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Posted on Dec 07, 2002 09:31 am
aLRoiD
Member Since: Jul 27, 2002
I was just wondering whether effect racks is a must for a home recording studio???If it is what are the basic effects it should have??
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Dec 07, 2002 09:50 am The only rack effect I seriously think is a must have is a compressor, and maybe a reverb, most other effects can be done realitively easy with the PC itself.
I am saying this assuming your studio is on a PC consiering your profile says that is your interest.
GMember
Since: Nov 12, 2002
Dec 07, 2002 11:36 am Keep in mind the following is my OPINION.
If you record acoustic drums or bass guitar:
1. Compressors. One for each drum/bass mic/directbox. You can buy some units that have up to 8 compressors in one piece of rack gear. I use Behringer Autocoms. They have two compressors per unit. And although not the best out there, they are pretty clean units for less than $100 each.
2. Drum Trigger unit. While not needed for everything, it can creat a kickin drum sound from the worst kit ever drug out of some kids garage. And can add a little punch to the kick drum of even the best kits. I use the Alesis D4 but I also have two drum machines that can be hooked in via MIDI to add to my arsenal of available sounds.
Vocals/Acoustic Guitar:
1. Mic preamp/Compressor/DeEsser. I use the DBX 376 and I love it. It's not an Avalon or Neve, but it works very well for the $300 I gave for it on Ebay.
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Dec 07, 2002 01:49 pm I'd say all you need is a compressor (I like the Behringer Composer Pro) and a mixer (If you mount it on a rack, that it) :-) Other than that, plug-ins should do the trick just fine.
Dec 07, 2002 02:06 pm Other than a compressor that I've come to learn is a MUST, I like a mic preamp with tube warmth.It really helps to blend the vocals.Right now I'm using an ART MP Studio Pro that,for the money($40 on ebay) really works well for me.I record dry and then add effects during mixdown.
zekthedeadcowEat Spam before it eats YOU!!!Member
Since: May 11, 2002
Dec 07, 2002 04:52 pm however, the nice thing about rack units us they maintain their re-sale value ...to an extent... :)
LokiCone PokerMember
Since: Apr 07, 2002
Dec 09, 2002 03:10 pm and they're impressive to look at. I think the only two effects you can't get out of a PC though are Distortion and Compression. They just don't add up to the hardware yet.
SonicoMember
Since: Apr 19, 2002
Dec 09, 2002 05:02 pm - I would add a compressor and a DI or a Line 6 POD or similars (if you record bass and/or guitar direct) at the first place.
- If you get more deep in to recording, a good preamp would be fine (but not necessary in my opinion)
- A headphones amp would be fine (not an effect but a nice rack mountable addition)
The musts are the compressor and the DI box.
