Got a grant to open my own studio i have 40 Grand to spend on Equipment what should i get... Thinking about a Brand new.. Mac Pro.. C24 mixer... Pro Tools HD 9... Pro Tools HD3.. Accel core card.. i dont know about Mic's i have a Sterling Audio 77 it's done wonders for me already... Need a lot of help!

My friend is trying to get into a bit of recording with different tracks but was interested in a good free recording software. I figured you guys would know best as I don't know what to recommend.

In this day and age, is it better to invest in DAW plugins or in rack gear? I was browsing the Sonnox site and they are so expensive. My problem is that I know that the plugins will eventually become obsolete, require upgrading etc. Is it a better long term investment to get external gear? Is it better value to get software?

I have lots of music which I ripped with a HiFi turntable, the sound is very clean ish but a bit to conservative for my taste.

In terms of mixing rap vocals, I am wondering if I could possibly do this myself once I get better at it, or if it is much better to just pay to have it done. Some guy at a local studio said he'd do it for $400 per song and there is no way I'm doing that.

So I'm gonna be recording rap vocals within these next few months, and because it's not cheap to get beats and get myself some recording equipment, I decided I might as well put out a 5-7 song EP on CDBaby to make some return on it and get my music out there.

Hello to all again!

Do you guys know if there's any recording software that will work with a touchscreen monitor?

Much thanks and appropriate hat doffing!

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question but I cant seem to find any info on it. I run Pro Tools 8 and I have an acoustic drum kit that I want to attach triggers to. I also have a Digi 003 and EZ drummer software. I want to use the triggers with the software. I'm a bit confused as to how to do this.

Guys I must consult you once more.. Sorry for asking so many damn questions but I have a lot to learn :P

I was just wondering.. in relation to distorted guitars .. I always avoid compression as much as I can but lately even though I am recording with a valve amp and everything sounds wonderful solo it lacks that cutting edge to really push through properly.. so ..

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Does anyone know we have a contest going on here? OMG!

http://recording.org/recording-org-gear-giveaway/48476-the-adl-600-battle.html

Its a shootout between Davedog and JohnTodd over who steps into the finals to win an ADL 600!