by Matt on November 29, 2008
Is there anything more frustrating??
I had a session in my studio yesterday where Johnny Hodges and I got down a few jazz duo charts. The quality of recording (even unmixed) was really good. I’m always impressed by the quality of my home studio. We managed to get a few takes of four charts down in less than 3 hours which was quite an achievement.
Between having a listen to a few of the better takes of the day (when I was packing the studio down) and starting the mixing process that evening, one of the trumpet tracks completely disappeared.
What did I do to make it go? Nothing! All I did was listen to it.
I’ll have to try and play back what I’ve lost but because of the nature of the combo I’m not sure it’ll work. To empathise with a pianist from the past might sound a little odd. At least it’s only 1 of 6 files but it’s still very annoying !!
I need some anti-gremlin software to stop random files being stolen from me. Mac will probably have some right??
by Matt on September 17, 2008
Perhaps a misleading title. In essence my nice new Mac Studio (pictures to follow at some stage) records mic’s and line in’s really well. But I’m trying to get the damn midi to work so that I can record some stings for the podcast I’m developing.
Forums are a great place but very frustrating when you can’t find anyone who has the same issues. It makes me wonder if I haven’t just missed something really obvious but I’m hoping to hear back from Mr Presonus with some advice.
I’m out to a jam session at Ronnie Scott’s tonight (just to listen tonight). It’s my first time there so looking forward to it. Jonny’s coming with me and I might even drag Dr Birch (my flat mate) along for the ride.
by Matt on August 17, 2008
Okay. So I might be biting my nails a little waiting for my mics and interface to arrive but I have loads of great kit:
Mic stands, pop shields, Sennheiser headphones, KRK monitirs, Cables, Keybord, Mac….
… all I need now are the things that make it all work. 
by Matt on August 12, 2008
I’ve just bought a shiney new pair of KRK RP5 G2’s. These are the new addition for my studio but for some reason I don’t seem to be able to upload photos at the moment so once I sort that problem out I’ll show you them.
That’s about as much as I can say at the moment. Until my mic’s and interface finally arrive in store I can’t listen to them… and you can’t see them … I really didn’t think this post through.
by Matt on August 6, 2008
My studio is coming together nicely. I’m still waiting for my Presonus FP-10 (the New Firepod) and Stdio Project Mic’s to arrive in store but my Sennheiser headphones arrived with my xlr cables today. It’s exciting times!!!
by Matt on July 18, 2008
on sound on sound on sound
Now I’ve got my money back from Turnkey it’s party time! But what to buy?
I’ve done some research on how I can turn my macbook a portable studio. I only know the basics when it comes to recording and at this early stage in my career I have limited funds to work with. Something that’s really helped me make the most of my investment is the magazine Sound On Sound. It’s crackin’!
Okay fine, I had to google some of the sound tech speak that I found in there but it’s a good read and has some great price lists in it.
A really useful purchase when it comes to researching mic’s, interfaces, head-phones, speakers and other audio technology.
