Month of January , 2008

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Ok, I'll start. I have created a new website for my music, I have quite a few MP3s there as well as a shopping cart to buy my CDs. Most of these songs were recorded at home using my Digi001 and Pro tools Le, with a couple of AKG mics, and some other really basic equipment. I was pretty happy with the way they turned out, although I'd like other opinions. Some of the older songs were recorded on my Tascam 424MKII 4 track, you can definately tell the difference between the 4 track songs and the ones recorded with Pro Tools. Please take a listen and let me know what you think. http://fugere.tv/music/

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This is a video that explains how to use the third-party FXpansion software with Pro Tools LE 7 to allow VST plugins to be used alongside RTAS plugins. From the Hal Leonard released DVD, Pro Tools LE 7 - Beginning Level. Visit http://musicproguides.com for more info.
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This is a nice video that gives you a walk-through of the functions of the MBox 2, Digidesign's portable Pro Tools LE recording interface, From the Hal Leonard released DVD, Pro Tools LE 7 - Beginning Level.

The Mbox 2 lists for around $350 and is a USB-powered studio in a box that will work with Windows XP or Mac OS X. Pro Tools LE offers 32 tracks of simultaneous recording and playback, 128 virtual tracks, 256 MIDI tracks and tons of other features.

The Mbox 2 includes Pro Tools LE software, 37 DigiRack plug-ins, Pro Tools Ignition Pack, and 7 Bomb Factory plug-ins. Plug-ins like Moogerfooger Analog Delay, Joemeek SC2 Photo Optical Compressor, Joemeek VC5 Meequalizer, Cosmonaut Voice, and Digidesign Maxim.

The Mbox 2 has 4 simultaneous inputs and outputs, 2 analog inputs (XLR, 1/4",and DI jacks) and two analog outputs (1/4" jacks), phantom power, 24-bit/48kHz audio, MIDI in/out, Zero-latency monitoring and is 100% USB powered.

The Mbox 2 is a nice little addition to any home studio and a great way to experience Pro Tools LE for an affordable price.
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This is a nice little video demo of the Tascam DP-01.

The Tascam DP-01 is an 8-track hard disk recording system with an easy-to-use surface based on TASCAM's Portastudios, which keeps you creative while writing new music. Streamlined one-knob-per-function design makes digital recording easy for all musicians. The DP-01FX/CD comes with a 40GB hard drive, phantom power, CD burner as well as a built in multi-effects processor. Each track has a 45mm volume fader plus dedicated controls for pan, effects send and EQ. Input includes 2 1/4" TRS, 2 XLR and Hi-Z for guitar and bass. Output includes RCA, headphone, S/PDIF, and a USB 2.0. The Tascam DP-01FX/CD lists for about $499.
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This is a video created by Boss to demo the BR-600. It's only 5 minutes long so it doesn't get too in depth. It covers the basic features and functions of the BR-600. They show you the basics of recording a song on the BR-600. The demo actually does a good job of making it look very simple and fun. Kind of makes me want to buy a BR-600!!
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This is a nice video that shows you how to fatten up your guitar tracks in Pro Tools. This was produced by Berklee Music. They show you whow to double tracks and add layers of compression in Pro Tools.