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Oh, and if there aren't any free programs, can you recommend something rather affordable that works on Intel?

Pirating is too time consuming (not to mention rather unethical). Anyone know of any decent software for notation? I have a MacBook, so finding stuff is a bit difficult right now, but I thought I'd ask just in case someone knows of software that works on the Intel processors.

What are some of the methods you guys use to keep your cables organized? I'm looking to have a mobile rig, and I know cables are a pain in the tookus if they're not constantly kept in check. Also, I'm just interested to hear how people keep their cables organized in their studios as well.

Check out the Blue SnoBall and some other USB mics. Those might be your best bet for something to start out with, just so you don't have to hear the fan and hard drive buzz from your internal microphone. They have built-in pres and converters, so all you need to buy is the mic. What are you...

I would say check Musician's Friend, eBay, and Craigslist in your area and see what mics are available. Basically, look for any brand you recognize that people say good things about in here, or that they talk about. Be wary of anything that looks too cheap, though; it's somewhat true that you...

As far as I know, the 57 is considered a "studio workhorse" microphone, where you can basicaly use it for anything. The truth is, you can use any microphone (more or less) for anything (except ribbon mics of kick drums - big no-no). I believe the 57 and the 58 actually have the same capsule, and...

Well, because you have two inputs, you can record the electric at the same time. You can also have the guitar play with the bassist and not record it just to have the timing in the beginning, or you can have the bassist tap out the on-beat so the guitarist has a rhythm to follow. Just some...

I think your problem probably has less to do with EQ and more to do with compression, where you're recording your vox, what mic you're using, etc. A lot of the hardcore bands I listen to (Converge, esp.) put a light to medium distortion on their vocals, which acts as major compression and really...

Well, I'm sure your music is pretty dynamic as far as tempo, etc. is concerned, but my guess would be that the acoustic guitar and the bass are the "rhythmic center" of the tunes. If this is the case, pick one of those two players (the one with the best rhythm and timing) and have them lay down...

PC is running Windows, right? What kind of keyboard are you using? Is it MIDI? Does it have headphone or a line out? As far as software, there's another post on this board that has some good low-budget (and free) software suggestions on it. https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=207520

Excellet, thank you very much. I'll be sure to stay in touch with you. Do you like your green pre?

Beautiful. Thanks for the name drops, too. Very helpful. Um, what about perfboard? Too difficult to lay out effectively? I've just seen some major-DIY projects that just use perfboard, but I haven't been too sure about its integrity/ease of use. Hobby store, here I come. Hide your daughters...

I think a lot of people here will agree with me when I say that yes, certain mics can be matched to certain vocal characteristics, but it's really more specific than that. I would personally recommend finding someplace around that will either let you take home a mic and try it out on many...

I've used all three, and to be quite honest, if you don't want to spend any extra money on recording software, and want to spend money on Plugins instead, go with ProTools. It comes with the interface you buy, and I think is the best software you can get that is coupled with hardware. However...

yaaay Excellent! Thanks a ton, everyone. I really appreciate the reccomendations. I'm thinking I'll grab a couple of soldering kits (I have some experience with putting a 3-pin connector on a Slimair 636, which had 4 pins) but I think that will help me immensely as far as really cementing (no...

I just read reviews in TapeOp #54 (awesome mag, btw) for what seem to be some pretty amazing preamp DIY kits from Seventh Circle Audio (seventhcircleaudio.com), but the review said the kits aren't for beginners. Anyone know of a place on the net to find good, simple yet educational kits? I would...

Is the driver support issue generally related to macs, PCs, or both? Because I bought a MacBook for recording, and if there aren't many compatibility issues related to Macs, then I think the 1200F looks like it's more fully loaded than anything else I would want to buy. The other things on my...

Thanks a lot for everyone's opinion. I really appreciate it. :D

Thanks for your input! Is editing an issue on the 3200? I know it's pretty point-and-click on a PC. Is it more difficult on the 3200?

I'm torn between buying a laptop + interface or an all-in-one DAW ( http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/D3200/ , for instance). Are there any advantages (other than editing) for getting a computer, as opposed to an all-in-one? Is the portability actually increased, or am I better off getting...