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    Help with getting studio going in home office - with drawing

    Hi, I just renovated my house and have a home office/guest bedroom (measures 20' x 16') that I can use as a home studio. I have attached a pic of the room with existing furniture. The room is carpeted. There is nothing on the walls and then windows all have that blackout combed shades on...
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    WTB: Yamaha UX16 Midi to USB cable

    looking for one in good working condition. Thanks.
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    Demos - using upright piano with vocals.

    I have a Yamaha P22 upright piano and plan on doing some live recording in my living room. I have the following equipment: MacBook (brand new) Logic Presonus Firebox MXL V67 SM58 ART Tube MP preamp. I have $225 in gift certificates to Guitar Center from Christmas. I want to start small and...
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    12" Powerbook

    I can get a 12" Powerbook G4 1.33mhz 768 RAM for $700 from someone in the classifieds. What limitations should I expect from this. I noticed on another thread that someone mentioned the 15 or 17" ones were better for some reason?
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    Why wouldn't i buy the prosonus firebox?

    I just bought a Yamaha P22 upright piano. I currently have a PC Sony Vaio 1.5GHZ with 512MB. I also have a firewire HD and a Shure 58. Now, this Firebox seems like a great deal especially for $300 which includes a V67G mic. I'd like to record the piano and vocals onto my computer as well as...
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    How do you like SX for Mac OSX?

    I've recently purchased the following computer: Apple G4 dual 867, 60 GB, 512 MB ram running OSX I currently have the following music equipment: Hammond XK2, Yamaha P-80, and a Roland PC-200 MK II midi controller which I've never used. I'm seriously looking at Cubase SX. I have no real...
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    DAW on OSX

    Hi- I've recently purchased the following computer: Apple G4 dual 867, 60 GB, 512 MB ram running OSX I currently have the following music equipment: Hammond XK2, Yamaha P-80, and a Roland PC-200 MK II midi controller which I've never used. Now, because I'm an OSX fan I realize that my...
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    Looking at buying a studio that's selling...

    OK....here's the scoop. My dad retired and offered me the opportunity of buying a business and i noticed a studio for sale here in Los Angeles. I don't know the specifics yet, seeing as i am looking at all types of businesses but this one caught my eye. I am a musician with a limited knowledge...
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    Broken headphones

    I accidentally sat on my Sony MDR-7506 and broke the "Y" plastic thingy the supports the headphone onto the headset. Does Sony sell replacement parts, or does anyone have a good solution besides super glue? Thanks.
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    Two Dudes drum CD

    Does anyone have the two dudes drum samples CD and how do you like it? I'm thinking about buying a copy.
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    WTB: Two Dudes drum samples/loops CD

    Let me know if you have a copy lying around that you want to part with. I can't justify spending the $100 for a new copy right now due to a strained bank account. thanks1 jamesjunkacct@yahoo.com
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    Have you guys checked out the Native Instruments B3 sound plug-in/standalone?

    Talk about amazing stuff. I promise I don't work for them. After reading the review in the latest Keyboard mag, I checked out their website and downloaded the NI B4 demo. Wow! Amazing tone. http://www.native-instruments.com Let me know what you think.
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    Have you guys checked out the Native Instruments B4 plug in/standalone?

    Talk about amazing stuff. I promise I don't work for them. :) After reading the review in the latest Keyboard mag, I checked out their website and downloaded the demo. Wow! Amazing tone. http://www.native-instruments.com Let me know what you think.
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    Need advice with geting drum tracks

    Hey all! I just completely upgraded to G4/ProTools system ;) and have just started getting into recording or re-recording old demos. My question to you. I don't have any access to a drum machine, and my keyboard (Yamaha P80) doesn't have any drum onboard sounds either. what is my first step...
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    OK.....I have 1500 smackers to spend....

    I want a solid, yet not too flashy, DAW system that I can build from scratch (this is my first time building). I want a 19" monitor, and I already have Soundblaster Live (which I want to keep--it's perfect for me right now). I also have a CD-RW drive and modem. Now I need everything...
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    How is WinME vs. Win2000?

    Does anyone have a preference over the other? I want to upgrade from win98 which is causing me constant headaches. I'm going to be using this for an home studio (audio) setup. [Edited by Walter Mitty on 08-30-2000 at 22:55]
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    Need help with Soundblaster Live!

    I can't seem to get this to work. I can't hear anything when I play a CD. I don't even know whether the sound is getting to the soundcard or not! Also, after trying to install the software twice, i still can't pull up the mixer because it says I have not installed the plug-ins. If someone...
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    replacing compaq soundcard

    I am going to get a soundblaster card to replace my crappy compaq soundcard for the time being. I believe the soundcard in my compaq is attached to the board inside. How do I go about replacing the soundcard if it's attached. This is all new to me! Thanks
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    Start from scratch

    Ok.....I want to look at buying a new computer with the intent to do some recording. I am buying from scratch because my piece of sh*t Compaq is completely useless. First, should I go name brand (Dell) or DIY. If DIY can someone recommend a shop (preferably in Los Angeles). Next, what exactly...
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    Need help with a laptop

    Hi there--because of my job, I have to get a laptop. But I want to be able to do home recordings. All I want to do is make solid recordings, nothing too professional, and am concerned with how much I can accomplish with a laptop. I am going to spend enough money on the laptop to make sure it...
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