Hello. I hope any of you can answer this question, if not, maybe you can direct me to a suitable subreddit.

I recently bought a new setup at home. A new computer and soundcard. And it’s my first time buying and using plugins and vst’s (I don’t know the difference of the two yet). I bought focusrite and with it came a stripped down version of addictive drums 2 that I used on some tracks. It sounds ok.

Now I have discovered their vintage dry and vintage dead. They sound incredible and I would love to buy them. However, I don’t know if I’m required to buy a full version of addictive drums first, or if I can just buy the vintage sets and have it work with my stripped down version of the plugin. Does anyone know?

I have the means to buy the ad ons but not if I have to buy even more stuff to make them function correctly. I don’t want to buy the ad ons and then discover that it doesn’t work. Then I have to wait several months before I can afford the whole package.

I would be grateful for any light that is shone on the issue.

(Not native English speaker, sorry for any errors)

Thank you

Like the title says. I've got PT7 LE, which was a nice little bundle back in the day, and to be honest, it's sometimes nice to not have choice paralysis between how to do certain things in the mixing or production. But I would like to taste some variety now and then, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

ProTools 7 has to run on a WinXP SP2 computer, so obviously, it (the PC) is not online.

If you have a line on where I can pick up old plugins and effects or whatever else for this old-ass build, please let me know. Thank you.

Hi, what is the easiest and least expensive way to monitor the Dolby Atmos output from my DAW to my A/V receiver? I’m running Studio One 7 Pro and have an audio interface (id44 Audient) with ADAT support to expand the output channels but obviously still isn’t enough to then convert the signal to an HDMI input on the receiver. Thx!

I have been having a hard time with crackling audio and getting the latency right when I'm using my VST amps such as bias fx elite and audio assault hellbeast in FL studio. I can't remember how I set up before but I don't remember doing much. It almost seemed like my DAW automatically set everything.

My main complaints are the crackling and cutting out and the 4ms lag between playing a note on my guitar and hearing it. Idk if I should use the legacy driver instead or what. Not sure what to do so any help is greatly appreciated!

Idk if it matters but I have an i9 14900kf and 16gb ddr5 with an rtx 4090.

I have a Takstar PC-K500 (1st gen), but I'm thinking about getting an AT 2020. I bought the Takstar in China as it's a Chinese brand, but I can't find anything online comparing the two. Anyone have an idea about the Takstar as I have nothing to compare it with. Cheers.

Just got a focusrite 2i2 4th gen. I am trying to use 2 condenser mics to record acoustic guitar. The microphone plugged into channel 2 is working fine but the microphone in channel 1 is very quiet. When I use the gain knobs, I'll turn channel 1 gain up, which also turns channel 2 up for some reason. When I turn channel 2 down, it also turns channel 1 down. I just want to INDIVIDUALLY control the gain on each channel without effecting the other channel. Obviously I'm doing something wrong or don't have something set up correctly. Can someone please explain it to me like I'm a boomer? I have no idea wtf I'm doing lol

I just got an Audient ASP800 and I’m very happy, but I was surprised to see it has no on/off switch. Even when not in use I notice it gets warm. Do manufacturers intend for you leave them on all the time? Is it safe? I’m currently just turning it off at the mains when not in use but this is a bit cumbersome.

Hi all, new to home recording and I'm looking at this interface. It says it has "18 inputs" but I only count 4. Am I missing something? Is there another piece you need to purchase to get the other 14 channels?

I have an Audio-Technica USB condenser mic with a standard USB output, and I like to record on LogicPro on my iPad with a USB-C socket.

I don’t have an interface for the two of them though, and I want to see if I can avoid shelling out for another iRig thing like I use with my guitar. Can I use one of those USB-to-USB-C adaptors I can get for like 20-30 bucks, or does it need some phantom power as well? Should I just save up for the iRig or something similar? (My birthday’s coming up so maybe I’ll just ask my wife for one, lol).

Which expansion pack would you use to create big pop drums - stuff like Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Sam Smith, etc

I have UK pop, and it just isn’t cutting it… any tips are greatly appreciated

The latest Addictive Drums 2.5 from XLN had added some new features. I’m impressed. I’d concluded EasyDrummer 3 [Toontrack] was the best in 2023, but the landscape keeps changing. Since AD 2.5 is fairly new, it’s tough to find anybody that’s really tested it versus EZD 3. Any opinions out there on which is better?

I am a far cry from a musician, never really learning an instrument or doing more than some high school and college concert choir. But I love when I find sounds that just fit.

I have been seeing a Music Therapist for about a year and have found some comfort in playing guitar and fledgling songwriting, but kept losing track of ideas.

So, I started using Reaper (proud license owner!) to record these little riffs, chord progressions, and using a note taking plugin to jot down thought, feelings, etc. I was using my multi effects pedal as an audio interface and this worked. Not well but it worked.

I recently decided to expand from just recording short ideas to really developing ideas into songs. Over time, I bought a UA Volt 276 and a Lewitt 240. I took to online thrift stores and scored some old Rokit5s. I had to replace the capacitor in one because it was making a buzzing sound.

So. I have a good setup, I think. I’m happy with the state of it.

But I have no clue what I’m doing. Suggestions on where to start?

If anybody wants to buy XVOX pro for $20 I'm selling mine, it originally costs $160, my laptop broke I don't need this anymore, instant download, I have it posted on facebook marketplace, secured purchase, instant download, no headaches it's all ready. Thanks!

https://youtu.be/53j47aw0VQ0?si=ycWzqNMgFhC0bYdL

EDIT I know this won’t ‘soundproof’ the room, just looking for advice on what will do the most without spending thousands of dollars.

I’m building a small music studio within an existing room where one wall and the ceiling are shared with neighbours. I'm just wondering what my best options are for soundproofing them without going too overboard with cost or space (just want to add onto the existing wall).

Through research it seems like maybe adding an air gap with either two layers of of drywall and green glue or an air gap then something like (https://www.homedepot.ca/product/sonopan-soundproofing-panels-4-ft-x-8-ft-x-3-4-in/1000441119) product followed by one or two layers of drywall and green glue might be best? Any other recommendations? Does putting clips on existing drywall to create an air gap make sense to do?

I don't want to spend a ton of money using expensive products, but just get it as good as I can for a decent price. Thanks

Ciao all,

I'm starting to dig into the topic of home recording, and week after week the topic is becoming more interesting.

So far I'm using a free DAW (Tracktion Waveform) and I'm recording guitars and bass through my Boss GT-1 pedal, a multi-effects pedal which also works as an audio interface I can plug to my computer.

I want to upgrade my setup, and in the long run I plan to take an advanced DAW, a midi controller (looking at one from Arturia) and an advanced audio interface (I'm looking at Motu M2).

What would you suggest to take first? Is there a reason to go for audio interface before midi controller?

Thanks!

After conquering a bunch of life challenges in 2024 I have some spare time to start transferring a lot of priceless old cassette recordings (song ideas, radio broadcasts, concerts, interviews & goofing around with my kids/family, etc.) and Tascam Porta-One 4-track cassette demo song recordings to CD. I have the home audio components including a Sony RCD-W500C CD recorder and know how to use them. I've done this before, but not in at least 20 years.

My issue is CD-RW CDs and what type of CD-RW is technically compatible with my Sony CD recorder. I have a new 10-pack of Maxell CD-RW Music XL-II rewritable 80 minute CDs which luckily have been sitting in a drawer for years waiting to be used. Of course the Sony recorder can play regular audio CDs. It can record on audio CD-R CDs but they're a pain to work with because they're only recordable one time and not forgiving when it comes to going back to add/remove/change a track on a CD.

That brings us to audio CD-RW. I need at least another 20 of them but compatibility is paramount. The Sony manual specifies that to be recordable AND rewritable CDs must have the logo "Compact disc digital audio ReWritable." The Maxell CD-RW CDs have that logo and work as intended with excellent sound quality and reliability, but they specify "Music" on their jewel cases. The Maxell CD-RWs are difficult to find and can range from $50 for a 10-pack to outright crazy, $15-$20 for one CD. I'm not married to the Maxells, just looking for a technically compatible CD-RW of similar quality and better price & availability.

I've scanned Google and Ebay with very little luck. There are CD-RW ReWritable CDs out there but mostly onesy-twosy or very high prices for 10-packs. Ideally I'd like to pick up a couple 10-packs for $20-$25 each. Looking for feedback on makes & models of CD-RWs that are slam dunk compatible (with the ReWritable logo) and great sound quality.

Sorry if some of this sounds weird and rambling, but english is not my first language, so please bear with me!

I'm trying to get a good level when recording guitar into a Strymon Iridium Amp/Cab modeler into a UA Apollo solo Interface.

So i got the advice to listen to some music and turn up my headphones until it has a comfortable level. In my mixer software the music sits between -12 and -6.

When i plug in my guitar i raise the preamp level until my guitar until it sits at the same level, at about -12 to -6.

Yet when i play guitar it is so much quieter than the music! The headphone volume knob is at 9 o clock when listening to some music but i have to turn up to 11 o clock when playing guitar to get to the same listening volume level!

How can that be when they both register at about the same level in my mixer?

My guitar will be much too quiet if i record this way, no? Or am i completely misunderstanding something here? Probably, i guess...

Thanks for reading and for your help!

Hello everyone. I just bought my first portastudio, the Tascam Porta 05. I'm having trouble figuring out how to record a track from, say, Ableton into the portastudio. It only records in mono, but I want to achieve stereo. I have some old tapes with recordings on them, and they clearly have stereo, so I ruled out the possibility that the panning knobs are broken. Also, when I just monitor the sound without recording—simply playing my track in Ableton—there’s stereo. I have a Volt 276 interface with two combo inputs (6.3mm/XLR) and two monitor outputs. That should be enough to record in stereo, right?

Sorry if these are silly questions, but I’ve been dreaming about owning a portastudio for so long, and now that I have one, I really want to figure it all out as soon as possible.

I have 2 synths and a controller - all 61 note varieties. When I want to audition a patch or something, I have to roll over to my keyboard setup, noodle, and then roll back. While its cool, it would be nice/convenient to have a small MIDI keyboard in front of my console. I don't need 61 notes for this, but I think I'd prefer to stick with correct sized keys and not some mini, downsized keybeds. I don't need uber fancy Nord quality, but AKAI or M-Audio would be fine. I could just pick one and that would be that, but if you have any that you like for this - for occasional use (that's always how it starts, doesn't it...LOL). I'd check out suggestions. Points if it had 5 pin MIDI, but not absoluely required. Also torn on whether I just want a keybed or something a few mapable buttons (which I could see myself mapping for DAW transport controls, etc.

TiA

I’m looking to get a vocal mic that’s a little better than my condenser (Neat King Bee) when it comes to room reflections when I’m just mucking about recording quick takes in the living room.

Basically I want something that just works so I can focus on creating in the moment and still get decently professional results without much tweaking…which is kind of the SM7B’s claim to fame. But $400 is steep as hell.

Seems from research that the main difference between the SM7B and SM58 is the (lack of a) transformer and the grill/chassis that keeps everything at a certain distance.

Thinking about just getting an SM58 and 3D printing a replica SM7B chassis to get me close enough on the cheap.

I know it’d still have the transformer, but YouTube video comparisons to the real deal sound pretty damn good…however that’s just YouTube.

Anyone here actually do this? How’s it work for you/how does it really compare to a real SM7B for vocals?