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I have Cubase. Would I be able to create decent sounding drums for demos if I have a keyboard rather than programming them in Fruityloops or something?

My parents have a sun room that's about 14 by 14 feet whose ceiling is shaped like a triangle, so the room has a pentagon shape, like a barn or cathedral whose ceiling tapers up. The doorway's pretty wide though and opens into an uncarpeted kitchen. The apex of the triangular ceiling is about 12...

Okay, I might just get two MSH-X's and an Oktava 012 or 319. That should be a good start and sound in terms of quality control.

I've decided on SM57 for mic, still need to decide which brand Does anyone here have experience with the Fostex X-12 or the Tascam 488? I'm considering the X-12 because I'm not sure what the advantages to the mkII Portastudio's 2-track simultaneous recording will be for just demos. I might...

I'm going to record acoustic guitar, cello, melodica, bongos, harmonica, and piano. I'm considering 2 MSH-1s, MXL604s, or Oktava MK-012s. I read in a harmony central review of the MK-012s that the MXL604 performed just as good but at less than half the price. I'm really considering MXLs since I...

Would a DMP3 be suitable as an external pre? What do you think of a TASCAM MF-P01 Recording Bundle? Is the crappiness of the mic not worth it? I'm really looking for a cost effective solution.

How much difference in sound quality will there be between using a Nady SP1 and an SM57 with this recorder? Will there be a lot more fuzz using a cheaper mic? Should I get a Direct Box to convert the impedance for an SM57? Should I even bother getting a tube compressor to keep levels from spiking?

Oh okay, thanks, Nicole, for the sound samples to give me an idea of what I can expect. Thanks Rimshot, for that info on what you use and the advice on the effects. I'm just not sure whether to buy a 4 track cassette recorder or an 8 track digital. Would I get too much hiss on a Portastudio or...

I'm wondering if I should just start with a standalone 8 track and cheap mics or go for a Firebox and more expensive mics. I don't know if it makes sense to have nicer equipment if that nicer equipment will bring out how not-suited-for-recording my bedroom is. I don't know if I just like...

I'm wondering if I should just start with a standalone 8 track and cheap mics or go for a Firebox and more expensive mics. I don't know if it makes sense to have nicer equipment if that nicer equipment will bring out how not-suited-for recording my bedroom is.

Hm, would getting a separate preamp like an M-Audio DMP3 be a good idea? Would the difference in quality between the preamps on the DP-01FX and a DP-01 run through a DMP3 warrant spending the extra $160 or so on a separate preamp that provide better gain? The main concern I think I have is...

How useful are the on-board effects if you're just doing acoustical music? I'm really undecided about these three. I'm trying not to spend too much money because I'm probably only going to use it to create demos or use it as a sketchpad. I'm looking to get decent quality, but feel like I'm going...

How about Tascam's DP-01? I'm also looking for a standalone recorder and Tascam offers the 40 GB DP-01 for $269. I'm not really looking to mixdown using the standalone unit. Which one would you go with the Fostex or the Tascam? I know one advantage the Fostex has FX built-in, right? I don't...

leddy - you got the single capsule type, right? Yeah, I think Oktava looks like one of the best options I have right now, in terms of not spending too much money on my first mics. I'm just cautious, probably overly so now, when it comes to spending money, since I'm always afraid that I'll want...

I'm wondering what kind of room would be best for recording cello? I'm going to record it by itself.

Where could I get a stereo pair of MC012s? I looked it up on Oktava USA online, but I could only find the MK series.

I'm going to use the mixer/soundcard approach outlined on the Tweakz guide for noobs. Could I also just use a preamp like a M-Audio DMP3 instead of the mixer? Would I get better quality preamps on the DMP3 than a Behringer Xenyx 1204? Thanks.

I've changed my mind and decided that I'll use an Audiophile 2496 with Behringer mixer for recording. The preamps on Behringer are okay, right? I'm really considering buying cheaper mics to start off with. I have no acoustical foam or any knowledge of that stuff. I'm looking at AKG mics in the...

Those M39s look like a really good deal. How do they compare to Naiant's MSH-1s, if you do have experience with the MSH-1s? I'm really unsure of what type to use to mic cello and melodica. I think I'd use whatever they use for accordion to mic my melodica. Do most people use ribbon mics for...

Would I get around the same results with a 4047 as I would with a 4050? I hear the 4047 is great for cello because of the coloration and warmth. I also hear that dynamics and ribbons especially are good for strings?