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I have one that I used pretty much exclusively in the recording of my CD "Cut & Clarity". With the exception of kick drum on two tracks, everything else was recorded with the E100. You can hear it here: http://www.mp3.com/CharlesThomas I have to say that I was only using the mixing...

Regarding the ART "Tube PAC". It sounds intriquing (especially considering the price), but I've always been a bit leery of things with tubes in them that run the tubes at DC voltage rather than the higher voltages that tubes need to do what tubes do. Also, the ART "tube" stuff has a reputation...

Still trying to narrow down my choices for a mic pre in the ~$300 range. So far the leading contender is the JoeMeek 3Q, but the Symetrix unit seems to have some good reviews also, and I could get it cheap used. Anyone here tried it? CT P.S. Don't you love how mic pres with transformers tout...

Hey, Teddie! >There are parts in there where you sound like Geddy Lee of Rush... alot. I've heard this before, although I can't for the life of me hear it myself. I assume you mean the vocals? For my part, I thought the bass sounded VERY much like the tone G.L. used to get on old Rush...

Just a demo I made with my new Fostex D-160 to learn how to use it. It has cheesy drum machine and a cheap solid-state guitar amp that I threw in my closet to record (the only amp I had at home at the time). There also seems to be some mild popping in the lead vocal that was accentuated by...

Not to make any assumptions about how much time and energy people have put into learning their gear, but I have to wonder when I see comments like these. It reminds me of the guy bitching about his 3630 compressor being noisy when he was running his bass guitar directly into a line level...

>Hey CharlesThomas, have you had good luck with those torque keys for drums? I have had drummers use them and with every lug at the same tension the lugs were out of tune with each other. Nice smooth lugs too. Can't comment on your situation, but the last two drummers I've played with both used...

>That Badwolf stuff sounded like early Survivor. Well, I've never heard Survivor (besides "Eye Of The Tiger"), but I guess it's all 80's guitar rock stuff. It was fun at the time, but I've gone in a different direction since then. ;-) >Good stuff, but the guitar could have been brought up a...

I had thought of trying this (I own an R8, and was thinking of buying another R8). My advice is to get on the phone to Fostex and talk to them about it, but the impression I got is that you need to sacrifice one track from each machine for SYMPTE time code and use some kind of synching unit...

Well, on your advice I went out and bought the Composer 2200 today ($120 barely used). The Alesis should arrive on Monday, so I'll have the chance to use them side-by-side for a while, then sell the one I don't like. I'll keep everyone informed. Charles

>Have you tried recording with a stereo mic arrangement or any other mics? No other mics (besides dynamics which sounded like crap). Unfortunately, my budget precludes having a selection of condensors on hand. As for stereo, all the rhythm tracks on the CD were double-tracked, then...

I'm looking for a half-way decent mic pre for around $300. I'm leaning toward the Joe Meek 3Q since it has a compressor and an EQ in it. Any thoughts or comments? Anything else in roughly the same price range that people would recommend instead? I'm hoping to avoid the hassle I've just...

I've had great luck with the Samson headphone amp you mentioned. Many, many, many years and still going strong. It's currently splitting duty between the studio and my road rack where it's running my in-ear monitor system. As for phones... can't help you there. I have four pair and I don't...

My advice, for what it's worth: Get the four track, an effects unit (optional), and whatever mic(s) you need, then start recording. Before you start laying down a bunch of money for boxes you may or may not need, first learn what the heck you're doing, ascertain a need for a box, THEN go buy...

I use the standard Dunlop cry-baby with my bass (actually I play guitar AND bass) and have great luck with it for both applictions. However, I agree you have to have some pretty precise footwork with the bass stuff. I've used the 95Q Crybaby, and it has a control that lets you contour how much...

I play guitar and bass with my band. I use the standard Dunlop cry-baby and have great luck with it for both applications. However, I agree you have to have some pretty precise footwork with the bass stuff. I've used the 95Q Crybaby, and it has a control that lets you contour how much wah you...

I agree with at least one sentiment. What the f*ck are these big-time-record-contract-havin' artists doing on MP3.COM? It's really insulting. They have their OWN HUGE MONEY web sites they could distribute their music through, but they clog up one of the best high-traffic sites for indy...

For "THE DEFINITIVE" answer, (i.e. one from a guy who's been repairing tube amps since God was a toddler and who knows more about tubes and tube amps than just about anyone on the net), send your question to: LORD_VALVE@prodigy.net or detritus@ix.netcom.com His name's Willie, but most just...

The only thing I'd add is that if you lube your lugs (white grease works well) and use a decent drum torque (which shows you the amount of tension in each lug) you can achieve an even tuning much more easily. Yes, it's messy and a pain in the butt initially, but once you're lubed up... you're...

Oh, I almost forgot. Another piece of obvious advice. Brand new strings are a MUST in my experience to get that bright, "piano-string" sound that really holds its own in a mix.