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I am designing a home studio, and as usual, there are limits to what I can build. And a big IF, if it ever happens! As I understand it, a room size that is at least 23x17x10 (LxWxH) is a good start. That's a large space, of course, when one is considering cost! But my MAIN QUESION is: as long as...

So I got the message in the title on my Masteriknk ML-9600. But I only have about 40 songs on it. How can it be overloaded??? Is it really full or is there something wrong with it? Shall I contact Alesis? Oh, right. They aren't worth a rat's assss.

I'm building a cabinet that has 4 10" speakers (speakers are designed for guitar--Emmience Ramrods). The design is real basic as in Neanderthalic: 24 inches square and standard depth. My dilemma: place a port right in the center of the 4 speakers, or not? The speakers are designed to work...

Have any of you been to Bandmix(.com)? It is a place where musicians can find musicians. I've been lurking there for months under the name "gronkbass". Have you had a good experience or a bad experience there? Discuss....

I'm a bassist, and I know nothing about what drums cost. However, I'm thinking about buying this used kit from a friend: http://207.234.203.53/drums4saleX.JPG So, what do you think is a good price for this whole shebang? These are all used pieces, and it has been collected over the years from...

It is a very nice day here in northern VA. Birds are chirping happily, cats are meowing gleefully, and little cute puppies are slurping of their momma's milk with gusto. I have unlimited wealth, since the ATMs give me cash-on-demand, for which I no longer work! I am as healthy as a 12 year old...

Don't ask me how, but I've been collecting a big pile of styrofoam lately. This is in 1 and 1.5 inch thick squares. So, how does styrofoam rate against 703 compressed fiberglass for sound absorption?:confused: I know, I know: Do a search....:rolleyes: I tried but couldn't find a comparison...

I'm comparing specs on LX20 and XT20 ADATs. These are mostly the same: LX20: 8 audio channels 20-bit linear codec 64X oversampling Record (A/D) 20-bit Play (D/A) 20-bit 44.1/48kHz selectable sample rates 20Hz-20kHz response 97dB dynamic range Distortion 0.009% THD Analog I/O: 16 RCA (8...

Is there such as thing as a "Radio mix?" And if so, what is it? I mean, do you mix/master differently if you intend the song to be sent to a radio station?

In the olden days of the music biz, they had mono records. Then someone figured out how to get different sounds on two sides of the groove. DUH!!! And then we had stereo. :eek: But how do you mixer/masterers pan your mixes today? Do you go for an open sound with some things far left and right...

Here is a test mix. I have some ideas about this mix, but I'd like to hear from you all about what you think of it. http://207.234.203.53/RepriseTestD.mp3 This is a short file, only the first verse and chorus of a song. Bass, drums, guitar and a lead vocal. The bare bones, really. Cheers, J.R.

This thread goes out to all of you who actually have a usable recording studio at this moment (home or commercial), up and running, or if you are in the "under construction" phase. Does your studio, after you honestly account for expences for gear, rent of studio space, electricity, etc. make a...

Well, I've been mixing for years with a Midiverb II and Midiverb III. They've been good, but lately I'm wondering if they are really so hot. What is a good upgrade from the Midiverb III? Seems like they are semi-pro gear and not the cat's pajamas. Am I right? [Poll to follow...]

Well, this is the Home Recording forum, after all, so I'm very curious: what do all you "home recording" people do when you are ready to master your mixes? Is it worth learning to do it yourself, or is it better to send it out to a professional mastering shop and pay for it to be done? [Poll...

Does anyone know if a vocal harmony is considered part of a song's copyright? I know it comes down to melody, words, and chords (I think), but isn't harmony really more than just background color? Think of "California Dreaming". I just bet that 4-part vocal HAS to be unique and be the essence...

O.k., here' something I've done off and on, and I wonder if this is WRONG according to the book or not. I will record vocals, guitars, and bass on each track separately, and I'll use a compressor for each as the take is going down. Light compression actually. Then, when I mix, I will compress...

I wasn't sure where to post this, but this seems like the best forum. I have written lots of tunes, but I'm not a strong vocalist. I have recorded off and on with "real" singers on ocassion, and no, I haven't sold any records yet ( :eek: :D ). Anyway...whether you are a singer or not, have...

When you compose a song, do you most often write in a section for a soloing instrument, such as a lead guitar, or not? [poll]

There is a sort of "underground" market for bootleg recordings. What are these you ask? Well, essentially, someone goes to a concert, with some hi-fi recording gizmos hidden on their body and they record it. Then they enhance the recording later (or not), and then they package it and sell it...

I've been wondering about what to do with my music, once I pass on. O.k. so this is kinda grim. :D But everyone should some day write a will, right? Really though, I'm assuming that most of us on this forum (1) write music, (2) will not sell lots of songs in the public domain, unfortunately...