First, a suggestion to the site mods/ admin:

Hello guys, here is a new product : my snare drum collection !

I've been recording my band for a while now using my lounge as a studio, but that's caused some serious compromises - we've had to use an electronic drum kit and DI our guitars due to noise issues. I've nothing against recording this way, but it really doesn't suit our style of music, hence we've never been happy with our recorded sound.

Hoping to spend about $3,000 + or -

I need a 1 rack space unit which can do the echo loop ON THE FLY just like the Denon X1500 mixer like in this video:

What are the two most important pieces of gear to a mastering engineer, as pertaining to final quality of sound as opposed to say workflow?

How is G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome) effecting the pro audio industry?

Hey all, pleased to meet ya. I've been involved with some local musicians & producers over the years and may have some stupid questions about some of the gear I've amassed over that time, so I'll apologize ahead of time in my first post, lol.

Greets,

Can some one suggest a good website that provides current blue book values for buying and selling used audio gear?

All the ones I've found already either charge money or don't specialize in audio gear. I've used Ebay before - but of course it doesn't really give the blue book value - only a general idea.

Cheers

Is it possible to use outboard gear (like compressors, equalizers, etc.) with a DAW? If so, exactly how does one do this?