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Hi, I've got a brand new pair of KRK Rokit 6 monitors connected to an recent model iMac via a Apogee One interface and a Mackie 1402-VLZ3 mixer. I'm not a sound guy, but I find it strange and very un-cool to be getting some mild, crackly, static-like faint distortion when I play back certain...

Hi, I bought a used Kurzweil PC-88 last night. I used to play the PC-88 years ago and loved the feel of the keys. Funny thing is that when my previous PC-88 broke, and I replaced it with a Rhodes/Roland MK-80 (same keybed as the Roland RD) I HATED the way the MK-80 felt. It felt cheap to...

Could someone in the know fill me in on this stuff? I'm in the market for an audio interface to use with Logic. I'm not sure that at this point in my career I need the "best" yet still, I'm drawn to Apogee and RME. I was really excitied to learn about the Apogee Duet which is advertised as...

Hello, I have an aiff file of a band playing a live song. I would like remix it. So I need to beatmap it as to find the BPM and downbeat. So I can sync loops to it. I've never done this type of thing before. I'd really like to use Reason for the remix, yet I'm not sure this can be done...

I'm looking for an online site that has a very large catalogue of popular music that I can transpose and download. Any suggestions?

What exactly is aftertouch on a controller keyboard? Is that the function that changes the tone of the sound after the key is depressed when you alternate pressure? I'm trying to determine if I need it or not. When I'm using a acoustic guitar sample and use more velocity to get a bend twang...

I need to change male vocals to female. Will Melodyne do this? Any other suggestions?

If USB 2.0 is faster than Firewire, why are all the top of the line audio interfaces Firewire?

I have a Ramsa WP-9220 amp that I use to power my music rig. Lately I've been getting a terrible static sound coming from my monitors. I thought maybe it was an electrical ground problem in my house, yet I'm leaning more towards my amp as being the culprit. The sound persists even if all my...

I am short on inspiration and funds at the moment. I would love to have some new sounds to play on my piano, even if for a short period of time. Are there any trails or free/share ware software instruments, either acoustic piano or classic EP that are available for download that will work on my...

Hello, I was wondering how I can create a video of my keyboard playing with the audio recorded directly? Do I have to buy a camera that has audio inputs, or is there an inexpensive solution to this? Is there some way I can record into my DAW while simultaneously shooting video, and then sync...

Hello, I need some advice as to how to properly connect my MIDI cables. I use a Roland piano controller and a rack mounted Roland XV-3080 sound module. I have an iMac with an M-Audio Ozonic firewire interface. I've had no problem hooking everything up correctly in order to send MIDI from my...

Hello, I am looking for a software program (Mac) for sight reading. Does anyone have a recommendation? Thank you.

Hello friends, I am trying to figure out which iMac to get. My plan is to run a DAW, and also use NI Komplete 5 and other software pianos. I've heard that 1-2 GB is perfect for any DAW. If this alone were the only factor, I could get away with a pre-owned older model iMac CD2 with the 2 GB...

Hello friends, I would like some advice about which Mac DAW software is best for a beginner. I have always relied on someone else handling the recording equipment, and am now investing in my own home recording set-up. I've asked similar questions on this site, but what I'm really wanting to...

Hello Friends, I'm about to have my first computer based home studio. I'm about 2 months away from being able to afford everything. Right now I have a live performance set up - my piano controller and sound module running into an Alesis Studio 32 mixer, then off to the PA. The Alesis mixer...

Hello friends, Maybe "integrated" is not the proper term. What do you call, for example a Digi 003 setup which has software (Pro Tools LE) designed specifically for the hardware? I had almost decided on a Digi 003 (For use with a iMac C2D) until I did a bit more research. I like the...

Hello friends, Can you really tell the difference if a Avalon Class A amp is used on vocals - let's say in comparison to the built in mic pre's on the Digidesign 003? Considering current technology, couldn't Class A sound be modeled by software? Thanks.

Hello friends, I am one of those players that must play on a weighted piano keyboard. I'm curious to hear if anyone is similar to me in this regard - furthermore, which pianos out there are your favs as far as the feel of the keys go? I've been playing a Kurzweil PC-88 for quite some time...

Hello friends, I am building a small composing/recording studio in my home on a limited budget. I have a question about the speakers. For now, I'm looking to use one pair of monitors for both composing and for mix down. I was going to go ahead with powered monitors by Mackie or Event...