I want to add some flexibility to my acoustic kit when I play live. Ideally, a drum machine (or midi interface to sampler ), 2-3 padsand 1-2 acoustic triggers) to be used for specials sounds (persussion, hand claps, different snare sounds, hand drums...). Want to keep it simple as well. Like the Roland SP20 - a bit expensive though.

I was all set to plunk down my credit card down on a Focusrite Voicemaster Pro . . . but then got to thinking: Adobe Audition (the sequencer I'm using) has a compressor, de-esser, expander, EQ, reverb, and even plugin tube effects in software (all of which can be saved as an "effects rack"), why would I want the VM Pro instead of Audition with a simple (but good) pre and an interface card?

Hello,

My apologies if this seems like an obvious question, but do any of you have recommendations or important considerations for a good, cheap computer monitor for a PC-based DAW system? The system is below. I have a small amount of space, but hope to use two monitors. Thanks for any recommendations or considerations.

Best,

Dr. L.

What op-amp is considered today to be the best for building mixers, eq, etc. I have +-24V available.

Thanks.

Larry

Hello All,
I'm nearing completion of a three to four song demo for submission to an independent label. Naturally, I want my band's music to be taken seriously so I'm prepared to have it mastered by an experienced professional.

I'm just recording my voice and my acoustic guitar into a sound card in my computer using Adobe Audition 1.0. Any recommendations on vocal and/or instrument mics? I'm on a $200 or less budget.

Any Hi-End mastering studio headphone recommend?

I have some choice:

beyerdynamic DT 48e, DT 770 Pro, DT 990 Pro, DT 150, DT 931, DT 880

AKG K 1000, K 271 studio, K 240 studio

Sennheiser HD 650, HD 600,HD 250 II

Sony MDR-7506, MDR-7509, R-10

Grado RS-1

Stax omega II

Which one is better for any kind of music?

Hey guys, I have the MOTU 828 interface, and I've been using n-track, simply because it is cheap and supports ASIO. It is very unstable for some reason. I use it only to record my tracks, then use adobe audition to engineer. It constantly locks up my computer, which no software has ever done before. I'm thinking it's time to upgrade. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Hi All, I'm told by a new friend made via RO that changing the tubes out in my ART Pro MPA can result in pretty decent preformance improvement. This year's shopping list is all about really good pres and comps, but for now, a cheap way to improve what I have sounds enticing. Any thoughts on different tubes in each channel for diffeent flavors? Thanks.

Hello,

I'm putting together a computer system for recording--PC/Windows XP. Any recommendations on soundcards? Looking for maximum flexibility as I expand, options, quality, value. Any thoughts appreciated.

Alan