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Ah, so you've heard them in person, then? I've read that the Yamaha NS10's (on which these are 'allegedly' based) sound very nasty - too much mids but not enough top or bottom . I have also read that these Studio Spares SN10's, whilst looking like the Yam's, don't actually sound much like...

thanks for the advice, guys. Really appreciate it. I bet ya'll get sick of repeating the same stuff to every newb that happens upon this site, but a big thanks goes out to you (and your patience). My attempts at DIY mixing and masyering will start in January, all being well (final stages of...

Hi guys, sorry - didn't realise it wasn't free. Did a quick search on Google and there seemed to be a few people in various music forums saying they got it for free, so just thought I'd ask you guys if you know a reliable source to download it from? No worries if not. If there's a demo...

Hi, can anyone direct me to a free download of the Har-Bal software please? Cheers.

great info guys. I will consider all your suggestions in my search for a nice little analog multitracker. 4 tracks may not be enough, but it depends what type of music I want to record with them - if I find a 4 track 'minter' then I'll so-be-it! Otherwise, I'll keep my peepers peeled for an...

Hi folks, I'm thinking of getting a pair of Studio Spares SN10 passive speakers for A/B reference monitoring against and just wondered if anyone has used them? What do you think to them, if so? Is there a bass port in the back? What's the sound like? They seem to be regarded as OK for...

Hi, i use to have the Tascam 244 (basically a 4 track analog multi-track) and I miss that little unit's simplicity and nice warm sound. I've gone over to digital now, but of late I have fancied getting another analog multi-track. Can anyone reccomend a decent set-up, for a cheap as possible...

Thanks for all the good advice, friends. I tend to listen closely and critically (sometimes overly so), but with this project I've tried to get things right from the start, right form the mic. Where I've noticed I've needed to do a fair bit of 'corrective' EQ'ing, I've tried to alter the mic...

what's that symbol signify? Anyways... I think I'll have a fair chance of mixing accurately on them because non of the frequencies are pronounced and the response, although not 100% flat, seems very even and clear. I've mixed on them before with varying degrees of success (but the poor stuff...

A lot of people are saying they listen to / test their mixes in their cars / vans. It's a very good idea because the chances are you listen to music whilst you drive, and you'll have a very good idea (i.e. be use to) how your car stereo 'sounds'. If your mixes don't work in your car, then...

Right, an update, now I have my set-up sorted. I have indeed reinstated my trusty old passive Mission 700 bookshelf speakers and (high-end) amp. The improvement in sound quality over any other set-up I've used in the past few years (including the recent active Mackie MR5's) is quite...

Very interesting. When you say 'double track' the vocals, do you mean do 2 takes of the same vocals, or just copy / past the same 'take' into another sequencer track and apply the effects to that? Thanks.

SouthSIDE Glen = a heck of a post. Thanks. Food for thought. If I keep a close eye on peaks in the actual components of the mix and try to reduce any spikes, is it conceivable that I won't need to use much / any compression on the overall masters? I like albums that have dynamics (light and...

I will certainly be attempting to use subtle EQ to make the songs on the album work together. I try to keep each song pretty well mixed as I'm layering, so it'll be a case of making sure the final sound of each song fits with the next / rest - that's where I'll 'master EQ'. What I'm sure I'll...

Great post. Really useful insight - and something I will be looking at when I'm mixing my gtrs. Of course, it might need tweaking for my system, but really useful advice as a starting point.

To answer my own question, and to help anyone else in the future with the same situation / in future - a TRS jack from the POD 2.0 to an XLR input of any kind IS balanced and the signal is SO much better than unbalance - louder; better quality audio; WAY better signal-to-noise ratio - basically...

Hi guys, thanks for your thoughts. A few things I should have added in my posts earlier (but didn't due to not having much time / keeping the post brief'ish)... My room is small, but not too bad at all, acoustically speaking. I've a couple of bass traps in the corners and a few acoustic foam...

thanx for the advice. I use Magix Music Studio Delux, which is cheap, but I find it really good for what I need, i.e. just straight 'traditional' band stufff. I tend to mix my tracks as I go along and then make final adjustments at the, er, end, surprisingly! :rolleyes: Mastering a collection...

cheers guys. I have had 3 sets of 'decent' (mid-priced) active speakers and I have to say, I have been unimpressed with them all. I have a set of passive good Mission bookshelf speakers and a set of Tannoy F1's - both hi-fi speakers - and they both out-perform all the active's I've used (and...

Hi, I've just bought and 'run-in' a set of Mackie MR5 active studio reference monitors. Trouble is, I'm not happy with the sound. It could well be my (small'ish) room, but their sound is too bassy - a bit muddy, actually - and the mids aren't good either. I've tried putting baffles (various...