Sorry if this is the wrong subforum but I'm having trouble with a drum rhythm that may actually be an issue with the time signature or the way I've setup my recording grid in reaper. Basically I'm recording a version of Badfinger's "Name of the Game". But I'm doing the previously unreleased George Martin version (with George Martin's orchestration).

What controls the timing for the Click Track/Metronome when I'm recording?
Is it controled by the converters internal clock?

There have been many times where it seems like the metronome starts okay, then slows down at some point.
I'm currently using Sonar 8.5, but also had this problem when I was using a Roland BR-1600CD 16 track recorder.

Need some advice for coaching a guitarist I'm recording right now. He's good at his instrument, almost totally clean, clear, should be fine - better than lots of guys I've recorded before.

So is there a general rough guide for how much time to leave between tracks? Is it different between say movements of a composition verses different compositions? I've just been winging it going with the mood of the just finished movement/selection. I guess I'm looking for something more consistent if there is such a thing.

Thanks for any input.

I am struggling to get this guitar track down correctly, it is mostly finger picking patterns in a 7/8 time signature. It is around 5-6 minutes long but I have been attempting to break it up into 3 parts though I still find it difficult to stay on time with the metronome though.

Hi all - haven't posted here in quite some time. We're having a bit of an issue with a recording that maybe I can get some ideas about...

Hi, I'm a recording newbie, trying to learn some basic principles. I have been using Pro Tools to put down rhythm tracks with an acoustic guitar and then layering more on top. Or just a rhythm, bass, lead; your basic song.

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