I have an older pair of Alesis Monitor One monitors. Unfortunately, they are unshielded. I currently have them about 1 1/2 ft away from my computer monitor and right one is about the same distance above my computer tower. Should I be concerned?

Hi All,

this question is aimed more at the guys who are running DAW I guess, without an analog mixer (staying completely internal),

Just wondering if anybody uses Sonic Foundry ACID/SOUND FORGE (recently bought over by SONY)? I use it on my DAW and I think it works well (for what I need). Anybody have any opinions?

- NICK (CAPE COD, MA)

Hi all,

I have gotten my hands on a few of the soft synths and sotfware drum modules, and I have since sold all of my outboard MIDI gear.

What is the technique called when a piano is given that very percussive sound? Are the felt covered hammers actually exchanged with hammers without felt that are all wood for example? Are they simply covered with something hard? OR, is it an actual particular type of piano? If so, can it be done with a standard upright/grand? Any input would be great.

Take care everyone.

I've been trying for six months to get rid of a crackling/static noise during playback of any sound source (including commercial CD's)with my Tascam US 224 external USB soundcard. The crackle is audible regularly - almost constantly, during playback from any source. (the problem started in the last six months. I've run this setup succesfully for two years.)

the sampler (sampletank 2) won't recognize standard PCM .wav files as it claims it should do in manual. i need to import a set of samples from a vintage clavinet for a session i'm working on but every time i try to import them i get the error message: "invalid sample type". what am i missing here? they're standard PCM WAV file, 705Kbps, 16 bit 44.1...

I haven't been here in about a year and it is great to see many familiar names and lots of new ones too.

I have been looking into my signal path as it will be (hopefully) after Christmas time. Which led to looking at impedance matching and proper paths. (something I needed to better understand).

Okay this is my situation;

I graduated from LARW about 2 1/2 years ago. After interning at various studios in the LA area for almost a year, I decided my best way to break into the industry while gaining experience, knowledge, and improving my skills would be to buy my own rig and go freelance.

Anyone care to comment on Pros vs cons on the EL- FATSO vs lets say 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch tape for mixdown ?

Diffrence in sound?
What you like better?