My suggestion for cheap hifi is the same as always: Don't bother with new, 2nd hand hifi stores are full of AMAZING amps and speakers for next to nothing. Can't really recommend specific speaker brands though, it's such a personal choice. I agree. The iPod-dock generation means that the second hand...

tbh I do remember the EQs being fairly weak when using one, only -10dB or so. Not really a dealbreaker but when you're used to modern mixers with strong or full-kill EQs it does require a change in technique. I suppose it is due to the Formula One mixers being developed for the big club environment...

This is a great thread. I know that I am still trying to figure out how to start a track. Of late, I am beginning with melodies instead of kicks / percussion. I am trying to establish the musical theme first, and then let the rest of the track develop from that. As part of my learning process, I al...

steevio wrote:

AK wrote:Man I was out of it last night. Anyway, what is this news? Steevio sampling????? Just kidding, obviously a long time ago

about 1992.
my first released techno material (on CD) 95% done on an akai sampler

Any old stuff we could check out Steevio?

I'm not saying I don't like the hihats, I like it when they hit on the 3,5,7,11 but I just think that stuff you have going on in-between could be toned off a tad as it's too loud and distracting from the rest. I'm not saying get rid like i just think it could sit better in the mix. Other than that i...

Hi Lem,

This is really fuckin good music man.
I have a couple of opinions so will leave some constructive critique on the track.

You can use one of the inputs on the front of the Focusrite.

OK so just to clarify: 1/4" from phatty to soundcard, im guessing it goes in the bottom left "in", since my speakers use the line in. http://www.keymusic.com/gfx_productcode ... Pro-14.jpg then midi keyboard via usb in to my mac, then phatty via usb in to my mac, then fool around wit...