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Any suggestions for cheap PC software for recording guitar tracks/audio/midi other than FruityLoops? I would like something that maybe had a Soundfont player VST built in or could use them in some way. I don't need fancy interfaces or high end functionality. Just the basic record, some FX, mix...

Looks like the forum ate my original post, so I'll try again. I bought an M-Audio Fast Track USB last night, but I can't get it to work. I either get a huge delay between playing a note on my guitar and hearing the resultant sound with effects or the applications hang. I've tried selecting...

This really is in its infancy, but I was hoping to get some comments, mostly on the sound and mix. This is my first tune with FruityLoops. The intro is really boring and I can't work out what to do with it yet, so bear with me! This has no title and is really only about 30s long if that...

So repairs for my MD8 are estimated to be anywhere from CAN$150 to CAN$450. I guess that's almost the price for a new smaller multitrack recorder. I'm stuck as to what to do. Despite the fact I can't really afford to fix it or buy a new one, I may choose to do either in a short while. Any...

I'm interested in FruityLoops as a cheap home recording option. I don't play in groups - I just like dabble from time to time at home. I have a number of soundfont files and a number of midi files I created. I read that Fruityloops can import midi and can use soundfonts. But does anyone know if...

A minidisk got stuck in my MD8 - I finally managed to remove the disk but I'm getting Error 8. I'm resigned to sending the unit back to Yamaha to fix as I can't fix it myself. Did anyone send their unit back to Yamaha? If so, how long did it take to get fixed and how much did it cost? My wife...

I finally have the money to fix my MD8's Error 08. Yamaha told me to return it to them for repairs but they wouldn't provide an estimate. Has anyone else had an MD8 fixed for this particular error, and if so, approximately how much did it cost? Thanks

What are your opinions on the Peavey Blazer 158 as a small practice amp for home use? I only have a limited budget of CAN$200 inclusive of tax, and the Blazer fits nicely. I have a Washburn MG-34 electric guitar (somewhat battered after a cross Atlantic plane ride), and an effects pedal (can't...

Does anyone know of any reliable, reputable mail order companies in Canada? I'm researching guitar amps, and I'm trying to find a good reference for prices and specs. Thanks

I read the few thread on these forums about the Error 08 problem with MD8s. I managed to slide off the plastic cover but the lid won't fully open, nor will it close. Is there anything I can do to fix this myself as I really can't afford to send the machine off to be repaired? I've searched...

I think it's been a while since this topic was discussed, so I thought I'd resurrect it, seeing as I'm testing Linux for MIDI. I have Mandrake 8.1, with the ALSA drivers for my SBLive Value. I have the soundcard working with ALSA, at least I can play a CD through them. What about soundfonts? I...

I installed Creative's Win2k drivers for my SBLive value, hoping to use Soundfonts in Cakewalk, but soundfont capability doesn't appear to be available. Does anyone know if the Win2k drivers for this card support Soundfonts? Thanks

I've got an SBLive and a Zoom 505 guitar pedal hooked up to a Yamaha MD8 (great machine by the way!). Both the SBlive and the Zoom kick out a stereo signal. But when I come to record either signal, it ends up recording (at least I think) as a mono signal. So for example, if I record some drums...

I've hooked my Zoom 505 straight into my SBLive, but all of the sounds are really fat and muddy, with no sharpness to the sound at all. Is this simply a case of EQing the sound, or is it a problem with using this combination of hardware. Thanks [This message has been edited by stodge (edited...

Is anybody using Soundfonts with Cakewalk 6 on an SBLive Value? No matter what I do, I can't use Soundfonts from within Cakewalk. I've tried everything but no luck. Any pointers would be appreciated.