I'm going to start some home recordings. I need to choose between the Alesis MultiMix 8USB or the Presonus Audiobox. They're both pretty much the same price. I know I can only record 2 tracks at once with both of these but this is fine because I am a 1 man band and plan on using the...
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    how do I get this tone?

    how do I get the same tone as the guitar that plays the little "solos" or whatever you would like to call them in We are the Champions by Queen? Always loved that full sound to it. thanks!!
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    Behringer Xenyx mixers?

    Ok what's the difference between the Behringer Xenyx 1204 and the 1204FX? Also is there a way to get Cubase LE for free since it does not come bundled with these mixers? Does any1 know what the recording software is like that you can download with this? Thanks!
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    2 computer monitors?

    I've noticed a lot of studios have 2 computer monitors so I was wondering what the purpose of this is? Do you run the same thing just across 2 screens or is it 2 different windows on each monitor? Also I was wondering since I plan on starting a little studio of my own and have a computer...
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    interface?

    if i were to get a mixer such as the Alesis MultiMix 8USB Mixer with USB and DSP, do I also need an interface? (I'll be recording with a computer) thanks
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    mixers?

    I want to start a small home recording studio (that's also fairly portable). I'll be running it with a Powerbook G4. I was looking at getting a mixer to start with but I'm tight on budget. So I found these two: Behringer XENYX 1204 Alesis MultiMix 8USB Mixer with USB and DSP Which 1 should...
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    newbie- portable home studio

    hey - just wanted to start by saying great site! very informative! so I've done a few recordings in the past, plugging my guitar and mic straight into the computer and using audacity and most recently garageband. Now I want to get into recordings that sound better. I plan to use a powerbook...
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