I need some good plugins mainly for vocals and bass and some guitar. Would Renaissance Maxx be a good choice?

Has anyone used the logic pro 8? Is it worth the 199 upgrade cost?

I am new to recording, I am running Pro-Tools LE on my Mac Pro Quad. I am a songwriter mainly, I write with my guitar which I am limited on skills. I am looking for a good software program with pre-recorded drum beats, where I can pick and choose from for my original songs.

I have some really good songs but my production is not all it could be. I'm open to suggestions or possibly offers. Very limited budget. If you don't want to listen to the sound of myspcace clips I have some high res Mp3 clips posted on the last address. Thanks and hope to hear from you all.

I don't know the first thing about mastering and I have only just started on my recording path. I have a Mac and I am just using garage band for now. I wonder if there is something out there for mastering music that is as introductory and elementary as garage band. I like the idea of just figuring out how to use what is simple first and then upgrading.

Hi,
Does anyone know of any good web sites where folks can post favorite presets for various plugins?

Here is one for starters:
http://www.digitalaudiorock.com/cgi-bin/coop/download.cgi

The only issue is, I use Sonar not Protools..

Regards,
RIch O

I spent this years audio budget on an eventide eclipse. I'm not saying that it's not cool. It's got 400 unique effects presets. But I was mainly hoping it would be my go-to reverb. I didn't think i was that picky about reverbs, and that one solid reverb unit would meet 75-80% of my needs. Anyways, so far I don't think it does that at all.

I have been reading recent posts here and elsewhere on the WWW. It seems like people are asking more and more for a plugin or a piece of equipment that they can use which will give them the right sound or THAT sound or make them a million dollars with their next recording project.

I'll be attending the AES for my 35th year. Who else is going? I think we should have a Recording.org gathering at the AES? It would be great if some of us could get together and perhaps have drinks and/or a meal with some fun conversation? After the show closes, I frequently hang at the Duplex in the West Village.

This isn't a debate section for whose DAW is better, but rather what features do you enjoy about yours?

Personally, I use Sonar 6 PE. It's a very powerful program with a lot to offer, I also like how well it works with soundforge and reason.

Cheers!