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Hi Triton.
I am working on a home studio and am seeking input if you are interested in tossing any advice my way. I posted a discussion over on Orpheus and also in my blog. I won't repost here unless it's needed. I don't want to litter your planet, but I'd welcome any comments. Thank you!
Discussion started by Michelle Powell , on 29 March 06:47 PM
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Since this question was back in March, it's probably too late to put in my two cents worth, but I'll do it anyway. Don't make the mistake I made of buying a "video studio lights" kit/setup on eBay unless you ask the right questions first. Don't get me wrong, the set I purchased was of high quality, no doubt about that. The only problem was that they WEREN'T lights for video. They were for still photography. Each light is fitted with an internal fan that can't be turned off. If you open the lights up and unplug the fan, the lights heat up and shut off within a couple of minutes.
These things are an audio nightmare. Be 100% SURE before you order lights for any video applications that they don't have cooling fans built in.
These things are an audio nightmare. Be 100% SURE before you order lights for any video applications that they don't have cooling fans built in.
Saturday, 24 July 2010 18:45
truth be told, I find 99% of the stuff I do can be done before I get anywhere near a computer. I've even used guitar pedals to do stuff to recordings just 'cause that's all I've had to hand. The computer is simpler 'cause it's all in one place but by no means the only solution.
A decent FX unit plugged into your mixer works a charm, even if it is one more thing to figure out in the patch panel.
A decent FX unit plugged into your mixer works a charm, even if it is one more thing to figure out in the patch panel.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010 06:54
I haven't found anything and it seems Protools is the standard... there are some pre amps/interfaces that come bundled with software.
I think I'm going to keep it simple. Less to worry about or muddy it up. I love to shop and I love gadgets, but I know I'll end up with a bunch of gear I won't use. So, for now, mic to preamp/interface to Logic Express. If I find that I need/want to change it up, I can add as I go. I just got hot for all that cool stuff - voice processors, mixers, etc. when I started looking.
I think I'm going to keep it simple. Less to worry about or muddy it up. I love to shop and I love gadgets, but I know I'll end up with a bunch of gear I won't use. So, for now, mic to preamp/interface to Logic Express. If I find that I need/want to change it up, I can add as I go. I just got hot for all that cool stuff - voice processors, mixers, etc. when I started looking.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010 04:51
Let us know if you find something decent, I'd love to have a step between Audacity and SoundForge that doesn't cost the earth if it's out there.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010 22:45
Thanks for all the information. I hate to have Protools for what I do-but I think it may turn out to be a necessity.
I am going to start researching software soon. I enjoy real life input from users of the actual products. Thanks again for the help!
I am going to start researching software soon. I enjoy real life input from users of the actual products. Thanks again for the help!
Tuesday, 30 March 2010 12:01
Just glanced over your blog post. I use Audacity quite a lot and I'm sorry to say it's not the easiest thing in the universe to tweak things with. I've never needed a plugin to convert file formats though, and with some practise I've got to where I can edit songs reasonably seamlessly.
I've never been a fan of ProTools. I've never been a machead either, but I've used ProTools a fair amount in the past simply because it's ubiquitous. Given the choice I'd pick SoundForge; I just find the interface more intuitive. If you're used to Apple's interface conventions then probably ProTools will win.
As for simpler software, I hope someone proves me wrong but I suspect you're probably out of luck. My search for a cheaper and slightly less capable bit of recording software has ended in Audacity, which is everything but ideal for any kind of mixing. If you don't want to deal with overkill software then probably your best bet is to do your mixing before it even reaches the computer. Again, not ideal by any stretch.
The music departments around my area all use cubase 4 and 5, and if there was anything cheaper and slightly less capable they'd have it. No way would a school pay out for Cubase if there was even a hint of something cheaper.
I've never been a fan of ProTools. I've never been a machead either, but I've used ProTools a fair amount in the past simply because it's ubiquitous. Given the choice I'd pick SoundForge; I just find the interface more intuitive. If you're used to Apple's interface conventions then probably ProTools will win.
As for simpler software, I hope someone proves me wrong but I suspect you're probably out of luck. My search for a cheaper and slightly less capable bit of recording software has ended in Audacity, which is everything but ideal for any kind of mixing. If you don't want to deal with overkill software then probably your best bet is to do your mixing before it even reaches the computer. Again, not ideal by any stretch.
The music departments around my area all use cubase 4 and 5, and if there was anything cheaper and slightly less capable they'd have it. No way would a school pay out for Cubase if there was even a hint of something cheaper.
Monday, 29 March 2010 22:52