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by comfortstarr
Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: amps vs. simulators
Replies: 50
Views: 148847

Re: amps vs. simulators

Interesting topic. I'm long out of the playing live game and only record at home these days. I've been through a bit of a journey with various low-volume/ITB methods, starting way back with Tech 21 GT-2. Last year I was trying to use Logic's amp sims and just wasn't happy. I have a Peavey Classic 20...
by comfortstarr
Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:33 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Acoustic Panels (DIY? Cheap?)
Replies: 19
Views: 3789

Acoustic Panels (DIY? Cheap?)

I've relocated my little music making/recording space to my basement. And while Covid has pushed almost everything to headphones, it's kind of surprising how loud un-amplified guitars and basses are--they seem to attract my dog's attention (she doesn't go in the basement), so she just barks and runs...
by comfortstarr
Sat Dec 07, 2019 3:37 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Headphones and comfort
Replies: 18
Views: 5519

Re: Headphones and comfort

I just bought the Status CB-1s. Had to replace an old pair of AKGs and, as I'm a rank hobbyist, didn't want to spend too much. I like them so far. Thanks for posting, it was how I learned about them.
by comfortstarr
Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:18 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Recommend me an interface!
Replies: 10
Views: 3702

Re: Recommend me an interface!

If I were buying one today I'd take a long hard look at the Audient stuff:

https://audient.com/products/
by comfortstarr
Tue Mar 06, 2018 7:41 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Computers/Mac
Replies: 18
Views: 6020

Re: Computers/Mac

Lowly 'ol home recorder here. I'm on a 2009 iMac and an original (#200 something) MH labs 2882 interface. I think the Mac is finally closing in on it's retirement. I can no longer update Logic, as I can no longer update Mac OS on this machine. I would likely hang on it to even so, but I've started t...
by comfortstarr
Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:01 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Live Looping Recording (Logic)
Replies: 1
Views: 1082

Re: Live Looping Recording (Logic)

If anyone cares, you can achieve a cycle record that generates new tracks (while NOT muting the previous ones) in Logic with software instruments. I can't get it to work on audio tracks--even though the setting options are identical inside recording preferences. Grrrrr...
by comfortstarr
Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:17 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Live Looping Recording (Logic)
Replies: 1
Views: 1082

Live Looping Recording (Logic)

Does anyone know if there's a way, preferably using Logic, to do loop-based recording, but wind up with separate tracks? I think Digital Performer has this capability through its Polar function. Logic has cycle record, but that just generates takes (muting the prior ones as you go). Mainstage kind o...
by comfortstarr
Fri Nov 24, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: Tape Op Magazine
Topic: 28 Recent Issues (for Twin Cities Pick-up only)
Replies: 1
Views: 10845

28 Recent Issues (for Twin Cities Pick-up only)

I have about 28-30 recent issues, plus the TapeOp book I'd like to give away. I don't want to ship, so if you're in the Twin Cities area and want them, you can have them.
by comfortstarr
Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Legacy DAW progs/interface?
Replies: 11
Views: 3142

Re: Legacy DAW progs/interface?

I have a Metric Halo interface that is from the early ‘00s I still use.
by comfortstarr
Fri Oct 27, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Ideas for Writing/Recording w/Kids!?!?
Replies: 2
Views: 1124

Ideas for Writing/Recording w/Kids!?!?

Wasn't sure which forum to ask this in, so forgive. I’m going to do a little project with 4-6 third graders. Basically, we're going to write and record a song. I know I’ll need to put a ton of structure around it, but I still want them to “write” it. I have a simple home studio set-up: Logic, keyboa...
by comfortstarr
Wed Mar 22, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Ebonie Smith
Replies: 0
Views: 1266

Ebonie Smith

http://www.theroot.com/watch-women-at-w ... 1793488052

I didn't know her before this, but it's a nice little piece on her and women in recording.
by comfortstarr
Fri Jul 01, 2016 6:56 am
Forum: People/Places/Things
Topic: R.I.P. Scotty Moore
Replies: 3
Views: 2875

Heard this yesterday, really really great listen:

http://goo.gl/PvNrjs
by comfortstarr
Thu May 19, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: Rumor: Apple dropping headphone jack
Replies: 16
Views: 11850

I'll be pissed if this happens soon. My toe-dipping in bluetooth headphones has yielded poor results.
by comfortstarr
Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:08 am
Forum: Creative Recording
Topic: budget nearfield monitor recommendations...opinions?
Replies: 16
Views: 7341

I bought a pair of Equator Audio D5's based on recommendations here a few years back. They replaced some Event PS8's. I think they were in the $400-500 range, came with a pair of "vibration pads." Anyways... I'm not expert, but they are much better for both monitoring and just plain listening than t...