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I have been fortunate to not have to deal too much with latency issues. But I have found that typically its a computer issue of simply not having the firepower. That said, there can be resource drains that can be identified so that even a mediocre drive will work. But that is still dependent...

Wow. So much noob can learn, with patience. Recording requires constant learning, patience, effort. And there is a big difference between being new, and being immature.

"...clean...thin.." The problem is not so much an amp situation as it is a speaker. When you mic a speaker it is pushing air, a physical reaction you cant really duplicate. However, I recommend a compressor with a slower attack and somewhat quick release. About 4:1 ratio. Then bring that...

Dont bother. Plugins will be better.

I just use Voxengo Span to see if I'm in a good place. It works. I'm never in single digit rms.

I feel like comp before input is best, if not absolutely necessary. I wouldn't record without it. But As mentioned previously, I used fairly transparent settings. Not for a discernable effect.

Dont assume you need vsts to do this. Plenty of good pedals, multifx units with amp sims will do that. Anything you use takes time to find a good sound.

That's your overheads and you may not need them considering the other 4 cover pretty well. If the room is small, you really dont need them. The problem is if you think you need OH for cymbals as you turn them up in the mix you will bring up the whole kit. That will mitigate some of what your...

While there might be technicql reasons why it shouldn't be an appreciable benefit, a DI on my bass definitely helped. I found plugging bass straight in to be lifeless, and I do not like post recording amp/cab sims etc--I like my sound out front,going in. My guitars go through analog pedals so...

Sennheiser 835s. And BTW the electronic drums are louder than you think.

If you have built in reverb it's possible it's going bad or just flat out to much.

This will get a laugh but it works. I wrap mics in a material that will filter highs, using just a rubber band. Wash cloths work, doubled up ie folded. Go ahead and laugh.

I havent listened but anytime I hear of trcks that collide when they shouldnt, kick/vocal, I think compressor issue at the master out.

I just used a compressor in Cubase 7, EQ, and a free plug called Loudmax, like a limiter. The secret to using these cheap tools is in knowing how to use them. Secondly if they aren't transparent I don't use them. For example Loudmax is surprisingly unobtrusive. But the key for me is I do not...

A mastering engineer doesn't have to like the songs, just know if the mix is good enough to master.

Ha some differing opinions but absolutely I have a compressor in my chain for ALL instruments before the interface preamps. It allows me to open the preamps but protect overload. I also apply another compressor in the daw. Works great.

A lot of people will disagree with me. I use VSTs but VERY sparingly. Not because they arent great. But I have found that if your recordings rely a lot on VSTs to get the sounds you want, if you ever loose them--and it can happen--your original tracks are no good. At least not until you go...

Put the sonic stomp before reverbs or delay.

I 2nd that backing away from the mic will take the bass out but you may need to boost the gain some.

For home recording both have their limits and really only you can find out by just trying. But I would say if you arent happy with the AXE FX you need to try harder. Because you are going to want it for recording at night so you might as well get on with it. Secondly, not all fx work well if...