Introduce Yourself

[AcousticPro]

>What type of studio do you have?

>What type of work do you do?

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

>Do you work in the Industry full time?

[xxFT13xx]

Whats up people...My name is Mr. Sinister, but everyone calls me Sin for short.

Ive been a musician for a very long time, learning drums, guitar, bass, keyboards and other misc. equipment.

Ive only been recording for about 5 years. I know that sounds long, but it isnt. Time goes by pretty fast!

Here is a list of gear i own:

Ibanez GAX-7 6-string guitar
Zoom 505 Effects Pedal
DOD Amp
Casio HT-700 keyboard
Yamaha SY85 keyboard
Korg Electric Analog Synth
Roland VP-70 Voice Processor
Digitech GSP 21 Processor
Nord Lead I (maxxed out with every sound!)
Mackie 1202 VLZ Pro mixer
...Plus a whole lot of music programs/vst instruments and effects!!

Not a whole lot of gear, but enough to get me by. Besides, not everyone is rich!!

If anyones into Industrial/Tekno/EBM music, come check us out!

-Sin
http://zwap.to/ft13

[wrave]

Hey everyone!

I performed back long enough ago that the 2nd guitar in the band was called the rhythm guitar. So, yes, I've been at it since the 60s. Switched to the bass in the late sixties and worked Detroit, the road and Ft. Wayne for lots of years.

I'm pretty new to recording and especially to the digital format used on PCs. I had a nice four track and mixer several years ago but got away from the music scene for quite a while. Then about this time last year I had a new PC with more power than I've ever had available before and an itch to see what I might do using it for music production. If my signature looks prefessional don't let it fool ya, it's just that the name came to me and it sounds good enough to use. For the time being Whiterock A/V Enterprizes is "ME"!

Last year I bought a Digi001 and a couple of mics. Got interested in learning keyboards and bought a PC2X. I also have an old MusicMan bass, a cheap Epiphone LP knock off and a true Epiphone dreadnought flattop made in the fifties by Gibson. That acoustic guitar is my baby. It sounds so sweet. I also have a Digitech guitar processor. I use all of this, right now, to put background harmonies behind the Native American flute. My goal is to produce a CD of meditation music. It would be nice to do this full time but instead I work as a programmer and a webmaster.

It's good to be here with you all and good to be working at music again...even if it's only "catch as catch can". I have missed the music and the people that are involved it it. Nice to meet you all. I'll be the one asking all the questions!!! TIA! WRAVE

[Silent223]

Hey whats up!

Im a guitarist/singer/part-drummer/and more

I have a bedroom studio with a

P4 1.7 ghz HP
1024 MB of RAM

Behringer MIXER

Nady SCM 900 MIC

Shure Mic from Radioshack

70's acoustic Guitar
Les Paul (Univox Copy)
Fender Bullet

Crate Amp
Marshall Amp.

Behringer Virtualizer Pro
Zoom 505 Pedal for guitar

Dr. Groove
MIDI keyboard

Sonic foundry products
Fruity Loops
Waves Plugins and other stuff....

Pair of inexpensive headphones.


Ive been writing songs for at least 6 years, and just got my new computer to record them.
I will be attempting to sell my own music, but right now I'm in aa cover duo about twice a month with another member here, THEDRAGGON.

I wish I was full time, but Im a Stock boy in the winter and prospective landscaping business owner in the summer.

Later!

[NO Exit]

Hey, im new to this forum, but i have been reading it for a while. I have been recording stuff for 3 years or so. Some of my stuff includes
korg ms-2000
korg nx5r
ensoniq fizmo
novation bass station
roland dr 202
ibanez digital delay
eurotrack mixer
shure sm58
radioshack mic
logic audio
and alot of other software

i dont make any money off my music, but im learning and getting more into the sceen

[conceptDIGITAL]

I am a Visual Basic programmer and part-time multimedia/computer consultant who loves to listen to music. Unfortunately, I never had a talent for CREATING music, so to be a part of the music around me, I developed a talent for recording and mixing.

I have been dabbling in music since high school, when I helped a local band run their mixing board during practice. Since then, I spent about 15 years running a small church studio part-time. After about a 5 year spell of listening only, I have recently built a small digital studio at home with a PC, Sonar, an Aardvark Q10, an old DP-4 processor, a Mackie 1402, a couple of C-414's, and a pair of Mackie HR816's. Most of what I've been doing lately has been keyboard based recordings, though I've recorded everything from classical to church choirs to surf-gospel(!) to country to traditional rock.

Music preferences:

Classic Rock
Melodic Jazz
Energetic New Age
Meaningful Contemporary Christian

Specialty: Making silk purses with sow's ears

[bobnjul]

I'm church worship leader & choral director. composer/arranger/conductor/keyboardist (of many styles). I like classical music, jazz & piano based rock the most. I have:

Two PIII's (one Laptop 1.2 Ghz & one Desktop 933 Ghz)
Aardvark Direct Pro 24/96
MOTU 828

Steinberg Cubase 5.1
Steinbert LM4 Drum Module
IK Sampletank XXL
NI B4
Gigastudio 160

Kurzweil PC2X
Beringer Mixer
assorted Mics

[TeeCee]

I have a "personal" studio. There are some older pictures of it on my web site.

I have worked on original material which has never seen the light of day. I started doing remixes for club play about a year ago with a DJ friend.

I started my musical non-career at the age of 11 but have not actually made it into the industry as a musician. I DJ on occasion to fill in for my friend. Didn't actually persue making music about 8 years ago and still it has to happen around my full time job as an Electrical Engineer. I didn't plan on DJing - ever.

[TRMP8R]

KOROMIKO STUDIOS

We're a semi-pro studio, working primarily with rock and jazz groups, but also the odd classical ensemble.

Here's our (minimal) setup... those who like the feel of real knobs may be in for a nasty surprise...

2 X PCs (Server + DAW)
PIII 1GHz 512MB 220GB Storage
HP SureStore External RAID Array

SCOPE Fusion Platform (central routing and tracking)
- 48/96 track virtual mixing console (mono/stereo)
- VDAT recording module (32 track recorder)
- A16 Ultra (Analogue I/O 16 channel 96KHz)
- 1000's Soft synths/samplers/effects

LOGIC AUDIO Platinum 5 (mixdown)
- ANTARES MicModeler
- ANTARES AutoTune3
SIBELIUS 2
EMAGIC Unitor8 MkII for MIDI
EMU Proteus 2000
MOTU 2408 MkII (for talkback/2-track I/O only)
MOTU Digital Timepiece for Master SYNC

MACKIE 1604-VLZ Pro (for preamps)
MACKIE MDR 24/96 hard disc recorder
BEHRINGER Ultra DI4000 Pro
TL AUDIO C1 Classic Dual Valve Compressor

NEUMANN TLM-103
AKG C414B-ULS X 2
AKG C451B X 2
AKG D112
AKG D440
AKG D550
AKG C900
AKG D880
AUDIX D1,2XD2,D3,2XD4
AUDIX SCS-one

[mrmulti]

I own a computer consulting/store/business, and I am a songwriter/singer/musician. I have an old project studio with digital orchestrator pro, Alesis Midiverb, Sy77, Gr09, Strat, hummingbird, peavey mixer, midiman hisser/mixer and I have been making mp3's to put onto my mp3.com site:

I have been comparing cakewalk and pro tools, too.

http://www.mp3.com/michaelwells (all were recorded on the above stuff).


I am *not* an expert, but since I run a computer business, I now want to fold in my love of music and recording to what I do for a living. I want to expand my consulting to the home recording field. I want to sell good, cheap nuts to bolts systems that will allow the musician to create good music - right up to the mp3 file and/or making a good demo.

I will post and read in this forum, so I can get some recommendations as to the low, medium, and high end hardware/software/components needed to create a full system. $500-$1000 ,1000-2000, 2000-3000, and 3000+ including the computer.

[Foreverain4]

i am currently running:

computer:
1ghz dell w/ 512mb ram
dual monitor setup with (1) 64mb agp slot and (1) 16mb pci.
(2) 17" flat screen monitors
(1) gadget labs wave pro 8/24 8 in 8 out 24 bit (1) midi port
(1) midiman 2x2 usb midi port
(1) alesis adat edit pci card w/ lightpipe and spdif in and out

software:
sonic foundry sound forge 5.0, vegas audio/video 2.0, acid 3.0
cakewalk pro audio 9 (for midi)
antares autotune 3.0
izotope ozone ( for mastering)

recorders:
(3) alesis adat xt20's
(1) tascam 08-80 reel to reel 8 track (1/2" tape)

mixers:
mackie 32-8 with meter bridge
samson mix pad 12ch
alesis studio 32

monitors:
tannoy powered
infinity

amps:
alesis pa 100
qsc something

keyboards:
kurzweil pc2x
alesis qs8.1

mics:
(1) apex 450 tube condenser w/ 9 polarity paterns
(1) shure KSM32
(4) akg c1000s
(4) shure SM57
(1) sennheiser 602 bass drum mic
(1) audio technica uuuhhh...... bass drum mic
(6) sennheiser tom mics
a few more i cant think of right now

processors/pres:
(4) art tube pac's mic pres
(1) art tube mp mic pre
(3) behringer multicom pro compressors (12ch worth)
(1) zoom 2101 fx unit
(1) digitech S100 fx unit


ok....uhhh... i think that is about it.


later

[ShockTestMonkey]

Hey there :)

Been composing music for 15 years (non-professionally) and have recently made the jump to a decent enough home recording studio. All the techno-nbabble is hard enough to wade through, but at least the introduction of forums such as this, makes the journey a little easier to bear (and enjoy).

I'm a Kurzweil/Korg/Yamaha man to the core, but theres always room for more!

What have I got? Oh you mean, "what do I want to brag about" at this point? lol. Its a humble set up:

Kurzweil K2600XL
Kurzweil K2500XL(rack)
Korg Wavestation
Korg M1R
Yamaha DX-7 x 2
Yamaha QY-70
Roland JP8000

Plenty of computer recording gear for the moment, but still working out the logistics of it all.
Havin a great time just makin the music. Looking forward to getting our band's first CD out and about for all to hopefully enjoy. :)

[Dr. Bird]

Hey, everyone!
I'm a college student now, been at music for about 9 years. I play jazz, rock, funk, whatever.

i have
Kurzweil PC88
New Korg CX3
Mackie 1604-VLZpro
2 akg C1000
3 SM58
1 SM57
2 Mackie SRM450
Roland VS890

my goal is, of course, to always be buying more stuff. I gig so I can buy more stuff to gig with. How stupid is that? Hooray

[Mincer]

Originally posted by AcousticPro
>What type of studio do you have?

Home studio, PC based, nice & simple. For the gear I use, check out my home page.

>What type of work do you do?

I am a guitar teacher/performer/producer of my own recordings

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

been a pro musician for about 10 years

>Do you work in the Industry full time?

yuppers, and very happy about that!

[adamquek]

Hello there. As the topic suggests...
Name : Adam
Age : 19
Experience : None
I'm primarily (alright. I am. And nothing but. Alas.) a guitarist (of sorts). I've fiddled around with some home recording on a VERY base level.. just an SB Live! card with Cakewalk, for MIDI and audio editing. I don't even have a mic :( I record direct with a POD Pro. I recently acquired (rip off of the century) a TASCAM MD 4 track, and fiddled around with it. I hate recording at my computer because it's in the hall and it's hot and stuff and it's a common living area and blahblahblah. But the 4 track turned out to be very dissapointing sigh. Oh well. Heh. Thats. er. all? Mmyep. Oh yes.. I'm a student. Or I will be again. Soon.

[trullero]

saludos
DaFlo, 25 in September, from the island of enchantment Puerto Rico
Been playing the Piano since I was five thanks to my old man!
Started interests as a DJ when the "THRILLER" album from Michael Jackson first came out. I started spinning records in 7th grade. For my 8th grade grad. my old man (my hero) bought me my first set of belt drive gemini turntables,(boy I thought I was the man).:cool:
Now about 12 years after I'm working fulltime in the world's best Navy and trying to do the music thing as much possible.
MY DJ equipment consists of:
2 Technics 1200, Gemini 4 channel mixer(it's so old I can't even remember the actual name to it) for when I feel going old school with vinyl
Numark cdn-88/zoom rfx-1000 gemini pdm 24 mixer (for small parties)
2 Pioneer CDJ-1000 (once you get them the vinyl just doesn't seem fun anymore)
Gemini sampler mixer
mackie 1400
crown ce 1000
3 JBL M pro 15" 2 way speakers
2 Cerwin Vega 18" subs
DOD crossover
korg EA-1, ES-1
bunch of lights, lazers fog machine.
Specialize in Trance, Hiphop/r&b salsa and latin jazz.

for my soon to be built studio:
Korg triton
Technics kn-920
alesis qs8-1
korg N364
three condenser mics
Congas, Bongos and various other latin percussion instruments

Cakewalk sonar 2.0
Delta 1010
windows XP as my NEW OS since windows ME.....

phonic 16 channel pre amp mixer
2 berhinger powered truth monitors and bdm monitors with alesis ra 100 amp
also use acid pro and fruity loops for remixing and making quick beats for my megamix cd's
I'm about to get a MAC G4 with pro tools cause all the pro's have recomended it, so happy recording and good luck to all who've recently taken the computer based .what I like to call the. " virtual studio" trend.
"There is a light at the end of the tunnel";)

pardon my text as spanish is my first language

[SonicParadox]

Hey whats up my name is Ryan and im from Central California. Ive been getting into recording over the last two years very slowly(cash flow restrictions). Right now i have a Two sm-58's and a sm-85, running through a vs-880ex that runs to my computer that runs tons of software: nuendo, and reason mostly tho, and also a new mackie1402 and a pioneer rt-707 reel to reel. For midi i use my roland pc-300 into my 1.5 ghz athlon system with 512ddr and 45gb hard drive i have a sb live plat wich i use for the optical. im also building a portable recording station based on a ecs desknote at 2.2 ghz.

right now i work at a daycare but soon ill be able to start a studio (praying).

[pianimal]

Hello, my name is Phil, I've been playing keyboards for the last 30 years or so. I have lots of gear: Rhodes, Kurzweil K200R, K2500s, Roland D50, Kawai K5, Emu Emax, Hohner Clavinet D6, Yamaha PF2000, Yamaha KX88, Kork Prophecy, Hammond XK-2, 3 ADATs, outboard gear, etc....
I'm a full time keyboard player for sf bay area band New Monsoon. I've been constantly upgrading my Kurzweil library and others and recording with the band via MOTU DP 3.0 as well as PC based sound forge, sonar, etc
I use a Dell Dinsion 8100 for PC stuff and MAC dual G4 for MAC.
Its great to be able to share ideas online like this, since there is a jungle of gear and details to deal with....thank you

[Matthias Powerbomb]

Hello. My name is Matthias. I've been playing music for 13 years. I've been recording for over three years now. Here is a list of all the software and gear I use:
PII 450, 512 RAM, 14 gig 7200 RPM system drive, 40 gig 7200 RPM audio and video drive and another audio and video drive at 25 gig 7200 RPM, running Windows XP, Echo Darla 24 sound card and Event 20/20 monitors. It actually runs pretty good with Vegas, lots of tracks, and lots of FX, but I want to upgrade my processor speed soon to about 2 ghrtz or more.
Software: Sonic Foundry: Vegas Video 3.0, Sound Forge, ACID 3.0, CD Architect, Siren, Viscosity
Cool Edit Pro, FruityLoops 3.4 with Fruity Soundfont player, Reason 1.01, Magix Music Maker 7.0, Voyetra MusicWrite 2000 Pro, and all the DX plug-ins there are. I also have some freeware softsynths for filling in the gaps of what Reason and FruityLoops can't do (which isn't much)
Gear:Johnson's J-Station, Digitech RP-10, Zoom RythmTrak 234, Yamaha PSR530 keyboard, Yamaha PSR 220 keyboard, Crate GX-1200H full stack, 4 Jackson guitars: a King V, Kelly, and two Rhoads Flying V's, a Kort bass guitar, a few mics, and a Sony MDS-JE530 minidisc recorder.
I don't do it professionally right now, but I'm trying to get in some studios around town. I have done some stuff for my old band, my project, and a friends project. The stuff I did sounded better than any studio here in town that I've heard.
I also do graphic design and some video editing. For the graphics I use a Fuji digital camera, Photoshop and some plug-ins like Eyecandy, etc... For the Video I use a Sony super8, and Vegas Video 3.0. I plan on getting a true digital camcorder soon. To upgrade the DC10 plus (can't use it with XP) is really expensive. Digital video capture cards are cheaper than analog ones. :bunny: :evil: :bunny:

[Geoffthis]

Hi all,
My name is Geoff Thistlethwaite. I work at a casino in southwest Louisiana as an audio engineer. They call my position here "Sound and Lights Coordinator". I mix the bands here in the club at the casino, maintain the sound and lights system in the club, as well as work with the IT and Systems departments to maintain and upgrade the background music/announce systems in the complex. The casino will soon start construction on a 2k+seat showroom that hopefully I will have some input into the sound system design.
I've been involved with the music business since I was a teenager(I'm 45 years old). My first "professional" job was in 1978 when I went to work for a band called Louisiana's LeRoux. (see http://www.laleroux.com/krewe.html )
I've been a musician(bass), traveling trade show supervisor, recording and live engineer.
One of my jobs here at the casino is recording the on-hold phone music/advertising/announcements, which is what brings me to this forum.
I've been recording these announcements on a Fostex X-12 for the past six months and the VP of Marketing wants me to make them "better". So I'm looking at getting a computer based recording system. The IT department will provide me with a computer, probubly a Dell, but they don't know anything about using a computer to record, and I'm a bit of a novice myself. All the studios I've worked at in the past have been analog.
I'm thinking of getting the Digidesign M Box which comes bundled with Protools LE? Is this the right step? What OS will this work with?(98, NT, Win 2K, Win XP?)I'll try to post these questions in the appropriate forum but will take any advice y'all want to send me.....

Thanks In Advance
Geoff Thistlethwaite

[shaka]

Jusat checking out where to get gear advice for a friend

[bigfastsnails]

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[mgraffeo]

I run a home studio for my own songwriting purposes, though I hope to branch out to do some work recording singer/songwriters in the future.

I've got a PC-based setup, using an EZBus as my audio interface and MIDI control surface. Guitars include a Les Paul Custom, an ES-335, a Yamaha acoustic, and a Peavey bass. Amplification is a POD (with the 2.0 upgrade), and a Roland JC-120. MIDI rig includes a FATAR 39 key controller and a Yamaha QY-70. Mics include a RODE NT3 and several cheap dynamics. Miscellaneous instruments include Alto Sax, Digeridoo, kazoo, shaker egg ;)

I've been into recording for about 3 years. Learned most of what I know at a much bigger project studio (Upstate Sound Studio, in Corning, NY). I caught the bug, and can't get enough.

Unfortunately, I'm only in it on my own time (for now...)

[Kenji]

Well, ket me introduce myself, my name is Julio Cervantes, but they call me KENJI. I own a very small DAW @ home. Consist of a PC (which right now it's on the works, consists of P4 2.4 Ghz, Asus PT4E Mobo, 1024 Mb Ram ECC, 120 Gb IBM Deskstar, running XP pro), MAudio Omni Studio Card, Midiman 2X2 MidiPort, Lexicon LP1 & LP5, DBX Preamp, BBE 262, Presonus Blue MAX, AKG Mic (which i dont remember the model), Roland JP8000, Roland MC 303, Maestro PH1, Roland SP808, and use diferent software, including Reason, Rebirth, NI virtual Synths. I'm located in El Paso Texas border city with Ciudad Juarez Mexico. I have been in the industry for a few years but i dont do it full time. Musically i do diferent things work with electronic projects (really enjoy movements as Nortec and Nopal Beat), R&R bands, jazz combos, ambient music and audio for FLASH files. I'm very interested in learning certain things that I've been looking for. Have tons of questions, which I will later post. Things like differences between Logic 5 and Cubas SX. I will like to concentrate in one software. I have jumped from Sonar to Logic to Nuendo, but need to stay with one to finish some projects. Also, whats the best configuration for my CPU. Such as which HD should i leave for my audio files. See I have heard tons of stories and opinions, but since everybody has one, it's hard to really get on the right track. I hope the FORUM can help me out, and I also can help, with my small knowledge. Well, nice meeting you, and hope i hear from you soon on the Forum....thank you...ciao.

Kenji

Be good to others.....

[SaxophoneMatt]

Hello to everyone here!

My name is Matt. I'm in high school right now. I play sax (all of 'em) and i'm currently learning guitar and piano. I'm hoping to get a good drum set some time. I have a lot of friends that are in bands and I am thinking of recording for them or maybe churches all around. I'm new to all this recording stuff (i'm trying to find out what i'm getting myself into) so right now I don't have anything other than my computer (laptop):

P-III 850
256mb ram
10gb :(
etc. etc.

I'm getting a new computer in about a month so i'm going to try and rig it for recording and playback.

So basically i'm trying to set up a mini-studio deal.

[movado242]

>What type of studio do you have?
Hello my name is john and i have the basement special studio - PC XP, AMD XP 1700 cpu, ASUS mobo, 512mb DDR, Sonar 2XL, MOTU 828, HR824 monitors, Carvin DC400, Fender Strat(2),Ibanez acoustic/electric, Trinton LE, Johnson Millennium JM150 amp, Midiman 2X2 MidiPort, Pinnacle Pro One video capture card, canon GL-1

>What type of work do you do?
Computer consultant

>How long have you been working in the Industry?
Too long to not make a living from it.

>Do you work in the Industry full time?
No

Would like to be able to make as professional sounding recordings as I can with the gear that I have. Been around computers for about 15 years now, just started recording with them about two years ago. Need to learn a lot more though.

[jeharris]

Well, I'm Jehjr . I'm a computer expert by profession (21 years). I've been writing songs since I was 12 years old. I learned to write scores when I was 15 in highschool. I have not done anything that's been published professionaly yet, but I certainly intend to.

I gave up music for a number of years because when I was trying to break through, it was analog and I know what I'm capable of and I like being able to have control over what I do. You can imagine how pleased I was once I realized that computers finally made the grade, especially PCs, which I've worked with all of my career.

My musical taste covers a wide span. You can see that from a summary of some of the artists that I like:
Stevie Wonder; Prince; Enya, Emenim, Jay-Z; Bee Gees; Fleetwood Mac; Paul Simon; Steely Dan; Cher; Billy Joel; Elton John; John Mayer; Norah Jones; Bruce Springsteen; Beck; Coldplay; Alison Krauss and Union Station; Composer John Williams; Composer Howard Shore(Lord of the rings);Andrew Lloyd Webber; James Taylor; Sting; Luther Vandross; Moby; Madonna; Santana; Quincy Jones; Celine Dion; Whitney Houston; Mariah Carey; Bob Dylan; Dire STraits; Elvis Costello; Josh Groban; Chicago, and the list goes on.

Now, for my gear and software:

NOTE: Things have changed and I will be updating this as soon as I get a chance. I've upgraded motherboards, added memory, upgraded tools, etc. 3/20/05 8:10 PM CST

I have three DAWs.

DAW1:
Based on the Tyan Tiger 2466N board with dual Athlon MP 1900+ processors, 3GB EEC Registered DDRRAM, 80GB Maxter UltraATA-133 drive for os/apps Windows 2000 Pro sp 2, RAID Array with Maxtor UltraATA-133 80BG drives for audio, M-Audio 1010LT audio interface, Midisport 2x2 MIDI interface, Audio Technica and Shure mics, Mackie 1202VLZ Mixer, Roland1010JV (Hardware sound module), M-Audio SP5B monitors, Midiman keystation61 MIDI keyboard controller.

DAW2
Based on the Iwill KK266 Plus R motherboard with Athlon 1.3Ghz processor, 1.5 GB PC-133 SDRAM, Maxtor 60GB UltraATA-133 for os/apps, Maxter UltraATA-133 120 GB drive for audio, Windows 2000 Pro sp2 OS, Soundblaster Audigy 2 Platium audio interface.

DAW3
Based on the Iwill KK266 Plus R motherboard with Athlon 1.3Ghz processor, 1.5 GB PC-133 SDRAM, Maxtor 80GB UltraATA-133 for os/apps, Maxter UltraATA-133 160 GB drive for audio, Windows 2000 Pro sp2 OS, M-Audio Delta Dio2496 audio interface.

SOFTWARE
Sonar XL 2.1, Cubase VST Score, Cubase SX, Reason 2, Acid Pro 4, Gigastudio 160, n-tracks audio, Ozone 2.1, CD Architech 5, Steinberg's Mastering Edition plug-ins, The Grand, VoiceMachine, Akai D.C. Vocorder, Akai DecaBuddy, Sebelius 2.1, Atares Mic Modler & Auto tune, Recycle 2, Soundforge 6, Live synth pro, LM7, Akai Rotator, and many other plug-ins, tons of Giga CDs, soundfonts, etc.

In closing, I'm having the best time of my life now and since I'm no longer twenty, It's even more thrilling because I'm more committed. I no longer think that I'm immortal!


:D:banana:

[drummerjh]

I am a sound engineering student at a studio in my area. I have been playing drums ever since i can remember. Got into some guitar playing the last five years or so. I am in the process of building a home studio.
I am just starting out at this so i don't have much equipment yet.

My equipment includes-

pro tools 001
DW drums
Peavey wolfgang and Ibanez guitars
oktava and audio technica mics (dynamic mostly, have 1 or 2 condensers)
Boss BR8 recorder with 100mb zip disk drive(has some nice guitar fx on it)
Ernie Ball bass guitar
Behringer mx 2004A mixer
Korg effects pedal for guitars
Fender guitar amps
Amplitube plug-in for pro tools

My next class is all pro tools and starts at the end of this month. In the meantime, i'm looking to build or buy a pc capable of running pro-tools. I have some ideas for what I want to do but any suggestions would be useful also. Doing mostly rock music so i'm more concentrating on soundproofing the room and using good mic techniques at this point.
:smokin:

[jeharris]

drummerjh:

You're on the right track. I 've used Pro Tools LE before but no longer. Cubase is a better tool and it will not cost you an arm and a leg, etc. Speaking of ZIP drives, I have two, although I use my parallel port ZIP at work. I also have two JAZ external drives, which I always forget to mention, partly because I use them on my two business computers.

Insofar is a good PC is concerned, get the fastest one that you can afford and get as much memory as you can for the motherboard's specifications. I recently visited the Pro Tools web site and they have a beta version of an ASIO driver for Windows XP, which means to me that they've finally given in and will start supporting VSTi plug-ins, which is a great idea. If you think Pro Tools is great now, wait until you're able to use the virtual instruments that I've always had access to via Cubase, Sonar, etc.

On hard drives, get one for your operating system and a separate one for your audio. Get the fastest ones you can afford. I recommend Maxtor 7200 RPM UltraATA-133 drives and a UltraATA-133 PCI card for the interface. They're cheaper than SCSI and they more than hold their own for my setup and one of the reasons that I have a three DAW setup is because I'm also into lush scores, which can require MANY tracks.

As for the studio thing, once again, get what you can afford. Soundproofing is important but with the right tools, you can clean up anything. I do it all the time.

Good luck and the best of luck!

:D

[Jag]

Hi everyone. My name is Dave, but my nickname has always been "Jag". I have purchased gear from Sweetwater in the past, but I actually stumbled upon this forum quite accidentally while researching some recording gear that I am considering. I found it to be so chock full of great info that I decided to join! I am primarily a guitarist/saxophonist/vocalist, but I also diddle on keyboards, drums, bass, and a few others. I guess I should answer the obligatory "new guy" questions now:


Originally posted by AcousticPro
What type of studio do you have?

I am in the process of converting half an unfinished basement into a dedicated music studio. Construction has stopped for the winter as it is about 33 degrees down there now (Brrrr). Just need to do the electrical wiring, sheetrock, ceiling tiles, and some carpeting. (Oh yes, and I'll put a nice gas heater in there too!) Until that room is finished, I am going to be doing some computer-based recording using SONAR 2 XL.

What type of work do you do?

I am a professional technical writer. I used to work for software companies, but decided to start my own biz ~7 years ago and have been running that ever since. I do a lot of different document-related services, including conversions and such. I have always been a good creative writer, but that's a tough way to make a buck, so I ended up in the tech field. I am starting to do a lot of song writing now to (finally) appease my creative side. My goal is to someday be able to support myself as a song writer.

How long have you been working in the Industry?

I did a lot of live playing back in my late teens (mid-eighties), working with wedding bands, playing proms and such. I gave it all up when I went to college, and then got so busy working that I never got back into it. I desperately miss playing music and am making a conscious effort to get back into the game before mid-life comes crushing down.
:angry:

Do you work in the Industry full time?

No. I am currently not in the industry at all, but hope to be in the coming years!

[jeharris]

Yo, Jag:

Gotta have some respect too, so hello Dave:

Wonderful, wonderful! Computer people make some of the best musicians. Since you're a technical writer, I'm sure that you remember some of the desktop databases of the 80's like FoxPro? Well, it was developed by, of all people, musicians!

There's a correlation between the two, kindred spirits, so to say. I too, had to give it up for awhile, but my case was a little different. I've always believed that no on knows better than I what's best for me when it comes to recording. That's the reason I hid out from 1981 until late last year. Then, the bug came back. By this time, I could afford the things that I needed and PCs had come into their own when it comes to recording music.

Sure, I agree with the Mac crowd that Macs are easier to use, since they've always had great sound and SCSI built in. But, PCs have equaled them. The only thing is, that you have to tweak a PC to be a great Digital Audio Workstation or DAW for short.

Insofar as Sonar 2 XL is concerned, it is one of the sequencers that I own. I like it and it's pretty easy to learn and it sounds as good as any sequencer out there. However, my preference is Cubase SX, which is more expensive, but much more powerful. VST System Link allows me to sync my three DAWs as one machine and this technology, at this time, is only part of Steinberg products such as: Cubase SX/SL, V-Stack, Cubase 5 R5.2, due mid February 2003.

If you do not need many virtual tracks, then Sonar XL is a great choice. But if you have not purchased a PC and this is what you want to do, then, make sure that it's one that conforms to the ATX form factor for motherboards. This is good, because it will allow you to upgrad the motherboard, memeory, processor, etc., instead of going out and buying a brand new machine every two years.

Get a great pro card. Anything from M-Audio will do the trick. Mackie sells a low priced outboard mixer: the 1202VLZ. The street price is around $250 - $300. Since you want to use Sonar, buy a wrapper like DirectiXer so that you'll be able to use VST2.X instruments. Sonar is built especially for the Windows environment, so DXIs are a given.

When it comes to memory, the more, the better and get as powerful a processor/cpu as you can. I personally prefer AMD Athlon processors, They are less expensive than Intel and they run faster, but the DO run hotter, so a great heat sink a la a vocano is needed to keep them cool!

For hard drives, purchase one for the OS and the apps (Sonar) and a separate one for the audio. YOU DO NOT WANT ANYTHING LESS THAN 7200 RPM. I Prefer Maxtor drives. Why? because of their 3 year warrenty and because, by utilizing a UltraATA133 PCI card, they can pass data at that rate and other than SCSI, you cannot beat it for the price.

Plus, the new Maxtor Plus II drives have an 8MB Cache and a seek time of less than 8 ms. Did I forget to say tha they're inexpensive? Your apps drive should be no smaller than 60GB. Your audio drive should be no smaller than 80GB. Since you're a techie, you might consider purchasing a copy of Norton Ghost so that you can "Ghost" the drives. I need not explain, as a technical writer would and should know what I'm talking about.


Happy Recording Tech Man!!!

Geeks Live!!!! Ah, you say geeks? Well, I can think of a few prominent ones: Howard Jones, Thomas Dolby, Kraftwurk, Steely Dan, to name a few... And, they all had and have execellent ears, as witnessed by the wonderful engineering of their products, etc.

P.S.: If you'd like to have a summary of my gear and hardware, check Introduce Yourself!

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[Blane]

Hello I'm a musician of 22 yrs. I've been recording for 2 yrs and wow, it's a lot different then simply singing or playing instruments. In fact, my recording studio has become an instument. I started with a yamaha md4s digital 4 track recorder $800.00. I pitched it out the window about 2 months after purchasing it. With some advice from a friend I went and bought a pc. In some ways I wish I'ld bought a mac. 7 computers later I now have a great home recording studio, heres what I use and I must say "I'm only months away from making a nashville quality sounding recording, with this setup." ;) Aardvark pro Q10 audio card $800.00 (extremely low latency with asio drivers) ... Sonic Foundrys Vegas Video v4.0 (unlimited multitrack producition software) ... Sound Forge v6.0 audio editor software ... AMD 2100+ processor ... Gigabyte Motherboard with AMD 761 chipset (the motherboard chipsets are almost the MOST IMPORTANT piece of your recording studio, for "PCI bus efficiency" data transfer(the way your audio card communicates with your motherboard)....more on this later.... 1.25 gig DDR sdram ... (2) AKG c4000b mics ... 610 C.E. L.E. Taylor accoustic guitar ... yamaha P-120 electric piano ... D-15 Martin accoustic guitar ... les paul jr. electric guitar (found in someones trash left out by by the curb...$3000.00 hehehe...) ... Roland Boss dr-5 drum machine (the best )... POD line 6 v2.0 guitar direct box (great piece for any guitarist $350.00)... Mackie 1604 VLZ pro (16 track mixer, great for preamps. But the aardvark q10's audio card preamps are superb, 8 of them) I have a lot more stuff, but too much to mention, plus, this is all the equipment I use for recording. Oh, a cheap fender Bass guitar as well. If anyone has an Aardvark audio card and you are having trouble, with unstable recordings, (crashes, glitches, and pops) find out what type of chipset is in your motherboard, for best results use AMD or Pentium N. bridge at least, chipsets. Feel free to chat with me about music, I hope this has been a help to someone...... :smokin:

[jeharris]

Really cool setup, Blane. One of my DAWs is also based on the AMD 761 chipset, so I must say I can also vouch for its excellence. Great mixer, too. I also have the Mackie, only I have the 1202VLZ Pro.

Best of luck with your Nashville style recording. I'm a big fan of country music, although I also do other kinds too.

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[Jin]

Hello everyone. I want to have a career in the music industry and im new to all of this stuff. I need help. I want to learn how to write music and lyrics. Isnt that what ther call producing? Theres a certain artist i want to work with but shes all the way in another country and shes been in the music industry for so long and has been so sucsesful. I dont even know if its posible or not to work with her. Can you people help me and give me some advice and tell me the things i need to know to be able to do what i want to do? If you guys need any more information about my self ask. Thank you.

[jeharris]

Jin:

Let me get this straight: You want to learn to write lyrics and music? I'm not sure about anyone else, but my approach was to listen to people in the industry that I felt were fine songwriters.

Narrow it down to a "type" of song. For example: Are you a Dianne Warren type? She writes love songs. Some of her hits include: "How Do I Live", "Because You Love Me", etc. Or do you want to write other kinds of songs? Decide the kind that you want to write and listen very carefully to writers who write those kinds of songs and fashion your songs after them.

By writing about true experiences, such as your own, brings that unique personal touch to your work. Although I do recommend learning to read and write music, it's not really necessary to write songs. Some of the greatest composers do not read music. Issac Hayes, for example, does not read music. He may or may not be before your time, but he won an oscar for the "Theme From Shaft" in 1972.

Get yourself a small tape recorder, come up with an idea for the song. For example: Using the love song approach, this could be someone you've known for awhile and out of friendship, grew love.

Start with a simple formula:

1. Verse
2. Chorus
3. Verse
4. Chorus
5. Middle eight
6. Closing Chorus

It does not have to always follow the above rule. That's just one structure. You could use:

1. Verse
2. Chorus
3. Verse
4. Chorus

or:

1. Verse
2. Verse
3. Chorus
4. Instrumental verse
5. Verse
6. Middle eight
7. Chorus

etc.

Here's an example of a song from the new James Taylor CD October Rain.

"September Grass"

Verse: Well the sun's not so hot in the sky today
And you know, that I can see summertime slippinng away
A few more geese are gone, a few more leaves turning read
But the grass is as soft as a feather in a fether bed

Bridge: So I'll be king and you be queen
Our kingdom's gonna be this little patch of green

Chorus: Won't you lie down with me now
September Grass
Won't you lie down with me now
In the September grass

Verse: Oh the memory is like the sweetest pain
I kissed the girl at a football game
I can still smell the sweat and the grass stain
We Walked home together, I was never the same

Bridge: But that was a long time ago
Where is she now? I don't know

Chorus: Won't you lie down with me now
September Grass
Won't you lie down with me now
In the September grass

Middle Eight: September grass is the sweetest kind
Goes down easy like apple wine
I hope you don't mind if I pour you some
It's made that much sweeter by the Winter to come

Verse: Do you see those ants, dancing on a blade of grass?
Do you know what I mean? That's you and me baby


Bridge: We're so small and the world's so vast
We found each other down in the grass

Chorus: Won't you lie down with me now
September Grass
Won't you lie down with me now
In the September grass

Note that the lyrics use tangible objects to image a tender moment in someone's life. This is a great song because anyone who's gone through puberty can remember an old girlfriend or boyfriend and a moment in time that has stayed with them for a number of years.

On rhyming: Everything DOES not have to rhyme. You can take many approches: The above song uses two different approaches: Notice that for the most part, during the verses, the first line rhymes with the second line. Some times, it's first-third, second-fourth or a combination of the two. Try to keep it simple and not overly complicated. Believe it or not, simple songs are the most difficult to compose.

As for producing: Producing is the act of putting it all together and applying what's needed to get the results that you have in your head. For example: What instruments are in the song? What's the desired tempo? Lead vocal? Backing vocals? percussion? Strings? etc. Once you decide that, then you need to arrange the song. Arranging is, in simple terms, deciding where the instruments belong and keeping them out of each others way.

The arrangement is crucial to any production, since how well you can mix down a song depends on the arrangement. Then there are effects that you may want to apply such as: reverb, conpression, noise gates, normalization, de-essing, etc.

Check www.google.com for articles/books on writing commercial songs. You'll find plenty there. Also check for books and articles on mixing and mastering. If you have not already, get the best gear that you can afford. Above all things, get a pro card and really good near field monitors. Consumer speakers will not do, although they do come in handy when you want to listen to your mix in another environment, etc.

I listen to my mixes on my M-Audio monitors, my comsumer stereo, my high end home theathre, in the car on CD, my boom box, etc. The mix should sound good on all of them.

I hope I've been able to help, but I havn't even statched the surface. This is something that you have to do for awhile, so check out those books/articles at the site I mentioned above, get your gear, a great sequencer like Cubase, a pro soundcard like M-Audio Delta cards, Excellent flat near field monitors like M-Audio SP5B (they sound great and for $299, they're a steal).

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[Jin]

Thank you. Ive been trying to contact artist and producers asking for their help but they're either too busy or are ignoring me because i havnt gotin any responce from any of them. Its funny that you mention Dianne Warren because she has worked with the artist i want to work with before and i find that suprising because like i said the artist i want to work with lives in a different country. If you people are wondering who it is its Namie Amuro. I would like to work with other artist but if i had to pick one it would be her. Plus i have other reasons for wanting to work with her that ill keep to myself but anyways. Again thanks for the help and advice. I appreciate it.:)

[jeharris]

I've found that you only help yourself when you help others. Just hone your craft and something will happen, if you work hard enough. I'm currently working on a project that I plan to complete by early spring.

Then, I intend to shop it around and see who bites. Personally, I DO NOT want to be an artists, although I do sing well. I like the writing and producing aspect of the business. You must remember that everybody had to start somewhere. It's just like being a baby. First you crawl, then you walk then you run!

But, none of this happens without practice!

:D

[Jin]

Originally posted by jeharris
Personally, I DO NOT want to be an artists, although I do sing well. I like the writing and producing aspect of the business. You must remember that everybody had to start somewhere. It's just like being a baby. First you crawl, then you walk then you run!

But, none of this happens without practice!

:D So true. I also think i can sing well but i think ill enjoy writing and producing more. Well i hope your curent project is sucsesful and that something good happens from it.

[jeharris]

And, certainly, I recipricate. The same to you! also, I noticed that you mentioned something about working with people who do not necessarily live in your area.

One of the good thing about sequencers these days is that most have the ability to work over the internet. For example: Let's say you come up with a great tune. However, you need a guitarist. Well, you can put a message out and find someone who may have the ability to play something on a particular instrument that you cannot. They add their part and now, you have the guitarist!

I've been writing music since I was a teenager. However, there are many instruments that I cannot play. Usually, I turn to MIDI. I just write the parts and use a virtual instrument i.e.: VSTi or DXi to play the part. Quantinize it, etc., to make it sound natural and that's how I deal with things.

Happy composing!

:D

[Jin]

I think i should of told you my age in my first post. Im only 17. Do you think this will be a major set back or anything? People will think im no good because im only 17?

[RAHAN]

I have been a musician for 30+ years and played pro for a few years then settled down and got a family. I play guitar and bass and have been collecting guitars for a few years now and have over 50 so I won't list them. I also build custom electric guitars which can be seen at my website www.rahanguitars.com

I started home recording about 3 years ago and it has grown and grown until now I have a soundproofed "shack" in my backyard which is my studio. I am currently running Vegas 2.? and wavelab V.3 on a P-3 650 W/512 RAM. Dual SCSI drives. My soundcard is a gadget labs 8*24 OOPS! They went out of business a year after I got the card. So much for drivers and support. I got dual monitors, a Mackie 1604, more pre-amps, compressors, effects, amps and direct boxes than you can shake a stick at.

I am currently getting ready to totally update my system. New PC, software, soundcard... I am currently considering the Digi 002 w/protools LE. I am now at the stage of downloading demos and seeing what I like. I originally picked Vegas for ease of use.
This old dog does not learn new tricks easily. I had Vegas out of the box and was recording without ever opening the manual. That says something for the simplicity of vegas. So there is a good chance I will just upgrade to Vegas 4. ...But I sure like the control surface you get with the digi 002 system.

So my current project is to re-educate myself on DAW tech and get up to date from 3 years ago when I started this. I figure there is a lot of new stuff to learn. Sweetwater has always been good to me so I came here and found the forum.

So that me!

[jeharris]

RAHAN:

There's actually a special section in this forum where your topic belongs. It's called "Introduce Yourself". However, I guess it makes no differece. If you're looking at demos, make sure that you do not miss Cubase SX.

Cubase SX is a great sequecer. Digidesign, makers of Pro Tools has just announced support for ASIO technology, which means it will be able to work with ASIO based plug-in virtual instruments. This opens the possibility of using your current Pro Tools system with your new system.

I have not used Vegas, although I use other tools from Sonic Foundry: CD Architech 5, Acid Pro 4, etc. Also, Cubase SX works with control surfaces. I've seen the new digi system that you speak of. You could actually purchase Cubase SX, get the new M-Audio control surface, an M-Audio 1010 and you would have more flexibility there than you would have with the Didi2 setup.

Also, M-Audio cards are amoung the best and they are always updating the drivers. Latency is VERY LOW with these cards. Back to the sequencer demos. Be sure to check out Sonar XL for ease of use. Cakewalk just announced support for digidesign, so Sonar will be able to work with Pro Tools.

I still think that Cubase SX is the way that you should go. Installing Cubase SX on a powerful machine, picking up a copy of V-Stack, installing V-stack on your current machine, this will allow you to implement VST System link, if your current card on your current system is ASIO compliant.

This way you can sync lock both machines (Cubase SX and V-Stack), load up to 16 virtual instruments into V-Stack and control them from your new machine (Running Cubase SX). This means that you will probably be able to use your Pro Tools specific plug-ins also, since ASIO support is now available for pro tools.

The driver works with Windows XP, so you will want to run Windows XP as your OS on your new system. Check the digidesign website for the ASIO drivers. They should allow you to use VSTi instruments with your current implementation of Pro Tools LE.

You should also check around about drivers for your current soundcard. Who knows? Maybe someone out there is writing and maintaining drivers for the card. Someone probably purchased the technology when this company went out of business. Find out who and what you can do about newer drivers.


Good luck on your new setup.

:D

[jeharris]

Jin:

I replied to your last question. However, I've noticed that it's not here for some reason, so I will reply to it again:

Your age will probably work for you in this day and time. The music industry, especially in this country is market driven. With so called popular music, everything is tied to MTV. This will probably help someone who is your age.

Also, another thing that helps is that a few successful young people from last year decided to show the industry that there was more to be played besides the Backstreet Boys and Brittney Spears. Of the major grammy nominaees this year, their average age is about 21.5. Here they are:

1. Norah Jones, 23 Up for 5 Grammies including Album Of The Year
2. Vanessa Carlton, 19 Up for 4 Grammies including Record and Song of the year for "A Thousand Miles".
3. John Mayer, 23 Up for 2 Grammies, Male Vocal and New Artist for "Your Body's A Wonderland"
4. Avril Lavigne, 18 Up for 5 Grammies including Song of the year for "Complicated"
5. Michelle Branch, 19 Up for 3 Grammies including female vocal, new artist.

So, you go for it!

:D

[RAHAN]

JE - Thanks for the input. I will definately check out your recomendations. I downloaded the cubase demo and did not consider it very user friendly, but I had not tutorial or manuals or anything beyond just clicking around and seeing what happens. I played with the Sonar demo and found it to be much more to my liking.

I will definately check out M-audio.


BTW - I thought this WAS the Intrioduce Yourself thread~

[jeharris]

Yikes!!!

You're right! What was I thinking?!? I guess I've been working pretty hard these days. On the surface, Sonar DOES seem easier to use. However, Cubase SX is much more powerful and will allow you a real "VIRTUAL STUDIO".

Who knows. Maybe, just like ASIO, which is also a Steinberg creation, everyone else will get on the VST System Link bandwagon. It all depends on what you need and what you think you'll need in the future. One of the really great things about VST System Link that has nothing to do with how it works is that it's forcing down the price of all Digidesign equipment.

This is one of the reasons that Digidesign decided to support ASIO to allow more flexibility with Pro Tools. Also, most professional shops that thought Pro Tools were the only game in town, know better now. There are pro setups that are using Nuendo, Cubase SX, et al.

Legendary singer Ray Charles just built a project studio last year based on Sonar XL! This is great for competition. Who knows, by the time that you decide to make your purchase, the digi002 may have come down in price. I still say, that you would be better off going with a computer based DAW using another sequencer like the ones I've mentioned.

Remember: Those mentioned are not the only ones. There are others out there: MOTU, Digital Performer, logic (Mac only), etc.

I purchased Sonar XL first and I use it for a number of applications. However, I'm getting into big, sweeping scores and the like. This means many, many tracks. No matter how powerful your computer is, after awhile, it can get bogged down. By using Cubase SX, I can spread my virtual instruments accross three DAWs and four processors and control everything from the master DAW, with all of the instrumets in perfect sync.

And since Cubase SX supports rewire technology, I can add some of my instruments from Reason 2.0.1 and link them through the Cubase SX mixer. Sonar also supports rewire technology, so if you do purchase Sonar XL and if you also have Reason 2.0.1, you can sync both applications.

For what I do, both sequencers have a place. But for the BIG stuff, Cubase SX, working in concert with Gigastudio160, V-Stack, Reason gives me a great deal more flexibility because I can spread the work accross DAWs.

Just remember: I'm sure that when you do build your new DAW, you'll still want to have use for the current DAW.

Happy DAW Hunting.

:D

[StevieT]

hey my name is Steve, i live in New Zealand
Age 21
Experience: travell in a band we have recorded 2 albums , we in the past have recorded with analog but far too expensive moving too digital
have 5150 amp
tarce elliot quad
taylor acc
stingray bass
digi oo1
and going Shopping
been touring with the band for 2 years primarily through europe but will be leaving for the states on th 4th of march for 3 months ! my role bass player and vocalist !
i thinK that is forum is an awesome oportunity for us all to get better at what we do , as we all need each other to do so thanks Sweat waters

[jeharris]

Yes, StevieT.

This is a good place to share ideas with others who love to make music. Sounds like you're living your dream. Good for you!

I wanted to do something like that when I was your age, but at that time, it was not feasible. Looking back in hindsite, however, as much as I thought I would have wanted to do something like that back then, I'm glad that it did not happen for me, as I prefer writing to performing.

The best of luck once you and your band make it here to the states and I hope that your tour is a success. If you're coming to Chicago, let me know. I'll make sure to come out to see the band! In closing, three questions:

1. What is the name of your band and
2. What about your work (albums)? Are they only available locally (New Zealand)?
3. Do you guys have a website with MP3s available for previewing your sound?

I'm currently constructing a website for that very thing, as I think that this kind of thing should be accessable and would help those just starting out so that they can see what can be done with a computer and all of the right software/hardware, etc.



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[Foreverain4]

Originally posted by smileywiley
Hi, my name is Nick Wiley and I'm from NC. I currently do not own any recording equipment besides a yamaha EMX3000 and a jvc tape deck. :( I also downloaded PTFREE but my sound card is junk and there's no room for a new one. I play fingerstyle guitar and I own an ibanez classical and a Washburn CTS prototype electric. (BTW, it's an awesome guitar!) I curently don't have a job because I'm only 14 but if any of you guys live near asheboro and are hiring please tell me!

so there's a little bit about me


take your old one out and put the new one in. most pro level sound cards wont co exist with another one anyway...

[smileywiley]

Originally posted by Foreverain4



take your old one out and put the new one in. most pro level sound cards wont co exist with another one anyway...



Oh I forgot to say, this is my situation. The computer came with onboard audio and only three pci's. One is filled with the modem, one with sommething else, and one with the ethernet card. Since we have high speed internet I guess I could just remove the modem which we don't use to my knowledge.

[jeharris]

Yes, you should but you must also disable the onboard sound. If you're running Windows, just click on My Computer->Properties. Then click on the Hardware tab then the Devices button.

The go to sound, video and game controllers. Right-click on the audio device and select Disable. Then, install your new audio card and the drivers that come along with it and you'll be fine.

About your first post, I hope you find a job soon, but not to worry. You have the rest of your life ahead of you, at fourteen. Learn as much as you can and do not be in too big of a hurry to grow up. It will happen a lot faster than you think, and I know from experience.

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[elshoky]

my name is elshoky mohd i,m a master musicion with arranging for choir
not to long with pc recording but not bad , i have a very poor pc trying to get a new system if any one can help i well be thankful
elshoky@hotmail.com
send me something

[jeharris]

elshoky:

You're in the right place. Sweetwater offers custom configurations. Give them a call and tell them what you're looking for. I'm sure that they will be able to accomodate you.

:D

[DaFuente]

Hey I'm David from Atlanta. 22 years old, been recording in and with bands since I was 14. I do vocals, guitar, mandolin, trumpet, bass...whatever needs to be filled in basically. I deal mainly with computer recording:

AMD Athlon 2600+
Turtle Beach Monterrey
ATI Radeon
sweet little Asus motherboard
hella hard drive space/memory
I use mainly Reason, Pro Tools LE (have to reboot out of xp..ugh), Finale for notation/arranging, Sonic Foundry for mastering

I've got a functional grasp on music technology, meaning that I understand what I use and a little bit beyond.

I'm applying to the music technology graduate program at NYU so I'm looking for as much information as possible to stun them at my interview :)

If anyone has any advice, drop me an email.

David

[beherenow]

I am amateur home musician. I'd say I know as much about music, and computers, as anyone does who's not a professional musician, or computician, or student of those topics. I have Sonar and some soft synths and am teaching myself how to use them to make music, probably all computer-based. Not expecting to use 'real' instruments for the time being. I have years of classical piano and music theory training. My profession, by the way, is forest ecologist.

Richard

[jeharris]

Good for you, beherenow.

As you will learn from this thread, everyone has his or her favorates when it comes to sequencers. I also have and do use Sonar XL for some things, although my preference is Cubase SX. The music background will come in handy.

I use only soft synths and I write music and can score for any instrument. If you're using Sonar XL, you have built in scoring. You can do your writing there, convert to MIDI and assign to soft synths., etc. I use Sibelius for scoring because that's what I prefer. At some point, I'll probably use outside instruments, but at this point, I have no need to.

Happy music making!

:D

[jeharris]

vespa_vic:

It seems that you've been around the block more than most of us, which is a GOOD thing. I do hope that you can learn to feel comfortable with PC or Mac recording because you're going to find that there are tons of things that you can do in this arena.

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[ljenab]

Hi, Larry Jenab here. I'm not in the industry (though I'm a GIT grad). I'm *gasp* an attorney with a bunch of guitars! My recording rig is a Dell PC with 512MB RAM, 7200 spin ATA100 60GB HD, Audigy2, and Cakewalk Guitar Tracks Pro and Cool Edit Pro. I monitor with a horribly inappropriate but gratifyingly loud THX-certified surround system. I generally record through a Johnson J-Station, though I occasionally mike my amps.

Actual instruments are Carvin and Fender guitars, though a Carvin Legacy 100 Watt head and 4-12 cab. Pathetic first attempts at recording things are available here (http://www.mp3.com/larry_jenab) . These will be replaced as soon as I gain tons of wisdom from this BBS!

I would love to be able to record acoustic/electric rock, a la Jethro Tull, and have it sound, well . . . good.

LJ

[jeharris]

ljenab:

So, you're a Tull fan? So am I!!! It's ironic because just last week, I pulled out Passion Play, Thick As A Brick and Living In The Past and gave them all a spin.

You can record really good guitar tracks, if you have the right equipment. I'd add another hard drive just for the audio and I'd move up to another sequencer i.e.: Cubase. Add a mixer i.e.: Mackie 1202 VLZ, which has excellent mic pre-amps, get a D/A A/D i.e.: M-Audio flying cow, some good mics (Shure sells some really good mics which will not cost you an arm and a leg), and you should be good to go!

Last but not least, get some really good reference monitors. I have M-Audio SP5Bs and they're fantastic! M-Audio just came out with a new line and you can get the SP5Bs for $199 a pair! Run, don't walk to your closest internet connection and dial into www.musiciansfriend.com and order a pair.

:D

[DeityStudios]

well I guess I shoud introduce myself. I'm Matt, 15 years old from Portland OR. Running on a P4 1.8Ghz with 80GBs Disk and 386Mb ram. This is the projected final studio lineup.
~Digi001
~Yamaha Drum Kit
~Marshall Amps
~Epiphone Guitar
~Taylor Acoustic
~Project Studios B1 and C1
~Shure Beta 52
~Shure SM57
~Shure SM86
~MXL 990
~Oktava 319
My room is less than acoustically sound (working on it, posted about it). Thats what you get when you're 15 and living with parents :D

[jeharris]

Now look DeityStudios,

Don't complain. Your projected studio sounds pretty good. And at 15, you're doing what many of us only dreamed of at that age. I was scoring music for high school when I was your age but this was before PCs, as it was in the 1970's.

It was not until I was fully grown, out of my parents house and over 40 before I could build my rig so at least you have plenty of time to become great at what you're doing, so work at it!

:smokin:

[jeharris]

Thank you for your comments, Vic. I just feel that it's a great deal easier to say what you mean and not pretent and to admit when you're wrong when you are and I'VE DONE SO IN THIS FORUM.

I just feel that technology is giving individuals chances that they've never had before and that the younger generation has no idea of how difficult things were before. Although that was the case, there are also some very beneficial advantages to starting out in what I like to call the days of old.

Back then, it seemed that there were more people who paid attention to the younder individuals and mentored them to some extent. I basically had to train myself to be comfortable with rap so that I could work with my nephew and his friend, whom I may say, are as good as many of the artists that I hear on the radio or see on video shows.

I feel that it is important to work with the young because someday, they will have to carry the tourch. I remember when I was 18 and was helped a great deal by an older individual whom I still keep in touch with today, as he has moved into the digital domain.

In closing, it is such a shame and a waste when I think of what happened to your friend. He was born the same year as I, so he would have been the same age as I am in August, (I was born in May). One of the things that I do not understand about many artists today (particularly in rap), is all of the unecessary violence. There is no place for that in music, or anywhere else, in my opinion.

Just keep being creative, being supportive of other musicians and keep believing in your dreams! In a world of competition, I have learned that my helping others, you actually help yourself more!

:bounce: :banana: :smokin:

[DeityStudios]

I'm sorry I didn't mean to complain, I thank you so much for your insight. I am most definatly thankful for my setup, and it never ceases to amaze me (and my parents :) ) how much technology has advanced to allow people as young as me to record material that sounds this good. I'm glad I can come to a place where people can give me advice from their own experiences (and speak the same tech language that baffles my friends). Thanks again, ~Matt

p.s. ~ I am also worried about the amount of violence in music today. A student was stabbed in my school this last semester. When I got home from that day I hear lyrics to music from certain "artists" that seem to advocate what just took place. It never ceases to worry me that it might happen again.

[jeharris]

Unfortunately, it WILL happen again. I'm at a loss with young people today (excluding you). I would think that success would allow poeple to be more creative instead of trying to be pushy. I hate this whole idea behind ganta rap, where you have all of these foolish people getting rich, and not leaving their past behind. I grew up in the urban city, in the projects and I educated myself and that's not something that I subscribe to. think of the things that I've read over the years and the fools who are too stupid to "grow up". The Tupaks and Biggie Smalls of the worlds, etc. I would think that if you went through this hard life, and you came up with a way to make some money and be successful, that you would try to encourage the youth of today NOT to make the same mistakes.

Unfortounately, we have someone out there like 50 cents, talking and bragging about how many times he's been shot and radio eating it up. Since I grew up in an extremely poor environment, I listen to this crap and wonder how anyone in their right mind can call it talent.

For example: The biggest hit of the year thus far is "In Da Club". So, how does it go: Meet me in da club/ body full of bud"...Give me a break!! total push for drugs and trying to glorify it. Then there's his new song: P.I.M.P. As far as I'm concerned, it's discusting. It takes no talent to talk ignorant and spew profanity. :classic: :(

[jeharris]

And, finishing up, I think you have a fine head on your shoulders. Try not to worry so much about what goes on around you. Do the best that you can to changes things, if you can. But realize that there will be many things that you will not be able to change.

Main thought: Concentrate on what it is that you want to achieve. It will not be easy, and there may be times that you will need to be selfish and there's nothing wrong with that. Other people in your life always seem to think that they know what's best for you. But if you are not killing anyone and you're doing your own thing, then stick with it, no mather who may or may not be against it.

It's been my experience that those who do not want to do the difficult footwork, are the ones who have the talent to try to stop you from persuing your dreams. Because if they can break you, they can always say: Well, he could not get it done. Let them stay home, and lay on their bottoms and watch talk shows and soaps. Learn not to tell them about your success. This will come with age.

I wish you all the best and if you need some advice, just hit me on this thread. I've been around awhile, but I do not have an answer to everthing. I will do the best that I can to help you, but if I do not have the answers, you will be the first to know, as well as everyone else who visits this forum. And anyone who's ever read any of my posts will agree that if I'm wrong, I have no problem admitting it and in some cases, if I've unwittingly hurt someone's feelings, I'm the first to say I'm sorry and crack my own self on the head. Rememer: No matter how old you are, you're always learning.

Best of luck, kid.

:banana: :bounce: :smokin:

[DeityStudios]

I know exactly what you mean. I feel the same way becuase I am faced with the same crap at school everyday. People walking around with rap blasting on the headphones, promoting drugs and illicit sex and violence. All I can say is that not all young people are like that. There are many kids who despise that as much as adults do, and that we honestly are trying to stop that sterotype.
Thank you for your words, I will definatly seek your advice when I need it. ~Matt

[jeharris]

You're a pretty cool kid, Matt. Give as much as you can to your dream. From what you've described insofar as your DAW is concerned, you should be able to do everything that you want to with what you have in place.

One of the great things about radio is that everything grows old, and that will include this crap that we speak of. Afte all: Only a year and a half ago, all you heard were the Backstreet Boys, Insync, etc. Where are they now?

:banana:

[jeharris]

Vic:

I could not agree more. The bottom line is to do what you love and give it all that you have to give. You and I are from a generation where in many cases, songs did make you think.

People today think that this kind of music cannot sell, but look at what's happened to Nora Jones? She's sold over seven million records with "Come Away With Me", which is a sparcely recorded, but brilliently produced record. It walked away with all of the major grammies and it deserved every one of them (beating "The Emenim Show" along the way).

Ido not think that all rap is bad, but I have a problem with people screaming about how hard their lives were and spewing hate a violence. Hey, I grew up in the projects, I was very poor and my mother raised seven kids on public aid. It's what I call the "poor little me" syndrum.

It goes like this: All of this s*** happend to me, so I'm angry at the world and that's why I do this and that, etc. Nobody gets a free ticket, although it may seem that way but this includes those born into money. Life is tough on all of us. I prefer to fight it like a man and move on. I've also learned that life is a big, wonderful experience that in most cases, is NOT going to be the way that you want it to be. But this is what makes life great. I'm always looking forward to the next day, if I have one so that I can see what will happen.

Instead of blaming the world for my problems, I went out and educated myself and worked hard. No one promised that life would be easy and it's not easy now. Anyone who has a problem with it should just dig a hole, jump into it, and have someone cover them up.

Arrested Development's Speech was a wonderful rapper and as I may add, Arrested Development is the only rap band to win the Best New Artist Grammy. These young gansta rappers could learn a great deal from them. Even Emenim, although he can be vulger from time to time, does think and has done some thoughtful compositions, so it can be done in this gendre and sell. After all, Emenim is outselling all of them right now anyway.

In closing, do what you like, work as hard as ever at it, and never give up. Whatever happens, happens. At least you'll know that you've tried and no one will be able to take those experiences from you. Now, let's Jam and move on. Although we are speaking about musical things, I do not think that this thread is a opinion forum and although I do not care what anyone thinks, I do believe that we're begining to sound a bit melodramatic.

Let's get back to the music and back it up with what we have to give, FROM A MUSICAL STANDPOINT. WE'VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES AND WE'RE NOT AFRAID!!!

:banana:

[WARRENPEACE]

Hello everyone....

Thanks for the great forums.


Introduce Yourself


>What type of studio do you have?
a 4-track 'professional' model tape machine. not a 'porta-studio'.

>What type of work do you do?
I work for a newspaper here in Everett, Wa. The 'Everett Herald'.

>How long have you been working in the Industry?
I have been playing music in bands since 1979. I started in a band called "S.H.A.R.P." . Then came "Ground Zero", "S.H.A.R.P. ll", "Anderson Council", "Life 101", "Daves Rope Swing" and now....

"Warren Peace"

Did you mean my 'job'? Ive been at the Herald for 8 years.

>Do you work in the Industry full time?

'The Industry?' lol.... only in my heart....


Marquew/ac/wp

[RTaylor]

Living room studio {whole living room. {to a few folks chagrin.}}

In the arts since '77 or so. {first design job in '78 or so... I've done stuff on and off since then.} I edit video and do design professionally... try to sell paintings and so forth.

In digital arts {constantly... obsessively} since... ummm... '9o-91? Professionally since '94 or so.

I'm no musician... yet. :} I did make it to advanced band in gradeschool. {sax} I'm trying to do a sort of sound/video/noise/collage sort of thing that seems to constantly get sidetracked by the need to make a living. Eventually {when I feel it's ready} I'll put the whole shebang on DVD.

...No instruments {Tho' my wife {in about 7 hours} plays violin and is a damned good singer.} I do have a half dozen computers that make various noises. ...Tons of registered software. Mostly, right now, I'm experimenting in linux. Linux is still getting started as a multimedia platform... there are some excellent apps and a lot of stuff has real potential and I like the artsy, "no procedure is formula" feel of the whole thing.

[imdcollector]

Hey Everyone -

I'm pretty new to the recording area - although I've been writing / composing for a few years now...

I'm a keyboardist throughout, and though I dabble occasionally on the guitar, I'm by no means even respectable at it...

- Kurzweil K2500 -
- Cakewalk HSXL 2004 -

Recording is just now a hobby, though I do play piano/keyboard for things other than just enjoyment...

[waxnsteel]

>What type of studio do you have?
Home-type
>What type of work do you do?
I'm in the military, and play acoustic solo in my free time. I've been in bands, but don't have one currently. I'm usually the Lead singer/guitarist/sound guy. I'm not an recording expert yet, but I'm working on it. I mostly just record demos.
>How long have you been working in the Industry?
11 years playing, 7 gigging, 4 recording.
>Do you work in the Industry full time?
I gig pretty regularly, and have played studio sessions, but have yet to record anyone other than myself at home.
>What gear?
I have enough to run live sound for a full band, or to record them. I can't believe I resisted the urge to list it all, but it's amazing what you can accumulate. But I am recording on ProTools with a Digi 002
Yes I have GAS, but I have NO KIDS, and a GIRL who loves my toys like I do!
Jason

[EEB]

>What type of studio do you have? Home-studio: Cubase running on Win XP Pro, 1.9 GHz P4, 480 MB RAM, 38 GB HD. Use VST inst. often & heavy. *Looking to get a Laptop 'cronie' with this set-up

>What type of work do you do? Live Performance/Studio Production

>How long have you been working in the Industry? 12 yrs (off & on)

>Do you work in the Industry full time? Currently, yes (6.5 consecutive yrs)

[Gooberschmort]

Hello All
Believe it or not I took time to at least skim, if not read, all the posts so far. It's just cool to see what folks are thinking. So many levels of interest and equipment.
Anyway, I'll answer below.

>What type of studio do you have?

For some of the younger folks in here I figured I would share that in the eighties I started with a Fostex 4-track cassette with a Boss drum machine and a Shure sm 58 mic. Then I went to the 8 track reel to reel I mention below with an Alesis HR drum machine. If you stick with it things will grow, maybe beyond what you want. LOL!
Here is my junk 15 years after I started recording, (and I still have a big wish list):

PC pent IV
2.8 gig dual processor
2 - 120 gig hard drives raid setup with ghosting for backup as well as DVD to archive.

- Running Samplitude Pro 7. latest.
- Lots of plugins
- Mackie 1604 VLZ board
- 3 Terratec EMT 88 cards for 24 track capability at once recording

- Tascam 38B reel to reel
- Dat deck
- Pair of Tannoy 8bs (powered) monitors
- AshlyAudio outboard gear for compression and eq and pres, (used to work there)
- Various effects but mostly use the plugins now

- SR16 Drum Machine (mostly for click tracks now, unless I use it for ideas)
- keyboards
Roland xp 60
Ensoniq TS10

- mics
Pair of Earthworks SR69s
CAD
ADK
Groove Tube
Schure
Sennheiser

- Guitars Electric
Ibanez EX
Fender Tele
Hammer
Westone Bass
- Acoustic
Gibson D35
Alvarez Yari Y1
Seagul 12 string
Giannini classical

Lot's of percussion toys
Basically, lots of stuff

Biggest toy on my present wish list:
SoundCraft Ghost 32 channel board

>What type of work do you do?

Toured from 81 to 98, (and maybe again soon)
Head Music Dude at CrossBridge Community Church in Rochester, NY
Just joined a band with folks who have worked with Ted Nugent and Eric Clapton and the likes. I'm scared and excited at the same time. These dudes really rock solid and it's an honor to sing with them.

Record mostly for myself and Church but have gained a few clients over the last while. (helps pay for the toys)

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

Well, since 81 mostly but playing and singing since 1964 when I was 4. I kinda knew what I wanted to do since then. LOL! Never strayed from that path

>Do you work in the Industry full time?

Yes
Can't help it.
Music is what I think and communicate through. Don't know how else to say things sometimes.

Never know how much to say in these things. I always feel I talk too much. Maybe some of you will find it interesting and want to chat. Guess I just felt it was okay to be a little long winded.

Take care and pick on me if you want.

Jim

[thrillastilla]

I WRITE AND RECORD FOR A LIVING, HAVE BEEN DOING IT FOR ABOUT 7 YEARS. I PLAY ORGAN, PIANO, KEYBOARDS...

[the king of music]

Hi all

My name is Abdullah Al balushi i'm from (Sultanat of oman "Muscat ").

i'am musicain and sound engeneer .

my system is :-

2 yamaha o2r's digital mixer's withe adat 3 card's optical .

1 yamaha O1V.

2 Motu 2408 v2 digital sound card's

1 yamaha DSP factory sound card .

1 Roland vs1680

1 Rolan R8 drum box .
===========
mic's :
Sure ksm44
akg c3000
audio technica 5040
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software's :
Cakewalk 9
Sonar 3
Cubase SX
some plug in's
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Mastring software's
Wavelab v4
Sound forge 7
i use Izotope also
Dbx DDP 1
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My studio monitor's are Mackis Hr824
Alises Adat
Tascam hi 8
Fostex D-5 dat recorder
Panasonic dat recorder
Tascam tape deck
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Roland xp 80 keabord withe full Sound bord's
korg trinity
korg t-3
Kurzwell r3 sampler
roland sound canvas
===========
I work in royal band of oman as sound engineer
I use Makie d8b in my work
with 3 sonorus' sound card's
sonar 2 and 3
mic's
Neumann u87
Tlm103
and some AKG"S
Genelec studio monitor's

I do all styl's of music recording in my own studio
at my work i do for arabic orchistra some time live recording and some tim's one by one (multi track's).

Thank's and all the best for evry one .

my regar's
Abdulla Ibrahim Al balushi

[hackerburn90]

The industry is getting younger. I am 13 and i have a 4 track studio in my room but my stpe dad has a full on pro studio. I have been in recording for 4 years. and Sweetwater rocks.

I have for me

the Tascam MPF 01

Custom Speakers 4 ( I built them)

A beringer 6 track mixer and a Ross 10 track mixer

a Alesis 3630 compressor

Motu fastlane midi

[AVDork3000]

Your right. The industry is getting younger. I'm 14 and have a studio in my room. I don't have as nice equipment as you do though. I wish I did. Where do you get the money to afford that stuff?

[hackerburn90]

I play in a band that toured around the state playing in Bars making $200 in a weekend

I was nice

I like reaording better

[AVDork3000]

Nice. I wish I could do that. I can't play any instruments. But I'm a pimpin DJ.

The names Mix Masta D
I am avalible for parties and other events in the Houston, TX area
DJ with CD's
E-mail dillbob58@sbcglobal.net for more info.

[Diego E]

Hi, I'm Diego, from Argentina.

I'm mainly a songwriter and piano/keyboardsw player, not amking a living on it now. I worked as professional musician, bands, theatre, local tours, teaching, etc, for some years, then chose a different path, went to university and now I'm working on a multinational company on the logistics biz.
I'm doing very good, economically speaking, but slowly trying to find my way back into full time musician, as you can not hold back your passion for too long ... I find myself with very little time for music and that's not good.
On the other hand, I'm building a new home, and of course, the studio room is there.

My rig is a Pentium 4 at 1.6 GH, 1024 Meg RAM, 2 X 40 Gb HD, M-Adio Audiophile 24/96 card, Cubase SX, Sonar 3, Reason, Gigastudio, Kontact, Athmosphere, Stylus and Trilogy, NI FM7 and B 53, Acid 4.0, Wavelab 4.0 and Virtual Guitarrist both Electric and Acoustic.
My jeyboard is a Korg X3 which I only use as a controller and I'm on my way to change it, either for a Motif ES7 or a controller and a couple of modules, Motif and Triton.
I write pop songs, some jazz and new age too.

With 2 kids and a wife I guess my way back into full time music may take some time ... I also travel a lot for work, so I'm in the process of loading my working laptop (Dell Latitude C400, PIII 256 RAM, 20 gig HD) with Acid, Kontact and a couple of VST instruments, next week I will receive my new M-Audio Ozone, so I will be able to write on the road.

Regards !
D

[dpd]

Hi, I'm dpd. I'm an Electrical Engineer by trade during the day, and a Broadcast Engineer afterwards (just 5 minutes from Sweetwater :))

My station has a recording studio (18 x28) that doesn't get enough use, but it's been treated with RPG stuff, needs some serious low-end resonance correction. We have a baby grand in it.

Our control room has a 16x16 split analog desk, 16 channels of ProTools, and a small assortment of some nice microphones. A couple of small Lexicon verbs for live stuff. We do some limited recording and live broadcast.

I'm rebuilding my audio room, planning some system upgrades, and plan to use a ProTools 24|mix system at home to use for mixdown and mastering so I can have a higher-end audio system for those tasks. (Home system kicks the control room playback stuff ...)

Looking forward to learning a lot here. I just got on tonite and have picked up a bunch of stuff already! Time well spent.

[MauZilla]

Hey Everyone... I currently living in the "Dirty South", but I am originally from Motown, the big "D", where just about everyone I grew up with in the 60's and 70's was a muscian or a mechanic (or both!). I played semi-pro and professionally as a drummer with some named, but mostly no named bands around the world for many years, to the point where it just stopped being fun.

I noticed that there a few musicians turned computer gurus, turned musicians again, I myself being a micro-computer tech for a local junior college as well as being a independent tech for hire decided that i could still express myself through music without having to perform.

I was a song writer, and arranger in the 80's for a production company that is now defunct, however, the lessons that I learned from analog recording and my computer knowledge were the catalyst for my deciding to get back into recording music again.

There is so much to learn and so little time. I in advance thank you guys for your time and your patience with me as I am sure that I will be asking lots of questions in this forum and hopefully I will be able to answer as many.

[Producer Big C]

What's up.
I'm a DJ / Electronic music producer from Chicago. I've been recording
(non- professionally) for 10 years now and FINALLY, I'm trying to make music a full time career. I mainly create rap / hip-hop, and
ghetto - techno music in my home studio.

my setup consist of:

Yamaha o2r digital mixer
(2) Mackie 1604 vlz's for submixing
Alesis HD24 trk. hard disk recorder / with BRC remote
Akai dr-4 trk. hard disk recorder ( my favorite piece of gear used exclusively for making my DJ mix CD's)
Tascam DA-30 dat recorder
Pentium PC, running Soung Forge, Vegas, Acid, and CD Architect with CD burner
Layla soundcard
MOTU Midi Timepiece AV
Akai MPC - 60
Ensoniq ASR-10 rack sampler
Emu Vintage Keys sound module
Emu Proteus 2000 sound module
Korg Trinity keyboard
Roland 307 groovebox
(2) Alesis nanoverb effect processors
(1) Lexicon MPX-500 effects processor
(1) AKG C-414 microphone
(2) Technic's 1200 turntables
(1) Pioneer CDJ-1000 digital turntable
(1)Denon DNS-5000 digital tuntable
Vestex Dj mixer
EAW studio monitors
Cervin Vega speakers
and my record collection.

check me out at : www.underworldinfo.net

[electron]

Hello all from BRUNEI!
As you probrably have guessed, I'm from the east... WAY east :D
I've browsed thru this forum a few years ago and now i've stumbled upon it again and want to say HI.

I've been making music since i got my first synth in 87. I'm presently very into Trance/Progressive but i have a soft spot for anything electronic from 80's stuff to DnB and Big Beat. I'm a synth freak so here goes : TRITON, M1, K2vx, JD800, Juno 60 & 106, TB303, RS505, D50, CZ5000, K1, DX7.
Can't wait to jump into the world of softsynths!

[MusicAL]

Hi, I hope you don't mind a beginner in here, because I am one. I'm 19 and currently don't have any equipment except a guitar, but I am seriously researching and planning what to get. I want to get a Casio Wk-3500 keyboard, a Tascam US-224, and a laptop computer, but I haven't figured out which one. I am looking forward to learning a lot from all you pros.

Amy

[TheNewKid]

My name's Matt and I'm the new kid on the block.

I want to get paid to record things. I'm starting with an emphasis on clasical and jazz, but really I want to record anything that pays well, as well as a number of genres that don't. I'll prolly be asking more questions than giving answers. I've been roaming around this forum for a few days, and I can tell it'll teach me a lot. Thanks, everyone! Thanks Sweetwater!

[Salty]

My name is Rick. Though the name Salty was given to me because I have been known to look like someone licking a saltlick while playing guitar solos. I suppose that is probably why most of the gigs I got were in the studio. :D

Having been a session guy for a number of years and newly relocated where there are none, I am now beginning my new life as a home recording artist thanks to the internet. I recently purchased an interface for my PC from ST Audio called DSP 2000. I am using Cakewalk HS 2004 because I found Sonar had too many things for me to break inside.

I, much like the other poster who said he came from the days where the 2nd guitarist was called "Rhythm," remember also as far back as the time when music was played live with real musicians! Can you imagine such a day ever existed? Today, I plug in my Band In A Box and go!

Well, it is certainly nice to meet y'all. I look forward to sharing whatever I can to help another along and better yet learn even more myself!!!

:banana: :banana: :) :banana:

[marksammy]

Hi
Mark Leven
www.lavenderbluestudio.com

[Mike7]

Mike7 here, I have been observing the different forums here for awhile and really enjoy your disscussions. And I have alot of questions regarding Digital recording so rather than wait for someone else to ask the questions I figured I'd join up.
Regards
M7

[robflux]

Been Dj'ing for many years now, although it has taken a backseat to my full time job as a pharmacist...

I am trying to catch up to the rest of my crew with production, beat making etc. Have SoundForge, Acid pro 4.0, Reason. Just bought a Sony Vaio notebook, primarily for recording live dj sets.

I have been searching for a soundcard/audio interface which brought me to this site, and I hope all of you knowledgeable people can help answer many of my questions!!!

[rockinturbo]

My name is Jim Parks
I live in Fort wayne Ind
I work as a drafter for a large telecom company.
36 yrs old

I have been playing guitar/bass for 20 years off and on. I have been writing music with my best friend of 20+ years for several years now. Since I recently moved back to Ind we have been getting back into the recording end of things alot more.
Our old drummer from high school called recently and we plan on a trip to Tennesse in the spring for a little reunion and recording session.

I had purchased a vs880 ex from sweetwater 7 years ago I think ,and just last week got a M-Box.

My lttle studio now consist of the
vs880ex ,
Mbox with pro tools 6.4 le,
art mic pre ,
presonus blue max compressor,
mackie 1202 vlz12ch mixer ,
alieses drum machine ( hope to upgrade soon),
MLX 990 mic,
Shure 57,
roland mic that came with the vs880,
various jumk mics from radio shack,
various bases and guitars,
peavey classic tube twin,
peavey tnt 130 bass amp,
create 10 watt practice amp,
roland practice amp.
custum built 2.5 ghrtz pc runing 1 gig of ddr400,
laptop running cubase,sonar4,acid pro 5,
i'm getting some tannoy powered monitors in the next month.
seems mostly low end stuff but I have fun with it.

will probaly asking a lot of questions here soon.

[Justin]

Glad to have you!

[bgcole]

B.Garland Cole here.

My life has been a series of watercolor impressionist vignettes displayed around the world.

Accepting the truth that one is an artist has consequences. Most have been good for me and my family.

The songs (I write) that I like the best, people seem to appreciate the least -- and the inverse is also true.

bgc

[bastardometer]

Hi everyone
I just purchased an MBox and look forward to developing/starting my recording . I'm a total newb but I have done extensive research and I'm really excited to get started . I'm a guitarest/song writer with a penchant for heavy , abstract music i.e.. Tool , Meshuggah , Candiria ,The Dillenger Escape Plan , etc. as well as the classics
i.e.. Zeppelin , Pink Floyed , Sabbath
my gear consists of : Mesa Boogie Road King Head with Mesa Standard 4x12 Cab
Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head with Marshall 1960 4x12 Cab
Blackbox Quicksilver Delay
Teese Real McCoy Custom Wizard Wah
Monster Cable
Schecter C-1 Elite guitar
My Computer setup is a gateway 300S Pentium 4 - 1.8-GHz (400-MHz) with 768 mb ram and a dedicated Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 200GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive
OS is Windows XP service pack 2

I've been browsing this board since my purchase and I'm very pleased that everyone is so cool and willing to help. I feel very at ease that I can come here for help as well as tricks and tips

Also want to say thanks to sweetwater for their service and for making this board available
Cheers
G S

[jeharris]

Originally posted by bastardometer
Hi everyone
I just purchased an MBox and look forward to developing/starting my recording . I'm a total newb but I have done extensive research and I'm really excited to get started . I'm a guitarest/song writer with a penchant for heavy , abstract music i.e.. Tool , Meshuggah , Candiria ,The Dillenger Escape Plan , etc. as well as the classics
i.e.. Zeppelin , Pink Floyed , Sabbath
my gear consists of : Mesa Boogie Road King Head with Mesa Standard 4x12 Cab
Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head with Marshall 1960 4x12 Cab
Blackbox Quicksilver Delay
Teese Real McCoy Custom Wizard Wah
Monster Cable
Schecter C-1 Elite guitar
My Computer setup is a gateway 300S Pentium 4 - 1.8-GHz (400-MHz) with 768 mb ram and a dedicated Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 200GB Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive
OS is Windows XP service pack 2

I've been browsing this board since my purchase and I'm very pleased that everyone is so cool and willing to help. I feel very at ease that I can come here for help as well as tricks and tips

Also want to say thanks to sweetwater for their service and for making this board available
Cheers
G S
Question: Do you only have one hard drive? If so, you should get another one so that you can dedicate it to audio. I'd suggest getting an 80GB drive, ghost your OS from the 200GB drive, set the 80GB drive as the master, restore the ghost image to the 80GB drive so that it becomes your OS drive, set the 200GB drive as the slave and erase the 200GB drive and use it for audio.
:banana:

[rockinturbo]

Pro tools doen't like sp2 also I thought i would let you know.

[bastardometer]

Originally posted by jeharris
Question: Do you only have one hard drive? If so, you should get another one so that you can dedicate it to audio. I'd suggest getting an 80GB drive, ghost your OS from the 200GB drive, set the 80GB drive as the master, restore the ghost image to the 80GB drive so that it becomes your OS drive, set the 200GB drive as the slave and erase the 200GB drive and use it for audio.
:banana:

Right before I posted my introduction I bought the Seagate 200gig hard drive just to record on. The hard drive that came with my computer is a Western Digital 40 gig 5400 rpm drive Thanks for looking out jeharris . As for sp2 goes , I guess I'll see how it goes . I guess worse case scenario is to uninstall and reinstall. Thanks again guy's

[bastardometer]

Well , SP2 freaked out on me and actually killed my new Seagate hard drive. I was able to back up my files that were on my system hard drive , but my Pro Tools sessions that were on my recording hard drive are gone. Reinstalled Win XP and I'm going to stick with SP1. Now I just have to wait for my replacement (warrenty) hard drive and start it all over again. Hopefully I'll have better luck with SP1

[waxnsteel]

One of the single greatest performance upgrades you can make is upgrade to a 7200 rpm drive for your system. Made a bigger impact than adding a gig of memory.

[area51nstk]

Scotty H. from Plymouth Ma.
live engineer for the last six years, and studio engineer for the last four years.
I have worked with many punk and rock bands inc:
Reveille, The Misfits(performed with one show,R.I.'02), Boston punk legends Darkbuster, Boozin' Hooliganz, Suicide Kings and others.
live rig:
Mackie CFX & VLZ
Crown (2)CE1000, (2)CE2000
Mackie 1400i
JBL M-Pro Subs, and mains
Yamaha Monitors
proco snakes
61' L.P. Custom (white S.G.)
Mesa/Boogie Rectoverb 50 combo


studio rig:
Custom Built rack mount P4 2.8 ghz (w/ 4U rack box)
logic platinum 5
exs24,evp88,evb3,evd6,es1,es2....
Roland SI-24 mixer
Focusrite VMP
Behringer MulticomPro
KRK V8 & Rokit8's
GT55 class A
MXL 2001 & 603s
AT pmx503 (stereo pair)
a suitcase of shure mics
and others...
Monster monitor cables
Mogami Mic cables
Cyberpower 625AVR
and a closet full of stuff i havn't seen in years.

[area51nstk]

Originally posted by bastardometer

Marshall JCM 800 50 watt head with Marshall 1960 4x12 Cab

haha!
total SLAYER.

[issues]

whut really good y'all

Im workin my skills all over the place, dont own a studio exactly.

I like beating on my tool...my mpc 2000xl that is!! im a producer first, lyricist second

I've been at this for 6 yrs...so far

Im juggling my music,football, and schooling at the same time...and havin alot of fun doing so.

here are my weapons (dont laugh, times is hard):
MPC 2000xl
fl studio...(moving away from this, still learning my mp)
numark pt01 turntable
a s**load of vinyl
a pc that i built: win 2000
m-audio 49es usb midi controller
a stereo my aunt gave me 10 yrs ago
umm...imagination, and hustle.

get used to hearing my name...cuz ur gonna be hearing it alot more...sooner than you know...

peace

[jeharris]

Originally posted by bastardometer
Right before I posted my introduction I bought the Seagate 200gig hard drive just to record on. The hard drive that came with my computer is a Western Digital 40 gig 5400 rpm drive Thanks for looking out jeharris . As for sp2 goes , I guess I'll see how it goes . I guess worse case scenario is to uninstall and reinstall. Thanks again guy's

The 5400 RPM drive doesn't cut it with todays software and the bloatware we use, also known as Windows XP. Go for 7200 RPM or greater and as much memory as you can pack onto your mobo. Also, I'm not sure which version of Pro Tools you're using, but it does work with SP2, at least Pro Tools M-Powered does.
:banana:

[bastardometer]

Originally posted by jeharris
The 5400 RPM drive doesn't cut it with todays software and the bloatware we use, also known as Windows XP. Go for 7200 RPM or greater and as much memory as you can pack onto your mobo. Also, I'm not sure which version of Pro Tools you're using, but it does work with SP2, at least Pro Tools M-Powered does.
:banana:

Mbox with LE 6.4
I'll have to wait a few months , but I'll take your advice and replace my original hard drive as well. Thanks jeharris

[bastardometer]

Originally posted by area51nstk
haha!
total SLAYER.

Slayer used/uses 100 watters (I think)
Are they still using JCM 800's ? I'll have to check into that

[area51nstk]

To the best of my nowledge, Kerry has been using the JCM 800 all along. Then again, I've been known to be wrong from time to time. (then again who the hell is ALWAYS right?!)

still my statment stands, TOTAL SLAYER!

[jeharris]

Originally posted by bastardometer
Mbox with LE 6.4
I'll have to wait a few months , but I'll take your advice and replace my original hard drive as well. Thanks jeharris

Well, I'm using the same version Pro Tools LE 6.4, only without the MBOX. The M-Powered version works with M-Audio hardware. This was probably created to take advantage of the vast number of people who own M-Audio professional hardware and, as I'm sure you probably know by now, Avid, which owns Digidesign (Pro Tools creator), also now owns M-Audio, and it works fine with Service Pack 2 for Windows XP Professional.
:banana:

[norwegian sound boy]

Being relatively new to the world of recording live to laptop, I wonder if someone could assist me in choosing the most correct and simple way to accomplish this as far as equipment, applications, etc.
All replies are welcome. thanks

[princehakeem]

Originally posted by AcousticPro
>What type of studio do you have?

>What type of work do you do?

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

>Do you work in the Industry full time?


I use a Digi 001 Pro Tools 6.4
on Windows XP
for
Rap / R&B Production

I've been doin this for about a year and a half seriously

And I'm tryin to work in the industry full-time, but for now, I'm stuck here in Cali slangin insurance. (Thought I was gonna say somethin else huh...)


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/chicoblack02/igotbeats.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/chicoblack02/DSC00861.jpg

[weez]

Hi my name is alan. keyboard piano player 15 yrs. Church musican on sat and sun. professionaly Im a nurse.Been recording for 10 yrs.Recently had a project studio but moved everything back home.Currently working on 3 cd projects now. im currently running a p4 3.4 digi 002 alesis hd24 lucid2496 converter great river mp2nv art 2pac digimaxlt mackie 1402vlz ghost Le 32 triton studio motif es rack
dw set mpc all waves and b factory plugs wavelab 4 tlm 103 akg 414 se electronics rode nt2 d112 sm57 e604s events asp8 ns10. thanks to everyone in the past for answering previous post i have made.

[brains380]

I have a very small Home based studio ,still expanding, Been producing and recording for 1yr 1/2
I use:
Reason 3.0
Protools
sound Forge
Recycle
Korg 49 controller
Mbox 2
Vegas
2 Akai microphones

[Red Scare]

Hi everyone.

Right now I've just got a project studio/mobile recording studio in my bedroom. I am Pro Tools certified and I love making and mixing music.

Mostly I do mastering work, since it's about the only thing I am equipped to do in a commercial sense. I've done various corporate and book-on-tape gigs, television and radio spots as well as of course, music. My tool of choice for that is Ozone 3, but if I can sink $20,000 into it, I wouldn't mind buying some nice outboard analog mastering gear. hahaha

I've only been "working" in the industry for about a year, so I'm still a newbie and relish the opportunity to learn from others. But I've been playing guitar for 11 years (more than half my life) and love a good jam. If you ask me, the ULTIMATE G3 show would be Steve Vai, Ron Thal (Bumblefoot), and Mattias "IA" Eklundh.

Unfortunately at this point I'm only part-time in the industry. I work a day job doing tech support over the phone for a major nation-wide DSL provider. I've done some internships but haven't really worked anyplace very happenin'.

Equipment list:
Digi 002R
Behringer ADA 8000
Presonus Eureka
Line 6 Bass PODxt Pro
Line 6 Vetta Combo (Vetta II software)
Alesis M1 Active Mk2 monitors

Mics:
Sennheiser e602, 3x e604, e609 Silver
MXL 2x 603s, 990, 991
Shure 2x SM57
AKG D112
Groove Tubes GT55
Oktava MK 319

Guitars:
Ibanez JEM7VWH hot rodded with Virtual Vintage Blues and Fernandez Sustainer
Ibanez RG7621 (before the RG 7strings were crappy)
Epi Les Paul hot rodded with DiMarzio pickups (Air Norton and Steve's Special with push/pull coil taps)
Ibanez S Series... currently disassembled
Ibanez Soundgear 5 string bass (got it used, it's a beater and about to be replaced by a nice Brian Moore I found used)

Computer/Software:
Pro Tools LE v6.4 (about to upgrade to 7)
Apple iMac G4 800MHz 768MB of RAM (about to be replaced by a PC I'm building, 2.8GHz dual core with Hyper Threading and 2GB of RAM)
iZotope plugins (Ozone 3, Spectron, Trash, Vinyl)
Digi's 002 Factory Bundle

[sonicepiphany]

greetings

living room musician. computer software based since 2001.before that,fiddled about with drums,electronic keyboard and drum machine.

GEAR

SEQUENCERS
SOFTWARE- ACID PRO 4.0
ORION PLATINUM 6.2

AUDIO EDITORS
Cool Edit pro 2.0
Sound Forge7.0

MASTERING SOFTWARE
T-RACKS

VST soft synths

N.I.Absynth
N.I PRO-52
Virsyn Cube
KORG legacy collection
GForce\Minimonsta
Nebula MS-42
Crystal 2.5

VST 3rd party effect plug ins
too many to mention

HARWARE- DAW
DELL PENTIUM D 820
2.8gh,
2 GB RAM.
X-Fi PCI ASIO sound card
Roland MA-8 stereo micro monitors
CHEAP MIDI Controller
USB 1.0gb FLASH KEY

PENTIUM III- 866mhz, 382 MB RAM
FOR UPLOADING SONGS TO INTERNET

day job-PHILOSOPHER KING

happy to be here ,looking forward to participating in forums,thank you for existing,you come
highly recommended

[JazzMastaJim]

>What type of studio do you have?
>What type of work do you do?
>How long have you been working in the Industry?
>Do you work in the Industry full time?

Home studio, in a corner of the basement.

9-1-1 dispatcher since 1987 (and before that, from 1977 to 1981).

Hmmm, well, I don't work in the music industry, although I have done so part-time on occasion. I'm working my way back in, though, currently as the keyboardist and lead singer in a classic rock band, Tin Whiskers (http://www.TinWhiskersBand.com), which is just getting re-started after about a 25-year break. :) (We were together under another name from about 1973 to 1979.)

My main keyboard is an Alesis QS8.1. I also have:
Roland JX-8P (might get taken on gigs once in awhile)
Roland MT-32 (studio only)
Roland D-110 (studio only)
Roland TR-505 (studio only)
Moog ConcertMate MG-1 (might see a few gigs)
Korg Mini-Korg K1 (might see a few gigs)
Farfisa Compact Deluxe (not sure if it works anymore -- it's serving as a stand for the JX-8P)

Microphones include the obligatory SM57 as well as a PZM.

Recording equipment includes a TEAC 80-8 and A-2340SX, plus a Sony 75ES DAT deck. Also various hardware FX, including an Alesis MIDIVerb III, Alesis Micro Limiter, dbx de-esser, and two 4-channel dbx type I noise reduction units for the analog decks.

My main mixer is a 16-channel Mackie CR1604-VLZ. I used to use an Alesis 1622 which was superb -- until it broke and then, because of its monolithic design, couldn't be fixed. I also recently bought an Alesis Multimix 8USB to use with my laptop.

The laptop is a Dell Inspiron 6000 with a 1.7 GHz Mobile Centrino and 1 GB RAM, running Windows XP Pro. Software includes Cakewalk Pro Audio 9 and Cubase LE, plus various FX and a couple free softsynths. I really don't use the tape decks anymore since I started using a computer to record audio a few years ago. The Dell replaces an AMD K6/233 desktop, running Win98 and Linux, that I used for eight years.

I love technology! To make on-site recordings, I used to have to lug around the 80-8 -- all 76 lbs. of it -- reels of 1/2" tape, the dbx units, and at least one huge 40-lb., 8-channel Tascam mixer, not to mention mics, cords, stands, etc. Now I take my laptop, the 8USB and incidentals, and I'm good to go.

[tulun]

- Mini studio, at one of the shoplot at my village.

- Own-business,full time, mainly on Mobile Phone & PC Servicing, also involved in this
music industry.

- 9 Years, since 1997, 4 years in music composing & recording

- Equipment :
- Yamaha PSR 520 Keyboard
- Yamaha DD-10 Digital Drum
- Yamaha RY-10 Rythm Machine
- Acer PC ( P4 1.7,256MD,10GB HDD, SB Audigy Sound Cards )
- Roland VS840 Mixer / Recorder
- TASCAM DAT.
- Sony MD Player / Recorder
- Panasonic Hi-Fi used as monitor speaker.
- Carol Microphone.

[seterry]

Hi,

I've been recording for almost 12 years, started with a classic ADAT. After I got my 3rd ADAT, a 20-bit machine, I started seeing better ways to get music into the computer so migrated that direction. I rarely use the ADATs any more, other than for format conversion or to pick up an old project where it left off. Now it's MOTU 828 into Sonar or Audition on an XP machine, depending on whether MIDI is involved.

I use large diaphragms almost 100%, my favorites are the AT4033 and the Shure KSM32. I would like to check out the Rode NT2, think it might be my next mic. Anyone have anything positive or negative about that mic?

Mine is part time, not very lucrative, but keeps me busy and provides some cash flow to keep the studio going. A control room and a tracking room I've dedicated at one end of the house. I do mostly Christian music. My wife does the graphics for most of my projects, and other projects as well. If you need CD layout graphics done, she's great! Check out her work at www.lifesounds.org.

[analoguepilot]

im josh conti... im a self taught pianist and drummer and have been running live sound gigs for bands, churches and conferences since i was 12; recording artists and bands since i was 16. im now 23 and operate my company latitude music development out of my second bedroom turned project studio along with a day job to pay the bills as im a married man. i won an honorable mention in the 2003 john lennon songwriting contest, was invited to dj at last year's Remix Hotel NYC and recorded, produced and released a full length ambient electronic album "listen" under my alias "ambientflightheory". i run the video department for Discover Life Church where we use pinnacle and avid for editing and ultra for our green screen work on a slightly customized HP tower with over a terabyte of space. im currently developing a new project called "the remix foundation" and you can visit it on myspace at www.myspace.com/theremixfoundation... there will be tracks on the page when the TRF ep album is complete. some of my older work is at www.sonicbids.com/voxpre. i love music and producing it and i swear by my sony mdr 7506 headphones, yamaha cs2x keyboard and my studio projects c1 condenser mics...

[djw]

Hullo, DJW here,

I out of the Riverside CA area, and been dabbling with the recording since the early 70s. Old Teac 4 channels, boards and Dekorders.

I moved to digital, with a home system of a Gateway P4 3G 3M RAM, FW-1082, Sonar PE 5, TR6's and a few other bits of business. Mostly mixing my mobile and home recordings, along with adding orginal music to friends home movies of the dunes.

My new project is a mobile recording rig that we use in San Diego for our "Geriatic Jams". :eek:

Most of the gear has been recomended and purchased through Sweetwater.
Thanks Jason!:)
Well, I have ideas, he steers me in the right direction.

Firepod, DBX 166XL, Samson S-Phone, Two Furman's and a GT-Pro.
All mounted in two 4U racks.

Click Here for Rack (http://www.waxlipz.com/Gallery/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=29&g2 _serialNumber=1)

Ordered up some ALP5's and a case to compliment the setup. Should be here next week.

djw

[tws]

Presonus Firestudio with Cubase LE and Adobe Audition 2.0.
Dell inspiron 1150 2.8Ghz with 1.25 G ram
Fostex V16 and VC8
Crown D75,
Alesis Model 1's
Sin HD 450 phones
AKG 3000B and 1000C pr of CAD 100e's pr sm57's a 58 and EV 767 (I could do with some better mic's)
I record my personal band and a few other projects from time to time. I love to play with the equipment.
I'm 56 yrs old and a HS band director. I record my band at school with an AT stereo mic and a Tascam CD burner. (works better than you can imagine)
One of the classes I teach at the HS is music technology. Hoping to build a studio at the HS to have the kids with bands record and post to the net and explore pod casting, (as soon as I figure IT out).

[Kevyn]

I just wanted to include an update to what has changed in regards to my studio setup no big deal but feel free to see what's new!

Updates:
Now running ProTools 7.4cs5
Reason 4
FL Studio 7 XXL
Added a pair of Sony MDR-7506's
Added a Rode NT1-A mic
Added Digidesign Factory Bundle
Ditched the Axiom49 for the AKAI MPK49 (I LOVE this midi controller!!!)
I also ditched Acid Pro 6

Still doing music production and whatnot for myself and local artist in the Fort Wayne area. Recently graduated college so now I have more time to focus on music. Computer upgrades are coming soon (I'm going Quad Core baby!!)


Hello Everyone,
My name is Kevyn

I have a home project studio that I custom built myself.

My custom built PC lists the following:
MSI motherboard 925xe chipset
3GB SuperTalent (2-1GB sticks, 2-512MB sticks) RAM DDR2-533
Intel P4 LGA775 3.0GHz
Thermaltake Heatsink & Fan Blue LED 120mm Fan (Big Typhoon)
3- Seagate 80GB Sata Hdd
2- Samsung 400GB Sata Hdd
1- Seagate 400GB IDE Hdd (in an external case)
2- Samsung 18X DVD+/-R/RW drives w/Lightscribe
Nvidia 6600GT 256mb Video card (for light gaming when not recording)
M-Audio Revolution 7.1 sound card
Antec mid tower case & 430watt PSU w/front and rear Blue LED 120mm fans
Wireless Logitech Keyboard and rechargeable optical mouse
Logitech X-530 5.1 speakers (I plan on getting Studio Monitors soon)
Samson Rubicon R6a Ribbon Studio Reference Monitors
2- Dell 19" LCD monitors

For recording I am using the following:
Pro Tools 7.3.1
DigiDesign MBox2 w/Ignition Pack 2 (plug-in's and accessories)
Digital Reference DR-CX1 Cardiod Condenser Microphone
M-Audio Axiom49 MIDI Controller
Reason 3.0.4
ReCycle 2.1
Ableton Live 6
FL Studio XXL 6 Producer Edition
Sony Sound Forge 9.0
Sony ACID Pro 6.0
Sennheiser EH-150 Studio headphones
Cakewalk SONAR 6 Producer Edition

I do production for myself and members of my group as well as for other local artists in the Fort Wayne,IN. area. As well I am a self taught recording artist with about 19+ yrs of writing experience (rap) and close to 7yrs experience in making beats. I would like to get into producing and recording full-time but going to college and being a father doesn't allow for that at this time.

Music has been a passion of mines since as far back as I can remember. Finally having the ability to create and record at home has been like a dream come true and I hope to soon be able to share my gift with the world.

Hear me at: http://www.myspace.com/khaos260
Add me as a friend and leave a comment. All are welcome.

[The Owl]

>What type of studio do you have?

>What type of work do you do?

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

>Do you work in the Industry full time?

Hello everyone! My name is Phil

1) I have a PC based studio, Windows XP machine with 2 gigs of RAM, 80 gigternal drive, soon to add 500 gig external (for audio) and 120 gig for VST's. An Alesis Multimix 16-channel audio mixer into an M-Audio 2496 Audiophile card (MIDI, analog adio in/out, S-PDIF), M-Audio BX-5 monitors, Casio Keyboard (WK-3200), E-Mu B-3 organ module, tons of VST instruments and effects, recording on CUBASE SE and adding SL. Using AKG, CAD, Shure and Apex Electronics mic's. Audio-Technica headphones, Samson C Q 8 headphone amp,

Completely self-taught on the recording end of life, save for a class in college in the early 80's, back when tape was still king.

My first ever home recording experience proper (outside of toying with an old 60's Westinghouse reel-to-reel when I was a teen) was a Fostex X-15 when they first hit the market circa 1983

I play guitars and bass, some keys, write and arrange.

2) Not employed in the recording industry, but produce my own music at home by night as an independent artist. By day, I work in the medical staffing industry.

[Triple-X]

>What type of studio do you have?

>What type of work do you do?

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

>Do you work in the Industry full time?
okay well, not in that order... here we go

Wuts up people...

Im Known as Triple-X.. everyone can just call me "X"

Musically.. Normally i can be placed in the hip-hop/rap/r&b genre
but now a days I just like listening to and making "whatever sounds good and inspires"

I am 31, was born and grew up in NY and have been infatuated with music since 8 years old. I used to love listening to the radio and was perplexed at all the different types of music on it. by 12 i began playing the drums (like my dad before me) and had tons of rhythm but also a mother who couldnt stand the noise. so I took up guitar at 13 which she was happy(er) about and played until I was 18 and we moved to ATL georgia. i had being playing hard rock/metal at the time so ATL was a culture shock with no band scene.
So i put the guitar down, faced my electronic fears and began frequenting Mars music which dwarfed my memories of having loved sam ash in Ny so much.
long story short, i began learning the MPC and messing with boards like alesis qs6(yuck) and the roland xp50, and producing hiphop/rap influenced by my metal backround. I soon played and or added and graduated to gear like emu's proteus, and later the proteus 2000, the mo phatt, audity, roland jv2080 expanded, Jv 8000 TR rack, Karma and added a yamaha A4000 to my sampling arsenal, while learing and adapting to the Blooming computer/Digital Audio workstation times. I fell in love with Cubase and used it to control my gear and record audio.
The tracks I was producing landed me an in house position with an independent record label in ATL, as Studio manager, where I produced, engineered and managed sessions with label acts, as well as outside sessions and even a couple local big names.
Uninspired and underpaid I left after 3-4 years and began repairing pc's, building DAW's for others and dissolved most of my gear for money.

its been a few years but I am back at it again, as I knew i would be, and I am rebuilding my arsenal of equipment. Having visited the music stores in the past few weeks and seeing the changes that i have missed, its both exciting and disappointing. Very little excites me in the new boards i have played, and the prices have raised exponentially.

All that being said, my current list of gear is minimal, but being built upon.

PC-
Intel P4 3.4ghz 2mb L2 800fsb
2gb DDR2 Corsair XMS low latency ram
Intel 915PBL mobo
ATI X300 PCI express16 video
Dual Seagate 250gb SATAII HD's
Dual Lite-on 16X dvdrw drives
Antec Tower
Antec 500watt true power supply
Zalman CNPS-7700 Cu 120mm Cpu Fan
dual 120mm Zalman case fans
(anyone with loud fans.. try zalman)
Logitech Cordless elite duo
Win XP pro
Steinberg Cubase VST32 5.1(and still love it)
Wavelab 5
Reason 3
Waves Diamond and others
Timeworks plugins
TC Plugins
are far to many others to list

PC #2
Basically the same as above
but with a P4 2.8ghz 533 bus
and ddr not ddr2
radeon 9800 pro video
on a Albatron mobo


outboard gear
Delta 1010 Sound card
Opcode 8PortSE Midi Interface
Yamaha A4000 Professional Sampler
(memory blown out w/9gb scsi hd installed)
Some logitech thx pc speakers for now(blah)
and my prized Audio Technica ATH-M40fs headphones

thats it for now..
but im hear to get some advice on some new boards as i am looking to make a few purchases this week.
see ya on the boards !

[Fiddlerwon]

A disabled at the moment. I am waiting for drivers for a M-audio interface. It might be another brand if they don,t get them. I,m running Cubase SL-3, a few mic's, s-20 pre, Allen and Heath Gl2200, SA1530Z Mackies, plus VLZ 1604M-Audio Studiphile monitors, Motif, Zeta Jazz Fusion/Midi Violin. A bunch of PA stuff.
As for work I go paint if the price is right. I need to get out of it thought , since I had my neck surgery. This year I have made more playing fiddle in diferent studios.
I ask my Mother if I could get a violin after I had seen a performanve in 6th grade. I didn,t think I would actually get it ,but about 3 weeks later , She said "go look in the closet". Actually it really started when I was about 21.
And I wish I was working full time now. I got kick out some songs.No money in touring, unless your young and somebody. There is no in between like it used to be. Least not as much. Plus I'm getting older. Gravity pulling me down. Fiddlerwon

[luapleba]

It seems that no one has posted in a while, but since I'm new to the forum here goes :-)

My name is Paul:

I got hooked on Music in 5th grade. I played the low brass from middle school through college. My high school started a jazz band my junior year and since I was playing low brass they figured I could pick up the bass pretty quick (not quite sure of that thinking, but it sure is ok with me now ;-). So I started playing electric bass at age 16 and never looked back. I left home when I was 18 and played in cover and original bands on the road for a few years before going back to college and working on a music degree. I then tried the road for a few years again but did not care for the wear and tear. I now am a computer programmer (microsoft programmer), I'm 43, and I live in Michigan with my beautiful wife and one awesome Son. I still sit in with bands here and there, but my main focus is a prog rock band that I started about a year ago. We are a power trio with a female front person (I guess you could call it a four piece). I play bass and keys. We are just about to start recording our first CD.


My Equipment:
Caveat... I started putting this all together on a budget just to see if I could pull it off. I since then have started upgrading things like mic pre's etc. for example, I just replaced a bunch of Behringer mic pre's with the Eureka's. Next I want to a couple of really nice mic pre's and really nice mics (I can dream right :-)

Guitars and Basses:
MusicMan Stingray 5
Rickenbacker 4003
Epiphone PR-5E Acoustic
Yamaha Classical
Fender Strat

Keyboards/Controllers:
Behringer BCF2000 controller
M-audio Keystation Pro 88
korg K49 conroller (used live)
Korg ms-20 Controller (used live)
Fatar mp-113 foot pedals (used live)
MidiBuddy Midi Controller
Alesis DM-5 Drum Module


Software:
Sonar 6.0 Producer
Giga Studio 3.0 Solo
Korg Ms-20 legacy soft synth
Korg m1 soft synth
Korg wavestation soft synth

Amps:
carvin R600 Red eye bass head 600 watt bi-amp
Carvin 2x10 with horn bass cabinet
Carvin 1x15 bass cabinet
Crate 100 watt Solid State Guit Amp
2 Roland 1x12 pa cabinets (great side monitors. I've had these cabinets for 20 some years)

Wireless:
Carvin wireless IEM system
Carvin wireless guitar system
shure E2 IEMs

Drums (rehearsal kit setup in the studio for idea creation. Drummers like their own kits :-)
Pacific CX 5 piece Maple shell set w/ 1 additional 20" floor tom
2 crash, 1 ride and hi hat cymbals
4 Roland Pd-8 Drum Pads

Mics:
2-Cascade fat head Ribbons (great mic for the money)
2-sm57
2-Peavey pvm-480
2-AT3035
2-Behringer 8000
2-Blue Ball
1-sm58
1-AT813r
1-Beta52
4-Piece AT drum mic set
1-Octava m319
1-AKG Perception 400

Rack:
3 1/4 Balanced 48 point patch bays
2 m-Audio delta 1010 synced using s/pdif
Behringer V-Amp2 Guitar Amp Simulator
Behringer mx2442A Mixer (used for headphone mixes)
3 Behringer 2200 mic pre's (cheap but their fine for rehearsal)
1 Art TPSII Mic pre
2 Art Tube - Pre's
6 Presonus Eureka Channel strips
Behringer HA8000 8 channel headphone amp
Behringer 4 channel powered direct box
Alesis RA150 power amp
Event 20/20 Monitors
Motu MicroLite 5x5 midi hub


Studio Computer:
Dual-Core Duo 64-bit Intel dual processor
2 gig of ram
250 gig SATA 3.0 drive
2 View sonic 19" wide screen flat panel monitors
Multiple back up drives
2 large UPS systems (I can run the entire studio for about 1 hour on battery)

Live Computer (rack mounted in road case so I can use virtual synths live):
Dual-Core Duo 32-bit Intel dual processor
Sonar 6 producer
1 gig of ram
160 gig IEDE drive
1 Gateway 15" flat Panel


The studio is a portion of my basement. It is split into two rooms with double studded wall seperating the control room from the recording room. I was able to get a bunch of glass cheap so I have 4 panes of glass 2ftx6ft to see between the rooms.
I have also built various movable and hanging gobos that have come in quite handy. The hanging ones have two panes of glass in them and I have hooks in the ceiling in the recording room in various places so I can create a couple of smaller rooms within the room. I'm sure it could sound way better, but it's what I've got to work with right now.

[kman2007]

Hello,

My name is mike.

I am a guitar player of 11 years.

I am not a professional studio engineer but I am looking to start a home studio for my own projects with friends and bandmates. I worked in a recording studio when I was in hs but we did not have any wave studio software or the like - it was all old fashioned reel-to-reel recording. This was only about 10 years ago and digital studios and wave software were something I only saw or heard about at big studios and radio stations.

I am a professional mechanical engineer in the automotive industry.

[eporter66]

Hi everyone - my name is Eric and I am just starting to dip into the computer recording world. I have been a musicians since my early teens (guitar), and have recorded in studio's with bands, but only as a player, never behind the board.

I have done a lot of reading, and I want a studio just to record my music. I have 6 guitars (Ovation Acoustic 6&12 strings ; Electrics : Fender Tele, Kramer Pacer, Ovation Preacher, Ovation Breadwinner 12 string), a Fender Jazz Bass, and a Kawai M-II keyboard.

I have dabbled with Magix and Ableton software (demo versions). I have an M-Audio Fast Track Pro and just purchased the M Powered Pro Tools software. I am running on a Windows XP home computer.

I will be coming here for a lot of help/tips etc... Wish me luck

E

[adian919]

Hello, my name is Christine.

I have played the piano for most of my life. I did a little recording about 10 years ago using someone elses studio, keyboard, samples, software etc...that was great.

I finally decided to get my own stuff and get back into it. However, there is so much more to midi/digital recording than I could have ever imagined. I have a Vista OS, which I have learned most software/hardware hasn't caught up to yet.

For this venture, I have purchased:
Axiom 61 keyboard controller
Sonar 6.2 home studio
M-Audio Fast Track Pro Interface

I am considering getting Acid 6 Pro (I used acid 10 years ago)...but with all the vista compatibility issues, I am not sure what I should invest in at the moment.

I am a course writer/developer. And for now, my free-time and energy is mostly devoted to getting off the ground with recording/creating tracks and samples. Actually, at the moment, most of my time is spent at these forums, online support pages, or with a nose stuck in a book/manul trying to figure out if I am missing a setting, or it is an issue with my OS or software. :(

But eventually, I hope, the result will be fantastic and worth every second.

[Dave H.]

Dave Huffman here. I live near Champaign IL & I am putting what for now will be my very small home studio. The room is about 10' X 10'.
I have a Tascam 2488 & I am running the Mixer-Muse auotomation software for it on my HP media center puter. I just ordered a E-MU 0404 sound card & am going to have to DEmedia center the puter.
I have several pieces of out board gear including a ART Pro Channel & a ART Pro VLA.I have a peavey 4 buss 16 channel board with the first 8 channels having direct outs. Nice older board I wish they still made.
I am using Klipsch RE-15's with a RW 10 sub for monitorspowered by a OLD Oberheim 700 amp.
For Mics I have Shure 57 & 58's & Beta 52's, MXL2003's & 603S's, EV RE-50. I have a Alesis microverb-3 & a old Yamaha SPX-90.
When I return to work in june I hope to get a prefab garage put in the back yard to put a larger studio in. I had L5S1 Spinal fusion done in Jan. & I haven't been released to work yet. I love to talk about recording, live sound & drums.
Dave Huffman:D

[Myuzishin]

Hi, my name's Kyle, I'm a musician and I live in Southern Maryland (well, two outta three ain't bad)

I'm still relatively new to the whole home studio world. This time 3 years ago I was usin a Tascam 424 (tape...remember, kids?) and an Alesis SR-16 drum machine. Through many steps, I've moved up a bit to a CS LE, Sonar 7 and Drumagog. So, progress :banana:

I do stricktly home stuff and the occasional online collaberation. Never been in a band and don't know jack about anything high-end, live or studio. I have a few trinkets I use to make noise with, and sometimes it comes out nice.

Guitars:
Vester II Concert Series
Ibanez RG370
Gibson Les Paul (goth custom, maybe? I haven't looked it up yet)
Ibanez Artcore

Bass:
Schecter Omen5 Diamond series

Synth:
Yamaha Motif ES6

Effects:
Boss GT-10 (on the way when some come in)
Digitech GNX3000
Boss ME-50

Have a few tunes up, check 'em out if ya like: www.myspace.com/musicbymyuzishin

Just joined the forum today, hopin to glean some wisdom from folks around here :)

[Teacher Rocker]

My name is Brandon T. Washington. I've been a lead singer/rhythm guitar player in several bands since 1992,as well as being a solo artist who has been fortunate enough to open for some cool people(Favorite gig:warming up for Mike Doughty(ex-Soul Coughing) solo...killer). After limping along with a Yamaha MT100 II four track for years while trying to eek out a living playing music, I got wise,got hitched, went back to school to grab the teaching cert. that I dropped in '94, and now I teach music to elementary school kids that just can't seem to get enough music.I love it!!! Since I also have decent(read: consistent) scratch for the first time in my life, I just threw down on a computer to use for music only, and I will be starting my digital journey with an MBox 2 and a Keystation 88 as soon as the dust settles...I've been lurking these forums for about 3 years, and the wealth of information has been EXTREMELY helpful! I will continue to watch the forums as I put my rig together(and undoubtedly ask some dumb ?'s along the way!) and I have to thank all of the moderators and posters for making my entry in to the Digi world that much easier!!

Sorry I forgot...
Guitars: USA Squier Strat
early 80's G & L ASAT
Washburn Acoustic
Takamine 12-string Acoustic
Amp: Line 6 Flextone II

and an old as the hills Boss DR-550 drum machine...

[gone2lake]

Hi, I'm Steve. I'm 39, from Lexington, KY, and started fooling around with PC home recording in March 2008.

I have an Alienware gaming desktop with dual OS, XP pro and Vista Ultimate. I record my stuff on my XP drive. I have an M-Audio Axiom 61 midi controller, Native Instruments Komplete 5, Ableton Live 7, Reason 4, and the Line 6 UX2 with the Gold Bundle. I play an inexpensive Dean electric classical acoustic, a Gibson Les Paul Supreme, and an inexpensive Ibanez Bass.

I'm a Nuclear Medicine Technology student.

I just fool with music to stay out of trouble.

Thanks for the welcome.

[Andrew]

Andy- 45- Nashville.
please step back in time with me.

Roland vs880 Vexpanded
art tube pac(preamp compressor)
alesis meq230 eq
pod 1.0 with floorboard( I'm waiting on the upgrade chip to arrive)
audio technica 4033a condensor
shure sm57,sm58
sony mdr7505 headphones
whirlwind imp2 direct box
yamaha dtxplorer drum kit (w/additional real hi hat and cymbals)
epi valve jr for live gtr
85 les paul standard gtr
06 Hamer standard gtr
cheap Kramer bass gtr(I have to lodge a pencil in it to keep it in tune,but it works)
casio ctk431 keyboard
lots of cables
alienhead shaker and a tamborine
I built a sound proof drum/vocal booth in one of the bedrooms

I know this studio is cheap and dated but most people/groups are blown away with the demos I've done for them and my own band.
It took many years to get it right. I figure the less gear and buttons = more concentration on the performance.
the only time I use a computer is I will occasionaly write drum tracks in beatcraft.

I plan to go pro tools once I figure out how...lol

[under_water_420]

Name is Michael, been recording for prob about 4-5 years now. Mainly record my own stuff and friends, some rough demos for my band.

Rig consists of my main PC, a custom build running a 2.1 Ghz CPU, ASUS motherboard, 2 80 GB HD, 2 GB RAM. Also have a MacBook Pro..

Studio contents:

Digidesign 001
Toft Audio ATC2
PreSonus Blue Tube
BBE 362 NR
ProTools 7
Ableton Live 6
IK Multimedia CSR, AmpliTbue 2, Ampeg SVX, T-Racks, SampleTank 2 XL
Native Instrument Akoustik Piano
Izotope Ozone
Spectrasonics Trilogy, Omnishphere .. :)

SWR 350 x Bass Cab w 1x15
Marshall Lead100 Mosfet w 4 x 10 cab

Warwick Corvette bass
Fender Strat e.gtr
Fender acoustic
Hula Ukes Ukelele

:smokin: peace.

[diecapsule]

Hello all!
I have been playing guitar since I was 12 years old, I am now 30. I first started playing in a band when I was 14 and started gigging with a band called Mr. Cardinal in 1996, which lasted untill about 2001. I now record music with the former singer of Mr. Cardinal as the bassist and drummer have both had unfortunate deaths in recent years. This really sucks because I could not imagine playing with anyone else. I have just recently began building up my own home project studio. I love writing and playing my own music. Doesnt matter what genre as long as it is based on rock 'n' roll. I currently play all the instruments myself including guitar, bass, keys, percussion, & vocals. I am currently working on a geeting all the equipment I need to start my "solo" project. I have been using a Roland vs2000cd for the last couple of years as well as recording in my former singers studio which is PC based. I just purchased a new computer and tons of programs. I currently work with a Windows XP Home Pc with 3gigs and two hard drives that total 570 gigs of space. It has an Intel Quad Core Q6600 with an Intel Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L motherboard. I have been running Mixcraft 4 the past 6 months to get the hang of things but recently upgraded (my opinion) to Sonar 6 Studio. Some programs I own include Addictive Drums, EZ Drummer (with all expansions except latin) Izotope mastering, and TRacks, and Amplitube 2.0 as well as Guitar Rig 3. I cant wait to up and running. By the way, know anyone interested in a vs2000cd with vga hookup & unopened vs8f3 card? Let me know. Happy jamming

[djproject]

greetings one and all. my name is derek power or djproject

(it's meant to be understood as one word and all lower-case. but you do indeed say it as "dee-jay project". it's a play on my initials and the fact that everything i do in life can be succinctly described as a project =D )

right now, i have a personal studio that i'm ever so gradually making into something professional. this is where i make my musical project, the spangle maker. here's the gearlist (alphabetical order by manufacturer and then model):

adobe audition 1.5
adobe audition 3.0
audio technica at2020
behringer mic200
beyerdynamic dt990pro
dell inspiron 530
digitech rp200
digitech rp300a
fender classic player jaguar special hh ["charlotte"]
ibanez sr400 ["rachel"]
kawai k5000w ["sirius"]
m-audio projectmix i/o
martin 000cxe black ["nicole"]
martin steel string backpacker ["peregrine"]
roland fantom x8 ["lyra"]
steinberg cubase 4.5
waves diamond native
waves gtr 3.5 native (with interface)
yamaha cs2x ["echoes"]

while music is my true aspiration, i currently work in accounting to provide the major paycheck. i hope to remedy that in the future =]

i've been involved in some music for quite a long time. but it's only been the past six years i've been directly involved with computer recording, learning it every moment i could since the fall of 2002. i'm still learning various ins-and-outs (haha) of recording ... and that's half the fun ain't it? =]

anyway i'm glad to be here

[feralfrailer]

i'm a wannabee musician who's played acoustic guitar most of his life and in the past few years has been learning the banjo.

i'm in the process of putting together a very budget oriented, basic computer based home recording studio to practice into, monitor my progress and to play around with some multitrack recording of my guitar and banjo, maybe even some vocals

i have a E-MU 0404/USB recording interface because a year ago it was the only thing in my price range that had USB 2.0 and my Dell Vostro 200 didn't come with Firewire and i knew i needed the "fast" connection

i have all the "nifty" LE software that came with the E-MU too, Ableton, Cubase, Sonar and Cakewalk

and this year for christmas, i am in the process of purchasing some Alesis M1 Active 520's for "monitors"

as well, i have, as part of a package deal that fit in with my budget at the time, an MXL V63M condensor microphone with a Mogami Gold XLR microphone cable and a microphone boom

yea, i know now about the E-MU and the MXL, but... maybe in the future. for now it seems to suite my purposes.

however, i am leaning towards a Studio Projects or AKG microphone as a possible upgrade in the not too distant future

and possibly in the further future a firewire based recording interface with more inputs, if i can find some like minded acoustic musicians who'd like to put it all together and hear what it sounds like

[ayaboy]

hi! guys how are you? im just a newbie here i hope that i could learn a lots of information in this thread. i hope i am welcome to this thread guys. have a good day.:)

[BignFat]

>What type of studio do you have?

I don't have a studio

>What type of work do you do?

I work at Boeing as a Instuctor

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

Worked in the aviation industry for 23 years now, but not in the music industry

>Do you work in the Industry full time?

NOPE

but what I do is try to run the sound board at my Church. It is a Yamaha LS9-32. I used to "DJ" in the early '80's with a simple mixer, but this digital mixer/sound board is over whelming. The maunual is about 290 pages long, and just try to keep up with the "shop talk" is making it difficult to understand how to use the mixer.
I'm hoping to find knowledge thru this forum, and maybe find some type of schooling that teaches the ins and outs of the workings, or maybe even books that help discribe the best operations for the mixers in general. Glad to be with you all. Look forward to further discusions.

Mike K.

[disconnected]

ec-500 guitar, 2 marshall jcm 900 with 1960 cabs. I use a quadraverb for my effects processer.

I also (my 10 yo son) has a ludwig 7 piece drum set.

For recording I'm using a presonus firestudio with cubase LE4 s/w.

I've been playing guitar since I was 15, I'm now 40 (ouch!)

I have been in several bands but took a break for a few years. Now I'm again in a band and we are getting ready to bring ourselves to life onstage. It's of course the best feeling in the world.

i just wish i new how to use this gear dammit (recording that is).

That's why I'm here huh

peace 2u guys

[Honz]

Hi everyone. My name is Mike Honz, everyone calls me Honz.

Anyway, I've been playing bass guitar for years...since I was 13. I am 40 now.
I have a blast playing in a classic rock cover band in the northern VA area.

I am looking to use a midi foot controller to trigger recorded instruments to fill out certain songs that my band performs. You know - keyboard parts, vocal fills, horns, harmonicas, etc...

I would like to use garageband since I already have that on my macbook - but from what I am reading I am not sure if that is possible.

I would GREATLY appreciate any help from anyone.

Thanks!

Honz

[Radiodaze]

Wow, I arrived here from a parallel universe. I'm getting started in audiobook recording, so I'm learning about mics, preamps, recording software, interface cards, etc.

Boy am I willing to take advice!

I imagine a laptop, an M-box or equivalent, (will I need a preamp like an Art Tube MP Studio?), Pro Tools or Cakewalk or similar software, and a mic.

I've been reading loads of reviews on this equipment and absorbing plenty. Now I need to make a few decisions and get advice to make sure all the components are compatible.

I'm glad to take input on which components work well together in a small recording studio.

I hope to make a few test recordings with mics like the Shure SM7B, the Shure KSM-27, and the Audio Technica AT 4033CL, to get a feel for how much microphone I need.

Comments welcome!

[ramasethu2001]

:bounce:I am A Day Dreamer And a Sound And Recording Electronics Engineer living in the Detroit of South India Chennai. I'm also an old man but young in thoughts , and I like and love music!!! I am a perpetual learner, a seeker of knowledge and Enlightenment...

:banana:I had a Professional Recording Studio way back in 1978 to 1988 with Studio Craft 24 Channel Mixer,Tascom 1/2 Inch Reel To Reel ,JBL Monitors and the works.Drank everything away!!!Became Sober in 1992!!Quiet A Long Time Away From Music And Recording!!!

:DCurrently Trying to Learn Digital.Got Two Desk Tops,Core Two Duo Processors,2 GB RAM,360 GB HDD,Samsung DVD R/W.An Acer Lap Top,Core 2 Duo,2 GB RAM,180 GB HDD.


:)Could some one suggest me the necessary other things I ned to get for a Small DAW at Home.

:bunny:I wish JEHJR is still here Last reply from him was on 04-26-2005, 07:25 AM

[ramasethu2001]

http://www.sweetwater.com/forums/images/icons/icon10.gif Greetings From India!!!
:bounce:I am A Day Dreamer And a Sound And Recording Electronics Engineer living in the Detroit of South India Chennai. I'm also an old man but young in thoughts , and I like and love music!!! I am a perpetual learner, a seeker of knowledge and Enlightenment...

:banana:I had a Professional Recording Studio way back in 1978 to 1988 with Studio Craft 24 Channel Mixer,Tascom 1/2 Inch Reel To Reel ,JBL Monitors and the works.Drank everything away!!!Became Sober in 1992!!Quiet A Long Time Away From Music And Recording!!!

:DCurrently Trying to Learn Digital.Got Two Desk Tops,Core Two Duo Processors,2 GB RAM,360 GB HDD,Samsung DVD R/W.An Acer Lap Top,Core 2 Duo,2 GB RAM,180 GB HDD.


:)Could some one suggest me the necessary other things I ned to get for a Small DAW at Home.

:bunny:I wish JEHJR is still here Last reply from him was on 04-26-2005, 07:25 AM

[minstrelite]

I wouldn't exactly call it a "studio," but I've been composing and recording a lot of music throughout the past year or so using Finale 2008 and a Dell laptop. This is basically a pleasant tangent from the more survival-oriented jobs I do as a semi-retired music teacher supplementing his income with music transcription. I also use some audio editing programs, and for a time combined this with a Boss Micro-BR I bought from Sweetwater, which unfortunately is no longer in my possession. I'm interested in replacing that as well as obtaining some other programs. So I'm just looking around for information.

[Audioglider]

STUDIO:

Desk:
Raxxess Graphite Workstation w/ Rack & 2 Shelves

Gear:
JBL LSR2325P Monitors
MOTU 828 MKII
Novation Remote 25
MOTU Microlite
Shure SM58 microphone
Vestax VCI-100 (purchasing in very near future)

Computer:
21.5" Widescreen Samsung Display
Lian Li PC-PC32 4U Rackmount case
Intel Core 2 Quad 3.0 Ghz
4GB Ram (1600MHz)
Western Digital VelociRaptor 150GB
Western Digital Caviar 650GB

Software:
OS Vista Home Premium 64-bit
Reason 4
Adobe Audition 3
Traktor
Reaktor


I've been producing as a hobby for about 12 years and have never made a profit off my music and probably never will. I believe your music should be from the heart and made freely available to anyone who is willing to listen. I orignally started back in the days of tracker software but switched over once more advanced DAW software became available such as Reason and Cubase.

I primarily produce Drum & Bass/Trance/Breaks, but I do find myself dabbling in symphony influenced styles (I'm a sucker for stringed instruments).

[guysmilely]

just order the m box 2 mini for home recording. Used to be in the band Riot in Progress for 10 years. Now we just sell our music on cd baby.
guitarist

[zoomer]

What type of studio do you have? Sonar Producer, PreSonus Firepod, Alesis HD24XR

What type of work do you do? Recording, producing, mastering, writing about recording, design microphones

How long have you been working in the Industry? 30 years.

Do you work in the Industry full time? Yes.

Hi folks... I hope to get help with connecting my Zoom H4n to USB on my XP computer. - Bruce

[justus1900]

Hello, My Dad bought me PT8 in March but didnt know you needed a computer and interface, so I bought an iMac 24 2.16Ghz Duo 2 Core off ebay. Well got laid off from my day job as a Telecom Project Manager a month latter and didnt work for 5 months but that gave me allot of time to learn PT8. OK so 6 months latter and about 50 songs in I maxed out the iMac 24 and ordered a new computer (PC) to run my PT8 Still have not received from Dell but once I get it IM going to be recording again. I Play Guitar, Bass, Drums and keyboard, started recording at the age of 14 using two Boom Boxes to do overdubs. Well nice to meet you all.



Producer/Engineer/Musician
RIAA Platinum Sales Award: Lisa Stansfield "Affection"

Model: Dell Precision T1500 Minitower
OS: Vista Business SP1 32 Bit
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-860 (2.8GHz,8MB)
Memory: 4GB (2 X 2GB)
Raid Internal 250GB and 160GB HD
External Glyph GT 050Q 500GB HD
Western Digital My Book 750GB HD (Backup)
M-Audio Products: Pro Fire 610 (1.8.2 driver)
Pro Tools M-Powered 8.0.1
Axiom 61 Midi Controller
Focusrite Scarlett
McDSP Channel G Compact

[enginethrust]

Hey Gang....
I've been a musician for years but am finally able to put a DIGITAL studio together. I've been using Adobe Premier for the past year with a analog board (Mackie) but I've just purchased PreSonus Firestudio 2626 and am Totally lost...Any one know how to work this?

[MichaelWayne]

>What type of studio do you have?
Just a nice basement setup.
AMD 3.2 Quad, 1tb music, 300gb system, 4gb Ram
HME 9652 card
2-PreSonus DigimaxFS
2-PreSonus Eurekas
Presonus Central Station
Pod X3
Yamaha HS80M Monitors
Misc Shure, Audix, AKG mics. Nothing major, just middle of the road stuff.
Other parts and pieces, but the standard 'grab bag' of accessories that everybody has.

>What type of work do you do?
The main use for the studio is just for me and my friends. Will occasionally do an outside project, but I usually find that the less talent a musician has the more ego they have for some reason. THIS is why I play grinch and keep the studio for myself. Its my hobby, I make money at my real job and the studio is my passion.

>How long have you been working in the Industry?
Started playind drums at 11 and always loved when we would record. The mixing board is an instrument in and of itself and with DAWs, its like conducting a 1000piece virtual orchestra. Very inspiring to have that much power! I just turned 30 now and have been recording since I was 21-22 off and on.


>Do you work in the Industry full time?
Oh HELLS No, I would've killed myself by now if it was my job. Thinking back to all the heartbreak/ache I've had in/because of music, I much prefer to have it as my hobby and only have ups instead of downs. Nothing against those who endure the road and all that comes with it, but a band situation is no longer for me. The guys I play with in the studio, I've been in bands with and I find that now they are more serious with having to spend less time being there. I find this the opposite of being in a band, you have to be there ALL the time and get lazy playing the same songs over and over knowing your just playing for a crowd that might not give a dang. No...I'm not bitter. :D

[jonepole]

Hi Everyone,
I am new here and visited the site. I am Jone. I am from Toronto.
There are many interesting things I have seen in the site.I like forum discussion since people can share their views and ideas to others.

[cgbrad]

Hello everyone. Glad to be here. I am a vocalist and sometimes guitarist for a rock band in Kentucky. Full time musician in the 80's but now gigging about one weekend a month and recording.

So Howdy!!

[Larance]

[QUOTE=AcousticPro;4626]
>What type of studio do you have?
We've gutted and converted a late-model motor coach (taking it all and working while traveling), so we work in a 9x12 acoustically insulated and balanced environment.

>What type of work do you do?
All our work is our own music from a multitude of instruments, but mainly several keyboard types and guitars for sound creation without any plug-ins, loops, or sounds from someone else's creation. Our music and sound creations are designed for the film industry and soundtracks... we rarely perform.

>How long have you been working in the Industry?
The industry? About 4 years. Music creation and production? 50 years.

>Do you work in the Industry full time?
Mostly rewarding 12-14 hour days and nights or whenever the head-full-of-tunes strikes us.

We rarely get special requests and resort to our own imaginations for sale/lease product creation and delivery; this way we're rarely under pressure and know who pays on time and what is expected of us.

And, we use regular Intel Macs exclusively.

[harrywilliam8683]

Hello everyone. Glad to be here. I am a vocalist and sometimes guitarist for a rock band in Kentucky. Full time musician in the 80's but now gigging about one weekend a month and recording.

So Howdy!!

I like it too, but I don't know it ... Please tell me too

[hb1978]

>What type of studio do you have?

>What type of work do you do?

>How long have you been working in the Industry?

>Do you work in the Industry full time?

My name is H.:D

I've been in it for 18 years and still going. I have no formal training. Everything I know is self taught, for the most part. I'm considering full time, but for now just on the side.

Here's a list of gear I have:
Pro Tools 8 w/Mbox2, a CS Tower with Windows 7 Home premium edition, Fruity Loops 8 producer edition, aphex 207 pre, pre sonus studio channel pre, alesis masterlink, wavelab lite, M-Audio BX5 Studio Phile near fields, a couple of 4 channel mixers-xenyx and eurorack, and a Triton Workstation Sampler.

[kenfry13]

Hi,

I am new here too. :)

[Terry Wetzel]

I'm old! I mean really old! I've been a guitarist since the late 50's and I've watched rock and roll evolve. Can't say I'm very fond of what it has become! I have a basement studio which started a while back as analog,(Teac 4 track).
I fooled around for a while with M-audio/Protools but I don't have the computer smarts to be good at it so, I switched to Alesis 24 track, hard disk with a Mackie 24 channel board. It's very simular to analog and what's more important, works for me. I record myself doing all the instruments and vocals and sometimes throw in a string section or horns with my Yamaha keyboard. My favorite artists are all Rock a Billy. Gene Vincent, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Rick Nelson, the King of coarse, You know, The original cats! I played night clubs back in the 60's but got married and had to go to work. It's been a hobby since then. My Brother and I had a band in South Florida in the 60's called 'The Minute Men',(not the california punk band. We were there first. Did several sessions including 5 songs for Norman Petty, Buddy Holly and the Crickets mngr. in 1965 plus several indepenent sessions at Criteria Studios in Miami. Hope I haven't bored you and, It's great to be alive!

[Yoder54]

Greetings,

In my last year of education. Been at it for 22 years, and one of the classes I teach is an Audio and Digital Recording class. When I am no longer working, then I will have time to do more recording and build the various electronic devices that I want. I spend a lot of time building my site: http://www.co-bw.com which has a lot of tutorials that I use with my students, but if you visit and look around you will see that may passion lies with: guitars, DIY electronics, and audio. I have been playing guitar since 1972, and working with computers since 1979. Not much of a programmer anymore, but I do love technology.

My computer gear at home consists of:
A Win7 Pro box used for web and software development. Adaptec RAID, 8 Gb RAM, etc.
24" and 19" monitors
20" iMac
13" MacBook Pro
17" MacBook Pro
And a 4-Core Mac Pro coming w/27" LED.
Airport Extreme

Interfaces:
Apogee Duet
E-Mu 0404
M-Box 2
Eye TV (for slob out time)

Primary Recording Software: Pro Logic

E-Mu Precision Monitors
Senheisser HD-650's
Beyer Dynamic DT 770's
MXL Mics

Bottlehead Crack Headphone Amp
Audio Note 2.1 DAC
BNB CD recorder/player
2-Glyph 1.5 Tb drives
1-Glyph .5 Tb drive

Guitars:
Crafters of Tenn Reso
Gibson Advanced Jumbo
Cordoba 1a Flamenco
Taylor N-32
Hamer Korina Artisit
Hamer Daytona (Strat)
Gibson ES-335
Fender 60th Ann Strat (USA)

Rivera Superma-55

A boatload of effects pedals that I have built over the years, and Digitech JamMan.

[nikole957]

KOROMIKO STUDIOS

We're a semi-pro studio, working primarily with rock and jazz groups, but also the odd classical ensemble.

Here's our (minimal) setup... those who like the feel of real knobs may be in for a nasty surprise...

2 X PCs (Server + DAW)
PIII 1GHz 512MB 220GB Storage
HP SureStore External RAID Array

SCOPE Fusion Platform (central routing and tracking)
- 48/96 track virtual mixing console (mono/stereo)
- VDAT recording module (32 track recorder)
- A16 Ultra (Analogue I/O 16 channel 96KHz)
- 1000's Soft synths/samplers/effects

LOGIC AUDIO Platinum 5 (mixdown)
- ANTARES MicModeler
- ANTARES AutoTune3
SIBELIUS 2
EMAGIC Unitor8 MkII for MIDI
EMU Proteus 2000
MOTU 2408 MkII (for talkback/2-track I/O only)
MOTU Digital Timepiece for Master SYNC

MACKIE 1604-VLZ Pro (for preamps)
MACKIE MDR 24/96 hard disc recorder
BEHRINGER Ultra DI4000 Pro
TL AUDIO C1 Classic Dual Valve Compressor

NEUMANN TLM-103
AKG C414B-ULS X 2
AKG C451B X 2
AKG D112
AKG D440
AKG D550
AKG C900
AKG D880
AUDIX D1,2XD2,D3,2XD4
AUDIX SCS-one

I own a computer consulting/store/business, and I am a songwriter/singer/musician. I have an old project studio with digital orchestrator pro, Alesis Midiverb, Sy77, Gr09, Strat, hummingbird, peavey mixer, midiman hisser/mixer and I have been making mp3's to put onto my mp3.com site



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