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#Post#: 1298--------------------------------------------------
What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: indigo_dave Date: October 14, 2017, 11:07 am
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I'm thinking of buying a Focusrite 18i8 (as I think it's
called). The reason for this model is so that I'd have 4 mic
preamps in the event I had another couple of musical players
(not likely at this point but...). It comes with Pro Tools
First which would be good for me to play with.
So what hardware and software are you using ?
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Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: AJ Date: October 14, 2017, 12:38 pm
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I've had a Scarlett 2i2 for almost a year now. I think the
preamps are pretty good, you can select either Line or
instrument levels from the front panel.I use Sonar on the
software end. Also Audacity, which is a open source Freeware
platform. Audacity's biggest virtue, besides being free, is all
the open source processing plug ins available.
I had, well still have a MAudio interface, with one input..It
was crap though. It came with Pro Tools Lite...Which completely
baffled me.
The Sonar platform, I have the cheapest version, $49 a year,
also has a high learning curve...But comes with some pretty good
processing plug ins.
The Scarlett came with a light version of Ableton Live, which I
think Bieke uses the Hell out of. It's cool, and has a lot of
looping tools, which I can't seem to master but have had fun
with. It also had some links for a free compressor plug in which
I have never been able to use in Sonar.
if you are anticipating having people to jam with, the more
inputs you have, the better. The Scarlett is good equipment in
my view. You have to watch recording levels because digital
distortion and clipping are not attractive.
I mean, you have the Tascam, couldn't you use that as
interface???
You should download Audacity, and experiment using the Tascam as
an interface. You may have all you need in it as far as an
interface.
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Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: Bucky Date: October 14, 2017, 3:45 pm
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My first twenty eight albums were the result of a $20 computer
mic. Some of my albums sound terrible, others better than local
musicians who paid for a studio. It depended on my gear setup at
the time. My first five albums were recorded with the early
version of Windows Sound Recorder. I downloaded Audacity in 2008
or so.
My uncle bought me my Digitech RP-150 when I was 14 or 15. It
was Digitech’s answer to the Line 6 POD. Eventually, I hooked it
up to my laptop and that’s when my music started sounding a lot
better. I own a Blue Yeti condensor mic for vocals and acoustic,
but I very much believe direct recording is the future.
#Post#: 1305--------------------------------------------------
Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: indigo_dave Date: October 15, 2017, 5:54 am
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I'm thinking seriously about buying the Scarlett 18i8 and a Rode
NT4. I'd keep the NT4 in the living
room on a mic stand with a boom, ready to use. I'm going to buy
a Lenovo deskop for my living room (probably).
I've watched some YouTube tutorials on Pro Tools and learned a
little about the flexibility of the
editing capabilities. Specifically, being able to edit
percussion audio tracks would be a big plus.
I don't (ant won't) use drum loops or drum sequencers. But
recording a percussion instrument for
3-5 minutes without a flub is dicey for me. Being able to make
small alignment adjustments would be a
big plus for me.
As for the Rode NT4, I like the sound of recordings made with my
Sony PCM-D100 (with its XY mic configuration).
It sits on a boom arm maybe 15 inches above my head. I'd use
the NT4 at the same position for recording
piano. My CD "releases" (CD's I give to a few people) have been
done with the Sony. I might want to
do some multitrack stuff in the future.
The Tascam would be great if I had a couple of musicians I
wanted to record with, live on tape so to speak.
I don't have those musicians. So....
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Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: Bucky Date: October 15, 2017, 11:20 am
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Clearly, I'm the young minimalist here.
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Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: AJ Date: October 15, 2017, 11:51 am
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[quote author=Bucky link=topic=121.msg1313#msg1313
date=1508084415]
Clearly, I'm the young minimalist here.
[/quote]
Clearly...On both counts.
#Post#: 1316--------------------------------------------------
Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: Bucky Date: October 15, 2017, 6:22 pm
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Most people I know locally who spent so much money on studio
gear either don’t know how to properly utilize their equipment
or they aren’t mastering their stuff well. You can tell it was
made in someone’s room or garage. There’s nothing wrong with
that, but it’s odd that they spend so much to acheive meh
results.
But there’re cats in their bedroom producing very cutting edge
stuff too. I want to make my stuff sound better, which is why
I’d like to upgrade to a newer Digitech interface. I’m fine with
Audacity.
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Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: bieke Date: October 15, 2017, 6:41 pm
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a very basic one, CakeWalk UA-25 EX
got it about 7 years ago, it was a blowout type of deal, with a
pair of shitty Cakewalk monitors
which I'm still using
and got a laptop as well back then, still using it too
#Post#: 1320--------------------------------------------------
Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: indigo_dave Date: October 16, 2017, 8:26 am
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I must admit some of my musical purchases have been on
experiments that didn't pan out. But I accept that. Some
experiments do work out. I continue plugging along. I'm still
spending time cultivating the music.
I have come up with an idea for an "album". My idea is to
record 6 pieces by J.S. Bach. Then have maybe 6 original
pieces. Then make up a micro-batch. Have them available for
actual sale if and when I do actual gigs as (drum roll) Indigo
Dave. May never sell any. But if I have them available, you
never know. I'm still working on my song list (for Indigo
Dave). I'm doing some micro-marketing research - i.e. going and
sitting in solo on a jazz jam break. My focus regarding
material for my song list is eclecticism. Give them a variety
of styles.
But, doing this project would give me a goal for learning some
rudimentary Pro Tools.
#Post#: 1400--------------------------------------------------
Re: What recording interfaces are you using ?
By: AJ Date: October 26, 2017, 10:59 pm
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[quote author=indigo_dave link=topic=121.msg1320#msg1320
date=1508160381]
I must admit some of my musical purchases have been on
experiments that didn't pan out. But I accept that. Some
experiments do work out. I continue plugging along. I'm still
spending time cultivating the music.
I have come up with an idea for an "album". My idea is to
record 6 pieces by J.S. Bach. Then have maybe 6 original
pieces. Then make up a micro-batch. Have them available for
actual sale if and when I do actual gigs as (drum roll) Indigo
Dave. May never sell any. But if I have them available, you
never know. I'm still working on my song list (for Indigo
Dave). I'm doing some micro-marketing research - i.e. going and
sitting in solo on a jazz jam break. My focus regarding
material for my song list is eclecticism. Give them a variety
of styles.
But, doing this project would give me a goal for learning some
rudimentary Pro Tools.
[/quote]
So, have you bought anything yet?
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