Dad3353

I have a digital 4-track (an old Fostex MR8-HD...) and it ain't easy to get the stuff out of it, after recording, and into the DAW (Reaper...). I've got it worked out now, but it's primitive. Far easier to record straight into Reaper, track by track.

A Reality Check for us all, as there comes a point where this happens to everyone, some sooner than others. Too soon for you, old chum, which is a shame; make the best of what you can do, for as long as you can. That's about as good as it gets for all of us. Special kudos for the Positive Attitude; that's an example for others to follow.

Do you see something like this on your screen..? If not, post a screen-shot so we can see what you see... Starting from a 'New Project', I simply dragged the WAV files into the zone, then lined 'em up to the left. If I zoom in, I can align the WAV's more precisely, although I've not found a way to change the 'Snap'. I'll look again... Edit: Ah, it's 'Alt' to disable the Snap to Grid (or 'Cmd' for the rich folks using Macs...).

It's still downloading; it's been half an hour, and still has twenty minutes before completion. Lite, they say..? Hmm... Maybe, but slow to get here. I'm used to Reaper taking less than a minute to download..! Patience, though, and we'll see what we shall see.

Give me a few minutes; I use Reaper, but I'm now installing this here Ableton thingy so that I can see what you're seeing. I'll do the same (well, a different WAV drum track, of course, but the principles will apply...). Back soon...

I use a Superlux E205, 38€ from Thomann ... Superlux E205 ... It works just fine for me; no complaints. Disclaimer: I use a lot of Superlux stuff; my headset and drum mics. They're my 'first choice' for most things. An exception for the snare, though, where I use a Shure 57. Just sayin'.

I rather depends on what you're recording, and 'essential' is really a relative term. If you're recording your singing voice, the Shure will do the job. If you're wanting to record other instruments, such as acoustic guitar, or even your bass amp, the Shure will work, but with far less fidelity. In general, the SM58 is an excellent stage vocal mic, as it's robust, and all sound engineers know exactly how it will perform. For studio (including home studio...) stuff, a large-diaphragm condenser mic is the standard 'go-to' mic for best recording quality in most situations. You've seen 'em, every time, in studio shots with that circular 'pop' screen, which keeps the singer at the right distance from the mic. There are some very inexpensive ones around, so it's probably worth going for. One word of caution : They need powering, usually 'phantom' power from the recording console, or audio interface for home stuff. Make sure that your interface can, in fact, supply 'phantom power' before investing. Most of 'em can, of course, but it needs confirming. If there's no phantom power, the Shure will work, and work well, but the resulting sound will not be the most hi-fi, is all. Hope this helps.

Good evening, Gekkko, and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share.

S'not denigration, t'is just a 'cheap shot' joke. There's lots of stuff I've bought over all these decades just as easy to laugh at. Chill..?

Three, if you count the acquirer. ...

So that's what I'm doing wrong. I'm doing this intynet thingy using my PC..! What a dummy, eh..? Darn it..! It's too late now to rush out and buy one of these iPaddy wots'its so that I can do this flamin' quizzy thing. Just my luck..!

Yeah, folks grew out of 'em.

I've been messing about, on and off, with 'Misty' for... Oh dear, has it really been that long..? Crikey..!

Jolly good; fits in well. Slightly dubious about the 'wah', but it's in keeping, for some. He'd be worth following up, I'd suggest.

Nor I ^^.

I'll give you fifteen for the next one you come across, and twenty for a Club 60... ...

Next week, BRX; next week.

I couldn't get past the entry page; I think that counts as a 'fail', no..?

So. Tie-Dye is back, eh..? And that last one looks to be inspired by a clumsy meal taken at a well-known fried chicken outlet..!

I'm no expert, but 1960 was when the Jazz bass was first marketed, and, for collectors at least, carries a premium price tag simply for that reason. Similar to a 'first edition' of a book, I suppose. One should note, of course that the asking price is not always the final sale price, and that, if something is still available for sale, it's because it hasn't sold (yet, but maybe won't...).

What tone non-wood do they use..? ...

The ground level is toilet, bathroom, workshop tool cupboards, freezer and washing machine, the upper floor is where I make my model 'planes, and hosts the hot water tank. The roof space is an attic, for storing boxes'n'stuff.

It's the hardest thing, but the best, in my opinion: just ignore the stuff and do whatever you do naturally. I'm assuming that you're not normally performing in a skeleton suit and leaping from the top of the PA columns..? Take courage from the greats, such as Mr Entwistle, or Mr Wyman, neither renowned for their choreography. Any visual influences from Mr Dunn might be best toned down; his expressions and 'interesting' movements seemed to attract the camera, and although he could get away with it, it may not suit all occasions. The focus of the occasion will be on all the other performers, so just play your bass as usual and let the ambiance flow over everyone in joyful discreet harmony. If the lighting does bother you, maybe have a word with the lighting operator..? If that can't be done, turn a quarter-turn away, so as not to have 'em in your eyes. Hope this helps; have fun.