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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by mazz » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:15 pm

A really good D/A converter. The ones in regular audio interfaces are OK until you hear what a really good one can do. It was like a blanket was lifted off of my speakers.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DAC1/I got mine used, I'm sure there's good deals out there.Mazz
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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by anne » Sat Sep 13, 2008 4:34 pm

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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by mewman » Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:29 am

I switched to Mac (intel duo core) and got an RME Fireface 400 audio interface. I use Logic Pro 7.0 and am happier than the proverbial pig in shite!Mewman

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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by maceman » Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:38 pm

I am not sure if this counts Dave, as it is software, but I find it has helped me alot. Ozone3 from izotope.... and specifically the paragraphic EQ part of the plugin where you can 'Match' Eq settings from your favourite song styles.http://www.gearwire.com/ozone3-eq.htmlThis shows what I mean, but I found on some of those tunes you want to get close to a particular EQ sound but can't do it, this really has helped me out....cheers,Maceman

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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by weslong » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:39 pm

Sept 14, 2008, 5:38pm, maceman wrote:I am not sure if this counts Dave, as it is software, but I find it has helped me alot. Ozone3 from izotope.... and specifically the paragraphic EQ part of the plugin where you can 'Match' Eq settings from your favourite song styles.http://www.gearwire.com/ozone3-eq.htmlThis shows what I mean, but I found on some of those tunes you want to get close to a particular EQ sound but can't do it, this really has helped me out....cheers,MacemanYeah, I'm right there with you! I love Ozone, it plugged the hole in my effects line-up in Logic Express. Great stuff!

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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by marcblack30 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:56 pm

i love everything in my studio as well, but my favs are:Stylus RMXReason 4Taylor 614-Ce-LTD acoustic Guitarmy Honey Burst '90 Les Paul Custom i bought after High SchoolDual MonitorAlesis Studio monitorsi would love to try out a nice D/A converter like mazz mentioned.there are still many things i'd like to have, my wishlist is not all that long, it's just really expensive!
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Post by mojobone » Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:04 pm

Sept 12, 2008, 7:25pm, flood wrote: One in particular, the Classic Master Limiter (can't remember who made it), seems to always add the final touch to any difficult mixes.That'd be Kjaerhus Audio, I love that one, too. Bone simple one-knob interface, crank it 'til it just barely distorts, then back it down a little.
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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by anne » Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:12 pm

Yeah, I'm right there with you! I love Ozone, it plugged the hole in my effects line-up in Logic Express. Great stuff! Yes, another Ozone / Logic fan is right here!

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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by kouly » Tue Sep 16, 2008 5:53 pm

I'm with Mazz on this, ever since I bought my Fireface, my recordings have had a clarity and depth that was not there before.

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Re: Things I'm glad I bought!

Post by silvercord » Tue Sep 16, 2008 11:56 pm

oh goodness:) so glad you asked:)1 my tiny behringer xenyx502 that i can control my monitor/headphone mix on...its small portable, strong and cheap2. My Schecter C1 FR Hellraiser diamond series guitar(omg...droooool;!)3. my infrasonic blow 5 monitors (made by sammick of korea)(not the best of their league..but great for what i need)4. my taxi membership and the friends i have met here(no joke) ((as i did buy the membership)its allowed me to kick myself in the pants and start understadingmyself(in terms of recording and composition) and the industrythe friends have given me support, and the change to makesome great music with them! (Mild Bill, Devin...hope the list goes on..)5. Ozone 3!!! seems more than a few of us likes that one!6. rode NTK valve microphone..nice and smoove: )~wee!thanks for askin, Dave!

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