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As a fairly new recordist, I’m just getting my head around mic pres and their function. Now as far as I understand it, these preamps are there to amplify the signal from a microphone to an acceptable level and provide phantom power where required. Like a lot of users on this site, I have an...

I’d like a really up front close sound – I’ve managed to achieve this by stereo micking with a pair of AKG C1000s in the past, but currently I only have a Rode NT1A and a single C1000s. Can I still get some good results with these? Any suggestions? I’ve heard that using the small condenser on...

Anyone have any comments about the Fender Champion 600? Cheap chinese made 5w all tube amp for virtually no money. I'm interested 'cos my Hot Rod Deluxe is just too blinkin loud for home use.

Anyone got any recommendations. Been listening to a lot of Springsteen and it's a great instrument. Not fussed about a massive range, but more that it's in tune.

Here it is guys, as promised - warts and all. Download it from here: http://www.filefactory.com/file/c6e60a/ You should be able to import them and they'll line up in anything. Any fiascos, let me know and I'll try and fix it. Cheers Matt P.S. Good luck - I'm counting on you.

Currently I'm using loops from Drums On Demand. These are great, but sometimes it's difficult to get the exact sound you want 'cos the sets with the right groove have the wrong sound. I can normally sort this out to some extent in the mix, but it would be nice to start with a decent sound in the...

Anyone have this issue? I can only ever get so far with a mix and then I’m so fed up with hearing the bloody song! I then file it away somewhere and never listen to it again. All the pleasure is in the process rather than in the final result, which by the time I’ve played it several hundred...

Just wondered if anyone had heard this and what they thought of the production. I just got hold of it and the production is wonderful - Ethan Johns on the knobs and switches. If you get a chance, listen out for some mighty fine bass and drum sounds.

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6877017 I put this in the mixing clinic, but would like some feedback on the song structrure, melody, arrangement etc. My personal feeling is that it needs a break after the second chorus. Any other ideas/contributions?

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6877017 Kit used (if you care): Noisy PC running Cakewalk Sonar LE (hence DI'd acoustic) Edirol UA-25 An old original POD Martin X001D acoustic '78 US Telecaster Some random borrowed Ibanez bass Rode NT1-A Condenser Mic Drums from DoD Still new to this game...

I've got a tune that needs a lead part in it. I've shoved one in full of effects and all sorts of shite, but what I real need is some fast country solo playing - bloody hard to pull off! Can anyone with some serious chops lend a hand? Cheers Matt

Ok guys (and gals - though I suspect it's mostly blokes on here) This is my first attempt at home recording ever! Equipment used: An Edirol UA-25 interface Rode NT1a A pile of instruments Drums from Drums on Demand Mixed on dodgy $25 headphones, 'cos I don't have any monitors. My own views...

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Trying to record bass guitar at the moment and really having to boost the input fader just to get it to the right level, which is causing a load of hiss. Can anyone recommend a good, cheap DI box? Cheers Matt

Can anyone give me any tips on EQing? Links would be good. As a newbie there's a lot of info out there, so I just wondered what had worked for other people.

Hey guys I'm using Cakewalk Sonar LE, which comes with a few factory effects and EQs. I'd like to try some slightly better EQs. Are there any freebies available that I can use? Cheers Matt

I'm fairly new to this, but I'm a bit confused about sends. As far as I can see, when you send a signal out through a bus, you can then process that signal and dial in as much of that processed sound as you want. How does this differ from applying an effect directly to a track? Very confused.

Just thought I'd share some comments really. I recently spent a long time to-ing and fro-ing about whether or not to invest in some acoustic drumloops. In the end, I chose Drums On Demand, if only because I heard a sample on their website because it had the exact beat and feel I was after on...

Hi everyone. My this is getting expensive! I just got hold of a little Edirol UA-25, which is ace. A few issues like clicking on playback, but I'm sure I'll get them sorted. The bundled Cakewealk software's not half bad either. I was recording a tune on my guitar and could just hear drums for...