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Interfaces....and more interfaces
- Thread starter stranger0
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So, I bought the firestudio
Like it so far...had a real funny moment when I tried to play back through it...didn't realize I had to use the Presonus control panel to "wire" where the audio was being played back through...I should have read page 15 first
....its ok, it was only 2 hours.
Like it so far...had a real funny moment when I tried to play back through it...didn't realize I had to use the Presonus control panel to "wire" where the audio was being played back through...I should have read page 15 first
....its ok, it was only 2 hours.
Just had my first real night with the Firestudio...this thing is awesome. Very easy to use, set it up with Garage Band (honestly, avoiding Cuebase...yikes) and yea it sounds great.
I guess now it's time to find some great sounding mics to record with.
I have to say though, the DI on my bass amp (Markbass LMII) through the Firestudio sounds great.
I guess now it's time to find some great sounding mics to record with.
I have to say though, the DI on my bass amp (Markbass LMII) through the Firestudio sounds great.
You should really look into a Cubase program to run. At first, it does have a bit of a learning curve, but I find that Garage Band is a bit limited by comparison. Personally, I use Nuendo (which is like Cubase on steroids, you can even sync up video tracks and such) with my Firepod and get excellent results. If you do decide to go with a Cubase-esque program, definately get one better than the version that comes with the hardware (if the FireStudio comes with the same version as the Firepod).
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I second the use of a more hardy sound editing program. I found Cubase to actually be one of the easier ones, and you should be off and running with an evening of reviewing the manual and an afternoon of goofing around with the software.
In my case, I learned by recording vinyl from my stereo rather than going into a room with my band and making them wait around all day for me to get things sorted out. Once you're situated you'll find it's pretty intuitive.
I just dropped the cash on a MOTU 8 Pre. The smack from friends into recording and into the online audio boards is that the preamps sound better than those in the Firepod. I also am running a mac, and MOTU tends to cater to mac users. I've also got a new copy of Cubase 4 Studio on the way...none of the SE versions or any of the 3rd revision will work on intel processor macs...but they don't like to advertise that fact.
Since I got my mac after a bad powersurge fried my PC while recording (blew out my USB through my audio interface) I've tried a few times to use garageband as a substitute until I could get new interface and software and found it to be about 109% useless for anything remotely concerning multi track on the fly recording.
In my case, I learned by recording vinyl from my stereo rather than going into a room with my band and making them wait around all day for me to get things sorted out. Once you're situated you'll find it's pretty intuitive.
I just dropped the cash on a MOTU 8 Pre. The smack from friends into recording and into the online audio boards is that the preamps sound better than those in the Firepod. I also am running a mac, and MOTU tends to cater to mac users. I've also got a new copy of Cubase 4 Studio on the way...none of the SE versions or any of the 3rd revision will work on intel processor macs...but they don't like to advertise that fact.
Since I got my mac after a bad powersurge fried my PC while recording (blew out my USB through my audio interface) I've tried a few times to use garageband as a substitute until I could get new interface and software and found it to be about 109% useless for anything remotely concerning multi track on the fly recording.
Actually, I read somewhere on the net that it was Apple and their iPod that was behind it. i guess they feel like they own the word "Pod" now. Line 6 is probably also in their cross-hairs.
Well, Garage band has been fine for the most part. About the most I'm really able to do with it is quickly set up, hit record and afterwards, split apart the files and after some balancing, export them. I haven't tried inserting parts or anything like that yet, honestly, it's a bit of a pain to use but it's dead simple and that's what you get...no thought behind it.
I may give Cubase another try down the road but I'd like to give Logic a shot as well.
I will say this much, the first time I recorded I just used 3 area mic's and mic'd up the drums...it sound fine...the 2nd time around I put a mic on everyone (3 guitars, bass, vox and drums) and it sounds amazing, I will say this much, at least it's easy to balance things out. (the compressor and effects still confuse me but eh, I guess they work)
I may give Cubase another try down the road but I'd like to give Logic a shot as well.
I will say this much, the first time I recorded I just used 3 area mic's and mic'd up the drums...it sound fine...the 2nd time around I put a mic on everyone (3 guitars, bass, vox and drums) and it sounds amazing, I will say this much, at least it's easy to balance things out. (the compressor and effects still confuse me but eh, I guess they work)
Congrats on you recent acquisition
I heard good things about the new Logic Studio software.
I personnally work with Live through an Alesis io|2 plus some MIDI material, which may justify the use of it. Or my lack of budget could be the reason, too
To me, a Mac is better, but that's my opinion. If you're used to a PC and know how to keep it (very) healthy, then it can be your best bet. I just find things easier and more stable on a Mac.
BTW, yes GarageBand is a cool tool, but usually you won't get past making a first draft of your song on it. I understand that it is bundled with any new mac, but it's nowhere near a professional tool. I however recommend making first drafts on it, it's awesome for this because of its simplicity.
I heard good things about the new Logic Studio software.
I personnally work with Live through an Alesis io|2 plus some MIDI material, which may justify the use of it. Or my lack of budget could be the reason, too
To me, a Mac is better, but that's my opinion. If you're used to a PC and know how to keep it (very) healthy, then it can be your best bet. I just find things easier and more stable on a Mac.
BTW, yes GarageBand is a cool tool, but usually you won't get past making a first draft of your song on it. I understand that it is bundled with any new mac, but it's nowhere near a professional tool. I however recommend making first drafts on it, it's awesome for this because of its simplicity.
