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    Entering the realm of drum programming...

    Hi guys I just needed some suggestions on what I need to begin programming drums. I've looked at battery, BFD, and dr008. Out of these 3 programs do they run on theyre own? Or do I have to buy something like cubase also?
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    I can't correct drum phase problems on drums!! help!! =(

    I can't correct my phase problems on drums!! help!! =( Ok heres my setup... 1 samson condensor 1 shure sm57 1 shure pg57 triggered bass Ok I was thinking I would go ahead and get the condensor (overhead mic) where I wanted it first....and I did that...got good sound from it... (btw I'm...
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    Just bought an oxygen 8 midi keyboard....

    Hey guys I just made a purchase on the oxygen 8 midi keyboard and I needed some ideas for some software I can use to run with it. I originally got this keyboard because I was hoping to find a synthesizer program I could use so I could add to my songs... I have rebirth but I wanted to get...
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    Is it cheaper to buy a hardware synthesizer or software and hook up a keyboard?

    And if its cheaper to use software could you give me some ideas of keyboards to use? Should it be midi? What are some good ones? I'm totally newb to this but I really want some info on them... Thanks!
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    Why do my drum tracks suck? (recording inside)

    http://www.geocities.com/mightypoostick/drumopinionneeded.mp3 Right click and save target as... Tear it apart.... Right now I'm not liking the toms...in person they're nice and resonant but on this recording it sounds like I have pillows stuffed in them.
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    How can I set up panning on my drum tracks?

    Ok I have mackie 1202 vlz-pro->delta 66->computer software (cool edit pro) Now on my Delta 66 it only has 4 inputs. And I plan on using 5 mics on my kit (1 overhead, 1 hi tom, 1 low tom, 1 snare, 1 bass) The problem is since the delta only has 4 inputs I cant seperate the tracks in cool edit...
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    How do I know when a tube is done for?

    I just got my silvertone back from the guitar shop...woo! I was wondering how I can tell when a tube is done for in the amp? Thanks!
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    Need opinion on tone...(pod vs mic'ed)

    http://www.geocities.com/mightypoostick/hewpmuh.mp3 Mic'ed... compared to http://www.geocities.com/mightypoostick/podzorz.mp3 Pod'ed.... Which do you think is better? And if they both suck tell me why..hehe. Thanks!
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    First song second try! Any form of crit welcome...

    Hey guys....this is my first song....but the second attempt at getting a decent recording of it. Any suggestions? Mixwise...songwritingwise...anything! Recorded drums with 3 mic's....guitars with a line 6 pod...and bass direct... I don't have any knowledge on mixing so I'd enjoy some help...
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    How do monitors hook up to the computer?

    I have a soundblaster and I was wondering if I could purchase monitors and be able to use them with my soundblaster? What kind of connectors do monitors usually use?
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    Not trying to start a direct versus mic'ing war...

    but ever since I've gotten my pod I've been wondering what all the fuss is about. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong because every single sound I get out of it is just obviously digital sounding and shitty. I have been screwing with it alot lately too. I've heard of people changing their...
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    Opinions on Peavey Wolfgang series?

    Anyone played these or heard much about these? They seem nice....I've been looking around for a new guitar. I really like the idea of the D-tune tremolo system but was wondering if anyone has had any problems with it? Thanks!
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    Question about my ringing strings.

    Hey guys, I have a peavey t-15 (oooold guitar) and when I hit certain notes, other strings ring. For example, when I pluck the open B string, the low E rings. Is there any way to stop this (besides muting them manually)? Is there something wrong with the nut on my guitar? Thanks for the help!
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    Newbie recording....suggestions welcome

    Just 2 songs I recorded real quick to check out the new mixer. All tracks recorded on first take. The second song was recorded without bass. Yeah,yeah I screwed up the performance. Only thing added was compression on the bass drum...
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    Is it ok to do this?

    Hey guys I was wondering if its ok to use one of those Y cables that have two inputs that go into one output (http://www.leem.co.kr/english/cables/y-cables.htm). I was gonna go from my Mackie 1202 vlz pro mixer to a Delta 66. The Delta 66 only has 4 inputs. Is it ok to use one of these cables...
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    Quick question...

    I have a mackie 1202 vlz pro mixer. It has 4 xlr preamp inputs and i think 4 more 1/4 inch inputs. If I bought a small preamp, would I be able to go from the preamp to one of the xlr inputs? If so I was thinking about this preamp: BlueTUBE Stereo Microphone Pre-amp...
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    How can I get a more powerful tom sound?

    I was wanting to know how I could get a more powerful tom sound. Mine are just lacking. I'm using: 2 overheads 1 kick mic mackie 1202 vlz - pro delta 66 cool edit pro I was reading earlier and someone had a set up similar to this and he said he used a compressor or something to bring the...
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    Monitoring thru the computer....

    Hey guys heres my set up: Cool Edit Pro Mackie VLZ pro 1202 Delta 66 Currently im going from: Drum mics into Mackie (mixer), mixer into Delta 66, and Delta 66 into computer. Normally I've been listening to everything thru the mixers headphone output. But I wanted to be able to listen from...
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    Weird echo on my drums...

    Hey guys im recording my drums to my computer. My hardware is: 3 mics plugged into a mackie 1202 vlz pro mixer, going to a delta 66, and onto the computer. Software: cool edit pro. When I play back what I have recorded there is this weird echo on everything. But if I solo one of the tracks...
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