I'm about to start to commence to prepare to begin to get ready to go about setting up a home system built around a Guillmot Maxi Studio sound card.
I could really use some pointers on how to set things up, and how to avoid getting stung by 'option paralysis'. You know, that "Where do I start?" stuff.
I intend to use a microphone eventually, but I'll be starting out going DI from my Peavey Rock Master preamp and/or a Yamaha DG Stomp.
Guillmot Maxi Studio
# 1

I would look for a book about DAW's.
Always better than having to find out everything by yourself.
Sorry that I don't have a book to recommend, but I bet there are a LOT of good ones out there.
Always better than having to find out everything by yourself.
Sorry that I don't have a book to recommend, but I bet there are a LOT of good ones out there.
# 2
Hey LOTS,
I have just finished a project studio built round a Korg D1600. I am really happy with it though it cost a lot !
Recording with a microphone is not a simple as it appears. This is due to several factors:
1) Mic placement,
2) Mic type,
4) Number of mics used
5) Room shape
6) Volume required to get those power tubes at there best
7) A safe place to put the bodies of your neighbors
I am using a Bass Pod a Pod Pro and a GNX2 for recording direct at the moment I like all of them. I started using Boss stomp boxes and found them a bit flat.
Good starting mics are Shure SM58 (vox) and SM57 (Guit).
Both are about 100 USD. I am about to upgrade to a Shure KMS44 (700 USD) and I will write a review after I have checked it out.
Did you check:
http://www.guitartricks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=4811
Happy hunting
S
I have just finished a project studio built round a Korg D1600. I am really happy with it though it cost a lot !
Recording with a microphone is not a simple as it appears. This is due to several factors:
1) Mic placement,
2) Mic type,
4) Number of mics used
5) Room shape
6) Volume required to get those power tubes at there best
7) A safe place to put the bodies of your neighbors
I am using a Bass Pod a Pod Pro and a GNX2 for recording direct at the moment I like all of them. I started using Boss stomp boxes and found them a bit flat.
Good starting mics are Shure SM58 (vox) and SM57 (Guit).
Both are about 100 USD. I am about to upgrade to a Shure KMS44 (700 USD) and I will write a review after I have checked it out.
Did you check:
http://www.guitartricks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=4811
Happy hunting
S
My instructors page and www.studiotrax.net for all things recording.
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# 3
Thanks for the advice, fellas, but I haven't got there yet.
The first thing I can tell you about this card, is its a right bugger to install!
I vented some of my frustration on the undeserving bloke who sold me the card, and he put me onto these resources:
Guillemot phone number: 1-514-279-9960
A discussion group on Yahoo: MaxiSound
User reviews: MaxiStudio ISIS
For CuBase users: ISIS
Apparently, the Windows 'Plug'n'Pray' routine is just not ready for the way the installation software is written (and vice-versa). I eventually got it to install by stepping through the boot-up manually, and loading the drivers from the CD.
I expect this thread will become a running commentary/resource for this particular recording system. Any other Guillemot owners are welcome to contribute. (Thats a hint, people!)
So far, this project has been... interesting! :rolleyes:
The first thing I can tell you about this card, is its a right bugger to install!
I vented some of my frustration on the undeserving bloke who sold me the card, and he put me onto these resources:
Guillemot phone number: 1-514-279-9960
A discussion group on Yahoo: MaxiSound
User reviews: MaxiStudio ISIS
For CuBase users: ISIS
Apparently, the Windows 'Plug'n'Pray' routine is just not ready for the way the installation software is written (and vice-versa). I eventually got it to install by stepping through the boot-up manually, and loading the drivers from the CD.
I expect this thread will become a running commentary/resource for this particular recording system. Any other Guillemot owners are welcome to contribute. (Thats a hint, people!)
So far, this project has been... interesting! :rolleyes:
# 4
i also use the maxi studio isis card and i am VERY satisfied with it- but now i am thinking about getting the Aarvark Q10 - now THAZ a card
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