tubeswell wrote:

DreadInBabylon wrote:

I personally like the Komplete 6, the latest batch of M-audio are good too, I heard.

How's your impression of the KA6 now Ariel? I've got my eyes on one. Do you use yours with anything else besides Cubase?

Pete

I missed that . 2 years later I notice your post... Sorry for being impolite, Pete!

So... if it's still relevant to anyone, the Native-Instruments Komplete Audio 6 has been serving me really well, generally. It's still one one the better options in terms of latency for USB2 cards. The driver is stable. The preamps are lacking headroom IMO, but flat and usable. That's what you'll always get at this price. The metering and peak detection is lacking and not dependable, so I use software metering.

I tend to upgrade in big steps, it makes more sense economically. Once I start recording more seriously, I'll probably invest in a couple of good externally powered pre-amps and a dedicated converter.

NMD! I just got these:

Out of historical affection to JBL brand, I checked the new(ish) LSR series, and was able to compare them to 4 other monitors in the respectable categories. Both 5" and 8" versions just kill everything, including boxes double the price. They took the design principles of their mastering model M2, and applied it to cheap manufacturing. No hype, that technology works.
They're amazing in every way: Totally flat response; phasing/timing/crossover design that gives punchy and accurate transients; solid phantom center placement, pin-point stereo field imaging, bottom that you wouldn't believe, crazy detailed highs, and a super wide sweet-spot.
What goes out is what went in, no more no less. No guessing, now I can hear.
The "5 is more than enough for my current room, and can always be augmented with a sub if necessary. I'm gonna stay with these for a very long time now.

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Clarry wrote:

Has anyone used the DAW Starlight?

Sounds interesting but I can't see it on the net at all.

Clarry wrote:

crumble wrote:

Clarry wrote:

Has anyone used the DAW Starlight?

Sounds interesting but I can't see it on the net at all.

Stagelight

Doh!

Thanks I like it! Extra good if you like chilling on the sofa with an android tablet and it's for free. If I had a larger phone or tablet I'd be all over this one for sure!

My current setup at home is a Focusrite Clarett 8pre interface (Thunderbolt based), into an iMac (2014 i7 quadcore), with Logic X and JBL active monitors. I also have a Focusrite Octopre MkII adat expansion for when I'm live tracking bands and need more inputs. I used to have a Focusrite Liquid Saffire 56 as my main interface and the upgrade to Thunderbolt is a noticeable improvement. Smaller form factor is nice too, the Liquid had a lot of bells and whistles I never really used.

Years ago I used all analog reel-to-real, mixer, outboard preamps, comps and EQ, patchbay, the works. I switched to a hard drive recorder and digital mixer after a while, then eventually to all digital and mixing in the box and I haven't looked back. I still record and mix with that old school mind set most of the time, but it's nice to be able to fit my whole recording rig in the back seat of a car, have instant backups, an "undo" button and easy editing.

I've been upgrading a few things.

Current setup is either:
guitar->pedals->THR10->computer
keys/mics->Soundcraft GB8->M-Audio FastTrack C400->computer

I'd been using Audacity previously, but I'll probably switch to Reaper or something with integrated MIDI (those racks of synths won't play themselves!)

Unlike Corey Y, I don't want to do it all ITB. I spend all day ITB, and I'd rather the computer just be a recorder for me. Nothing wrong with ITB, it's just not where I want to be.

The GB-8 is new to me (second owner), and I'm still working on learning it and getting it all hooked up. The group outs, for instance, are XLR only (as opposed to the previous mixer), so I need some cabling before I record seriously. I'm considering operating it in a split-console mode, which means only 16 channels of inputs. Oh darn.

I am having a bit of a tussle getting my effects hooked up correctly. Last night's test didn't go too well. Probably just some things plugged in incorrectly.

SixStringSurfer,

Assuming you're moving from the iPhone to some other computer (that has USB, naturally), I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work.

Sweetwater shows a X2U/SM57 bundle. Oddly enough, though, it's a buck more than buying them separately.

2nd DreadInBabylon's comments on the JBL monitors. Guitar Center had them for $119 each a few seeks ago and I picked up a pair. (LSR 305 model) Sounded a lot better than speakers costing twice as much. COuldn't be happier with them.

I recently switched my interface to a Zoom UAC-8. I find the software included much easier to use than the Focusrite software. Sound quality is excellent.

I was using primarily Slate plugins, but just took advantage last month on a sale on Ozone 7. I used Ozone 5 in the past, but I'm very much digging 7. I got the suite where the modules can also be used as individual plugs. Very handy.

Reaper remains my DAW of choice, so customizable!

thelurids.bandcamp.com/

Pro Tools and in rehearsals 4-track analog Tascam taperecorder.

Twang & Bop til You Drop!

My music store guy decided I needed a new challenge in my musical life so he set the hook on me with a Scarlett Solo interface last week. Using Reaper, MT Power Drums, and assortment of Focusrite Plug ins for now. Challenging but kinda fun! I can see a mic setup in my future to get channnel 1 involved.

2012-2013: FILTHY POLAROIDS

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I bought a Zoom H2n for Xmas, and finally got to use it at last night's practice. I was stunned by the results. Captured the bass and the drums really well. Clear, clean and easy to use.

It records in X-Y mode, but also Middle and Side (used for films apparently). Combine the two and you can get full surround sound in 2 or four channel recording. Runs off two AA batteries and you just push one button to record. It even has a metronome to provide a click track and a tuner. It has to be the easiest thing to use since an old potable tape recorder. Really recommend checking one out for live and rehearsal recordings.
The chances of getting in the studio anytime soon are remote, so at least I can record our new stuff on this. Brilliant bit of kit.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CQ2ZY6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005CQ2ZY6&linkCode=as2&tag=phillip019-20&linkId=c2deb77d4ef3dbe34bcd4a29a21b13ce

http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/

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