Im a newbie to the whole RO a friend sent a email to me about "Pro Audio Women needed" and I was wondering if anyone could recommend any books,learning material or equipment on music producing & enginnering. What is a the gotta have guides on getting started?

HI,
Has anybody out there discovered seetings on the Trakker that are decent emulations of dbx compressors, and in particular the 160 VU?

Thanks,
Geoff Ruby

i'm looking for mastering software as well and the previous post is very instructive.

however, i'm all mac and dp. any suggestions for mastering software or pluginsthat are specific to the mac or a digital performer?

Since I bought the Tascam US-428 I have been eyeing that little yellow S/PDIF input. One of my synths (Motif 7) has S/PDIF out option should I choose to buy it. However, the synth also has 24 bit DACs, which sound great going into the 428.

I actually have very good 1/4 inch shielded audio cables for my synths. However, some companies manufacture (very expensive) 24K gold tipped 1/4 inch cables, boasting superior audio quality transfer and extra protection from outside distorting elements.

I was shocked to learn that a poor dithering algorithm can actually make your 24bit/48khz audio sound WORSE at 16bit/44khz than if you had simply recorded it at 16bit/44khz.

I have heard that the Dithering engine in CubaseVST/32 was superb. I currently use CubaseVST and was thinking about upgrading for that reason alone.

Anyone tried the tranformerless AKG? How does it compare to the ULS?

I've got an opportunity to pick up a M5000 for a great price. We're Pro Tools TDM with no decent outboard gear. Would this unit suffice as the one "really good" dedicated reverb box? Anyone have one? Craig

Which should I get: The old C451 + CK1 or the new AKG C451B ? I am aware that the new model has a fixed capsule and is supposed to have improved specs (noise, max SPL). How do they compare sound-wise ?

Thx for any input,

Matthias

Hey all...If you are a registered user of Waves Plugins and use Windows XP you can get a PACE updater that makes life a hell of a lot easier to deal with when installing it onto Windows XP! I highly recommend doing so! Have fun!
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