Cable straight from the lineout of my amp into my soundcard. I use Cubase 5
It is hard to get used to. It's my first time with Cubase and the only reason I went with it was because I didn't want to fork out extra for digidesign hardware and because my soundcard is already awesome.What are your thoughts on V5?
I used 4 and really didnt like it - although I loved earlier versions of Cubase (VST32 and the Sx series). I dont have any recording software at the moment and its doing my head in! I just dont want to fork out $$$ on software that I dont end up liking... kinda hard though as the onlyreal way to know is to try it out!
In any case, can you share your thoughts so far?
This may be way out but have you checked the buffer settings in logic express? I know garageband has a couple settings, smaller buffer to remove latency and larger buffer to allow more tracks or something like that.Thanks for that Joy & LJohn, I'm using a 1/4" jack to USB and using Apple Logic Express software. Might have a fiddle around with the settings in Logic Express to sort out this latency problem.
I use a M-Audio Oxygen 8 keyboard which I got for $100 (on sale). It's only a 25 key model but there are other models with more keys. I have found it to be pretty good (i'm just learning too). Can connect via USB or MIDI and power off batteries or USB. Definitely check out what M-Audio has to offer.Incidently, (and I know this is a guitar thread, but seems like a good place to ask) can anyone recommend a good cheapish USB midi controller? I dont have the need for a full size controller, but a half size one (49 keys?) would be perfect. I dont know how to play, but I'd like to learn.
Thanks frostbite, I think I know what option you're talking about. I'll check it out when I get home tonight.This may be way out but have you checked the buffer settings in logic express? I know garageband has a couple settings, smaller buffer to remove latency and larger buffer to allow more tracks or something like that.
Drumkit from Hell, DFH Superior and DFH2. Also BFD is apparently pretty good.I've hit a snag guys.
I'm 4 songs through what I'm planning to be a 5 song EP, and if I'm ever going to keep recording, I will want drums. Any suggestions on a good MIDI drum program? I don't really have the time and money to buy a digital kit and learn, acoustic drums are completely out of the question.
Otherwise, I'm going for a 'different' sound. I'm trying to get songs to swing without drums.
I used to spend ages tweaking drum programming in various ways in Cubase to try and get something vaguely organic shall we say, and no matter what it always sounded like a machine and frustrated me... but still loved doing it.I used to just drop in say the kick sample that I liked, then just used the drawing tool and copy/paste to line up the samples just like you would with midi. Takes a while at first, but you get the hang of it. This way is particularly awesome because you can alter each part of the kit (EQ etc) as if it were a mic'd acoustic kit
Yeah metal, rock and pop seem to be the only way programming drums don't sound super obvious (our whole EP was programmed). You can get them pretty awesome especially with new programs. DFH2 and Superior both have auto velocity mapping which means your snare sound will automatically randomize 5-6 different velocities or hit points on the snare so you don't get the monotonous bang bang bang. Really cool.I used to spend ages tweaking drum programming in various ways in Cubase to try and get something vaguely organic shall we say, and no matter what it always sounded like a machine and frustrated me... but still loved doing it.
Its good how "metal" can use programming well and how Meshuggah can use programmed drums on an album and not really sound that different to live drums. I always loved Mick Harris of Napalm Death fame that when he started programing drums for his dub music he still sounded like Mick Harris though different to when he used a kit.
I remember the first ad for the Jems and Vai was in them but not dressed like Vai and his face hidden behind a hat. The main thing I noticed was the handle and it was really WTF???same kinda goes for the Jem and that silly handle thing. awesome guitar, id have one in a heartbeat if i could afford it but can i get one without the luggage option??!!