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    ousting snare overtones

    this may not solve the problem but id give it a shot.... i used to lose alot of the attack from my snare when recording. its most likely the mic i am using but i solved my problem by doing two things. one, pulling my snare mic just one or two inches away from the head caught alot more sounds...
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    Anyone wanna do a collaboration recording?

    im from stl. wouldnt mind doing drum tracks or anything guitar for you. email me at kevinmann182@hotmail.com if youd be interested.
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    drum position in a mix

    i always leave snare and kick centered. i play only two toms and pan them equally left and right based on how i see them from the throne. Overheads are the same thing, i use two OH's and pan to either side. i find that the farther apart i pan the different parts the worse the kit sounds as a...
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    VF-160 mixing

    i recorded a live session of about 6 songs the other night and need to mix only TWO of them down. if i hit record + play starting at about the 11 minute mark where the song begins, a blank program shows up after you stop the recording. how do can i mix these two songs individually so they will...
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    need your help soon!

    i have a paper due tomorrow and im writing on how i record music. i need a title thats a little more creative than "HOW TO RECORD MUSIC"... any ideas? ill check back in about an hour or so.
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    my first recording, what do you think?

    im making a cd of all of the songs ive written. this is the first ive done yet and there are no vocals or bass tracks on this mix. there are also a few parts where things are a little offbeat. ill fix them when i re-record though. equiptment: -Ludwig Accent 5 pc w/ Zildjian cymbals (cheapest...
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    vf160 thoughts...

    ive been using the vf160 for a few months now to make a cd ive been working on. im playing all the instruments through SHURE mics and recording onto the 160. after that i burn to a wav and mix on the computer with Tracktion. someone introduced me to a free download of tracktion and its working...
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    how to record a chior

    im trying to make a chior or some sort of multiple vocal track over a song ive recorded. the trick to this is, its only myself making up all of the 'voices'. any tips, tricks, or ideas that you think can help?
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    Simple Drum Mic Set

    shure has some good packs. i got three PG56's (toms and snare), two PG81's(overheads), and one PG52 (kick). a company sells through ebay with clamps, case, and cables for just $300. the record very well. its worth the money and probably everything youll need. i highly recommend this package...
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    snare micing

    any ideas on the best mics for snares? i read journals of one of my favorite producers and hes hooked on SM57's for snares. what are your thoughts?
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    how to burn a WAV file on VF160

    can anyone walk me through the burning of a wav file? i need this to mix with a program on my computer. does the cd burner in the VF160 do this? if this isnt the best way to get programs to a PC then what is?
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    vf160 mixing on computers?

    is it possible to mix what ive recorded on my vf160 on my computer? if so, what kind of software/hardware will i need?
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    headphones with vf160

    what are the best headphones to use with the vf160 and whats the cost? im using some cheap best buy headphones that lack alot of treble. any ideas on what phones are good to use when recording or mixing?
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    a quick poll for all drummers

    when recording your snare drum of course it would be best to mic both top and bottom. but if you had to pick just one for the best, loudest sound... which would be your choice?
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    Music Room Suggestions

    Right now i record my drums in an unfinished half of my basement about 15 by 40 feet. I dont really like the sound so much even though i know i have alot to learn about micing and tuning, but im planning on finishing a room for my music things. what would you recommend as far as size...
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    Micing snare/bass drums

    so im new to recording drums and have had hard times doing so. i record to a Fostex VF-160 with Shure Mics: PG 52 (kick) PG 81 (overhead L and R) PG 56 (one on each tom and one on snare) Snare: i am used to using the provided clamps and micing the snare drum about 1 in from the top head. ive...
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