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I'm in the process of upgrading my computer and also upgrading my software to Sonar Platinum. My old system was still a Windows XP format and now I'm going to Windows 7 - and here is my problem. When I load the driver for my M-Audio Midisport (which worked fine on Windows XP) the computer...

I'm also an old timer who often goes to the classic sounds (Rhodes, Clav, Wurly, Hammond, etc.) I've found that most of the modules that have come out in the last few years focus a lot on reproducing analog sounds (Moog, etc.) vs. samples of classic keys. If you can find one - the Roland...

In the bands I've been in where we incorporate original material - the process is always a little different Question 1 - In almost all cases, one person brings in a relatively completed song (lyrics, melody, chord structure). The song is play in a rehearsal space a few time to let each member...

I'm guessing you have to disengage the MIDI receive on whatever MIDI channel you are assigning the drums to (normally it is standard to use MIDI channel 10 for drums). Another possibility is the X5 may have a MIDI send parameter while sends patch change information - so it is telling the S3 to...

Hey Foofighta, I don't want to hijack your post - but I just ordered two 18i20 (after researching all the various options in that general price range. I went with the 18i20 mainly because I was trying to stay away from firewire. What has been your determining factor when considering the 18i20???

Jake, thanks for clarifying for me:o Chili, thanks for the info on the Apollo antichef, thanks for the info feedback on latency I came up when 2" reel to reel was the norm and candidly, I still use the computer mostly as a glorified "tape deck" - the shuttle time is significantly reduced and...

Jake, Thanks for the input. I'll take a look at the MOTU stuff. My current interface has no pres - so I've already accumulated several decent pres and actually don't need pres in the interface ('ve actually been questioning myself about buying something with a lot of pres when I don't really...

Hey antichef, I appreciate the detailed reply (the more info I can the more informed my decision will be). I should have listed my budget - which I'd like to keep in the $1,000 range. I have mixed feeling on the Firewire vs. USB3 vs. Thunderbolt issue. While I do understand Firewire is an aging...

I know this is an overly broad question - and I am trying to research options on the internet, etc. - but I welcome any input anyone is kind enough to offer. I need to upgrade my recording system. I currently record to computer using Sonar 6 Pro (I also have Pro Tools - but I prefer Sonar for...

Gecko How did you position your mic? I recently recorded a violin (arguably a "fiddle" since it was being used on country tracks). While I normally like to record an acoustic instrument from the front allowing 1-2 feet for the sound to develop - I had the best result mic'ing the violin from...

I think that on a "home recording" website - the majority of people would not be using acoustic drums. It is not practical for many reasons to try to track acoustic drums in a bedroom "studio" or a corner of a basement - not to mention the need for quality, well tuned drums, an accomplished...

Does or has anyone used the Boss AD-5 Acoustic Instrument Processor? I have a chance to pick one up used (I don't think they've been in production for the last few years - they may have first come out back in about 2008). I may use it on an electric/acoustic for a few live acoustic...

My process is almost always the same. I write 90% on acoustic guitar (but as I'm composing I'm hearing a "band" arrangement. I develop a chord progression on guitar and start to "scat" sing a melody with partial words or an occasional phrase. At some point the muse offers a lyrical "hook"...

As a drummer, I've had to lay tracks many times based off a demo that contains MIDI drums (or drum tracks laid by another drummer that did not work for various reasons). If a drummer can not listen to a track and figure out how to play a part (unless the program drums are so poorly laid out...

Almost all my projects start in Band In A Box (don't laugh - it works - and it's more enjoyable then playing to a click track). I enter the chord progression into BIAB and then have a basic band to jam with (drums, bass, guitar & keys). I export the BIAB file as a MIDI file in to Sonar (my...

7a is a very light stick. I may use 7a for a quick jazz gig - but I normally use a 5a. I can't remember the last time I broke a stick - and I've gigged a lot and I can be a reasonably That being said, both Vic Firth and Pro mark have several lines of sticks often a variation of some standard...

I had the pleasure of touring the Vic Firth factory several years ago. I met and talked to Mr. Firth and I and several others who were touring the plant had lunch with him. An interesting man with a good sense of humor who took great pride in the quality of his various products! I've played...

First I want to thank everyone for their comments and opinions!!! I think bouldersoundguy has really hit on the key concerns I've had which has prevented me from buying a sub (and after all your comments, I believe has convinced me for the genres I work in - that I would not really benefit from...

How many of you use sub-woofers and what made you decide it was worth the cost/effort? I mostly record country/alt-country and some "pop" - but I don't really do any tracking/mixing of "urban music" - so I'm not convinced I would benefit in my studio. I currently mix using a few different sets...

My will indicates 2 of my closest musician friends can select an item each - everything else goes to our local Conservatory Of Music. I think passing gear onto younger, poorer musician so that the music lives on is one of the best legacies a musician can leave. Regarding the axe from the...