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    Can I plug a keyboard into a line in on an audio interface?

    Yup! anything that is usb/midi will do the job. Korg makes one for their nano series that is like $50 bucks. Doesn't feel like a keyboard but it triggers the sounds.
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    Can I plug a keyboard into a line in on an audio interface?

    Check out the: M-Audio KeyStudio 25 Midi Controller This will connect via usb. and trigger the midi sounds for you.
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    Can I plug a keyboard into a line in on an audio interface?

    Hi Katie, Midi is not sound. It is information that triggers sound. They do make midi keyboard that can connect to your computer with usb. You will only be allowed to hear sounds from this keyboard while it is plugged into your computer triggering midi sounds. These are available for under...
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    Recording bass - DI and mic

    Oh thanks! I wasn't sure if you thought you knew me or anything. I was just confused
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    Recording bass - DI and mic

    nyc why?
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    Recording bass - DI and mic

    Well I don't commit to a sound for a few reasons. I deal with many clients who can't decide. One day they want one sound and tomorrow they want another. A di track on its own allows me to simulate an amp or re-amp the signal. That is why I do it. Everyone has their own way or a need to do...
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    using preamp compression and eq

    He has a great point. You need to use the pre amp to its fullest. I said earlier I use compression depending on the preamp. Well the preamp I use it on is the La-610. O.P. use the preamp to shape your sound. It will sound better than the standard plugins on any daw if you use it right.
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    Pfl

    PFL means Pre-Fade Listen. It's function is to do exactly that — listen to the channel's audio at a point before the fader takes effect. The PFL button is usually located just above the channel fader.
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    Refurbished?

    Covered for one year but you can buy applecare for up to 3 additional. Gamba: I would suggest buying applecare. I had an old macbook pro that died after two years. They couldn't fix it and gave me a new one. But since I had the old style mac book pro and they didn't make it anymore, they...
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    Looking for a good microphone for a gift, but I know nothing.

    The 1box comes with the studio one daw
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    using preamp compression and eq

    I usually record with a little compression depending what preamp I am using. Just make sure you use a safe ratio like 2:1 until you know voice really well. You don't want lose a take because the compressor kicked in hard and your aggressive parts sound like whispers.
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    Better Dynamics Production Question

    If that works for you then keep doing it. Gain works for me
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    Better Dynamics Production Question

    Compresor colors and changes the sound. Volume automation is great until you decide the bass is too loud and you must select all the automation and lower it, since the fader is now no longer available.
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    Looking for a good microphone for a gift, but I know nothing.

    PreSonus 1Box | Sweetwater.com $250 software, mic, cable, headphones, and interface. in a nice case. the mic is a condensor. The interface takes the mic audio and puts it on the computer and it has phantom power. It records it to the included software. The headphones for listening to it back.
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    Preparing for the worst

    This is the interface he seems to be having trouble with. Check out his thread and see if you can help solve it.
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    Troubleshooting - wont record

    First make sure it is in the usb port closest to the power adapter, I don't know why but I once had a similar problem and this worked. Next try restarting the computer while the tascam is connected and on. Then go apple>system preferences>sound In this menu make sure the output and input of...
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    Preparing for the worst

    Tascam US-800 http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/US800/
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    Looking for a good microphone for a gift, but I know nothing.

    Everyone has posted some great advice. If you have a few bucks left over you may else be interested in getting him this mic as well. Orange County Speaker Repair - GLS Audio Wholesale: GLS Audio ES-57 ES57 Professional Microphone Mic This is a great mic for electric guitar. Between this and...
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    EV re-20 kick-drum sound sample?

    This video shows the RE-27. If i remember correctly the Re-27 just has slightly more high end but there isn't much difference. YouTube - BASS DRUMS MIC SHOOTOUT I do own a re-20 and will try to grab you sample next time i'm at the studio.
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    Beginner Mic Question (won't pick up guitar)

    I'll send you a free dynamic mic if you don't mind paying the shipping. It won't be in the greatest shape but it will work. I actually have a few you can pick from.
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