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Here is my collection of recording tips, tricks and gear.
Your tips, tricks and recommendations are welcome.
Recording Resources
Guitars for Interfacing to Computers
Headphones & In-ear Monitors
Microphones
- Manufacture, Links & Information
- Audio-Technica
- Nady Systems
- Blue Microphones
- RØDE Microphones
- Royer Labs
- Samson
- Shure Microphones & Audio Electronics
One Mic Recording & Performance
QuicK Links
- Apple Hot Deals on Audio/MIDI
- Recording on Shoestring Budget - [ link ]
- MIDI Guitar - [ link ]
- Harmony Central Recording Links
- Yahoo - Recording
- Recording Electric Guitars at Home by Ken Hamberg - B&H Photo Video
Recording Studios
This is the start of listings of recording studios that I recommend to fellow musicians or have been recommend to use by fellow musicians
Recording a Guitar, Bass and Drums Trio
I just go to a quality studio till I can afford my own home studio.
Here are some links for recording solo acoustic guitar and ukulele.
Looking to add recording capability to my home studio. Jimmy Bruno just recently released a solo CD available through Mel Bay Records recorded in his home studio using Macintosh (G5) and various other goodies.
Recording Acoustic Guitar
Here are some tips and tricks for recording acoustic guitar I've picked up from research
See Recording Gear section above for companies that I have gotten reccommendations and information on.
Sibelius is the notation software that I use for all Curt Sheller Publications.
Having tried to learn Finale when it was Finale 2004. I found the learning curve a little steep. Sibelius was a lot easier to learn and use right out of the box.
Sibelius
Sibelius Software
Avid Corporate Headquarters
One Park West
Tewksbury, MA 01876
United States
Tel: 978-640-6789
Fax: 978-640-3366
Links
This
is the music notation program that I have been using for years. I gave up on Finale and this Sibelius was
so much easier to use and the learning curve was not as steep.
Info
For all my music notation needs.
Sibelius is the world market leader in software for writing, teaching and publishing music. It specializes in creating and distributing innovative, high-quality software that is easy to use. With products for composition, coursework, testing, reference, playback, publishing, authoring and e-commerce, Sibelius covers every aspect of music.
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ART Pro Audio
Applied Research and Technology
Yorkville Sound
550 Granite Court
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1W 3Y8
Phone (905) 837-8481
Fax (905) 839-5776
Yorkville Sound USA
4625 Witmer Industrial Estate
Niagara Falls, NY
USA 14305
Phone (716) 297-2920
Fax (716) 297-3689
Links
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - Former employees of the original MXR Innovations created ART, which has become one of the world’s largest signal processing manufacturers. ART engineers have been developing products for the music industry for nearly 30 years. Cool items like the original MXR Phase 90, the original MXR Flanger (the Eddie Van Halen sound) and the MXR 175 Rackmount Delay (the one guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson uses) were created by an ART Engineer!
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Released with much fanfare in January of 1984, the Macintosh was the first affordable computer to include a Graphical User Interface. It was built around the new Motorola 68000 chip, which was significantly faster than previous processors, running at 8 MHz. The Mac came in a small beige case with a black and white monitor built in. It came with a keyboard and mouse, and had a floppy drive that took 400k 3.5" disks--the first personal computer to do so. It originally sold for $2,495.
Text courtesy www.apple-history.com
Everything done on a Macintosh computers.
Site is even hosted on mac by
MacHighway.
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Audacity, not only is it easy to use, but it's free.
(Mac & Cross-platform) The Free, Cross-Platform Sound
Editor
Audacity is free, open source software for recording and
editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows,
GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
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M-Audio
5795 Martin Rd.
Irwindale, CA 91706
tel: (626) 633-9050
fax: (626) 633-9060
M-Audio is an Avid company
- Audio / MIDI Interfaces
- Handheld Recorders
- Headphones
- Microphones / Preamplifiers
- Recording Systems
- Software
- Monitoring & Controllers
- Keyboards
- Signal Processors
Links
MicroTrack II, a handheld 24/96 digital audio recorder
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The redesigned MicroTrack II brings even more professional features to the original high-fidelity mobile digital recorder that’s been embraced by audio and film professionals worldwide. With an extended input gain range, analog input limiter, 48V phantom power, faster file transfer rate, seamless recording of files beyond 2GB in size and other enhancements, MicroTrack II delivers the highest quality mobile recording experience available today. Simply record WAV (BWF) and MP3 files to CompactFlash or Microdrives through balanced line inputs or built-in microphone preamps—then drag and drop recordings to your computer via high-speed USB 2.0 for immediate editing or Web posting. MicroTrack II is perfect for a wide variety of applications including field recording, capturing live shows, songwriting, education and more.
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(from their site) M-Audio, a business unit of Avid Technology, Inc, is a leading provider of creative tools for computer-centric musicians and audio professionals. Founded in 1988, the Company now has independent offices in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France and Japan. M-Audio is the driving force in the industry empowering musicians to create, perform and record with complete mobile hardware/software solutions that have forever changed when, where and how music is made.
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PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.
7257 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 225-216-7887
Toll Free: 800-750-0323
Fax: 225-926-8347
- Audio / MIDI Interfaces
- Preamplifiers
- Recording Systems
- Software
- Monitoring & Controllers
- Signal Processors
Links
Info
(from their site) Founded in 1995, PreSonus Audio Electronics has become known for delivering professional quality audio products at affordable prices to audio professionals, musicians and hobbyists around the world. The PreSonus staff in the sales, engineering, and customer service departments all have years of experience in professional audio as musicians and sound engineers which brings passion for music-making to every facet of the company. PreSonusÕ founder and President Jim Odom is credited with two RIAA Certified Gold Records, one Certified Platinum Record along with two Ampex Golden Reel Awards as a musician/producer/engineer.
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Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - Samson began 26 years ago as an audio technology company designing wireless microphone systems. Today, we are an industry leader with three distinct brands: Samson, Hartke and Zoom. Over 350 products designed and distributed by Samson are sold in 106 countries throughout the world.
The H4 is really three devices in one: a stereo field recorder, a 4-track recorder for songwriting on the road, and a USB computer interface. … you’ll find the Zoom H4 to be a very versatile, do-nearly-everything unit.
The C01U USB Studio Condenser Mic is the first affordable studio condenser mic with a USB interface.
Professional recording was the goal with the H4n. Zoom’s most sophisticated handheld recorder will amaze, no matter the application. From its new onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics with 90° or 120°variable recording patterns, to its ability to record simultaneously on four channels, you’ll sound like you recorded in a world-class studio, no matter where you are in the world.
Versatility was the goal with the H4. There’s never been a more robust, feature-heavy recorder. On-board guitar and mic modeling, multi-track recording capability and the ability to use your own microphones, mean the H4 is adaptable to any situation that a musician might encounter.
Simplicity was the goal with the H2. Now everyone can record in brilliant stereo with this easy-to-use, ultra-portable device. No matter what kind of music you perform or the instrument you play, the H2 can effortlessly record it in high-quality stereo.. top
SoundTechProAudio
US Music Corporation
444 E. Courtland St.
Mundelein, IL 60060 USA
Phone: 1-800-US-SOUND
- Cables
- USB Instrument Cable
- Podcasting Kit
- Recording Software
Links
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - With the Professional Audio market constantly changing, there is now an ever-growing demand for companies to deliver Price, Power & Performance. The new SoundTech line has taken ideas & feedback from the best sources around the world to develop the "Market's Most Affordable & Professional Pro-Audio Line" to date.
SoundTech has impacted the Pro-Audio industry by a acquiring a personalized, knowledgeable & professional sales force, dedicated & specialized SoundTech Customer Support Agents, and the highly developed best "Quality vs. Price" Pro-Audio products that are un-rivaled in today's market.
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Tascam TEAC Professional
TEAC Corporation
1-47 Ochiai
Tama-shi
Tokyo 206-8530
Japan
Phone: +81-42-356-9100
Fax: +81-42-356-9105
www.teac.co.jp
Links
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - TEAC AMERICA, INC. is the largest subsidiary of Tokyo-based TEAC Corporation, a billion-dollar global corporation and a world leader in recording technology for over five decades.
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Recording Tips
Flute
- Blowin' in the Wind, Recording the Flute in Your Home Studio. Recording Magazine Article, by David Summer
- Tips for recording flute by Royce Radcliffe
- Mic and tips for recording flute forum.recordingreview.com
Ocarina
The Ocarina is a flute like instrument so a lot of the same issues that area associated with recording the flute and other wind instruments apply.
- Recording Ocarina.
The Mountain Ocarinas Forum (www.OcarinaBoard.com) has information on recording the ocarina.
Guitar
- Recording Guitar Right here on CurtSheller.com
Ukulele
- Recording Ukulele Right here on CurtSheller.com
Sites, Magazines with Tips and On-line Resources
Recording
Music Maker Publications
5408 Idylwild Trail
Boulder, Colorado 80301
USA
Phone: 303-516-9118
Links
Listing Info
( from listing's site ) - Recording Magazine is a monthly magazine published in the United States, available by subscription and distribution throughout North America. You can find the magazine in major bookstores like Barnes & Noble and Borders, college and university bookstores, as well as music retailers like Guitar Center and Sam Ash.
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Great Articles
- Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" - A PortaStudio, two SM57's, and Inspiration
- - Checklist For Success
Here is a great checklist from Mike Tarsia Recording for what to do before you go into a studio and after you start your project.
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This is it: the reference instrument cable used by top artists, award-winning engineers and producers to deliver
every nuance of timbre and tonality during performances and recording sessions. Studio Pro 1000 features
Monster's top cable technologies including 3-way Bandwidth Balanced® construction, patented MicroFiber®
dielectric and Time Correct® multiple gauge high, mid and low frequency wire networks for extremely accurate
sonic reproduction. When you're ready to capture your music with ultimate clarity, detail and depth ...you're
ready for Studio Pro 1000.
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The classic edition of the legendary AT4033 microphone, the side-address
The 
A USB mic that’s not only easy to use, but sounds as good on your desktop as it does in a professional recording studio. Meet the Snowball; the world's first professional USB mic.
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