I'm a little confused as to how I would set this up.

I am using a Tascam FW-1082 as my firewire interface to Cubase 4. I would like to continue using the Tascam controls, but integrate different preamps like the Mackie 1200F. Since I can't use more than 1 ASIO driver at a time, I can't just connect a second FW cable from the Mackie.

I've been told that outboard reverb is better than even the best plugins. But is it *that* much better? If I spend $2,500 on a t.c. electronics Reverb 4000, for example, will it sound a lot better than the best plugin reverbs (like Waves, for example)?

I have decided to buy the Roland 2400 unless I can come up with more cash for the 2480.

I also want to buy a few different preamps to use with it since I know the quality of the pres on the Roland are just OK.

I already have a UA Solo 610, I am also looking at the P Solo and even the GT Brick. I want to hook them up more as a line DI into the the Roland pre with a XLR cable.

I know it's a big part of every serious studio but can anyone explain to me what it is or maybe provide a link?
Thanks

Hello,
I am an engineer who is very familiar with Pro Tools and use it mainly with VO, so I don't need much processing. So. I'm not too knowledgeable about outboard processing, what order they need to be linked, etc. .so i need to set up a home studio with : Dell Desktop (new)
Cool Edit Pro
MXL condenser mic
MDX 2600 (compressor,gate,EQ)

what is the best?

I am thinking of getting an external EQ such as Speck.

I recently purchased a Fostex MR8-HD to record some demo-quality material. Now, I believe the next step in making some of these recordings "decent" is to add some outboard gear (or plugins). Having very little knowledge I'd like to know some opinions on what to purchase first, and if I should purchase units that are "all-in-one". I haven't

Hello Sirs and Ladies,

i`ve done my masters since now complete in the box
Wavelab with UAD Precision,Bluetubes, ...
it worked relativ nice.

I was not really happy with the compressors and so i try since one week an really nice Hardware SPL Kultube.

it seems that a lot of people are confused on when exactly you use A/D conversion, myself partly included. my understanding was that it is really only necessary to use it during recording to analog reel to reel, then transferring it over to your digital recorder/interface.