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    Mic volume query

    Hello folks, I study guitar with Paul Gilbert online. His video replies are great, I'm not allowed to share outside of the school but I found this on YT which is a bit of fun with a ukelele but it serves a purpose as it's done in his home studio where he does the video responses. Here is...
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    Upgrade time

    Hello folks, I'm thinking of upgrading my music laptop. I don't really need a laptop but I don't have room for a second desktop tower, I currently put my laptop through a large external monitor and use the desktop keyboard and mouse. I've come across these NUC computers and wonder what your...
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    Equipment and software upgrade advice please.

    Hello folks, I'm currently using a Sony camcorder, Reaper, Windows Movie Maker and a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 2nd gen. I mainly record very small projects for lessons and workshops for instructors to critique where I learn to play guitar online. If it helps you can find examples there, just...
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    Strange interference, here's a challenge for you!

    Hello everyone, To save me typing everything out to try and explain, please visit my thread Which Recording Interface? where I've posted this issue after getting advice on which recording interface to get. I'm baffled by this, hopefully someone here won't be. Thanks for your time folks :) Phil
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    How can I increase signal from SM57

    Hello everyone I'm using an SM57 to record my guitar amp. The volume at the mic is 85-90db, I can't go any louder without annoying family. I'm plugged into a Boss GT-001 and have the mic preamp on max (+20db) but in Reaper it only registers around -30db on peak meter. How can I increase gain...
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    Cable problem

    Hello, I hope you can help. I have one of these http://www.cakewalk.com/products/v-studio/default.aspx?Prod=vs-20 and I bought these cables http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320419935434&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT so that I can connect my PC AND the Cakewalk to my monitors. The...
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    How to convert backing tracks to play in V Studio 20

    Ello all, I have a V Studio 20. I have some backing tracks on CD which I would like to use in my V Studio. Problem is that they are .CDA files. How can I convert them to .WAV files so I can record my self practising/improvising? Cheers Phil
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    Modern day 4 track

    Ello all, A few years ago I had a Fostex tape 4 track. I only used it to record stuff for my tutor to listen to and judge. I would now like to record some drums (from my Boss DR550) and my guitar, for rhythm and lead. Maybe also some bass. What's a good cheap and cheerful unit for this kind of...
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