How best to stay on beat, then find out how I sound to an audience. [more inside]
posted by cmoj on Oct 30, 2009 - 9 answers

I have Ableton and a Lexicon Alpha interface but I can't really make music because of TWO problems I cannot solve: (1) horrible screeching feedback; (2) I can make midi tracks and hear them playback but I cannot hear my voice when I play it back. [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster on Oct 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Classical music fans: What's your opinion of the quality of the artists and recordings on the ultra-cheap Arte Nova label? I like a lot of the budget Naxos releases but have been seeing very cheap Arte Nova cds around and was wondering what that label's reputation is among folks who listen to a lot of classical music. Are they adequate, terrible, surprisingly good for the price or what? I'm a relative novice to the stuff, if that matters.
posted by mediareport on Sep 29, 2009 - 5 answers

What tools and/or DAW software do I need to automate DAW actions through scripts? [more inside]
posted by vanar sena on Sep 17, 2009 - 11 answers

What are the best music recording resources? (Web sites, discussion boards, books, etc) [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Aug 24, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I improve the acoustics in a room not really cut out for recording? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Aug 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Recommendations for music-related books (and films?) like Geoff Emerick's "Here, There and Everywhere"? [more inside]
posted by aielen on Aug 10, 2009 - 8 answers

Is it possible to get an mbox (not mbox 2) to work in Vista without ProTools LE? Is it possible to find a USB driver for this mbox and Vista? [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold on Jul 25, 2009 - 8 answers

A few quick questions about home music recording, including gear and technique... [more inside]
posted by DMan on Jun 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Recording software/hardware filter: I wanna rock even harder than I already do... Give me some technical advise. [more inside]
posted by crapples on May 19, 2009 - 14 answers

Using optical audio input on Macbookpro 15" and Edirol m10dx, but when I open garage band and arm the tracks it arms for .5 seconds ... then disarms. [more inside]
posted by acro on Apr 22, 2009 - 6 answers

Switched to Mac, looking for Adobe Audacity replacement. Should I go for Logic Express? [more inside]
posted by treepour on Apr 9, 2009 - 6 answers

What is the best audio card for my "old" PC? I'll be using it for home recording. [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold on Mar 19, 2009 - 6 answers

The final mixdown on music I have created at home is very low in volume. How can I raise the volume of my final tracks without getting that god-awful digital clipping? [more inside]
posted by Brettus on Dec 17, 2008 - 16 answers

I have a Roland F-50 digital piano and a laptop. How do I connect them to record songs, do basic mixing and loop chord sequences? [more inside]
posted by wibbler on Dec 9, 2008 - 5 answers

What's the price range for a professional music producer for a rock band? We're looking at working with one producer but want to be sure we're getting a good deal. Are there any questions/features we should be asking the producer about to make sure we're getting a good deal? Right now he's telling us it's about $1500-$2000 per song, is that the going rate? [more inside]
posted by dcruzin on Nov 6, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some good resources (books, sites etc.) to learn synthesizer techniques? [more inside]
posted by Me, The Snake on Sep 28, 2008 - 7 answers

I've heard a font about digital recording devices and how they obsolete tapes. I've considered getting a portable digital recorder to record song ideas, like a sketchpad. [more inside]
posted by LSK on Sep 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Looking for a good mixing engineer near Sacramento. We have tracks recorded in Logic (easily sent to Protools) and need a pro to help make them sound pretty.
posted by TheCoug on Sep 15, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm looking for an affordable recording interface and I think I have it narrowed down to these two M-Audio products, this one and this one. From what little I know I heard that firewire is the way to go with an interface, less lag or whatever, is this really that important and what does this mean when it comes to recording? What's the big downside to a USB interface because from what I've noticed is that they're generally cheaper. [more inside]
posted by BrnP84 on Aug 11, 2008 - 17 answers

I have been using JamStudio for a while now to quickly throw together backing tracks to practice guitar with. This website is great and highly recommended, but I now want something similar but which is more powerful/flexible, has better audio quality and variety, and which will integrate with my recording software (currently Cubase). Midi based would be perfect. I plan to use this mostly for practicing, but also for some recording. [more inside]
posted by jpdoane on Jul 27, 2008 - 5 answers

Where's a good starting place for a 22 year-old looking to get into the recording studio side of the music business? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Jul 13, 2008 - 14 answers

How do you home songwriters keep yourselves organized? How do you keep yourself motivated? [more inside]
posted by toekneebullard on Jun 25, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm headed out to travel rural developing areas on a folk music field recording expedition. Can I get some advice on what equipment to use? [more inside]
posted by iamck on Jun 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a recording studio in Manhattan or Brooklyn that can record Drums, Standup Bass, and Ukulele (at the same time, not overdubbed), in Logic Studio. I'd then like to have the Logic Project files given to me, so I can work on the rest of the arrangement in my bedroom. [more inside]
posted by defenestration on May 7, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm trying to get better sound quality out of music recordings, I've been using one of those adapters that turn a 1/4 into 1/8 but it's gets really fuzzy sometimes. I'm looking for a better way to hook up instruments to the computer, I've looked at mixer boxes but they have all these onboard equalizer's that I'm not really interested in, I just want a decent transfer quality and not all the bells and whistles. I guess my question is I'm looking for something cheap that will let me hook up something with a 1/4 jack to my computer, and also having a mic input would be a bonus.
posted by BrnP84 on May 6, 2008 - 13 answers

Recordingfilter: Why do strange buzzing noises and "zzzt"s appear when someone isn't touching the guitar strings while recording on a computer. [more inside]
posted by sleepy pete on Apr 11, 2008 - 12 answers

Help me find a good recording of Copland's Third Symphony. [more inside]
posted by grobstein on Mar 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there any sort of discography for albums created/recorded at Studio PASS? What was the story behind Studio PASS anyway? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische on Mar 30, 2008 - 1 answer

Can I make an Ableton Live sound pack with my own samples? I have .aiff drum sounds that I want to make into a kit.
posted by MNDZ on Mar 22, 2008 - 2 answers

I have co-produced a 5 song collection of songs for a friend, who is not in contract with a record label currently, but hopes to get signed. If this should happen, how would I make sure I benefitted financially by the investing my time and expertise into creating this record?, as well as collect any royalties to follow? Would a signed agreement between him and I be enough?
posted by JamesMCS on Mar 16, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some brilliant songs that suffered from (or were totally ruined by) poor studio production? [more inside]
posted by cadastral on Mar 11, 2008 - 57 answers

Help this tech-impaired rock star record face-melting multi-layered music on his computer! [more inside]
posted by Schlimmbesserung on Mar 7, 2008 - 9 answers

How big a problem is USB microphone latency for multitrack musical recording? i.e. How difficult will it be to do tight vocal overdubs with a straight-to-USB mic? What about with a mic->XLR->USB interface->Mac setup? [more inside]
posted by waxbanks on Feb 27, 2008 - 8 answers

How do you, fellow musician, capture musical ideas when you're nowhere near a recording device? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas on Feb 22, 2008 - 15 answers

What's the best way for me to record music with my computer for under $100? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Feb 1, 2008 - 14 answers

What popular or well known recordings use toy drum sets for percussion? [more inside]
posted by chillmost on Jan 17, 2008 - 16 answers

I am starting a solo no-wave/noise project. I know nothing about recording. Please help me assemble the barest, cheapest necessities. [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Jan 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Dear home recorders - in your experience(s), can an acoustic/electric hybrid guitar ever sound as good as a properly mic'ed acoustic guitar, given guitars of comparable quality/price?
posted by xmutex on Jan 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Will you help me set up a simple yet functional home recording studio? [more inside]
posted by kjl291 on Dec 29, 2007 - 13 answers

Does anyone know of an affordable but quality studio where I can record vocal tracks? [more inside]
posted by thedaniel on Dec 6, 2007 - 2 answers

Pro Tools drums: BFD, Digidesign Strike, or something else? [more inside]
posted by The World Famous on Dec 6, 2007 - 3 answers

I was recently listening to Achtung Baby in the car again, and remembered how much I loved it, and a lot of it was because of the sound of the drums. So, how did U2 and Brian Eno get THAT sound on the drums in Achtung Baby? Anyone know any specific pieces of kit or techniques that they used? Mics used? Drum kits used? So on?
posted by geekhorde on Sep 25, 2007 - 18 answers

I'm a musician and interested in doing well done field recordings of mostly acoustic (but sometimes electric) music. I'm interested in doing it with a minimum of equipment, but producing good quality recordings. In the past I've used a minidisc and a small microphone, sometimes with pretty good results. But I'm looking on ways and equipment to do a better job. [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Aug 29, 2007 - 19 answers

Creating/editing Yamaha midi files? [more inside]
posted by mphuie on Aug 27, 2007 - 3 answers

Do I need a new audio interface? What should I get? [more inside]
posted by danb on Jul 4, 2007 - 9 answers

What is the cheapest and easiest way to record songs on PC? [more inside]
posted by atmu on Jun 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Where can I practise and record my music? I'm only looking for very basic demo quality, and need to do it very, very cheaply. [more inside]
posted by Ira.metafilter on Jun 14, 2007 - 6 answers

What are the best books/CDs/DVDs for learning good singing techniques, across a range of vocal styles? [more inside]
posted by Stacey on Jun 1, 2007 - 4 answers

What song is this riff by John Petrucci from? [more inside]
posted by bkudria on May 16, 2007 - 5 answers