I'm just curious. I read somewhere (don't remember where) that in order to achieve loud levels in mastering you have to mix your song a certain way. but they didn't say how.

Now my question to all ME's out there is, what must a mix have, or not have, to get a maximum of level without squashing it or getting undesired pumping?

I'd appreciate any comments.

I'm thinking about getting one of the newest macbook pros the specs being:
- 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
- 4GB 667 DDR2 - 2x2GB SO-DIMMs
- 160GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm
and i would like to get Pro Tools LE 7.3
and the 003 rack.
any info you guys could throw my way or tips or suggestions would be helpful i am very new to recording.

I know its been discussed a million times, but most of the talks I've seen are pre-2003. Has anything changed in this argument?

Radial Engineering recently put out the ProRMP, which looks like a cheaper alternative to the X-amp. What are the differences in a passive reamp box and an active one?

OK, maybe this is a really dumb question, but I just wanted to check.

when Cubase 4.1 does finally come out, it's going to be 64 bit right? which means that it'll be able to address way more RAM, right? so when i get a mac pro after a hardware refresh and 10.5 comes out, i'll be able to pack as much RAM as i can afford in there and C4 will be able to use it, right?

Hello...

I'm looking to find a top-notch sample library (not sure if that's the right term) with realistic sounding acoustic & electric guitars (mostly acoustic, hollow-body electric & 12 String)...that can be played via MIDI (MIDI guitar tracks, composed in a DAW.)

[& not Real Guitar, by MusicLab.]

Thanks,

HI ALL, Need some feedback on your picks for the better plugins, before I buy some .
Im using the standard reverb/ EQ that comes with pro tools 7 at the mo
How do these compare with other plugins and which ones would give me
a warmer yet pristine sound.

Does anyone know of any good phase scope software that could work with Sonar 6?

Im having trouble finding any, or even an actual phase scope itself.

Thanks.

I have the opportunity to buy 1 or 2 vintage C414, the original model with the thumbwheel on the bottom that connects it to the base/cable.

Any idea what they're worth?

Will one match fairly well with C414 B-ULS mikes for narration?

The Digidesign site doesn't give a definitive answer on whether Pro Tools LE 7.3 (the version that comes with Mbox 2s now) works with 2007 macs, so just wondering if anyone has that combination and if there's any trouble?