Boss BR-600 problem is that I am trying to save my first recorded song to my new Compaq Presario laptop in the WAV format. All went well following the instructions from the manual until the screen said "USB Export Idling...." and it has been like that for 1/2 hour now. Whats up with that and what to do about it? Please help. I am a frustrated beginner!

 CaptDenis

From the depths of my home studio, let me give you some good old fashioned lyrics! By Singer Songwriter Billy LuFrances, Found True Love: My search for you is over, I have found true love. You are the one I would never find, just in time, you fit me like a glove. The beauty, charm and sparkle inside of every move you make, You know you keep my heart apounding, in founding what you take. CHOURUS: So now all I do is love you, a little bit more each day, you are in my dreams now girl, all I want is you to stay.                    

You send my spirits soaring, yeah you move across my mind, the wind will now have you played apon, your smile so nice to find. Kings say you will be there, a Queen among all men, Share the gold within your heart and your circles may never end. CHORUS: So now all I do is love you, a little bit more each day, you are in my dreams now girl, all I want is you to stay.

My search for you is over, I have found true love. You are the one I would never find, Now you sit as sweetly as a morning dove.

  Over the past 12 months I have been focusing on learning my board(Roland VS2400CD) and also getting the sounds I want out of my instruments and amps.  I have been working on one song that is still baffling me. It sounds great on every system except my PA system, where it sounds unlike commercial recordings. Though in the car, at home, everywhere else it seems to sound fine. I am not up to snuff on my compression skills and havent really come to grips with panning. I record and mix and try to get the levels perfect while recording each instrument.  Anyone else run into this one song syndrome?  What did you do to solve the problem?

 I suspect a lot of the problem is not knowing the board completely, though a lot seems to come from unfimiliarity with what makes a commercial recording sparkle and have that radio playable sound(other than the $50,000 worth of recording time).

 I figure once I learn my board and get the sound I want for one song, every other song will be a snap as I will have that basic 80's type of sound I am looking for(think Alan Parsons, Asia, Toto).

 

 

 

HELLO EVERYONE!

I AM DESPERATE AND I NEED HELP!  CAN SOMEONE PLEASE LISTEN TO MY SONGS AND TELL ME WHAT IT IS I AM MISSING FROM THE OVERALL MIX? MIXDOWN? I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE THAT ALOT!!

I AM WORKING WITH BEHRINGER COMPRESSOR AND TUBE AMP

SAMSON MIC

AND MAGIX STUDIO 

THANKS.

showcaseyourmusic.com/smittyrock

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

I have an O'hagan Flying V guitar that I purchased new in the 80's from a local music store. This guitar
is neatly mint, wondering if you have any idea of it's value?

I've never seen another one like it - silverburst finish - has a Kahler type tremolo system that I don't believe
is original.

Any info you can supply on this O'Hagan guitar would be appreciated. Thanks much.

I found this cool video online. Doesn't have much to do with home studio recording. But I thought some of my fellow musicians could appreciate the talent this guy has. Wow. Some mad skills. Check out the video here: http://www.vidzest.com/media/196/Thea_Most_Amazing_Drum_Solo_Ever_to_Exi...

I've been noticing recently that cassette tapes, still sealed in their original packaging are very collectible. People are paying good money for these. Some items are going for over a hundred bucks. Wow. Wish I had saved some of mine instead of taping albums on them. I have tons of cassettes, but they all have been used and aren't in their original shrinkwrap. But who knows, maybe these will be worth some money in the future. Gotta love ebay!

I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with volume control after you bounce a series of track? For example- I laid down my drum tracks on tracks 1-7 and then set the volume levels, then bounced. When I recorded the next set of tracks and adjusted the volume, the volume from the drum track adjusted. I thought after a track was bounced it was pretty much set. Is there something I am missing? What ever help anyone can give will be greatly appreciate. Thanks!!!!!!

We have just launched a new online service for music producers and singers, and I believe it's the first of it's kind.

VocalTuning allows producers to send their vocal files and get them sent back perfectly tuned. We can take any vocalist (even someone who is completely tone deaf) and make them sound like a strong singer.
Up until now, music producers have had to do all the tuning work themselves with software like Auto-Tune and Melodyne. The site offers a new approach where people can literally send a file to us and get it back perfectly tuned within 24 hours. 

I’m sure a lot of Home Studio Tips readers would find this an interesting feature, especially those who produce music themselves.

http://VocalTuning.com