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Ableton: How do I automatically make a Clip "on beat"?

I can record a Clip from my MIDI keyboard and hit Play to hear it looped. But it's difficult to hit the Record and Stop button at just the right time so that my Clip has a consistent, say, 4/4 rhythm when I play it. Generally there are some…
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Does headphone impedance make any difference except for volume?

Possible Duplicate: What is the effect of impedance on headphone sound quality? Does headphone impedance make any difference except for volume?
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How can I get good reverb with audacity?

I am looking for a simple way to get reverb from audacity - similar to a guitar amp that just has a knob from 1 to 10. Is GVerb the correct effect to use for this? It looks too complicated and sounds horrible - even after fooling around with it. …
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Mixing piano and guitar

I'm trying to blend acoustic guitar and piano as background tracks behind vocals. Individually, both tracks sound excellent, but when I combine them they step on each other and sound really bad. Any tips (EQ, panning, or otherwise) on getting these…
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Why does your voice sound different when you record it?

Is it just yourself, or can other people hear it too?
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How to configure Lexicon Omega as a main soundcard?

I bought the Lexicon Omega to use as my mixer (primary soundcard) with my PC running Windows 7. At my desk, I need to use the Lexicon Omega as my primary soundcard to connect PC sound to my speakers, and to control Cubase and Reason rewired, Sound…
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How do I synthesize this sound?

I’ve been wondering for a while how to synthesize a sound similar to the bassline in Megalomaniac by KMFDM. The sound I’m referring to is the one that sound-feels a bit like someone gently but firmly caressing your brain with a plastic comb. I’ve…
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In Ear Monitors - Alternatives?

In a live setting with 4 singers and 5 musicians we are really having trouble hearing ourselves with our current 2 floor monitor setup. One suggestion I have heard was to consider using in ear monitors. This definitely seems like it would help but…
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Why does a FLAC file have a lower bit rate than the CD file?

I ripped a CD to FLAC. Comparing the two versions of the same song with MediaMonkey, I noticed the original CD bit rate is 1411 kbps: whereas the FLAC file has a bit rate of 906 kbps: Why is this? Is this a loss of data, or just a reflection of…
Jonathan
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Live rock band having issues with vocals being buried

We are an independent touring band that has been having issues with the vocals being lost in the mix. Our singer is constantly told that she's being drowned out by the band. The band consists of a female lead vocalist, 1 guitarist (using a 25 watt…
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I want the perfect gun sound, can I make it myself ? Any tip/theory ?

I'm a (still learning) game programmer, and I wanted to know if there is some knowledge base for making good gun sounds. So far I collected .WAV for Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 & 3, but I want some more ! Sounds I don't have and wish I have…
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Figuring out if I'm "allowed" to record something

So I'm trying to follow the lead that many of you have shown (both here and on your own sites) and am trying to create small field recording projects for myself. One in particular that I've always wanted to do is the local Metro system. However,…
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Bluetooth headset as a microphone

Edit: For those of you who mentioned this -- I will use a separate system to record environmental sounds using a high quality mic. The bluetooth idea is ONLY for recording the speech of many subjects without picking up background noise. And isn't…
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What are the most used types of microphones and what are they best used for?

I've seen many different types of microphones, and I feel like I should know some of most important ones before getting any farther. What are the most commonly mic types and how does one decide which to use?
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Recording Guns Indoors

I have the pleasure of being able to record a gun (powder charge only) being fired inside of a large concrete room. I have read a lot about shooting outdoors from Chuck Russom, but I'm wondering if there is anything specific I should look for…
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