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What are the best techniques to looping in ProTools?
I've been doing this technique but I think its very "hacky".
I trim a region to the exact beginning and exact ending and use the loop trim tool to drag it out.
The reason why this is hacky is ...
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1answer
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Porting audio from web browser to DAW [closed]
I would like to port my audio from flash videos playing in Chrome or Firefox to FL Studio so I can use the EQ and Compressor on the audio. Is this possible?
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2answers
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In ProTools, how does one record live volume changes?
For instance, I am replaying a track I just recorded, but I want to mute some parts of it on the playback.
What is the best way to accomplish this?
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1answer
174 views
Placing Monitors On-Stage
I help with the sound at a local High School for their musicals. The actors are having trouble hearing themselves on stage, so we're trying to place monitors on stage so that they can hear what ...
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2answers
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Firepod recording on a laptop that doesn't have a firewire port?
I bought a laptop around a year ago and unfortunately, it doesn't have a Firewire port. I'd like to use my Firepod with it, but I can't since I'm lacking the port. Is there some sort of converter I ...
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2answers
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What formats and compression should I use for my audio library?
I would like to see some recommendations regarding how I should keep my classical music collection in iTunes.
I cannot use FLAC because this will not work in iTunes or iOS.
I suppose I could use ...
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1answer
116 views
Negative SMPTE timecode drop-frame handling?
How are negative timecodes handled with drop-frame:
Is the frame before -00:00:59:29 labelled -00:00:01:02 (symmetric), or
Is the frame after -00:01:00:01 labelled -00:00:59:28 (regular)?
Thanks.
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2answers
425 views
Which software for adding triggers to an acoustic drum kit to make it into a USB drum kit?
I would like to turn an acoustic drum kit into a digital one, played through a PC. While the drum kit is being played on it would be good, to hear the drum kit act as a sequencer and here the samples ...
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7answers
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Effects LEDs are uncomfortably bright - can they be dimmed? (Boss ME-70)
I use a Boss ME-70 multieffects unit and its red LEDs are uncomfortably bright. When I bend down to adjust a setting, it's like having a red laser shining in my eyes -- I can't even read the controls. ...
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1answer
188 views
What is the name of that color test in video production with the beep?
What is the name of those colour test screens at the beginning of videos? I've used it before in Final Cut Pro but I forget what it's called.
Thanks.
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3answers
2k views
Is it possible to remix cds / songs / audio within Reason 5? Can you open audio or anything like that?
I would like to sample audio from popular songs to remix - is this possible within Reason 5 or Record 1.5?
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1answer
269 views
Which microphone to choose for a piano live reinforcment?
I have ordered two MXL 603 mics.
Will these work for miking piano?
How should I position them?
Is there a better way to do if for the same amount of money?
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3answers
530 views
How to stream my band on uStream?
What is the best way to stream our band practices on uStream? Right now we are just using the microphone that came with our webcam.
What is the next step in improving the audio quality of our ...
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2answers
3k views
Use Android smartphone to record sound
Would it be possible to use a smartphone (in my case a Nexus S) to record sound using an external microphone. I guess I could use an adaptor to connect the microphone to the audio jack and use the ...
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1answer
296 views
Recording acoustic guitar with Zoom H4
I've been trying some recording of my acoustic with the H4. I was playing fingerstyle, so not as loud as when using a pick/plectrum. This recording was with the H4 on a tripod just next to my hand ...
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Older Bedroom DJ Seeks Advice: Amp about to die - should I get another or powered monitor speakers…?
I've had all my DJ kit since about 1995:
Pair of Technics 1210s
1 x Boss Sampler/Sequencer
1 x Kenwood KA3020SE Amp
1 x Kam Scratch Mixer
Pair Mission 702 speakers
Pair Eltax Monitor speakers
The ...
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Need something to generate a podcast xml automagically… [closed]
I basically want to have a folder on a webserver with some MP3 files on it and have an RSS or XML feed for those files. I use Podcaster on my iPhone, and I'd like to just toss those MP3 files ...
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3answers
305 views
What constitutes a “musical” EQ?
In reading product advertisements and gear reviews in magazines like Sound on Sound, I've come across the term "musical" a few times referring to an apparently positive quality of an equalizer device ...
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2answers
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Difference between 3.5mm and quarter inch plug?
What's the difference between these two types of plugs? Why do they exist? Why can't all plugs be 3.5mm ?
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1answer
253 views
Adjusting PC's speaker output in realtime
Is there any software available that allows me alter my PC's speaker output in realtime?
I'd like to be able to change pitch. I'm used to editing my speakers properties in the enhancements tab but ...
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1answer
650 views
What exactly is a “bus” on a Behringer Xenyx mixer?
I'm looking to buy a Behringer Xenyx 802 which is an 8-Input 2-Bus mixer.
My question is.. what does it mean by "2-bus"?
I understand the concept of the word "bus" in this context as to mean ...
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2answers
577 views
How do I match a microphone to a preamp
How can I tell if a microphone with work with a given preamp?
Some preamps don't have the power for dynamic or ribbon mics. How can I tell if a certain mic is extra needy in the gain department? ...
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4answers
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How to achieve best sound in MIDI playback
I have some midi files, and I'm playing them back with Microsoft GS synthesizer. Are there alternative synthesizers or methods for improving the sound reproduction to be more like real instruments?
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3answers
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Individual performing complete band performance (eg rock) by sequentially recording each instrument
Can a single person record a rock song on their own?
Here is how I imagine it: A musician records one instrument (e.g. bass), then has the recording played and mixed with the sound of the next ...
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1answer
359 views
Gang Vocal Recording Techniques
Up until recently, I've recorded all gang vocals with multiple passes with varying positions around a single omnidirectional microphone (Avantone CV12)... this has worked well, and with varying ...
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2answers
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How do I mic a violin?
I have a Royer R-122 ribbon. My wife is a violinist, and I would love some tips on how to properly mike her violin for recording and mixing. I understand that ribbons are a little picky, so I would ...
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1answer
545 views
M-Audio BX5a just died?
A little less than a year ago, I picked up a pair of BX5a's cheap off eBay. They've worked just great up until about five minutes ago. I was working on a minimal techno track with pretty heavy bass ...
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4answers
265 views
Digital PIANOs: which brand?
I'm trying to decide on which digital brand piano buy (Korg, Yamaha, Kurzweil, Meyer, Kawai, etc). Could someone help me to decide among these brands (or maybe others not mentioned here)? I'd like to ...
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2answers
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Equipment: new interface necessary or not? (Using Mackie 402-VLZ3 with 2010 iMac)
Okay, so I'm looking for advice on what's the most appropriate equipment decision for my situation.
I started with a 2007 MacBook Pro, and I eventually realized that the integrated Intel sound card ...
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1answer
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Is there a way to see the samples used by Ableton's Impulse instrument?
I'm running Ableton Live 8, and I've got a few Live Packs that have given me some nice presets for Ableton's Impulse drum machine plugin. However, I prefer their Drum Rack feature (due to the easy ...
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4answers
1k views
What is the best way to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion?
I am striving to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion. I'm using an SM57 and an Audio Technica AT2020 as a room mic. I'm getting a pretty good sound but is there anything i can do to, really ...
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Live percussion recording - microphone questions
I want to record a live performance focused on percussion and voice. I have a Mac and a Presonus Firebox.
To start I'm considering a simple mono recording, since the most important to me is the ...
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1answer
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Dubstep Whomp's on logic express 9?
I am looking to create Dubstep Whomp's on logic epress 9! anyone know of a good and easy to understand tutorial?
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2answers
353 views
Is it possible to get two-way audio using ReWire?
I'm using Cubase with Reason as a slave. I would like to process some VST instruments through Reason's own effects and then get the output back into Cubase. To me it seems like audio in ReWire is ...
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1answer
160 views
Digital Kazoo Filter
I'm working on an iPhone app where I need to record audio, modify the audio to sound like a kazoo, and play it back. I don't need help with the coding aspect, but I do need help designing some sort ...
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Mixing Alnico and Ceramic on 1969 Fender Bassman
I am a classic amp collector, and have a great number of great pieces. I also run a recording studio and a reamping service.
I found at a great price a 1969 Fender Bassman TEN (silverface) ... a 50W ...
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software DAW comparison to hardware studio equipment
I am getting confused about the line of separation today with what a DAW can do and what it can't. Maybe it can do everything nowadays and more than the hardware, or just not as clean as hardware? It ...
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Transient response time of typical computer microphone?
What is the the transient response time of the usual (cheap) PC microphone?
I have recorded the burst of rubber balloons (for a school project -- measuring the speed of sound) and found that it takes ...
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2answers
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Reason: Any way to batch convert WAV to REX?
I've used several DAWs over the years, and my sample library has grown to a considerable size. I've been playing with Reason lately, and I rather like it, but one big turnoff is that 99% of my ...
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3answers
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How can I record with Ableton Live ? My setup seems to be missing just one part at this point.
Objective
I am trying to record my MPC-1000 as just a raw audio to Ableton Live through my MBox, But my output monitors are not picking anything up.
Equipment
I use an mBox. I downloaded the stand ...
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Is Garage Band a viable tool for home recording?
Is Garage Band a good investment for a home studio?
Are there any crippling limitations that would impact the quality of my productions?
For example, limited number of tracks, bad performance in ...
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1answer
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“The Chordettes - Mr. Sandman” Copyright Status [closed]
I would like to know if the song Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes which was written, recorded and published in 1954 in the US still has copyright protection or is now in the public domain.
I tried to ...
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2answers
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How do I properly set audio levels of a sound system?
I am looking for some “best practices” and advice on setting the initial levels of my mixing equipment and power amps.
Are there any guide lines for this sort of thing?
Traditionally I’ve always ...
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3answers
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Can I place a DI box between my amplifier and my guitar cabinet to record my signal?
Could I put a DI box between my amplifier and my guitar cabinet, and then run the DI signal in to my USB interface? Or would that create issues? I'm using a Michael Kelly guitar, through a Bugera ...
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2answers
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recording a rock band perfomance
Really basic question. We have the classic 4 person rock band. I want to record them. The procedure is to set up the mics on each instrument including the vocals and to do so in a way so that sounds ...
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161 views
Sending different ranges of frequencies to separate channels?
How would I send specific ranges of frequencies to different channels like the example I made in photoshop below? Right now I'm using FL Studio 9.7
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Playing a midifile through a workstation
Can you play a midifile thorough a workstation (via connected laptop) but play a sound on the keyboard not in the midifile? And if so, how? Thank You.
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PC Surround Sound ports and SPDIF?
I'm trying to understand something and I think it's a terminology issue that is confusing the issue for me.
I have a computer motherboard with both an optical SPDIF connector as well as 6 ports for ...
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Single-mic close-miked solution for acoustic guitar?
My current setup for recording acoustic guitar is to use an SM-57 and, depending on the music, either mix in the input from my condenser mic for room sound (a Studio Projects C-1) or mix in the input ...
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2answers
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Acoustic Violin Pickup : Fishman V-200 - possible setups
A violinist friend of mine is planning to buy this pickup, Fishman V-200, for his acoustic violin.
Can it be hooked directly to a mixer for recording or live performance? Or, do we have to add a ...
