Hi everyone, just got an account here because this site seems to have great users that are very knowledgeable with lots of gear. I hope some of the user's can hep me here. I'm currently selling a lot of my gear and have around $2000 to $3000 to spend on a quality mic preamp or some type of DI to get me the sound I need.

ok... so i've been checking a lot of stuff for my recording gig...

Basically I'm interested in creating good quality theme songs for my doom 3 mod, much like the songs "They Crave" and "Corruptor" as seen at http://www.futurecrew.com/skaven/ and I was wondering if I could get some advice as to how to do so, such as software recommendations, any special techniques, etc.

I am baffled why I here many enginers Track keyboards through a DI the to a board or channel strip... Is this to raise the level? Do they use phantom power engaged? Does this make tracking clearer?
Would this be a good idea for use with my Triton, Mpc2000xl, Roland5080? Going through either a Ua 610 or a Apogeetrak2..

Hi all
I am putting the finishing touches on a home studio and would like to purchase a simple keyboard controller to trigger some sound modules, soft synths and samplers.

I've been searching, many days now, for the optimal keyboard set-up. Desirous of a Kurzweil Keyboard..
Being new to the techy side of instruments, I'm a bit befuddled. :|

My Midi Controller allows me to add 2 Sustain pedals. Of Course one I use for Sustain, but I don't know what is best to use the other for. I tried the Sostenuto and Soft Pedal function(Midi cc 66/67) But they don't seem to do much. Is there a better midi function for this extra sustain pedal? Please know my keyboard knowledge is small and I use it mainly for softsynths. :D

I'm starting to aquire a lust for a few vintage keys to add to my arsenal. Top of the list would be a new Mini-Moog synth. Second, a refurbed Hohner D6 Clav. Third, a refurbed Hammond B-3 w/ matching Leslie (for the studio). These 3 are what I'd crave to get my hands on.

It's been a while since I purchased ANY keyboard. Currently using an aging Alesis Quadra-Synth Plus Piano with its limited number of keys. I'm interested in a full 88 key controlling keyboard.

Hi all, I've been recording with a Yamaha keyboard with just the basic sounds: piano, organ, vibes, Harpsichord for awhile now and I really need to get a new keyboard that does a lot more! What I really need is a keyboard that will give me some decent classic sounds of piano, organ, etc., as well as a variety of synth sounds with the ability to perhaps create my own.