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Ah - in that case, I'd take a look at: http://www.zzounds.com/a--2676837/item--MDOD1010E I haven't used it, but I've seen it recommended around here numerous times for someone with heavy I/O requirements. It has one MIDI in/out, but if you're going to be running multiple synths, I'd recommend...

Yes. Their functionality may vary from unit to unit (you'll have to read the manual for your equipment), but the basic idea is that the main outs go to your monitors. My Lexicon Omega, as an example, sends to the main and headphone outs a combination of what's coming into the inputs and what's...

Its a shot in the dark, and you may well have tried it already, but could this be solved by opening "Sounds and Audio Devices" in your control panel and messing around with the Volume Control? You may not be aware that not all potential inputs show up on the Volume Control by default -...

I would be surprised to hear that Acid is capable of anything that Pro Tools isn't - I'm not a veteran of either one, so I'm not trying to say anything authoritative, but it seems over-complicated to be using different sequencers for any one project. Bear in mind while shopping for interfaces...

What operating system are you running, and what software are you using to record? Be careful while working on this - if you finally get everything to work, and you have a sensitive mic near speakers, you could experience some painful/damaging feedback (in other words, you should probably wear...

Looks to me like you're way overprepared. The yamaha recorder, Acid, and Pro Tools all do the same thing. You've really got to pick one and go with it. Personally, I like working on the computer, so I wouldn't even consider the hardware recorder. I'd probably go with Pro Tools if I were in...

Yeah, I know what you mean. I think The Cure's appeal lies more in the whole package ("vibe", "feel", "sound", whatever you want to call it) than in any technical skill.

Then, what would be the point of this forum? Hey, why don't we establish a rule that no one may ever refer to an existing recording (especially one on a major label) in this forum? That way we can keep the conversation ambiguous and esoteric! Seriously, I know that some people come around...

I don't know of a fix, but I'm right there with you. I spent about 2 hours the other day writing one verse and one chorus, and about half of each are placeholder lines until I can think of something better.

I'd just like to throw in my two cents - there's no problem with USB, as long as you aren't recording many channels simultaneously. Its all I've ever used, but I never record more than one stereo input at a time. If you're just recording one vocalist or instrument at a time, I wouldn't...

Read Tweakheadz' Guide Its cheaper than a book and it stays up to date: http://www.tweakheadz.com/guide.htm Welcome to the boards!

I was listeing to an album in the car where the lead vocal level was quite low in the mix - it bugged me until I cranked up the volume to where the vocal was at a normal level (measured subjectively by what I think I'm used to). So, by mixing the vocals low, I was convinced to turn the whole...

The hard part about making music is its creation - once it exists, it is easily distributed. Therefore, everyone has access to the "best" (defined by a combination of popular preference and industry mandate) music available. Furthermore, a LOT of people want to make music professionaly -...

From what I've read, you need more like 128+ bands to pull this type of thing off.

I stole this from the forums at assemblage23.com (industrial/futurepop band), and that was reportedly stolen from the KVR forums. Without further ado... 40. You not only tap in time to the indicators on your car, but you know what BPM they flash at. 39. You go to hear an orchestra with your...

If the same, identical thing is coming out of both speakers, it will sound centered. There are lots of techniques to get the sound you're talking about. One is to record the same part again ("double tracking"), but you have to be able to play it VERY close to how you played it the first time...

Sorry, panoramical, but I have to disagree. Splitting one drive into partitions achieves neither of the advantages of multiple drives that I'm interested in: Multiple drives means you can have OS/application and data I/O going on simultaneously. If one drive fails, you have less recovery...

Just an idea - you might try experimenting with some of the free VSTs out there (kvraudio.com links to plenty of reputable ones - just search around in their database) to make sure you're comfortable with softsynths before spending your money. String Theory is one of my favorites...

If you have a vocoder with a lot of bands (more than 32), you can apparently approach that type of sound. You'll have to read up more on vocoders to really grasp the whole "band" concept if you don't already. This may serve that end: http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jul00/articles/synthsec.htm...

*everybody* Hi, Dr. Nick!!!