I'm running Cubase SX 3 on PC with 2 (two) x MOTU 828mkII units. Direct monitoring been working great... until I added another 828mkII.

I'm not sure if this is the right forum (I also tried the vocals forum), but i was hoping someone might be able to help me out. From time to time, I record 4-6 person discussion/ Q&A panels. Because of the organization's budget, I have been using the equipment that they already own (bottom-line handheld cardioid mikes, mixer, tape deck, and portable PA system).

I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but i was hoping someone might be able to help me out. From time to time, I record 4-6 person discussion/ Q&A panels. Because of the organization's budget, I have been using the equipment that they already own (bottom-line handheld cardioid mikes, mixer, tape deck, and portable PA system).

I currently use the onyx 1640 w/ firewire. and cubase. i run my fantom keyboard and the akai mpc into the onyx. . i want to record tracks simutaneously but onto separate tracks into cubase. can someone explain exactly step by step wat i need to do to accomplish this?

If possible would you rate the following: Boss GT-8, Line 6 PodXT Live, Voice Tonelab SE, Johnson J-station

Im after the most, like anyone else is, I guess. The most/nicest clean and distortion sounds. Think AudioSlave/System of a Down crunch.
Think Gavin DeGraw/Cold Play clean/ambient sounds.

If possible give any pros/cons to look out/listen for.

If possible would you rate the following: Boss GT-8, Line 6 PodXT Live, Voice Tonelab SE, Johnson J-station

Im after the most, like anyone else is, I guess. The most/nicest clean and distortion sounds. Think AudioSlave/System of a Down crunch.
Think Gavin DeGraw/Cold Play clean/ambient sounds.

If possible give any pros/cons to look out/listen for.

I'm purchasing a compressor soon as was wondering how big of a rack I should I get and what other gear would you consider essential for tracking? I just want a small, portable setup so I can also do on location work. Thanks.

Aight I have the cable that goes off to two unbalanced cables with tip in the input and ring in the output. Now when I try to insert it on a track on pro tools it is telling me that the I/O is already being used by another device which is my output for the overall mix. Having only two input and outputs on the Mbox, how am I supposed to insert the effect on a track in the software?

Am thinking of buying the Alesis M1 Active studio monitors, has anyone used them? Would love to hear any opionions. My Price range is about 350 Euros or US$420, any other recomendations in that range? Any feedback would be much appreciated... Thanks! :)

What's the low down on the metal pop filters?

To my knowledge they don't absorb some of the sound like nylon filters. which allow the tones and frequencies to pass, but still blocking plosives and air (pops)

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