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    Please help with my mix: Engagement Song

    Hi guys, I just recorded the song I used to propose to mi finace. I am hoping I could use your critical ears to improve the mix so it sounds more professional. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Engagement Song by RocknPop | Rockn Pop | Free Listening on SoundCloud
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    Help with Acoustic Treatment

    Hi guys, I recently moved in to a new apartment where I am using the downstairs living room as my music room (recording and playing). However, the room layout is quite large and I'm not sure how to best treat it as a step 1. Should I start with bass traps in all corners of the room? This is...
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    Hardware or Software Synth?

    I own a Nord Electro 4 and I like it. Fantastic keybed, wonderful samples (limited memory), but overall great piano and organ replacement. I'm looking to pair it with something contemporary, and the synths in ProTools, Reason, and Logic Pro X don't inspire me (maybe I haven't found a good sound...
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    New to recording my own vocals, appreciate your thoughts

    Hey guys, I've been creating music for about 10 years, but it has never had lyrics or a vocal line mainly because I don't think I'm great at singing. I recently added lyrics to a couple of my songs - I would love to hear your thoughts on my singing and provide your input on 1) my performance...
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    Thin Guitar Sound with SM57 and Vox Cab

    For some reason the reproduction of what I hear when recording is not as "sweet" as when I play it. It could be microphone placement or something else but this is my setup: - Guitar: PRS Signature Limited (humbucker pickups) - Mesa TA-15 head with a Vox 1x12 open back cab - SM57 - Digi 003 -...
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    I feel like a Newbie... but... what cable do I need?

    So I bought a POD HD Desktop that I am using to record guitars. It is currently hooked up to my Digi 003, but I would like to monitor it with a separate pair of studio monitors. What cable do I need? (can someone please forward a link?) Essentially I need one stereo 1/4 inch plug to TWO...
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    Mic'd or POD HD'd ?

    I have a Lil Night Train and a 1x12 cab mic'd with an SM57. Most of my tones are clean and a little saturation. (Think AC15 AC30TB and clean tones) Would anyone with a POD HD please chime in to share experiences with them?
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    FS: Line6 Pod XT with many Extras (Bass model packs, mounting adapter, manual, etc)

    Selling my Line 6 PODxt, in excellent condition with the mounting adapter (I had to buy this separate), original box, power cord, manual, and everything that it came with new. It includes two model packs (see pics): Classic and BASS (this means you can use the Pod as a bass amp modeler). The...
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    FS: Apogee One

    Selling my Apogee One interface. Great little tool to record music. I used it while I was in New York last summer and haven't used it again because I have a studio. Condenser mic (for vocals or acoustic guitar) Line in input (for electric or acoustic guitar, keyboard, or any other plugged...
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    Which Room is a Better for Mixing/Recording?

    Room 1 or Room 2 Perhaps a better questions would be which one is easier to treat to get to an optimal level? I'm considering Adam A7 monitors or Yamaha HS80s (I'll look into other monitors tomorrow)
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    Help with Adam A7 monitors

    I'm considering buying a pair of used Adam 7 monitors to use in my studio (rectangular 10' x 12'), minimally treated room (monitors sit on auralex pads and few insulation on the wall). Questions: - Are these too big for my room? 7 inches? Should I consider 6.5 or 5 inches? - One of the tweeters...
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    Fractal Axe FX II - Is it worth it?

    I'm considering: 1) Keeping my current rig: Mic'd (SM57) up Mesa Transatlantic 15 with a Vox open back cab 2) Eleven rack 3) Fractal Axe FX II What do you think? Is the Fractal worth $ difference? or is the tone that I will get from my Mesa better?
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    Educate me on Nord

    I have a Yamaha Motif ES6 (I know, a bit old). I was just looking around to see what is new and came across the Nord Stage 2, checked out some reviews on YouTube and then checked the price. I was shocked at how expensive these things are. So, I wanted to ask the pros here what helps them...
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    Worth upgrading from PTLE 8 to PT 10?

    I haven't been using PT since I was in school for 2 years getting my MBA. So, now I have a student discount that I can use towards PT 10, but I'm wondering if it's even worth the $300.
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    Recommend a decent Drum Machine App for iPhone

    Essentially I need to keep the beat and I hate the metronome apps (that click-toc-toc-toc drives me insane). What can I download as a drum machine that will do the trick with a more pleasant sound? I tried Rebirth and the app is loaded with bugs, it stopped working within 45 min of me playing...
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    FS/FT: Axiom 25 M-Audio

    Mint condition, looking to sell or partial trade for a travel guitar. Looking to get rid of it quickly so might not last long. Make me an offer. Email works better than PMs. (I live in Chicago. ) I would attach pictures but the thing is just like new. Email me and I can send pictures.
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    2010 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro

    Mint 2010 Gibson Les Pau Les Paul Traditional Pro for sale. I bought the guitar about a year ago but have hardly used it, and now that I have a PRS CE22 I don't ever touch it. So here it is, just as new. It has great tone, deep and rich growl and split coils to ease up on the roar. Asking...
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    FS: Fender Strat MIM burst!

    I have two electrics in a tiny apartment in New York for the summer, would like to only travel back to Chicago with one of them, so my MIM strat is up for sale. - Sunburst - Maple neck - Whammy bar included - It's a 2007 - Fender soft case included If you are in New York, I can do...
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    Volume levels help

    Hi guys, very basic question, I need help setting up my recording levels. Signal chain: Guitar --> Apogee ONE --> Mac-GarageBand Basically, there are many volume levels in that chain: 1. Gain/Vol input from the Apogee into the Mac 2. Volume in the virtual amp: --> Amp Volume --> Amp Output...
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    M-Audio Axiom 25 - power supply?

    Just got one of these, can someone please explain why there is a power supply in if you will be plugging in to your computer?
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