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    Classical Guitar ... 50th b-day present ...

    So I'm looking to buy my pop a new classical guitar for his 50th and would ideally like it to be a surprise. Hoping around $250 is reasonable. I'm not really sure where to begin. Any tips, brands or suggestions I can use before I hit the stores? cheers in advance
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    Wavelabs - save with effects and levels

    Hi there, I have a feeling this is a complete idiotic question - pride aside - I'm struggling with WaveLabs. I recently finished recoding songs in cubase and after some research decided upon WaveLabs as my choice for mastering. In cubase when I apply plugins, adjust levels, etc... and export...
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    Headphones - PANASONIC RP-HC100

    I'm looking at these for my wife. She wants a simple pair of headphones to plug into her keyboard for play at home. They are $50 CAD. Has anyone had any experience with these - or better yet, advice for better headphones at a similar price? I realize this isn't really a big purchase, so thanks...
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    Headphones...suggestions?

    Good'ay, I'm hoping to pick up a new pair of headphones sometime soon. I've budgeted around $100 CAD. They will be used only in the studio for recording & mixing (I will look into active monitors down the road). I was hoping to get a few suggestions of what to look for of exact examples within...
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    Shure Beta 57a & 57 - howto make beta less tinny? [clips]

    Hi there, I've recorded the same track (more or less) doing vocals & acoustic guitar on one mic (beta 57a and then 57). This is a good example of the sound differences. I was hoping the beta 57a would be better rounded and carry a better low end, listen and judge. Are there any recording...
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    Acoustic guitar - better left in case or on stand?

    I searched this forum for the answer to this, but can't find it - so I figure its time to post... When not being played, is it better for my acoustic guitar to be left in its case or sitting out on a stand? How does climate, location (ex. basement), etc... affect this? cheers :: downatone ::
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    Windows Media Edition 2005

    I'm curious if anyone has any experience recording with windows media edition 2005? I can't imagine it being much different from xp; but am looking at a new pc with it install and don't want to burn my bridges... cheers
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    Some originals...would appreciated feedback

    Hello all. Goto here Click on the 'mp3 player' on the right hand side. The first 11 songs are songs I have written and recorded at home, all are originals. The first one is my favourite. I would really appreciate and feedback. I plan on recording them all again - this was just a first of, to...
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    Acoustic Guitar suggestions...

    I'm looking to buy my first acoustic, I've been playing guitar for a good 7 years, so am not a noob. I've been playing my electric or dads acoustic, but am finally in a position where I can afford a decent acoustic. I've budgeted around $1500 CA .... So - what are peoples suggestions? Good...
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    Creating website for sharing home recordings...

    Well as the subject details... I've been planning on setting up a website that allows people to upload their own songs and allow others to critique and provide detailed advise on potential improvements. I will provide the capability for streaming the music as mp3's or downloading them. There...
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    Firewire (Soundcard) Interface

    I'm now toying with the idea of buying a laptop & plugging in a firewire HD & soundcard. I'm looking for a sound card - maybe similar to M-Audio's Delta 44 (something simple with 4-8 1/4 inputs) but it has to be a firewire interface instead of pci because this will be on a laptop. Anybody with...
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    Dell computers for recording?

    I'm looking in the next few months at buying a new PC for recording. I have a delta card to plug into it and am just throwing around ideas. What are peoples thoughts of using a dell. I'm not sure how I can build a computer like this: here for much cheaper? Let the flaming of dell being :p.
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    Delta 66, other cards similar price - similar functionality?

    Ok, for various reasons the delta 66 won't work in my pc (conflicts with my SiS chipset). BUT I can only return this card for credit. Can people list off similar cards, within similar price ranges ($250 CAD) that would allow me to have at least 2 in's 2 out's -> but provide similar quality to...
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    Delta 66 - crashing computer...

    I've got the delta 66 finally installed. But the card seems to crash whenever I try a few things: I installed Live Delta (CD that came with the card) – whenever I try to start the program; it displays the splash screen and then my computer crashes… I installed Reason (another CD that came with...
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    Delta 66 - computer wont start...

    Hi, I recently purchased M-audio's Delta 66. I stuck the card in, booted my machine - installed the drivers - and an error code appeared: Device wont start. I figured I'd reboot my computer and see if it picks up on the reboot. Sadly, the computer won't even boot (not even to the bios) unless I...
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    Comments on Turtle Beach cards...?

    I'm putting together a very cheap computer for a friend who just wants to do very simple 1-track recordings. I've noticed and read a few good reviews about turtle beach cards. In your educated opinions - how do they fare? For further information, I'm currently looking at the Turtle Beach Riviera...
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    Linux || Mac || PC

    I'm wondering if someone would be able to throw a few links my way (or if you feel so inspired to write up a response yourself), to inform me of the advantages/disadvantages of creating music on these specific platforms...(Linux, MAC, PC)? Thanks in advance for your time.
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