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Home Recording Studio – Free Tips and Essential Resources
Building a home recording studio has never been more popular with the advance in recording studio equipment. Home Music Recording has found a solid blend of digital recording products and music recording knowledge to help you start your own home recording studio.
Easy Steps to Making Music On Your Home Computer
Any computer purchased in the last couple of years has the basic hardware for recording music. Computers with a hard drive smaller than 2Gb and a CPU slower then 100mhz is going to limit you to a few tracks at best. The faster and bigger your home computer, the more powerful your digital recording capabilities can be. Besides your computer, all you need is a microphone and some software, and you’re ready to create.
Multi-track recording software is fairly easy to use. You do not need a math degree to figure them out. Many programs are geared specifically for regular musicians, and most offer a minimum of 8-track digital home recording. Some programs come equipped with virtual drum features, full MIDI capabilities, and multi-effects.
Actually, home recording is as easy as loading your software into your computer, jacking your mic into the sound card, and playing. Soloists can record one rhythm track, then create another lead track while your previous track plays back into your professional headphones, then add vocals on a third track.You can continue adding as many tracks as your computer and software can handle.
Most software lets you add effects on all tracks. A word to the wise: even the fastest computers start slowing down with too many simultaneous effects in real time. Usually these ‘bogs’ will sound fine when you mix down, when the processor can handle more effects because it isn’t fixed to real time.
Computer noise can be a pain when recording. The best thing to do is to put your computer under your desk. Even better, buy extra long cables for all you peripherals and put your computer in the next room.
Of course you’ll want to pick up a few other cool things. Perhaps a better sound card, maybe a sound mixer desk, certainly a superior mic and preamp, and probably a MIDI keyboard. And then you’ll need to burn your own CDs.
Keeping Your Gear Current
Most people know that good home recording studio maintenance means cleaning and dusting rack modules, de-fragmenting hard drives, calibrating recorders and effects, and other details that help keep your gear in top operating condition.
When you’re performing your regular maintenance, don’t forget the software part of your setup. Thanks to the Internet, updates, drivers for A/D converters, plugins and upgrades for DAWs and soft synths, and the latest operating systems for computers and keyboards are just a click away. These updates generally offer feature enhancements, bug fixes, and/or expanded support for additional gear, plus they are tend to be free!
Whatever you do, have great fun building and operating your home recording studio!
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The Muppets (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy + Soundtrack Download Card) $21.83
With the famed puppet troupe’s heyday behind them, it’s up to young Muppet Walter, his human brother Gary (Jason Segel, who also co-wrote), and Gary’s girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) to bring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and the rest of the gang back together in order to put on a show and save the Muppet Theater from a greedy oil baron (Chris Cooper). Rashida Jones also stars in this fun-…
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Berlin Concert: Live From Waldbuhne [Blu-ray] $19.53
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Andrew Lloyd Webber – The Royal Albert Hall Celebration [VHS] $2.75
In 1998 a concert at the Royal Albert Hall celebrated Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 50th birthday and featured more than two hours of hits from a body of work spanning almost three decades. In this keepsake of a memorable night, star after star steps on to a massive, Eurovision-style set to revisit golden moments in their long association with Britain’s most successful composer of musicals. Elaine Pai…
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Pat Metheny Group $10.49
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E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (Widescreen Edition) $11.98
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Refurbished Avid Recording Studio $59.99
Powered by the same technology behind many of today’s greatest hits, Avid Recording Studio instantly transforms your Mac or PC into a full-featured studio. Capture guitars, instruments, and vocals in pristine, 24-bit/48 kHz quality with the included Pro Tools SE recording software and M-Audio Fast Track audio interface. Then fatten your guitar sound, deepen the groove, and get clean, pristine tones with Pro Tools SE. You can also add backing tracks with loops from the huge included library, then polish your songs and share them with the world. Avid Recording Studio makes it easy to create stunning audio projectseven if you’ve never recorded before.Make music in minutes With integrated learning and creation tools, Pro Tools SE makes it easy to start creating all styles of musicfrom hip-hop and electronic, to pop, funk, jazz, rock, and blues. There’s a wide array of music creation templates and a huge (3 GB!) audio loop library so you can play along with drum grooves or add your own percussion, bass and instrument lines. Record guitar, vocals, and more The included Fast Track audio interface delivers the same M-Audio technology used by the pros, giving you far better sound than most standard-issue PC audio cards. Just plug it into your computer’s USB port, connect speakers or headphones, and start making music. You can connect a microphone and guitar to record both simultaneously, and much more. Go aheadfree your inner rock star. Over 100 virtual instruments After you record your own tracks, you can use the included “virtual” instruments to add even more depth and variety to your music. Pro Tools SE features over 100 studio-quality virtual instrumentsfrom piano, organ, and synth, to guitars, bass, strings, and percussionso you can create complete songs without a band.Effects galore Pro Tools SE turns your computer into a full-featured recording studio, complete with powerful effects to mix your tracks together. Make professional-sounding mixes by applying reverb, delay, EQ, compression, chorus, flanger, and many others. Pro Tools SE also delivers classic guitar amp and distortion effects to create great guitar soundswithout a noisy amplifier.Ready for the future If you want even more tracks, effects, virtual instruments, and loops in the future, the Producer USB microphone is also compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered softwarethe same recording software used by studio professionals around the world.A complete recording systemM-Audio Fast Track USB interface interfacePro-Tools SE SoftwareOver 100 virtual instrumentsExtensive library of templates and loopsFast Track audio interface2-input, 2-output audio interface24-bit/48 kHz (better-than-CD) sound qualityXLR microphone input with gain control and 48V phantom power for condenser microphones1/4″ instrument input with gain control1/4″ stereo headphone outputRCA stereo speaker outputsoutput level knob for adjusting volume of headphones and speaker outputsdirect monitoring button for monitoring witho
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Avid Recording Studio $119.99
Powered by the same technology behind many of today’s greatest hits, Avid Recording Studio instantly transforms your Mac or PC into a full-featured studio. Capture guitars, instruments, and vocals in pristine, 24-bit/48 kHz quality with the included Pro Tools SE recording software and M-Audio Fast Track audio interface. Then fatten your guitar sound, deepen the groove, and get clean, pristine tones with Pro Tools SE. You can also add backing tracks with loops from the huge included library, then polish your songs and share them with the world. Avid Recording Studio makes it easy to create stunning audio projectseven if you’ve never recorded before.Make music in minutes With integrated learning and creation tools, Pro Tools SE makes it easy to start creating all styles of musicfrom hip-hop and electronic, to pop, funk, jazz, rock, and blues. There’s a wide array of music creation templates and a huge (3 GB!) audio loop library so you can play along with drum grooves or add your own percussion, bass and instrument lines. Record guitar, vocals, and more The included Fast Track audio interface delivers the same M-Audio technology used by the pros, giving you far better sound than most standard-issue PC audio cards. Just plug it into your computer’s USB port, connect speakers or headphones, and start making music. You can connect a microphone and guitar to record both simultaneously, and much more. Go aheadfree your inner rock star. Over 100 virtual instruments After you record your own tracks, you can use the included “virtual” instruments to add even more depth and variety to your music. Pro Tools SE features over 100 studio-quality virtual instrumentsfrom piano, organ, and synth, to guitars, bass, strings, and percussionso you can create complete songs without a band.Effects galore Pro Tools SE turns your computer into a full-featured recording studio, complete with powerful effects to mix your tracks together. Make professional-sounding mixes by applying reverb, delay, EQ, compression, chorus, flanger, and many others. Pro Tools SE also delivers classic guitar amp and distortion effects to create great guitar soundswithout a noisy amplifier.Ready for the future If you want even more tracks, effects, virtual instruments, and loops in the future, the Producer USB microphone is also compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered softwarethe same recording software used by studio professionals around the world.A complete recording systemM-Audio Fast Track USB interface interfacePro-Tools SE SoftwareOver 100 virtual instrumentsExtensive library of templates and loopsFast Track audio interface2-input, 2-output audio interface24-bit/48 kHz (better-than-CD) sound qualityXLR microphone input with gain control and 48V phantom power for condenser microphones1/4″ instrument input with gain control1/4″ stereo headphone outputRCA stereo speaker outputsoutput level knob for adjusting volume of headphones and speaker outputsdirect monitoring button for monitoring witho
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Acoustica Mixcraft 5 Recording Software $69.95
Acoustica Mixcraft 5 is a powerful yet easy-to-use multi-track recording studio that enables you to record audio, arrange loops, remix tracks, compose with virtual instruments, score and edit video, and add effects to create stunningly professional compositions.
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Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio $149.95
With the Omega Desktop Recording Studio, Lexicon has taken a whole-system approach to desktop recording. Omega Studio is an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE, and Pantheon world-class Lexicon reverb plug-in. Omega Studio contains all of the components necessary to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit recording studio.Whether you’re a guitarist, keyboard player, vocalist, instrumentalist, or an audio engineer, Omega Studio provides all the I/O mixing, recording, and effects you need to make your next project sound like it came from a professional studio. Omega Studio HardwareDifferentiating itself from standard computer I/O boxes that are typically based on a patchbay paradigm, the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer is based on a mixer paradigm and includes input, output, and mixing functions that support a variety of tracking/monitoring applications while requiring no additional mixing hardware. The Omega I/O mixer provides 8 inputs that are assignable in pairs to any of 4 simultaneous record channels featuring ultratransparent, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters to capture your performance with pristine 24-bit quality. 2 of the inputs feature extremely low-noise dbx mic-preamps with 48V phantom power and TRS insert points. 4 TRS active balanced line inputs accept up to +22dBu signals to allow interfacing to either unbalanced or professional high-output level-balanced equipment. Included is an S/PDIF input combined with an additional DAC for zero-latency, direct monitoring of the S/PDIF source to allow simultaneous tracking of analog and digital sources.A high-impedance instrument input is conveniently accessible on the front panel. The Omega I/O mixer provides a peak indicator for each analog input as well as an assignable bar graph meter for signal level monitoring. By monitoring the signal at the A/D converters, you avoid the problems with software-only level monitoring that can miss clipping and ruin your track. The Omega I/O mixer also includes a fully opto-isolated MIDI input to ensure that there is no annoying ground loop hum or MIDI talk-through noise common with many I/O boxes and soundcards. MIDI output has rock-solid synchronization to USB frame rate to support applications requiring critical sync.Cubase LEYour Omega system includes Steinberg’s Cubase LE. From the first idea to complete compositions, Cubase is the virtual studio for all musicians and producers looking for a creative way to realize their projects. It integrates seamlessly with the Omega I/O Mixer to achieve an easy-to-use, 48-track complete recording solution that includes all of the modules that you need to track, edit, and mix your masterpiece.Cubase LE supports up to 48 audio and 64 MIDI tracks with professional audio editing and processing features including: full automation of volume, pan, mute, and effects; MIDI score editor with advanced quantization and logical presets; up to 8 VST instrume
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Lexicon Alpha Desktop Recording Studio $59.95
The new Alpha Desktop Recording Studio continues the tradition of excellence established by its popular siblings, the Lambda and Omega desktop recording studios. Alpha Studio is a bus-powered 2x2x2 USB I/O Mixer packaged as a complete recording solution with Cubase LE and the Lexicon Pantheon VST Reverb plug-in.
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SKB Studio Flyer Portable Computer Recording Case $294.99
The Studio Flyer is the perfect solution for housing your portable recording studio. With 2U of rack space for recording gear and a top surface for laptops, the Studio Flyer offers the best solution for protecting valuable gear on the road.
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Lexicon Lambda Desktop Recording Studio $119.95
The new Lambda Desktop Recording Studio continues the tradition of excellence established by its popular sibling, the Omega Studio. Lambda is a bus-powered 4x2x2 USB I/O Mixer packaged as a complete recording solution with Cubase LE and the Lexicon Pantheon VST Reverb plug-in. Based on the studio mixer paradigm, the Lambda Studio features two XLR microphone inputs with TRS inserts and switchable phantom power. Rounding out the full complement of connectivity on Lambda are two TRS balanced 1/4″ line inputs, two TRS balanced line outputs, an 1/8″ front-panel mounted high-power headphone output jack, a front-panel instrument input, and MIDI input/output.
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Used Avid Recording Studio Regular 886830255281 $101.99
Powered by the same technology behind many of today’s greatest hits, Avid Recording Studio instantly transforms your Mac or PC into a full-featured studio. Capture guitars, instruments, and vocals in pristine, 24-bit/48 kHz quality with the included Pro Tools SE recording software and M-Audio Fast Track audio interface. Then fatten your guitar sound, deepen the groove, and get clean, pristine tones with Pro Tools SE. You can also add backing tracks with loops from the huge included library, then polish your songs and share them with the world. Avid Recording Studio makes it easy to create stunning audio projectseven if you’ve never recorded before.Make music in minutes With integrated learning and creation tools, Pro Tools SE makes it easy to start creating all styles of musicfrom hip-hop and electronic, to pop, funk, jazz, rock, and blues. There’s a wide array of music creation templates and a huge (3 GB!) audio loop library so you can play along with drum grooves or add your own percussion, bass and instrument lines. Record guitar, vocals, and more The included Fast Track audio interface delivers the same M-Audio technology used by the pros, giving you far better sound than most standard-issue PC audio cards. Just plug it into your computer’s USB port, connect speakers or headphones, and start making music. You can connect a microphone and guitar to record both simultaneously, and much more. Go aheadfree your inner rock star. Over 100 virtual instruments After you record your own tracks, you can use the included “virtual” instruments to add even more depth and variety to your music. Pro Tools SE features over 100 studio-quality virtual instrumentsfrom piano, organ, and synth, to guitars, bass, strings, and percussionso you can create complete songs without a band.Effects galore Pro Tools SE turns your computer into a full-featured recording studio, complete with powerful effects to mix your tracks together. Make professional-sounding mixes by applying reverb, delay, EQ, compression, chorus, flanger, and many others. Pro Tools SE also delivers classic guitar amp and distortion effects to create great guitar soundswithout a noisy amplifier.Ready for the future If you want even more tracks, effects, virtual instruments, and loops in the future, the Producer USB microphone is also compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered softwarethe same recording software used by studio professionals around the world.A complete recording systemM-Audio Fast Track USB interface interfacePro-Tools SE SoftwareOver 100 virtual instrumentsExtensive library of templates and loopsFast Track audio interface2-input, 2-output audio interface24-bit/48 kHz (better-than-CD) sound qualityXLR microphone input with gain control and 48V phantom power for condenser microphones1/4″ instrument input with gain control1/4″ stereo headphone outputRCA stereo speaker outputsoutput level knob for adjusting volume of headphones and speaker outputsdirect monitoring button for monitoring witho
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Used Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio $136.45
With the Omega Desktop Recording Studio, Lexicon has taken a whole-system approach to desktop recording. Omega Studio is an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE, and Pantheon world-class Lexicon reverb plug-in. Omega Studio contains all of the components necessary to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit recording studio.Whether you’re a guitarist, keyboard player, vocalist, instrumentalist, or an audio engineer, Omega Studio provides all the I/O mixing, recording, and effects you need to make your next project sound like it came from a professional studio. Omega Studio HardwareDifferentiating itself from standard computer I/O boxes that are typically based on a patchbay paradigm, the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer is based on a mixer paradigm and includes input, output, and mixing functions that support a variety of tracking/monitoring applications while requiring no additional mixing hardware. The Omega I/O mixer provides 8 inputs that are assignable in pairs to any of 4 simultaneous record channels featuring ultratransparent, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters to capture your performance with pristine 24-bit quality. 2 of the inputs feature extremely low-noise dbx mic-preamps with 48V phantom power and TRS insert points. 4 TRS active balanced line inputs accept up to +22dBu signals to allow interfacing to either unbalanced or professional high-output level-balanced equipment. Included is an S/PDIF input combined with an additional DAC for zero-latency, direct monitoring of the S/PDIF source to allow simultaneous tracking of analog and digital sources.A high-impedance instrument input is conveniently accessible on the front panel. The Omega I/O mixer provides a peak indicator for each analog input as well as an assignable bar graph meter for signal level monitoring. By monitoring the signal at the A/D converters, you avoid the problems with software-only level monitoring that can miss clipping and ruin your track. The Omega I/O mixer also includes a fully opto-isolated MIDI input to ensure that there is no annoying ground loop hum or MIDI talk-through noise common with many I/O boxes and soundcards. MIDI output has rock-solid synchronization to USB frame rate to support applications requiring critical sync.Cubase LEYour Omega system includes Steinberg’s Cubase LE. From the first idea to complete compositions, Cubase is the virtual studio for all musicians and producers looking for a creative way to realize their projects. It integrates seamlessly with the Omega I/O Mixer to achieve an easy-to-use, 48-track complete recording solution that includes all of the modules that you need to track, edit, and mix your masterpiece.Cubase LE supports up to 48 audio and 64 MIDI tracks with professional audio editing and processing features including: full automation of volume, pan, mute, and effects; MIDI score editor with advanced quantization and logical presets; up to 8 VST instrume
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Refurbished Korg D3200 32-Track Digital Recording Studio $1099.99
KORG’s D3200 32-Track Digital Recording Studio provides up to 32 tracks of simultaneous playback and up to 12 tracks of simultaneous analog recording, plus 2 via S/PDIF and 2 using the included interactive Session Drums which allows you to easily create a realistic and natural drum track for your entire song, simply by tweaking a few knobs. The D3200 provides 16- and 24-bit uncompressed 44.1 or 48kHz recording and playback. By taking advantage of the 8 virtual tracks provided for each track, you can record a total of up to 272 tracks. In 24-bit mode, the digital data passing through the fader and EQ is recorded onto the internal 80GB hard drive as 32-bit data, ensuring even higher recording and playback quality. The internal processor uses 64-bit precision (maximum 69-bit), delivering professional-level audio quality. With Korg’s interactive Session Drums, your own studio drummer is always available.Create dynamic drum tracks quickly and easily with the D3200′s built-in Session Drums feature. Using KORG’s exclusive Knob Matrix, simply twist the Group and Session knobs to choose the overall musical style and use the Variation knob to select a pattern appropriate for your song. Breathe new life into your drum tracks by tweaking the Shuffle and Humanize knobs to produce subtle variations in the timing, accent, feel, and volume of each drum hit. You can even customize the rhythm sounds themselves. With Session Drums, create and record your original drum tracks without time-consuming programming and step-recording.Sophisticated and versatile track editing tools.Perform advanced and non-destructive track editing without impairing the high-quality sound with editing functions such as time expansion/compression, copy, erase, reverse, normalize, and fade. A learning noise reduction feature removes unwanted ambient noise without impairing the original sound!Versatile input section to accommodate nearly any recording situationincluding high channel-count live situations.12 – 1/4″ balanced inputs are teamed with 8 XLR inputs jacks featuring high-quality mic preamps and +48V phantom power. Each of the 8 phantom power supplies can be switched on/off independently, so you can mix and match your favorite condenser and dynamic mics to get the job done. The D3200 also features optical S/PDIF ins and outs and a dedicated guitar jack.Powerful automated mixer section provides professional features and flexibility.The D3200′s mixer provides a total of 44 input channels (32 recorder channels and 12 sub-mixer channels). Fader, EQ, pan, and effect settings can be stored as a “scene,” and up to 100 scenes can be saved and automatically recalled for each song, providing sophisticated automation. In addition, Dynamic Automation records and plays back individual fader and pan movements in real time, providing the freedom you need for creative mixing. Mixer parameters can also be controlled via MIDI.An enhanced graphic display and interface provide fast, intuitive navigation
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Presonus Fp10 Recording Package $629.99
The PreSonus FP10 Recording Package includes the PreSonus FP10 10×10 FireWire Recording Interface, Fostex PM0.4n Powered Studio Monitors, MXL MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Microphones, 2 – 20 ft. XLR Microphone Cables, two 10 ft. 1/4″ Straight Instrument Cables, and two tripod microphone stands.>FP10 10×10 FireWire Recording Interface The PreSonus FP10 FireWire recording interface (formerly known as the FirePod) is a complete 24-bit/96kHz recording system combining 8 high-quality PreSonus XMAX microphone preamplifiers with 24-bit/96kHz analog to digital conversion. The FP10 interface comes with the Studio One Artist music creation and production software which has the same platform and intuitive interface as Studio One Pro but with an unlimited track count. It also has S/PDIF and MIDI inputs and outputs for convenient and compact, professional-quality, no-hassle recording. It also works with Mac OS X and Windows XP, Vista, and 7.XMAX Class A preampsThe FP10′s XMAX Class A preamps are custom-designed by PreSonus. They run on power rails of 30V with no op amps, and are always in an “on” state for zero crossover distortion. This allows them to deliver high headroom with low-noise sonic performance, wide dynamic range, wide frequency range, and, most importantly, musicality and transparency. This gives you smooth highs, solid, deep lows, without losing everything in between. It’s perfect for recording diverse sources. 8 potentiometers are on the front panel to easily control the input level of each preamplifier.Ins and OutsInputs 1 and 2 of the FP10 interface can be switched between microphone or instrument level while inputs 3 through 8 can be switched between microphone or line input. Phantom power (+48V) is available on every channel in groups of 4. Channels 1 and 2 feature fully balanced send and return TRS connectors on the rear of the rugged metal chassis for inserting outboard dynamics, EQ, and effects processors. There are 8 balanced TRS line outputs, 2 balanced TRS MAIN outputs, and CUE outputs for addtional monitoring. Using a stereo headphone output on the front panel, as well as mix control to balance monitoring levels between mixed input and main output signals, zero-latency monitoring is achieved. 2 channels of SPDIF input and output as well as MIDI input and output are also included. 2 FireWire ports make it possible to daisy-chain multiple FP10′s together creating the possibility for adding additional inputs and outputs (with mic preamps) to your system.Studio One ArtistPlus: Gigabytes of 3rd Party ResourcesThe FP10 is bundled with an exceptional software package featuring PreSonus Studio One Artist DAW software for Mac OS X and Windows XP and Vista. It makes producing high-quality projects easier than ever before. As part of the Studio One Artist package, you get 20 new PreSonus Native Effects plug-ins and virtual instruments, and a generous bundle of third-party loops, software, and instrument sounds.PM0.4n Powered Studio MonitorsSince
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Used Lexicon Omega Desktop Recording Studio Regular 886830277771 $127.46
With the Omega Desktop Recording Studio, Lexicon has taken a whole-system approach to desktop recording. Omega Studio is an integrated computer recording system that includes the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer, Cubase LE, and Pantheon world-class Lexicon reverb plug-in. Omega Studio contains all of the components necessary to transform your computer into a professional 24-bit recording studio.Whether you’re a guitarist, keyboard player, vocalist, instrumentalist, or an audio engineer, Omega Studio provides all the I/O mixing, recording, and effects you need to make your next project sound like it came from a professional studio. Omega Studio HardwareDifferentiating itself from standard computer I/O boxes that are typically based on a patchbay paradigm, the Omega 8x4x2 USB I/O mixer is based on a mixer paradigm and includes input, output, and mixing functions that support a variety of tracking/monitoring applications while requiring no additional mixing hardware. The Omega I/O mixer provides 8 inputs that are assignable in pairs to any of 4 simultaneous record channels featuring ultratransparent, high-resolution analog-to-digital converters to capture your performance with pristine 24-bit quality. 2 of the inputs feature extremely low-noise dbx mic-preamps with 48V phantom power and TRS insert points. 4 TRS active balanced line inputs accept up to +22dBu signals to allow interfacing to either unbalanced or professional high-output level-balanced equipment. Included is an S/PDIF input combined with an additional DAC for zero-latency, direct monitoring of the S/PDIF source to allow simultaneous tracking of analog and digital sources.A high-impedance instrument input is conveniently accessible on the front panel. The Omega I/O mixer provides a peak indicator for each analog input as well as an assignable bar graph meter for signal level monitoring. By monitoring the signal at the A/D converters, you avoid the problems with software-only level monitoring that can miss clipping and ruin your track. The Omega I/O mixer also includes a fully opto-isolated MIDI input to ensure that there is no annoying ground loop hum or MIDI talk-through noise common with many I/O boxes and soundcards. MIDI output has rock-solid synchronization to USB frame rate to support applications requiring critical sync.Cubase LEYour Omega system includes Steinberg’s Cubase LE. From the first idea to complete compositions, Cubase is the virtual studio for all musicians and producers looking for a creative way to realize their projects. It integrates seamlessly with the Omega I/O Mixer to achieve an easy-to-use, 48-track complete recording solution that includes all of the modules that you need to track, edit, and mix your masterpiece.Cubase LE supports up to 48 audio and 64 MIDI tracks with professional audio editing and processing features including: full automation of volume, pan, mute, and effects; MIDI score editor with advanced quantization and logical presets; up to 8 VST instrume
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Line 6 POD Studio UX1 USB Computer Recording Interface $149.99
The POD Studio UX1 combines the stunning sound of POD Farm plug-in with a rock-solid and powerful USB interface. Essential to the success of countless platinum-selling albums, these immortal Line 6 guitar, bass and effects tones are now available for recording guitarists.
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