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To follow up on my earlier monitor questions, I ended up getting a pair of PreSonus Eris E5's. They sound great for the price (330 Au). The place I bought them at was nice enough to test em out with some different tracks and a/b with some other speakers.
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What's the general consensus on HelloMusic? They have Reason 7 for DIRT CHEAP but I've heard their shipping is sketchy... Also, why does Propellerhead charge more for the download only version of Reason 7 than the version that has actual packaging?
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Aug 12, 2013 18:34
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Noise Machine posted:What's the general consensus on HelloMusic? They have Reason 7 for DIRT CHEAP but I've heard their shipping is sketchy... Also, why does Propellerhead charge more for the download only version of Reason 7 than the version that has actual packaging? I've bought a few (large) items from Hello Music, and I've had generally really good experiences with them. Their shipping seems to take a couple days longer to get out than the typical Amazon/MF order, but the cost savings usually makes up for it IMO. I've only had one instance where I had to cancel an order with them because the distributor for one of the amps they were selling had delays and it changed my delivery estimate from around a week to like a month+.
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Aug 12, 2013 18:51
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Noise Machine posted:What's the general consensus on HelloMusic? They have Reason 7 for DIRT CHEAP but I've heard their shipping is sketchy... Also, why does Propellerhead charge more for the download only version of Reason 7 than the version that has actual packaging? I've bought tons of stuff from them and never had terrible problems with their shipping, it can sometimes be on the long side but it's worth it.
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Aug 12, 2013 18:51
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Well I wanted the instant gratification, but on my old-new macbook the CD drive is apparently gone AND I need to upgrade to Lion. Welp.
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Aug 12, 2013 23:11
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Mr. Mallory posted:Can anyone help me with Cubase Artist 7? You might be able to just send it a MIDI Program Change message, depending on if the individual plugin understands those messages.
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Aug 12, 2013 23:35
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I don't suppose any of you have any experience with a Mackie Blackbird interface under Mountain Lion? I've heard they've had some issues and I don't want it to be rendered into a very expensive paperweight. Edit: The Mackie site offers drivers for 10.8.0. Apple is offering 10.8.4 for ML. Would these old drivers work with the newer OS? Noise Machine fucked around with this message at 02:18 on Aug 13, 2013 |
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Aug 13, 2013 02:10
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Noise Machine posted:Also, why does Propellerhead charge more for the download only version of Reason 7 than the version that has actual packaging? EDIT: I think Reason 7 is my favorite piece of software ever, it's so drat good and I just kicked the tires so to speak.
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Aug 13, 2013 09:28
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Dreadwroth posted:What version with the packaging? The Propellerheads official store only has the download versions. When I look at Musician's Friend, it's the same price $399 for the full version and $129 for the upgrade. I don't think they make a non-download version any more. I could have swore they offered a $400 shipped package version. Maybe the phased it out within the last few days  I'm sitting here on my 4th or 5th hour of waiting to download Mountain Lion so I can at least open up my projects with it. Edit: Upgraded, seems to like Mountain Lion! Buuuuut my CD drive is hosed. Now I just need to download Reason and put in the registration and I'll be happy. Noise Machine fucked around with this message at 04:03 on Aug 14, 2013 |
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Aug 14, 2013 00:01
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I'm using a Focusrite input box with two XLR inputs and Ableton Live 8 to record. When I try to record unless I set the sound to mono in Ableton the input records the separate XLR as left and right audio output, If I try to record a riff on the right and then on the left it just overwrites it in Ableton. How should I be recording audio with this thing? Should I have some kind of XLR cable with a splitter at the end for two XLR inputs?
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Aug 14, 2013 01:09
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Facepalm Ranger posted:I'm using a Focusrite input box with two XLR inputs and Ableton Live 8 to record. When I try to record unless I set the sound to mono in Ableton the input records the separate XLR as left and right audio output, If I try to record a riff on the right and then on the left it just overwrites it in Ableton. XLR inputs are mono, they typically do not carry a stereo signal. You don't want or need any kind of splitter cable. You probably want to go to Preferences -> Audio -> Input Config, and set up your inputs something like:  That way, when you are setting up the track to record, you set the "Audio From" (Input Type) box to "Ext. In", and the Input Channel box beneath that to "1" or "2" (if it says "1 / 2", that means it's trying to record from both inputs as a stereo pair. If you DO want to record as a stereo pair, set the inputs as stereo)
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Aug 14, 2013 05:39
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h_double posted:XLR inputs are mono, they typically do not carry a stereo signal. You don't want or need any kind of splitter cable. what are the benefits of recording mono compared to stereo? Thanks for the speedy reply!
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Aug 14, 2013 11:06
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Noise Machine posted:I could have swore they offered a $400 shipped package version. Maybe the phased it out within the last few days Ok here is an actual question about something I've been curious about for a while. How do you go about mixing a track for surround sound? Presuming I'm working with a DAW+12 channel mixer and doing pure digital synthesis. Dreadwroth fucked around with this message at 15:18 on Aug 14, 2013 |
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Aug 14, 2013 11:23
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Facepalm Ranger posted:what are the benefits of recording mono compared to stereo? Thanks for the speedy reply! If you have a mono source (like a single microphone, or a guitar) you should record them as mono (that is, set up the input as mono) because otherwise you'll just use 2x the disk space with no benefit. If you have a stereo source (like a matched pair of mics), then it makes sense to record in stereo. Sometimes in the process of mixing, you'll want to narrow a stereo track down to mono so it takes up less space in a busy mix. You can also use effects like chorus and delay to make a mono source sound wider and more stereo-like. But for the actual recording, it's pretty straightforward; configure the inputs as mono if you're recording from a single channel (single XLR cable or instrument cable). h_double fucked around with this message at 15:22 on Aug 14, 2013 |
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Aug 14, 2013 15:19
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Dreadwroth posted:Oh they did? Huh, when I went to upgrade I only saw the digital download ones. I'd reccomend watching the amazing tutorial videos, they cover a lot of cool stuff. I've been using Reason since 1.0 and I still learned some neat new things by watching them. I've been using Reason since 5, but it was actually a friend's copy he registered to run on his computer and mine with the USB dongle. He asked for it back and I've used it for so many years that I just decided to go legit and buy 7. Edit: Awwwww yeah this is shiny as gently caress. Noise Machine fucked around with this message at 02:30 on Aug 15, 2013 |
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Aug 14, 2013 17:47
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I have a stupid question. I have a Lexicon Alpha and Shure PG57. When I record audio through Sound Recorder in Windows it's nice and clear but in Reaper it can barely pick up anything even if I max out the gain and every slider. Obviously I'd prefer to record with Reaper because, well, Sound Recorder is terrible. But I'm obviously missing something. Reaper is set to use ASIO. Weirdly enough the instrument in is fine in Reaper, just not the audio.
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Question for anyone who knows about MIDI stuff because I don't and it just confuses me: I have a Simmons SD5K electronic drum kit. It has a MIDI out port. I also have Garageband. Should I be able to just plug the kit directly into Garageband (using a MIDI-USB adapter cord)? And by should I, I mean, I am trying and it is recognizing that there is a MIDI device plugged in, but then no hits/notes register at all. Also, I want to be able to use my drums but the pre-loaded sounds on it aren't great, hence trying to use MIDI. Can you even program the drum sounds that much using Garageband in the first place or should I be looking elsewhere? Brief googling brings up plenty of expensive MIDI audio interfaces that I haven't the faintest idea how they work. Anyone have any experience with working with MIDI and this kit?
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About MIDI drums: if you can get the triggers working to register hits (a MIDI-USB device like the M-Audio Midisport is decent for this if you don't have MIDI I/O on your interface) it is possible to buy/download just about any sound engine or sample library you desire - (not to advocate  , some are free) Battery, Slate Drums, Addictive Drummer etc etc... Software, rather than hardware, is what you're after. Most of these programs will either run as plugins hosted in your DAW (GarageBand does this, right?) or stand-alone.If you can't register MIDI inputs but your device is showing up, it could be a channel assignment issue. Check to see that you're sending and receiving on "All" in your MIDI track. Once again I'm not perfectly sure how GB does it, but hopefully that's a place to start poking around. strangemusic fucked around with this message at 16:40 on Aug 22, 2013 |
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Aug 22, 2013 16:32
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Anyone have any tips on recreating the Funky Worm/gangsta-whine synth lead in either garageband or Ableton?
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It's a Minimoog, so using a Minimoog softsynth would be the path of least resistance. I personally use Arturia Minimoog, Diva is very capable, I think Native Instruments has a Moog-alike in the new Kontakt bundle. There are some free Moog emulations out there but I don't know what's good.
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If I have an SM58, XLR cable and newish W7 laptop, what's the cheapest way to get multi-track recording going? I need DAW software to record 5-6 layers of instruments to make a backing track, but I will only be recording one each time. What would be a cheap interface? I've tried a few 'free' DAW packages which have limited me to three tracks or similar crap. Is there a more featured program than Audacity out there?
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Slimchandi posted:If I have an SM58, XLR cable and newish W7 laptop, what's the cheapest way to get multi-track recording going? I need DAW software to record 5-6 layers of instruments to make a backing track, but I will only be recording one each time. What would be a cheap interface? The Focusrite Scarlett interfaces are well-regarded, and cost between $150-300 depending on how much I/O and features you need. The Scarlett 2i2 is the most basic model and may well be plenty for your needs. As for a DAW, take a look at Reaper. It's not free, but there's a full-featured demo version, and the full program is only $60. h_double fucked around with this message at 20:31 on Aug 26, 2013 |
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Anyone have any experience with the Focusrite iTrack? http://www.fairdealmusic.co.uk/focusrite-itrack-solo.html I guess the only disadvantage is that I couldn't stereo mic a guitar if I wanted to in the future. The difference between that and the 2i2 is only £20, seems worth the additional money for future flexibility.
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Anyone recommend anything on iPad home recording? Figure I'll get whatever interface I need to plug my guitar or a mic into my iPad and record into GarageBand. Does GarageBand on the iPad do decent amp modeling or is there a way to mutli task with an amp modeler to record into GarageBand? Any tips in general? ed vvvvv Ah. I searched for iPad but didnt' think to look for iOS. Sorry and thanks! Zuhzuhzombie!! fucked around with this message at 15:20 on Aug 30, 2013 |
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Aug 30, 2013 02:44
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Check out this right here http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3364734
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Can anyone recommend a good test or benchmark program for monitoring CPU performance that's geared towards audio? I'm running Cubase 7 and I'm having weird CPU loading issues with Kontakt, and I'd like to figure out if it's genuinely a VST performance load problem or not. I've heard of people testing CPU load by just inserting multiple instances of the same VST (I want to say Kramer Tape is a common one), but is there any science to that process?
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I'm hoping this question belongs here: My band has a 16-channel mixer and one of the channels is dead, can we fix it or should we bring it to a pro? We have an older (as in no USB) 16-channel Peavey mixing board, and at our last gig, channel 3 died. Our rhythm guitarist was (physically) shocked when he accidentally touched his lips to his microphone (which was plugged into channel 3). After that, the channel just stopped working. He had his hands on his guitar strings when it happened, and he uses an ancient ungrounded tube amp, so we think that has something to do with it. We only have one equipment repair shop in town, and they are pro, but are insanely pricey.
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Ericadia posted:I'm hoping this question belongs here: My band has a 16-channel mixer and one of the channels is dead, can we fix it or should we bring it to a pro? Firstly, to avoid ground loops, plug your mixer into the same wall outlet that your guitarist's amp is plugged into, ideally a power conditioner or at least an extension brick if that outlet lacks the number of plugs for whatever audio poo poo you've got going on in that area. Someone can probably explain this better than I can but if the guitar amp is plugged into an outlet across the room from the outlet that the mixer is plugged into, and there's a voltage difference (or current difference, can't remember) between the two, then suddenly your guitarist acts as the bridge between the voltage (current?) differential/gap, he'll get a nasty shock, as it appears he did. What model Peavey mixer do you have? If it's just one channel that's gone, and it's OLD old, like 1970s/80s/pre-surface mount soldering old, it should be relatively cheap to fix, given the very likely low demand for replacement parts, the ease with which they can be replaced, and assuming that the part is outdated but common enough that it can be had for cheap. If it's all SMD, that's when you might be poo poo out of luck. I would at least ask for a quote, but it sounds like an easy fix... Although I can see a place like that charging you out the rear end to actually troubleshoot what the problem is if it isn't apparent. Good luck. XYZAB fucked around with this message at 08:39 on Sep 9, 2013 |
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edit: I guess I was being a dick.
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Sep 10, 2013 21:21
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Sounds like you should stop wasting your time concerning yourself with this dude and his music.
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Sample one of his tracks and rap over top of it about donkeys or legos or something. Claim you won a big contest with the track. Rent a limo and a couple of escorts, then show up at his house, light a cigar with a $100 bill and blow smoke in his face and tell him "I guess some people just GET LUCKY."
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Splinter posted:Sounds like you should stop wasting your time concerning yourself with this dude and his music. h_double posted:Sample one of his tracks and rap over top of it about donkeys or legos or something. Claim you won a big contest with the track. Rent a limo and a couple of escorts, then show up at his house, light a cigar with a $100 bill and blow smoke in his face and tell him "I guess some people just GET LUCKY." Either option is really pretty good.
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:L posted:I'm not sure where this question belongs so I chose this thread as it seems to be the closest related to the question at hand. Get hold of an Android phone and try Google's "what's this song?" widget.
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Right, need a wee spot of advice. I use ableton live to record and I want to try recording a cover of Bowie's Ashes to Ashes. What I want to know is, am I right in thinking this is how I should capture my audio; Hook a mic with pop screen up to the amp with the guitar and record what I need to record. But record it twice once for left and once for right. For vocals I record directly from the mic to the input box, and record both left and right? This is mainly what I'm stuck on. Do I need to record for both audio outputs? Or do I just record whatever I wan to make it sound best to my own opinion. If it helps with the answer, I plan on using analogue guitar with pedals, analog vox from myself and my girlfriend with effects added in music program and other parts will be added via synths and drum machines/samples. Also when adding base effects to the audio do I add compression and reverb to round out the sound or do I just use compression?
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Facepalm Ranger posted:Right, need a wee spot of advice. I use ableton live to record and I want to try recording a cover of Bowie's Ashes to Ashes. If there's only one of each guitar part and one of each vocal part, you only need to record each instrument in mono unless you're going for some kind of weird stereo panning effect. Unpanned tracks recorded in mono should come out of each side at equal power. Simplified: if you record everything going into the left input onto mono tracks in ableton they should be centered yet pannable. You don't need to record 2 of everything for it to come out of both speakers.
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himajinga posted:If there's only one of each guitar part and one of each vocal part, you only need to record each instrument in mono unless you're going for some kind of weird stereo panning effect. Unpanned tracks recorded in mono should come out of each side at equal power. Nice, thanks man! So record into left side. Got it!
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Just make sure you change the Ableton track from stereo to mono. Under the Audio From drop down (below the track's clip slots, above the track's volume meter, probably set to 'Ext In'), there's another drop down that probably says 1/2 and has 2 mini meters. Change that drop down to just 1 or 2 (depending on which input you're using).
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Handen posted:Firstly, to avoid ground loops, plug your mixer into the same wall outlet that your guitarist's amp is plugged into, ideally a power conditioner or at least an extension brick if that outlet lacks the number of plugs for whatever audio poo poo you've got going on in that area. Someone can probably explain this better than I can but if the guitar amp is plugged into an outlet across the room from the outlet that the mixer is plugged into, and there's a voltage difference (or current difference, can't remember) between the two, then suddenly your guitarist acts as the bridge between the voltage (current?) differential/gap, he'll get a nasty shock, as it appears he did. I'm not sure what the model is, I'll check it out next time I'm at our studio. Thanks for the explanation about the voltage (current?) bridging, ground loops what have you. My guitarist said the shock was huge and he thought he was going to die. Out of curiosity, how do large venues handle this, where the FOH is far away from the stage where the amplifiers are plugged in? Would having power conditioners on either end solve or minimize this problem?
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Ericadia posted:Out of curiosity, how do large venues handle this, where the FOH is far away from the stage where the amplifiers are plugged in? Would having power conditioners on either end solve or minimize this problem? No idea about venues, but singer/gutarists invariably learn the way your friend just did that you NEVER touch the mic while holding a guitar. You just don't, because you never know how lovely a venue's power system is. It's just a thing you learn to deal with if you're singing and strumming.
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A real venue has at least 4 or 5 separate power services. The bar, kitchen HVAC and house lights are on one service, the audio system is on its own service (maybe sharing with video), and the stage lighting is on its own service. You can throw a knife switch on the wall and turn any of those services off without effecting the others. FOH audio, lighting and video each have a run back to their corresponding power service, which are usually located near the stage so yea, several heavily shielded 200-300ft power cables is how FOH is powered. Venues setup to deal with touring bands that might show up with their own PA, video or lighting gear usually have 2 or 3 more 100Amp-400Amp services so that everything in the venue can stay powered up (even if they aren't using it) and the tour can tie their own bare-ended copper and power distribution systems into them. If a venue isn't setup like that, there is basically nothing you can do to avoid getting shocked by microphones or safely clean up ground buzzes, period. Power conditioners are just plug strips that maybe have a fuse, unless it weighs about 100lb and says "isolation transformer" (and costs $1200+) you aren't cleaning up bad power. If all the wall outlets go back to one power service and the bar freezers are plugged into it, poo poo will buzz.
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