Just my luck . . was booked on a flight for yesterday (friday). Used up bonus miles and guess what ... the morning flight got cancelled ... they booked me on a flight later that day but when I finally explained to the dear lady that arriving in Munich at 11.30 am ... going to the fair and signing in by 12.30 and having to leave the fair at 2.45pm just wasn't worth the trip over there.

Hi Daniel,
After visiting Opus and the gang over at DAWworld
i have put together an Asus/Northwood machine.
Now i'm up to the soundcard purchase. I must admit
that the US428 and 224 look mighty tempting.
As a guitarist all i can say is hooray for faders and knobs!
It just seems to be the right product. And the support on

Just wondering, how many feel the DAW revolution is kicking our ass out of the business. Where will the big studio be in the next few years? How many were there two years ago and how many will be operating next year?

Hi ya,

Okay so I thought in the lull we can ask some business questions.
So where do all your studio clients come from.
1) Ads in trade mags, local street pres.
2) Flyers placed in rehearsal rooms.
3) Word of mouth
4) Your studio is part of a rehearsal chain.
5) Going out and finding bands in Venues.
6) From outside producers.

OK kiddies! The dog is nipping at your heels trying to stir a little life into this place with a subject we can all join in on: (chorus of Kumbaya optional)

In recent years, what was the piece of equipment that provided you with the most surprising positive experience, and what was the biggest disappointment? And please elaborate!

I'll start it off:

i found a used US428 in the classifieds
for US$400. What say you GB?
Is it a good choice for guitar recording?

Jules,
What are you thoughts on prototype equipment. I don't want to say "DIY" round here as it might be a bit down-market.

Hot damn. 533FSB now! Holy toledo's batman!
Now, that is a serious mainboard!
Opus :D

Is this the new ANUS machine or what?

Last time I was at a Digi demo, I asked when Pro Tools was going to work on Firewire drives. Imagine my surprise when i was told it already did - up to 24 tracks.

we could possibly be setting up a loop exchange, does this interest you?

Shoot some ideas around