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tomixornot

Correct way to split a microphone signal into 2 outputs ?

I have a portable Tascam DP 24 recorder, with 8 inputs at once, and would like to record a demo band in a practice studio and later mix it with Sonar. Here's my setup : 3 mic for drums (one kick, 2 overheads), direct to Tascam DP.1 mic for guitar amp, direct to Tascam DP.1 DI for bass guitar (XLR ou..
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2014/04/28 00:27:31
Kylotan

Best way of recording dynamics with East West Symphonic Orchestras

I have the EWQL Symphonic Orchestra Gold instrument, and although it sounds great, I feel like I can't get the best results out of it when it comes to getting a natural sounding performance. The trick I've seen used for other virtual instruments is to use a dynamic crossfade patch and then play usin..
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2014/04/27 17:58:00
The Maillard Reaction

ABX testing software

Here is a link, to some ABX audio test software, that was posted recently at a DIY audio website site that I visit on occasion: http://lacinato.com/cm/software/othersoft/abx I haven't had a chance to try it, but thought that maybe someone else might be interested in giving it a run. best regards,mik..
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2014/04/27 16:33:47
Timeking

damage from power amp off and on

I am lucky enough to have a fully functional Hafler DH200 powering my monitors. Plenty of power, excellent response, no noise. Normally this amp stays on during sessions; however, when mic'ing vocals or acoustic guitar, I've been turning the amp off and going into headphones until that recording is ..
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2014/04/24 12:41:46
smallstonefan

U2 Edge Shimmer Effect using VSTs?

Hi there,Has anyone recreated the Edge's shimmer effect in the box? I use a Boss SE-70 to get it with hardware, but I haven't sorted out the plugs to use to get it in Sonar yet.....
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2014/04/24 06:36:18
BoostSoftware

Recommendations on Live Music Recording

Just looking for expert tips and tricks for a semi-professional videographer. I normally use an onboard mic to pick up audio when shooting live performance. However, I want to do a slick demo for a musician and would like to hear what the best practices are for this. There will be mainly acoustic gu..
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2014/04/22 16:16:25
davdud101

Some more questions

Hi, everyone! I'll cut to the chase:- I think I accidentally clicked something in a project having to do with panning, and now everything SOUNDS panned but all the meters read 0%, some show in percentages, and a lot of them fade when pushed too far past where their panning is stuck. What is the fix ..
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2014/04/22 13:53:41
soundman32

Led Zep - Swimming pool drums

Hi All, I've recorded the basic drums track for a client, and they are after what I call the Led Zeppelin Swimming Pool sound, lots of room, and reverb. The actual track they want to sound like is the intro to Bone Machine by Pixies : I can sort of get there, but wondering if anyone had any suggesti..
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2014/04/21 12:32:15
davdud101

Mixing VS. FX

Today, when I sat down in my home studio listening to my latest mix, I decided to expirimentally hit the 'E' key and toggle all FX. And today, I realized something:I have not yet, to this date, done a mix where I FIRST throw down all of the basic settings for JUST levels and panning /before/ I move ..
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2014/04/16 14:16:27
davdud101

How do I add variety?

So I'm currently working on three songs- one for my friend, two for my own. The problem is that I'm not quite sure WHAT one does to really make each and every song release be separate, unique SONG?Really, my purpose is to make 'different sounds' within my OWN sound. How is this done?..
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2014/04/16 13:56:23

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